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Volkswagen Passat

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,968 cc

LB61 RUUMOT history

LB61 RUU is a black diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 6 Feb 2012. Its MOT is valid until 17 Apr 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 143,322 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 17 Apr 2027
Mileage
143,322 mi
At MOT on 18 Apr 2026
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
8,335 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

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

Mileage history

LB61 RUU was last recorded at 143,322 miles on 18 Apr 2026, 3,791 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
139,531 miles · 13 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
3,791 miles
Average per year
8,335 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 143,322 miles
  • 2025 – 139,531 miles
  • 2024 – 129,946 miles
  • 2023 – 119,784 miles
  • 2022 – 111,293 miles
  • 2021 – 102,624 miles
  • 2020 – 94,817 miles
  • 2019 – 84,680 miles
  • 2018 – 77,657 miles
  • 2017 – 71,335 miles
  • 2016 – 64,473 miles
  • 2015 – 49,643 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass143,322 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 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 Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

16 tests since 21 Jan 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass143,322 miles (+3,791)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    143,322 miles
    Test number
    585186552191
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass139,531 miles (+9,585)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    139,531 miles
    Test number
    652777367815

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass129,946 miles (+151)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    129,946 miles
    Test number
    388574752278
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Fail129,795 miles (+10,011)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,795 miles
    Test number
    261766311131
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass119,784 miles (+8,491)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    119,784 miles
    Test number
    671072348196
    • MinorNearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring system warning low pressure nearside rear

  6. Pass111,293 miles (+8,669)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    111,293 miles
    Test number
    288445540073
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryUndertray fitted obscuring testable items

  7. Pass102,624 miles (+7,807)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    102,624 miles
    Test number
    103524916823

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass94,817 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    94,817 miles
    Test number
    820187409292
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres cracking

  9. Fail94,817 miles (+10,137)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,817 miles
    Test number
    142192194999
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres cracking

  10. Pass84,680 miles (+7,023)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    84,680 miles
    Test number
    293559176496
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass77,657 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    77,657 miles
    Test number
    104645723976

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail77,657 miles (+6,322)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,657 miles
    Test number
    273538291352
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass71,335 miles (+6,862)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    71,335 miles
    Test number
    446386456631

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass64,473 miles (+14,830)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    64,473 miles
    Test number
    981829246238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass49,643 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    49,643 miles
    Test number
    385901225038
    • NoteBoth front wishbone rear bushes starting to perish
    • NoteFront number plate slightly deteriorated
    • NoteN/s front tyre on 3mm, both rear tyres feathered and wearing slightly bias to inner edge

  16. Fail49,643 miles2 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,643 miles
    Test number
    385981225016
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteBoth front wishbone rear bushes starting to perish
    • NoteFront number plate slightly deteriorated
    • NoteN/s front tyre on 3mm, both rear tyres feathered and wearing slightly bias to inner edge

Questions about LB61 RUU

Does LB61 RUU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB61 RUU is valid until 17 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB61 RUU?
The MOT on LB61 RUU is valid until 17 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB61 RUU done?
LB61 RUU was recorded at 143,322 miles at its MOT on 18 Apr 2026, an average of 8,335 miles a year.
Has LB61 RUU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB61 RUU has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on LB61 RUU 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 RUU find?
LB61 RUU passed its latest MOT on 18 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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