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Volkswagen Passat

Grey · Diesel · 2004 · 1,896 cc

121 LTAMOT history

121 LTA is a grey diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 28 Jun 2004. Its MOT is valid until 26 Feb 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 154,505 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Feb 2026.

121 LTA grey Volkswagen Passat – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Passat, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 26 Feb 2027
Mileage
154,505 mi
At MOT on 26 Feb 2026
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,631 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
121 LTA
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
28 Jun 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

121 LTA was last recorded at 154,505 miles on 26 Feb 2026, 188 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
154,317 miles · 19 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
188 miles
Average per year
6,631 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 154,505 miles
  • 2025 – 150,059 miles
  • 2024 – 143,808 miles
  • 2023 – 137,013 miles
  • 2022 – 130,292 miles
  • 2021 – 127,576 miles
  • 2020 – 124,994 miles
  • 2019 – 121,573 miles
  • 2018 – 116,643 miles
  • 2017 – 110,484 miles
  • 2016 – 103,700 miles
  • 2015 – 97,832 miles
  • 2014 – 91,470 miles
  • 2013 – 84,851 miles
  • 2012 – 75,587 miles
  • 2011 – 68,416 miles
  • 2010 – 61,499 miles
  • 2009 – 51,336 miles
  • 2008 – 40,695 miles
  • 2007 – 30,573 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass154,505 miles
  • AdvisoryO/S/R Tyre worn.Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2025

Full MOT history

27 tests since 20 Jun 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass154,505 miles (+188)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    154,505 miles
    Test number
    804215959197
    • AdvisoryO/S/R Tyre worn.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. Fail154,317 miles (+4,258)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,317 miles
    Test number
    728987070497
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.6 (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryO/S/R Tyre worn.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass150,059 miles (+6,251)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    150,059 miles
    Test number
    797371066677
    • MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass143,808 miles (+263)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    143,808 miles
    Test number
    973823138039
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  5. Fail143,545 miles (+6,532)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,545 miles
    Test number
    438188412577
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed Low oil level. (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both. (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn As marked. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake binding but not excessively Both. (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryHeadlight lenses deteriorated.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass137,013 miles (+6,721)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    137,013 miles
    Test number
    914789422154
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leaks.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  7. Pass130,292 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    130,292 miles
    Test number
    809268660012
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement curved arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement curved arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Fail130,292 miles (+2,716)2 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,292 miles
    Test number
    467554169542
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBattery warning light on.
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement curved arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement curved arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. Pass127,576 miles (+2,582)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    127,576 miles
    Test number
    849922288192
    • MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass124,994 miles (+3,421)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    124,994 miles
    Test number
    787900938272
    • AdvisoryBoth headlamp lenses deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryN/s front tyre on wear markers
  11. Pass121,573 miles (+4,930)16 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    121,573 miles
    Test number
    999419739440
    • AdvisoryBoth front wheel arches have slight corrosion.
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers, under trays, and outer sill body covers fitted not allowing full inspection.
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs very slightly lipped on inner edges.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer cv-gaiter starting to deteriorate.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & wearing on edges. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm , wearing on edges& slightly cracked/perished. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & wearing on edges. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Brake pipe to brake pipe. (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm , wearing on edges & slightly cracked/perished. (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Pass116,643 miles12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    116,643 miles
    Test number
    442440618766
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal actuating lever slightly worn (3.3.A.1g)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers & under trays fitted not allowing full inspection.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement upper (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside front washer jet insecure.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement upper (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Brake pipe to brake pipe. (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre slightly cracked/perished.
  13. Fail116,643 miles (+6,159)2 failures14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,643 miles
    Test number
    400548326068
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal actuating lever slightly worn (3.3.A.1g)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers & under trays fitted not allowing full inspection.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement upper (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside front washer jet insecure.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement upper (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Brake pipe to brake pipe. (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre slightly cracked/perished.
  14. Pass110,484 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    110,484 miles
    Test number
    511215464160
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on both front outer wings but with no sharp edges.
  15. Fail110,484 miles (+6,784)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,484 miles
    Test number
    810976194344
    • FailureNearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on both front outer wings but with no sharp edges.
  16. Pass103,700 miles (+5,868)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    103,700 miles
    Test number
    662901214632
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
  17. Pass97,832 miles (+6,362)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    97,832 miles
    Test number
    168269415055
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  18. Pass91,470 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    91,470 miles
    Test number
    605701824016
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
  19. Fail91,466 miles (+6,615)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,466 miles
    Test number
    995241724056
    • FailureOffside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
  20. Pass84,851 miles (+268)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    84,851 miles
    Test number
    738655843009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail84,583 miles (+8,996)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,583 miles
    Test number
    219749833088
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  22. Pass75,587 miles (+7,171)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    75,587 miles
    Test number
    518704132023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass68,416 miles (+6,917)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    68,416 miles
    Test number
    127697441450

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass61,499 miles (+10,163)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    61,499 miles
    Test number
    404394050106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass51,336 miles (+10,641)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    51,336 miles
    Test number
    523343459125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass40,695 miles (+10,122)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    40,695 miles
    Test number
    130821478190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass30,573 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    30,573 miles
    Test number
    910161677167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 121 LTA

What vehicle is registration 121 LTA currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 121 LTA on a grey diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 28 Jun 2004. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 121 LTA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 121 LTA is valid until 26 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on 121 LTA?
The MOT on 121 LTA is valid until 26 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 121 LTA done?
121 LTA was recorded at 154,505 miles at its MOT on 26 Feb 2026, an average of 6,631 miles a year.
Has 121 LTA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 121 LTA has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on 121 LTA ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on 121 LTA find?
121 LTA passed its latest MOT on 26 Feb 2026 with 2 advisories: o/s/r tyre worn.; offside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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