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Volkswagen Passat

Black · Diesel · 2011 · 1,968 cc

LC61 CWJMOT history

LC61 CWJ is a black diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 25 Oct 2011. Its MOT is valid until 1 Jan 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 158,703 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Jan 2026.

LC61 CWJ black Volkswagen Passat – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Passat, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 1 Jan 2027
Mileage
158,703 mi
At MOT on 2 Jan 2026
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,695 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC61 CWJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
25 Oct 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC61 CWJ was last recorded at 158,703 miles on 2 Jan 2026, 2,602 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
156,101 miles · 20 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
2,602 miles
Average per year
8,695 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 158,703 miles
  • 2024 – 156,101 miles
  • 2023 – 153,530 miles
  • 2022 – 150,596 miles
  • 2021 – 148,851 miles
  • 2020 – 144,927 miles
  • 2019 – 140,859 miles
  • 2018 – 134,107 miles
  • 2017 – 118,418 miles
  • 2016 – 99,448 miles
  • 2015 – 80,349 miles
  • 2014 – 61,031 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass158,703 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

17 tests since 9 Oct 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass158,703 miles (+2,602)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    158,703 miles
    Test number
    120541479647
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Pass156,101 miles (+2,571)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    156,101 miles
    Test number
    859632989045
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass153,530 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    153,530 miles
    Test number
    429266710926

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail153,530 miles (+2,934)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,530 miles
    Test number
    439759398180
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
  5. Pass150,596 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    150,596 miles
    Test number
    372935976607

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail150,583 miles (+1,732)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,583 miles
    Test number
    532756814045
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very thin! (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass148,851 miles (+3,924)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    148,851 miles
    Test number
    435811259460

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass144,927 miles (+24)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    144,927 miles
    Test number
    676603711713
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. Fail144,903 miles (+4,044)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,903 miles
    Test number
    676582940986
    • MajorBonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  10. Pass140,859 miles (+6,752)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    140,859 miles
    Test number
    259013898355
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear wish bone bushes starting to wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  11. Pass134,107 miles (+15,689)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    134,107 miles
    Test number
    638295273094
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  12. Pass118,418 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    118,418 miles
    Test number
    180021098829

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail118,418 miles (+18,970)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,418 miles
    Test number
    959286993464
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
  14. Pass99,448 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    99,448 miles
    Test number
    793770683866

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail99,448 miles (+19,099)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,448 miles
    Test number
    129380114649
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
  16. Pass80,349 miles (+19,318)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    80,349 miles
    Test number
    513492124960

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass61,031 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    61,031 miles
    Test number
    425652784238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LC61 CWJ

Does LC61 CWJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC61 CWJ is valid until 1 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LC61 CWJ?
The MOT on LC61 CWJ is valid until 1 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 CWJ done?
LC61 CWJ was recorded at 158,703 miles at its MOT on 2 Jan 2026, an average of 8,695 miles a year.
Has LC61 CWJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC61 CWJ has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on LC61 CWJ 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 CWJ find?
LC61 CWJ passed its latest MOT on 2 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush.

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