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Volkswagen Passat

Blue · Diesel · 2001 · 1,896 cc

LA51 AYSMOT history

LA51 AYS is a blue diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 20 Dec 2001. Its MOT expired on 6 Jan 2024 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 206,307 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Dec 2022.

LA51 AYS blue Volkswagen Passat – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Passat, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 6 Jan 2024
Mileage
206,307 mi
At MOT on 15 Dec 2022
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,822 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA51 AYS
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
20 Dec 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Jan 2024
Latest MOT test
15 Dec 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA51 AYS was last recorded at 206,307 miles on 15 Dec 2022, 2,471 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jan 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
203,836 miles · 7 Jan 2022
Between the last two tests
2,471 miles
Average per year
6,822 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 206,307 miles
  • 2020 – 200,636 miles
  • 2019 – 197,295 miles
  • 2018 – 193,072 miles
  • 2017 – 185,655 miles
  • 2016 – 181,496 miles
  • 2014 – 174,400 miles
  • 2013 – 171,795 miles
  • 2012 – 164,568 miles
  • 2011 – 155,438 miles
  • 2010 – 145,432 miles
  • 2009 – 132,991 miles
  • 2008 – 118,794 miles
  • 2007 – 107,419 miles
  • 2006 – 92,501 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass206,307 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s/f & o/s/f (4.1.4 (b))

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.

  • Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Oil leak

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2022

Full MOT history

21 tests since 10 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass206,307 miles (+2,471)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    206,307 miles
    Test number
    293394434726
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s/f & o/s/f (4.1.4 (b))

  2. Pass203,836 miles (+3,200)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    203,836 miles
    Test number
    420830461181
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass200,636 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    200,636 miles
    Test number
    600211048211
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

  4. Fail200,636 miles (+3,341)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    200,636 miles
    Test number
    787819208648
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

  5. Pass197,295 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    197,295 miles
    Test number
    208909705507

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail197,295 miles (+4,223)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    197,295 miles
    Test number
    606158814720
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass193,072 miles (+7,417)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    193,072 miles
    Test number
    847764473772
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame 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 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass185,655 miles (+4,159)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    185,655 miles
    Test number
    348760122007
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  9. Pass181,496 miles (+3,167)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    181,496 miles
    Test number
    758819843403
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  10. Pass178,329 miles (+3,929)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    178,329 miles
    Test number
    201417585962
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear RIM SLIGHTLY DAMAGE
    • AdvisoryOIL LEAK
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

  11. Pass174,400 miles (+2,605)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    174,400 miles
    Test number
    957081764302
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  12. Pass171,795 miles (+7,227)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    171,795 miles
    Test number
    276562063340
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  13. Pass164,568 miles (+9,130)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    164,568 miles
    Test number
    456197852333
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

  14. Pass155,438 miles (+10,006)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    155,438 miles
    Test number
    629658151380
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

  15. Pass145,432 miles (+12,441)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    145,432 miles
    Test number
    802512450331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail132,991 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,991 miles
    Test number
    150196359308
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  17. Pass132,991 miles (+14,197)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    132,991 miles
    Test number
    423306759489

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail118,794 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,794 miles
    Test number
    324929138278
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  19. Pass118,794 miles (+11,375)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    118,794 miles
    Test number
    711799238258
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  20. Pass107,419 miles (+14,918)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    107,419 miles
    Test number
    790630347285
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass92,501 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    92,501 miles
    Test number
    261450506162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LA51 AYS

Does LA51 AYS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LA51 AYS expired on 6 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LA51 AYS?
The MOT on LA51 AYS expired on 6 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LA51 AYS done?
LA51 AYS was recorded at 206,307 miles at its MOT on 15 Dec 2022, an average of 6,822 miles a year.
Has LA51 AYS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA51 AYS has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Dec 2020.
Has the mileage on LA51 AYS 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 LA51 AYS find?
LA51 AYS passed its latest MOT on 15 Dec 2022 with 2 advisories: exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users; headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s/f & o/s/f.

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