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Volkswagen Passat

Silver · Diesel · 2011 · 1,968 cc

LC61 BWZMOT history

LC61 BWZ is a silver diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 23 Nov 2011. Its MOT is valid until 11 Jan 2027 and it has passed 12 of 13 MOT tests, with 107,823 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Jan 2026.

LC61 BWZ silver Volkswagen Passat – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Passat, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 11 Jan 2027
Mileage
107,823 mi
At MOT on 12 Jan 2026
MOT tests
13
12 passed · 1 failed
Per year
8,852 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC61 BWZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
23 Nov 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC61 BWZ was last recorded at 107,823 miles on 12 Jan 2026, 17,758 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
90,065 miles · 10 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
17,758 miles
Average per year
8,852 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 107,823 miles
  • 2025 – 90,065 miles
  • 2024 – 74,503 miles
  • 2022 – 58,003 miles
  • 2021 – 40,348 miles
  • 2020 – 27,769 miles
  • 2019 – 17,730 miles
  • 2018 – 17,082 miles
  • 2017 – 15,720 miles
  • 2016 – 12,851 miles
  • 2015 – 10,638 miles
  • 2014 – 9,166 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass107,823 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Damp (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • 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.

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

Full MOT history

13 tests since 20 Nov 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass107,823 miles (+17,758)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    107,823 miles
    Test number
    440271265793
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Damp (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass90,065 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    90,065 miles
    Test number
    442493767969

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail90,062 miles (+15,559)1 dangerous7 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,062 miles
    Test number
    897760324701
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass74,503 miles (+16,500)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    74,503 miles
    Test number
    139347452062
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both on the limit (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass58,003 miles (+17,655)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    58,003 miles
    Test number
    494757081274
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass40,348 miles (+12,579)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    40,348 miles
    Test number
    880735380950
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass27,769 miles (+10,039)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    27,769 miles
    Test number
    482094227093
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass17,730 miles (+648)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    17,730 miles
    Test number
    947933643480

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass17,082 miles (+1,362)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    17,082 miles
    Test number
    366758027842
    • AdvisoryN/s/r tyre outer sidewall cracked and badly perished, no visible ply/cords at time of test

  10. Pass15,720 miles (+2,869)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    15,720 miles
    Test number
    944699613410
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre outer sidewall damaged but not exposing chords

  11. Pass12,851 miles (+2,213)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    12,851 miles
    Test number
    562063929914
    • AdvisoryAll four tyres sidewall slightly damaged.

  12. Pass10,638 miles (+1,472)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    10,638 miles
    Test number
    441828193879
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres slightly worn on inner edge.

  13. Pass9,166 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    9,166 miles
    Test number
    418554224324
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Questions about LC61 BWZ

Does LC61 BWZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC61 BWZ is valid until 11 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LC61 BWZ?
The MOT on LC61 BWZ is valid until 11 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LC61 BWZ done?
LC61 BWZ was recorded at 107,823 miles at its MOT on 12 Jan 2026, an average of 8,852 miles a year.
Has LC61 BWZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC61 BWZ has failed 1 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on LC61 BWZ 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 LC61 BWZ find?
LC61 BWZ passed its latest MOT on 12 Jan 2026 with 4 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil damp; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge, and 1 more.

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