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Volkswagen Passat

Brown · Diesel · 2012 · 1,598 cc

LB61 FYJMOT history

LB61 FYJ is a brown diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 17 Jan 2012. Its MOT expired on 19 Jun 2024 and it has passed 9 of 15 MOT tests, with 229,686 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jun 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 19 Jun 2024
Mileage
229,686 mi
At MOT on 20 Jun 2023
MOT tests
15
9 passed · 6 failed
Per year
22,220 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB61 FYJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Colour
Brown
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
17 Jan 2012
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Jun 2024
Latest MOT test
20 Jun 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB61 FYJ was last recorded at 229,686 miles on 20 Jun 2023, 55 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jun 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
229,631 miles · 17 Jun 2023
Between the last two tests
55 miles
Average per year
22,220 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 229,686 miles
  • 2022 – 207,307 miles
  • 2021 – 188,705 miles
  • 2020 – 183,983 miles
  • 2019 – 163,786 miles
  • 2017 – 144,285 miles
  • 2016 – 105,636 miles
  • 2015 – 72,898 miles
  • 2014 – 40,370 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass229,686 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

15 tests since 12 Dec 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass229,686 miles (+55)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    229,686 miles
    Test number
    319225576130
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail229,631 miles (+53)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    229,631 miles
    Test number
    579362125231
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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 Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail229,578 miles (+22,271)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    229,578 miles
    Test number
    683104189321
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower 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))
    • AdvisorySuspension corroded

  4. Pass207,307 miles (+18,602)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    207,307 miles
    Test number
    622183045351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass188,705 miles (+145)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    188,705 miles
    Test number
    628943116664

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail188,560 miles (+4,577)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,560 miles
    Test number
    762559975687
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass183,983 miles (+16)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    183,983 miles
    Test number
    525730152002
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail183,967 miles (+20,181)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,967 miles
    Test number
    958034057416
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass163,786 miles (+19,501)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    163,786 miles
    Test number
    789242426994

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass144,285 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    144,285 miles
    Test number
    975286320541
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  11. Fail144,285 miles (+38,649)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,285 miles
    Test number
    440553140420
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Pass105,636 miles (+32,738)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    105,636 miles
    Test number
    339625499534
    • 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)

  13. Pass72,898 miles (+272)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    72,898 miles
    Test number
    723576476478
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail72,626 miles (+32,256)3 failures2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,626 miles
    Test number
    490410338765
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass40,370 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    40,370 miles
    Test number
    378066644329
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteToo clean to register smoke test result

Questions about LB61 FYJ

Does LB61 FYJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB61 FYJ expired on 19 Jun 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB61 FYJ?
The MOT on LB61 FYJ expired on 19 Jun 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB61 FYJ done?
LB61 FYJ was recorded at 229,686 miles at its MOT on 20 Jun 2023, an average of 22,220 miles a year.
Has LB61 FYJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB61 FYJ has failed 6 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jun 2023.
Has the mileage on LB61 FYJ 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 LB61 FYJ find?
LB61 FYJ passed its latest MOT on 20 Jun 2023 with 3 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; oil leak, but not excessive.

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