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Volkswagen Passat

Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 1,968 cc

LC61 ZFAMOT history

LC61 ZFA is a grey diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 20 Jan 2012. Its MOT is valid until 16 Mar 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 243,445 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Mar 2026.

LC61 ZFA grey Volkswagen Passat – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Mar 2027
Mileage
243,445 mi
At MOT on 17 Mar 2026
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
16,203 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC61 ZFA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
20 Jan 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC61 ZFA was last recorded at 243,445 miles on 17 Mar 2026, 28,919 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
214,526 miles · 13 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
28,919 miles
Average per year
16,203 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 243,445 miles
  • 2025 – 214,526 miles
  • 2024 – 196,521 miles
  • 2023 – 185,911 miles
  • 2022 – 173,179 miles
  • 2021 – 159,550 miles
  • 2020 – 149,058 miles
  • 2019 – 132,802 miles
  • 2018 – 115,266 miles
  • 2017 – 100,167 miles
  • 2016 – 79,013 miles
  • 2015 – 62,361 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass243,445 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (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.

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

15 tests since 12 Jan 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass243,445 miles (+28,919)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    243,445 miles
    Test number
    594582245112
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  2. Pass214,526 miles (+1,016)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    214,526 miles
    Test number
    785754791434

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail213,510 miles (+16,989)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    213,510 miles
    Test number
    434736381267
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
  4. Pass196,521 miles (+10,610)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    196,521 miles
    Test number
    878663839022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass185,911 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    185,911 miles
    Test number
    510245167102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail185,911 miles (+12,732)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,911 miles
    Test number
    603081065955
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass173,179 miles (+13,629)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    173,179 miles
    Test number
    804505977458
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Pass159,550 miles (+10,492)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    159,550 miles
    Test number
    865209193139
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre worn on inner edge
  9. Pass149,058 miles (+16,256)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    149,058 miles
    Test number
    120226959220
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  10. Pass132,802 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    132,802 miles
    Test number
    971001812629
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  11. Fail132,802 miles (+17,536)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,802 miles
    Test number
    622194046877
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  12. Pass115,266 miles (+15,099)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    115,266 miles
    Test number
    223090231134
    • AdvisoryFront tyres worn on inner edge
  13. Pass100,167 miles (+21,154)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    100,167 miles
    Test number
    469901915240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass79,013 miles (+16,652)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    79,013 miles
    Test number
    205574648801
    • AdvisoryUnder and engine covers fitted
  15. Pass62,361 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    62,361 miles
    Test number
    796052815032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LC61 ZFA

Does LC61 ZFA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC61 ZFA is valid until 16 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LC61 ZFA?
The MOT on LC61 ZFA is valid until 16 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LC61 ZFA done?
LC61 ZFA was recorded at 243,445 miles at its MOT on 17 Mar 2026, an average of 16,203 miles a year.
Has LC61 ZFA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC61 ZFA has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on LC61 ZFA 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 ZFA find?
LC61 ZFA passed its latest MOT on 17 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: front brake disc worn, but not excessively both.

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