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Volkswagen Passat

Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 1,968 cc

LB08 VAJMOT history

LB08 VAJ is a silver diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 25 Jun 2008. Its MOT is valid until 18 Feb 2027 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 169,304 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 18 Feb 2027
Mileage
169,304 mi
At MOT on 26 Jan 2026
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
9,437 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB08 VAJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
25 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB08 VAJ was last recorded at 169,304 miles on 26 Jan 2026, 5,203 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
164,101 miles · 19 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
5,203 miles
Average per year
9,437 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 169,304 miles
  • 2025 – 164,101 miles
  • 2024 – 156,851 miles
  • 2022 – 156,372 miles
  • 2021 – 147,941 miles
  • 2020 – 142,696 miles
  • 2019 – 135,565 miles
  • 2018 – 124,857 miles
  • 2017 – 107,845 miles
  • 2016 – 84,142 miles
  • 2015 – 72,670 miles
  • 2014 – 63,949 miles
  • 2013 – 53,891 miles
  • 2012 – 41,958 miles
  • 2011 – 31,490 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass169,304 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

21 tests since 20 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass169,304 miles (+5,203)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    169,304 miles
    Test number
    615302644128
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass164,101 miles (+20)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    164,101 miles
    Test number
    630873258044
    • MinorWindscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  3. Fail164,081 miles (+7,230)1 dangerous1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,081 miles
    Test number
    414778042438
    • DangerousNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • MinorWindscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  4. Pass156,851 miles (+479)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    156,851 miles
    Test number
    474525136306

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass156,372 miles (+939)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    156,372 miles
    Test number
    193822777400

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass155,433 miles (+7,492)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2023
    Odometer
    155,433 miles
    Test number
    617811009898
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass147,941 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    147,941 miles
    Test number
    759987356728
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play nearside & offside
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail147,941 miles (+5,245)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,941 miles
    Test number
    126645858289
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play nearside & offside
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass142,696 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    142,696 miles
    Test number
    883349913480

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail142,696 miles (+7,131)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,696 miles
    Test number
    417754125723
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass135,565 miles (+10,708)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    135,565 miles
    Test number
    296521456772

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass124,857 miles (+17,012)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    124,857 miles
    Test number
    272887268930

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass107,845 miles (+164)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    107,845 miles
    Test number
    261209101503
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

  14. Fail107,681 miles (+23,539)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,681 miles
    Test number
    369014724435
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass84,142 miles (+11,472)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    84,142 miles
    Test number
    331214457941
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre inner sidewall splitting
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre worn on inner edge

  16. Pass72,670 miles (+8,721)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    72,670 miles
    Test number
    475839355148
    • NoteNo smoke reading detected

  17. Pass63,949 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    63,949 miles
    Test number
    855831674148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail63,949 miles (+10,058)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,949 miles
    Test number
    288143164489
    • FailureNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  19. Pass53,891 miles (+11,933)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    53,891 miles
    Test number
    626240873181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass41,958 miles (+10,468)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    41,958 miles
    Test number
    607866262168
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass31,490 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    31,490 miles
    Test number
    949071671152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB08 VAJ

Does LB08 VAJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB08 VAJ is valid until 18 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB08 VAJ?
The MOT on LB08 VAJ is valid until 18 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 VAJ done?
LB08 VAJ was recorded at 169,304 miles at its MOT on 26 Jan 2026, an average of 9,437 miles a year.
Has LB08 VAJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB08 VAJ has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on LB08 VAJ 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 VAJ find?
LB08 VAJ passed its latest MOT on 26 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: rear brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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