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Volkswagen Passat

Brown · Diesel · 2008 · 1,896 cc

LE57 RKAMOT history

LE57 RKA is a brown diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 14 Feb 2008. Its MOT expired on 16 Jan 2023 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 156,705 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jan 2022.

LE57 RKA brown Volkswagen Passat – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Passat, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 16 Jan 2023
Mileage
156,705 mi
At MOT on 17 Jan 2022
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
10,074 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LE57 RKA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Colour
Brown
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
14 Feb 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Jan 2023
Latest MOT test
17 Jan 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LE57 RKA was last recorded at 156,705 miles on 17 Jan 2022, 11,380 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Dec 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
145,325 miles · 19 Dec 2020
Between the last two tests
11,380 miles
Average per year
10,074 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 156,705 miles
  • 2020 – 145,325 miles
  • 2019 – 132,956 miles
  • 2018 – 118,604 miles
  • 2017 – 109,420 miles
  • 2016 – 98,390 miles
  • 2015 – 88,854 miles
  • 2014 – 78,148 miles
  • 2013 – 68,038 miles
  • 2012 – 60,656 miles
  • 2011 – 46,517 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass156,705 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Plastic cover obscuring some components in engine bay, sill and floor areas

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

18 tests since 9 Feb 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass156,705 miles (+11,380)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    156,705 miles
    Test number
    839140294374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass145,325 miles1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    145,325 miles
    Test number
    356077472568
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush in bracket (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation on lens (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush in bracket (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail145,324 miles (+12,368)1 major1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,324 miles
    Test number
    106661038050
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush in bracket (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation on lens (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush in bracket (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass132,956 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    132,956 miles
    Test number
    140870349992
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail132,956 miles (+14,352)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,956 miles
    Test number
    621147619867
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass118,604 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    118,604 miles
    Test number
    607077917114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail118,604 miles (+9,184)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,604 miles
    Test number
    441933275107
    • MajorElectronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

  8. Pass109,420 miles (+251)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    109,420 miles
    Test number
    431222044220
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  9. Pass109,169 miles (+10,779)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    109,169 miles
    Test number
    525752679833
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside rear inner wheel rim slightly bent

  10. Pass98,390 miles (+105)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    98,390 miles
    Test number
    262857771447
    • AdvisoryPlastic cover obscuring some components in engine bay, sill and floor areas

  11. Fail98,285 miles (+9,431)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,285 miles
    Test number
    968146899741
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively reason for wiper poor is grinding sparks melted into screen (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively reason for wiper poor is grinding sparks melted into screen (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front reason for wiper poor is grinding sparks melted into screen
    • AdvisoryPlastic cover obscuring some components in engine bay, sill and floor areas

  12. Pass88,854 miles (+21)2 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    88,854 miles
    Test number
    356216235003
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth outer sills have plastic over panels fitted
    • NoteO/s/f door check strap worn
    • NoteSvc due

  13. Fail88,833 miles (+10,685)2 failures2 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,833 miles
    Test number
    196515435445
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth outer sills have plastic over panels fitted
    • NoteO/s/f door check strap worn
    • NoteSvc due

  14. Pass78,148 miles (+10,110)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    78,148 miles
    Test number
    905076114067
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Fail68,038 miles1 repaired3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,038 miles
    Test number
    246599823024
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth outer sills have plastic over panels fitted

  16. Pass68,038 miles (+7,382)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    68,038 miles
    Test number
    949429623040
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth outer sills have plastic over panels fitted

  17. Pass60,656 miles (+14,139)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    60,656 miles
    Test number
    698654632001
    • NoteFront tyres worn inside edges
    • NoteO/s/r tyre bald inside edge

  18. Pass46,517 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    46,517 miles
    Test number
    796210241035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LE57 RKA

Does LE57 RKA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LE57 RKA expired on 16 Jan 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LE57 RKA?
The MOT on LE57 RKA expired on 16 Jan 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LE57 RKA done?
LE57 RKA was recorded at 156,705 miles at its MOT on 17 Jan 2022, an average of 10,074 miles a year.
Has LE57 RKA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LE57 RKA has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Dec 2020.
Has the mileage on LE57 RKA 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 LE57 RKA find?
LE57 RKA passed its latest MOT on 17 Jan 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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