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Volkswagen Passat

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,968 cc

LB08 DKEMOT history

LB08 DKE is a black diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 29 May 2008. Its MOT is valid until 11 Nov 2026 and it has passed 15 of 25 MOT tests, with 223,359 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 11 Nov 2026
Mileage
223,359 mi
At MOT on 27 Oct 2025
MOT tests
25
15 passed · 10 failed
Per year
10,134 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB08 DKE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
29 May 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
27 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB08 DKE was last recorded at 223,359 miles on 27 Oct 2025, 8,355 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
215,004 miles · 12 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
8,355 miles
Average per year
10,134 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 223,359 miles
  • 2024 – 215,004 miles
  • 2023 – 201,221 miles
  • 2022 – 194,931 miles
  • 2021 – 187,364 miles
  • 2020 – 180,643 miles
  • 2019 – 166,441 miles
  • 2018 – 154,573 miles
  • 2017 – 144,374 miles
  • 2016 – 137,616 miles
  • 2015 – 120,560 miles
  • 2014 – 106,669 miles
  • 2013 – 104,506 miles
  • 2012 – 96,422 miles
  • 2011 – 79,526 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass223,359 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge change asap (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge change asap (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge change asap (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 3 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.

  • Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

25 tests since 18 Aug 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass223,359 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    223,359 miles
    Test number
    976453130640
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge change asap (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge change asap (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge change asap (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Fail223,358 miles (+8,354)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    223,358 miles
    Test number
    918489818527
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge change asap (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge change asap (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge change asap (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass215,004 miles (+2)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    215,004 miles
    Test number
    516179989807
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear arms are corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEml light illuminated

  4. Fail215,002 miles (+13,781)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    215,002 miles
    Test number
    835811953636
    • MajorCentral Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear arms are corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEml light illuminated

  5. Pass201,221 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    201,221 miles
    Test number
    727387669120
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened + rear suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail201,221 miles (+6,290)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    201,221 miles
    Test number
    643447354228
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • 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 Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • 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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened + rear suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass194,931 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    194,931 miles
    Test number
    930309152563
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Fail194,931 miles (+7,567)1 dangerous4 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    194,931 miles
    Test number
    424018366891
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cord exposed (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm 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 wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass187,364 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    187,364 miles
    Test number
    987702737211
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail187,364 miles (+6,721)1 dangerous1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,364 miles
    Test number
    838502119456
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • 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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass180,643 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    180,643 miles
    Test number
    264001745984
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  12. Fail180,643 miles (+14,202)1 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,643 miles
    Test number
    472542108410
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass166,441 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    166,441 miles
    Test number
    987256981483
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  14. Fail166,441 miles (+11,868)2 dangerous3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,441 miles
    Test number
    996674360831
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  15. Pass154,573 miles (+13)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2019
    Odometer
    154,573 miles
    Test number
    767131804351
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% High stop lamp (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre On outer edge of tyre.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre pressure low.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  16. Fail154,560 miles (+10,186)5 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,560 miles
    Test number
    188372808810
    • FailureNearside Brake servo vacuum pipe split Engine bay (3.6.C.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% High stop lamp (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre On outer edge of tyre.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre pressure low.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  17. Pass144,374 miles (+6,758)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2018
    Odometer
    144,374 miles
    Test number
    867919755559
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  18. Pass137,616 miles (+44)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2017
    Odometer
    137,616 miles
    Test number
    195501519174
    • AdvisoryCentre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Fail137,572 miles (+17,012)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,572 miles
    Test number
    484512822745
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge bald (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge bald (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryCentre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass120,560 miles (+13,891)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2016
    Odometer
    120,560 miles
    Test number
    806468225166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass106,669 miles (+2,163)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2015
    Odometer
    106,669 miles
    Test number
    218988224185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass104,506 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    104,506 miles
    Test number
    226325943365
    • NoteOsr tyre on 3mm

  23. Fail104,506 miles (+8,084)1 dangerous1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,506 miles
    Test number
    559525243392
    • DangerousNearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • NoteOsr tyre on 3mm

  24. Pass96,422 miles (+16,896)1 advisory6 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    96,422 miles
    Test number
    726402562394
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteNearside front tyre 3mm
    • NoteNearside front tyre wearing inner edge
    • NoteOffside front tyre 3mm
    • NoteOffside front tyre wearing inner edge
    • NoteUnable too chack all brake pipes due too covers
    • NoteUnable too check under body full due too covers

  25. Pass79,526 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    79,526 miles
    Test number
    509590131281
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Questions about LB08 DKE

Does LB08 DKE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB08 DKE is valid until 11 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB08 DKE?
The MOT on LB08 DKE is valid until 11 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB08 DKE done?
LB08 DKE was recorded at 223,359 miles at its MOT on 27 Oct 2025, an average of 10,134 miles a year.
Has LB08 DKE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB08 DKE has failed 10 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LB08 DKE 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 DKE find?
LB08 DKE passed its latest MOT on 27 Oct 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge change asap; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge change asap; offside rear inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge change asap, and 1 more.

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