
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- 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
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.
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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
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))
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.
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.
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.
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.
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)
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)
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
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
Pass84,851 miles (+268)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 84,851 miles
- Test number
- 738655843009
No defects or advisories recorded.
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
Pass75,587 miles (+7,171)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 75,587 miles
- Test number
- 518704132023
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass68,416 miles (+6,917)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 68,416 miles
- Test number
- 127697441450
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass61,499 miles (+10,163)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 61,499 miles
- Test number
- 404394050106
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,336 miles (+10,641)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 51,336 miles
- Test number
- 523343459125
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass40,695 miles (+10,122)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 40,695 miles
- Test number
- 130821478190
No defects or advisories recorded.
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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