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Volkswagen Passat

Blue · Diesel · 2012 · 1,968 cc

LB61 KVGMOT history

LB61 KVG is a blue diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 3 Feb 2012. Its MOT is valid until 17 May 2027 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 162,782 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 17 May 2027
Mileage
162,782 mi
At MOT on 21 Apr 2026
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,867 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB61 KVG
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
3 Feb 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 May 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB61 KVG was last recorded at 162,782 miles on 21 Apr 2026, 8,323 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
154,459 miles · 29 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
8,323 miles
Average per year
7,867 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 162,782 miles
  • 2025 – 154,459 miles
  • 2024 – 145,460 miles
  • 2023 – 136,036 miles
  • 2022 – 129,647 miles
  • 2021 – 126,036 miles
  • 2020 – 119,493 miles
  • 2019 – 108,682 miles
  • 2018 – 101,555 miles
  • 2017 – 94,866 miles
  • 2016 – 87,408 miles
  • 2015 – 80,657 miles
  • 2014 – 73,502 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass162,782 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020

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 Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2026

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2026

  • Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs corroded.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass162,782 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2027
    Odometer
    162,782 miles
    Test number
    880709093976
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  2. Fail162,780 miles (+8,321)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,780 miles
    Test number
    972730183772
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  3. Pass154,459 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2026
    Odometer
    154,459 miles
    Test number
    790862367471
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  4. Fail154,459 miles (+8,999)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,459 miles
    Test number
    619412181087
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  5. Pass145,460 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2025
    Odometer
    145,460 miles
    Test number
    108422997659
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  6. Fail145,460 miles (+9,424)2 dangerous1 major1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,460 miles
    Test number
    751730403134
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  7. Pass136,036 miles (+6,389)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2024
    Odometer
    136,036 miles
    Test number
    342491244047
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread depth. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm tread depth. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  8. Pass129,647 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2023
    Odometer
    129,647 miles
    Test number
    485351280640
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  9. Fail129,647 miles (+3,611)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,647 miles
    Test number
    935695676949
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  10. Pass126,036 miles (+6,543)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    126,036 miles
    Test number
    355881777126
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (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 Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres wearing inner edge, out of shape (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass119,493 miles (+10,811)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    119,493 miles
    Test number
    826537901036
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres wearing out of shape on inner edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm rear bush's worn & split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  12. Pass108,682 miles (+7,127)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    108,682 miles
    Test number
    804615864808
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Lower Arm Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Lower Arm Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  13. Pass101,555 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    101,555 miles
    Test number
    678278881795

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail101,555 miles (+6,689)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,555 miles
    Test number
    761733721973
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2mm wearing inner edge (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
  15. Pass94,866 miles (+7,458)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    94,866 miles
    Test number
    574362178373
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
  16. Pass87,408 miles (+6,751)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    87,408 miles
    Test number
    785279812133
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  17. Pass80,657 miles (+7,155)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    80,657 miles
    Test number
    839068595065
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  18. Pass73,502 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    73,502 miles
    Test number
    417809444366
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres wearing uneven on the inner edge.

Questions about LB61 KVG

Does LB61 KVG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB61 KVG is valid until 17 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB61 KVG?
The MOT on LB61 KVG is valid until 17 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB61 KVG done?
LB61 KVG was recorded at 162,782 miles at its MOT on 21 Apr 2026, an average of 7,867 miles a year.
Has LB61 KVG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB61 KVG has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on LB61 KVG 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 KVG find?
LB61 KVG passed its latest MOT on 21 Apr 2026 with 1 advisory: offside rear coil spring corroded.

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