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Volkswagen Passat

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,390 cc

LB08 CWEMOT history

LB08 CWE is a black petrol Volkswagen Passat first used on 7 Jun 2008. Its MOT is valid until 4 Feb 2027 and it has passed 15 of 24 MOT tests, with 119,056 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 4 Feb 2027
Mileage
119,056 mi
At MOT on 5 Feb 2026
MOT tests
24
15 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,475 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB08 CWE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
7 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB08 CWE was last recorded at 119,056 miles on 5 Feb 2026, 6,991 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
112,065 miles · 29 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
6,991 miles
Average per year
6,475 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 119,056 miles
  • 2025 – 112,065 miles
  • 2023 – 108,988 miles
  • 2022 – 108,181 miles
  • 2021 – 104,887 miles
  • 2020 – 101,459 miles
  • 2019 – 94,350 miles
  • 2018 – 84,329 miles
  • 2017 – 72,304 miles
  • 2016 – 62,474 miles
  • 2015 – 53,221 miles
  • 2014 – 46,789 miles
  • 2013 – 38,658 miles
  • 2012 – 32,286 miles
  • 2011 – 23,965 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass119,056 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible joint

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

24 tests since 31 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass119,056 miles (+6,991)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    119,056 miles
    Test number
    295959297827
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass112,065 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    112,065 miles
    Test number
    519783472260
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FROM FLEXIBLE JOINT (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail112,058 miles (+52)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,058 miles
    Test number
    193313667403
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail112,006 miles (+3,018)1 dangerous3 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,006 miles
    Test number
    347168977781
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorElectronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))
    • 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 Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Significantly worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass108,988 miles (+7)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    108,988 miles
    Test number
    141241894613
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryGearbox rough

  6. Fail108,981 miles (+800)3 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,981 miles
    Test number
    771799028790
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235/35 zr19 91y (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryGearbox rough

  7. Pass108,181 miles (+3,294)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    108,181 miles
    Test number
    611055960632
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  8. Pass104,887 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    104,887 miles
    Test number
    150533041404

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail104,878 miles (+3,419)2 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,878 miles
    Test number
    654522543435
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  10. Pass101,459 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    101,459 miles
    Test number
    460556078102
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail101,459 miles (+7,109)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,459 miles
    Test number
    892975573256
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass94,350 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    94,350 miles
    Test number
    133876756022
    • MinorOffside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  13. Fail94,348 miles (+10,019)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,348 miles
    Test number
    283542253420
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  14. Pass84,329 miles (+12,025)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    84,329 miles
    Test number
    149552963862

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass72,304 miles (+33)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    72,304 miles
    Test number
    134154464039
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Fail72,271 miles (+9,797)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,271 miles
    Test number
    519506719689
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass62,474 miles (+9,253)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    62,474 miles
    Test number
    200956559043
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

  18. Pass53,221 miles (+6,432)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    53,221 miles
    Test number
    558786705205
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteNearside front tyre sidewall damaged

  19. Pass46,789 miles (+8,131)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    46,789 miles
    Test number
    519229184179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass38,658 miles (+90)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    38,658 miles
    Test number
    848213793157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail38,568 miles (+6,282)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,568 miles
    Test number
    239921293488
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass32,286 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    32,286 miles
    Test number
    306245382102
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Fail32,286 miles (+8,321)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,286 miles
    Test number
    279314182458
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass23,965 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    23,965 miles
    Test number
    938111151198
    • NoteFront tyres wearing low,worn down to 2mm in places.
    • NoteRear tyres stepped badly on inner edges worn down to 1.6mm in places.

Questions about LB08 CWE

Does LB08 CWE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB08 CWE is valid until 4 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB08 CWE?
The MOT on LB08 CWE is valid until 4 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB08 CWE done?
LB08 CWE was recorded at 119,056 miles at its MOT on 5 Feb 2026, an average of 6,475 miles a year.
Has LB08 CWE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB08 CWE has failed 9 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on LB08 CWE 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 LB08 CWE find?
LB08 CWE passed its latest MOT on 5 Feb 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play, and 1 more.

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