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Volkswagen Passat

Blue · Diesel · 2011 · 1,968 cc

LC61 MHZMOT history

LC61 MHZ is a blue diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 28 Nov 2011. Its MOT is valid until 13 Apr 2027 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 177,002 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Apr 2026.

LC61 MHZ blue Volkswagen Passat – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Passat, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 13 Apr 2027
Mileage
177,002 mi
At MOT on 14 Apr 2026
MOT tests
16
11 passed · 5 failed
Per year
12,335 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC61 MHZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
28 Nov 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC61 MHZ was last recorded at 177,002 miles on 14 Apr 2026, 5,401 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
171,601 miles · 3 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
5,401 miles
Average per year
12,335 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 177,002 miles
  • 2025 – 171,601 miles
  • 2024 – 169,885 miles
  • 2023 – 167,354 miles
  • 2022 – 161,915 miles
  • 2021 – 157,406 miles
  • 2020 – 152,798 miles
  • 2018 – 142,337 miles
  • 2017 – 116,469 miles
  • 2016 – 68,172 miles
  • 2015 – 39,548 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass177,002 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear door damaged
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view of testable components

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2025

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass177,002 miles (+5,401)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    177,002 miles
    Test number
    961065896600
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear door damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass171,601 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    171,601 miles
    Test number
    160035498983
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (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))

  3. Fail171,601 miles (+1,716)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,601 miles
    Test number
    561477334419
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (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))

  4. Pass169,885 miles (+2,531)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    169,885 miles
    Test number
    984094669212
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

  5. Pass167,354 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    167,354 miles
    Test number
    634036883230
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside and nearside (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect offside and nearside (5.3.2 (d))

  6. Fail167,354 miles (+5,439)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,354 miles
    Test number
    747602401623
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside and nearside (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect offside and nearside (5.3.2 (d))

  7. Pass161,915 miles (+4,509)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    161,915 miles
    Test number
    493855449243
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view of testable components

  8. Pass157,406 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    157,406 miles
    Test number
    703354944830
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view of testable components

  9. Fail157,406 miles (+4,608)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,406 miles
    Test number
    100870169196
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view of testable components

  10. Pass152,798 miles (+10,461)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    152,798 miles
    Test number
    996083838961

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass142,337 miles (+25,868)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    142,337 miles
    Test number
    648294631566
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryEmissions not detected
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view of testable components

  12. Pass116,469 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    116,469 miles
    Test number
    844062872827
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted

  13. Fail116,469 miles (+48,297)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,469 miles
    Test number
    465007016962
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted

  14. Pass68,172 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    68,172 miles
    Test number
    320360418436
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged inside (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryPlastic under tray fitted to under side of vehicle in places
    • AdvisoryTesting in wet conditions
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to exhaust system in places

  15. Fail68,172 miles (+28,624)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,172 miles
    Test number
    182681071161
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged inside (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryPlastic under tray fitted to under side of vehicle in places
    • AdvisoryTesting in wet conditions
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to exhaust system in places

  16. Pass39,548 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    39,548 miles
    Test number
    145062055059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LC61 MHZ

Does LC61 MHZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC61 MHZ is valid until 13 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LC61 MHZ?
The MOT on LC61 MHZ is valid until 13 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LC61 MHZ done?
LC61 MHZ was recorded at 177,002 miles at its MOT on 14 Apr 2026, an average of 12,335 miles a year.
Has LC61 MHZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC61 MHZ has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on LC61 MHZ 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 MHZ find?
LC61 MHZ passed its latest MOT on 14 Apr 2026 with 4 advisories: central exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush; nearside rear door damaged, and 1 more.

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