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Volkswagen Passat

Blue · Diesel · 2011 · 1,968 cc

LC61 MJUMOT history

LC61 MJU is a blue diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 19 Dec 2011. Its MOT is valid until 20 Aug 2027 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 244,147 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Aug 2026.

LC61 MJU blue Volkswagen Passat – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Passat, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 20 Aug 2027
Mileage
244,147 mi
At MOT on 20 Aug 2026
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
13,933 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC61 MJU
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
19 Dec 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC61 MJU was last recorded at 244,147 miles on 20 Aug 2026, 10,800 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Aug 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 13 Oct 2022: 204,340 miles, lower than 204,396 miles on 12 Oct 2022.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
233,347 miles · 6 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
10,800 miles
Average per year
13,933 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 244,147 miles
  • 2025 – 233,347 miles
  • 2024 – 219,976 miles
  • 2023 – 209,732 miles
  • 2022 – 204,340 miles
  • 2021 – 193,504 miles
  • 2020 – 185,883 miles
  • 2019 – 175,366 miles
  • 2018 – 164,383 miles
  • 2017 – 145,972 miles
  • 2016 – 122,042 miles
  • 2015 – 103,875 miles
  • 2014 – 79,436 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass244,147 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (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.

  • Emissions too clean to be recorded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2017–2019

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Stop/start function warning defective

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

16 tests since 24 Oct 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass244,147 miles (+10,800)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    244,147 miles
    Test number
    292139610696
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. Pass233,347 miles (+13,371)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    233,347 miles
    Test number
    373542050825
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass219,976 miles (+10,244)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    219,976 miles
    Test number
    903163061366
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Scorn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass209,732 miles (+5,392)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    209,732 miles
    Test number
    582567528842

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass204,340 miles (-56)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    204,340 miles
    Test number
    808579797051
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Fail204,396 miles (+10,892)2 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    204,396 miles
    Test number
    438489276386
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Pass193,504 miles (+7,621)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    193,504 miles
    Test number
    149990591500
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  8. Pass185,883 miles (+10,517)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    185,883 miles
    Test number
    143528278927
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (rear) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (rear) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  9. Pass175,366 miles (+10,983)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    175,366 miles
    Test number
    433397276178
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryEmissions too clean to be recorded
  10. Pass164,383 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    164,383 miles
    Test number
    797962392673
    • AdvisoryEmissions too clean to be recorded
    • AdvisoryStop/start function warning defective
  11. Fail164,383 miles (+18,411)2 dangerous4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,383 miles
    Test number
    838127136384
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryEmissions too clean to be recorded
    • AdvisoryStop/start function warning defective
  12. Pass145,972 miles (+23,930)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    145,972 miles
    Test number
    664947075514
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryEmissions too clean to be recorded
  13. Pass122,042 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    122,042 miles
    Test number
    113819851939

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail122,042 miles (+18,167)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,042 miles
    Test number
    548181169759
    • FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
  15. Pass103,875 miles (+24,439)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    103,875 miles
    Test number
    701229432811

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass79,436 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    79,436 miles
    Test number
    445767294282
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear tyres wearing slighly on inner

Questions about LC61 MJU

Does LC61 MJU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC61 MJU is valid until 20 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LC61 MJU?
The MOT on LC61 MJU is valid until 20 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LC61 MJU done?
LC61 MJU was recorded at 244,147 miles at its MOT on 20 Aug 2026, an average of 13,933 miles a year.
Has LC61 MJU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC61 MJU has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on LC61 MJU ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 13 Oct 2022. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LC61 MJU find?
LC61 MJU passed its latest MOT on 20 Aug 2026 with 2 advisories: offside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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