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Volkswagen Passat

Blue · Diesel · 2008 · 1,968 cc

LB08 SYXMOT history

LB08 SYX is a blue diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 7 Jul 2008. Its MOT expired on 7 Feb 2026 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 180,540 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Feb 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 7 Feb 2026
Mileage
180,540 mi
At MOT on 7 Feb 2025
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
9,213 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB08 SYX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
7 Jul 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Feb 2026
Latest MOT test
7 Feb 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB08 SYX was last recorded at 180,540 miles on 7 Feb 2025, 16,397 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Jan 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
164,143 miles · 31 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
16,397 miles
Average per year
9,213 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 180,540 miles
  • 2024 – 164,143 miles
  • 2023 – 154,605 miles
  • 2022 – 147,600 miles
  • 2021 – 144,730 miles
  • 2020 – 141,935 miles
  • 2019 – 135,314 miles
  • 2018 – 128,538 miles
  • 2017 – 120,708 miles
  • 2016 – 109,296 miles
  • 2015 – 98,604 miles
  • 2013 – 84,023 miles
  • 2012 – 71,453 miles
  • 2011 – 54,849 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass180,540 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn inside edges (5.2.3 (e))

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 Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass180,540 miles (+16,397)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    180,540 miles
    Test number
    149485011618
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn inside edges (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass164,143 miles (+9,538)2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    164,143 miles
    Test number
    542683106173
    • MinorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slightly insecure (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slightly insecure (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm 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 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass154,605 miles (+7,005)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    154,605 miles
    Test number
    843314389324
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both slight perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront both outer cv gaiters have slight seep of grease from outer clip
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive back of engine gear box side (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass147,600 miles (+19)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    147,600 miles
    Test number
    265604013485

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail147,581 miles (+2,851)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,581 miles
    Test number
    694459004618
    • MajorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  6. Pass144,730 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    144,730 miles
    Test number
    837816863231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail144,729 miles (+2,794)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,729 miles
    Test number
    426689739019
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear tyres required shortly

  8. Pass141,935 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    141,935 miles
    Test number
    904804634734

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail141,935 miles (+6,621)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,935 miles
    Test number
    321174595085
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre required shortly

  10. Pass135,314 miles (+6,776)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    135,314 miles
    Test number
    969370270263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass128,538 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    128,538 miles
    Test number
    839705992871
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  12. Fail128,538 miles (+7,830)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,538 miles
    Test number
    334990634171
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer has snapped away from the middle section of pipe (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  13. Pass120,708 miles (+11,412)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    120,708 miles
    Test number
    747852645855
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  14. Pass109,296 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    109,296 miles
    Test number
    949768618750
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

  15. Fail109,296 miles (+10,692)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,296 miles
    Test number
    169104587380
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

  16. Pass98,604 miles (+14,581)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    98,604 miles
    Test number
    957197735009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass84,023 miles (+12,570)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    84,023 miles
    Test number
    499266483188
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass71,453 miles (+16,604)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    71,453 miles
    Test number
    276252082477

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass54,849 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    54,849 miles
    Test number
    929819361187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB08 SYX

Does LB08 SYX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB08 SYX expired on 7 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB08 SYX?
The MOT on LB08 SYX expired on 7 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB08 SYX done?
LB08 SYX was recorded at 180,540 miles at its MOT on 7 Feb 2025, an average of 9,213 miles a year.
Has LB08 SYX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB08 SYX has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Feb 2022.
Has the mileage on LB08 SYX 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 SYX find?
LB08 SYX passed its latest MOT on 7 Feb 2025 with 5 advisories: front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides; nearside front play in steering rack inner joint(s); nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 2 more.

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