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Volkswagen Passat

Blue · Diesel · 2008 · 1,968 cc

LL08 ZTUMOT history

LL08 ZTU is a blue diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 25 Jun 2008. Its MOT is valid until 12 Jan 2027 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 185,352 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jan 2026.

LL08 ZTU blue Volkswagen Passat – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Passat, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 12 Jan 2027
Mileage
185,352 mi
At MOT on 9 Jan 2026
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
10,804 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL08 ZTU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
25 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL08 ZTU was last recorded at 185,352 miles on 9 Jan 2026, 12 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jan 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 18 Dec 2023: 174,927 miles, lower than 179,918 miles on 15 Dec 2023.

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
185,340 miles · 8 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
12 miles
Average per year
10,804 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 185,352 miles
  • 2025 – 182,285 miles
  • 2023 – 174,927 miles
  • 2022 – 163,989 miles
  • 2021 – 146,459 miles
  • 2020 – 138,969 miles
  • 2019 – 122,745 miles
  • 2018 – 101,047 miles
  • 2017 – 82,872 miles
  • 2016 – 75,261 miles
  • 2015 – 70,282 miles
  • 2014 – 66,787 miles
  • 2013 – 54,250 miles
  • 2012 – 41,868 miles
  • 2011 – 27,900 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass185,352 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Difficult to open from outsideRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2023

Full MOT history

23 tests since 14 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass185,352 miles (+12)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    185,352 miles
    Test number
    187515626601
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Difficult to open from outside

  2. Fail185,340 miles (+3,055)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,340 miles
    Test number
    780715271149
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorElectronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Difficult to open from outside

  3. Pass182,285 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    182,285 miles
    Test number
    445387014231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail182,277 miles (+7,350)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,277 miles
    Test number
    543167842190
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass174,927 miles (-4,991)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    174,927 miles
    Test number
    423302390992

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail179,918 miles (+15,929)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,918 miles
    Test number
    428224943367
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

  7. Pass163,989 miles (+17,530)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    163,989 miles
    Test number
    595314567805

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass146,459 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    146,459 miles
    Test number
    751598201606

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail146,457 miles (+7,488)1 dangerous2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,457 miles
    Test number
    389325619046
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass138,969 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    138,969 miles
    Test number
    412438441472

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail138,867 miles (+16,122)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,867 miles
    Test number
    926414537720
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass122,745 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    122,745 miles
    Test number
    383370908102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail122,740 miles (+21,693)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,740 miles
    Test number
    885183187386
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  14. Pass101,047 miles (+18,175)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    101,047 miles
    Test number
    774932384852
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  15. Pass82,872 miles (+7,611)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    82,872 miles
    Test number
    425481433103
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryEngine cover
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted
    • AdvisoryUnder trays

  16. Pass75,261 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    75,261 miles
    Test number
    722739576262
    • AdvisoryOffside side repeater lens broken but still working (mirror mounted)

  17. Fail75,256 miles (+4,974)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,256 miles
    Test number
    440442597461
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc inner gaiter split and leaking (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside side repeater lens broken but still working (mirror mounted)

  18. Pass70,282 miles (+3,495)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    70,282 miles
    Test number
    236634265182
    • NoteN/S and O/S rear tyres are worn low on inner edge

  19. Pass66,787 miles (+12,537)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    66,787 miles
    Test number
    226929964119
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  20. Pass54,250 miles (+12,382)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    54,250 miles
    Test number
    599718643105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail41,868 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,868 miles
    Test number
    826435162175
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  22. Pass41,868 miles (+13,968)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    41,868 miles
    Test number
    848395362178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass27,900 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    27,900 miles
    Test number
    369545061193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL08 ZTU

Does LL08 ZTU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL08 ZTU is valid until 12 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL08 ZTU?
The MOT on LL08 ZTU is valid until 12 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL08 ZTU done?
LL08 ZTU was recorded at 185,352 miles at its MOT on 9 Jan 2026, an average of 10,804 miles a year.
Has LL08 ZTU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL08 ZTU has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LL08 ZTU ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 18 Dec 2023. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LL08 ZTU find?
LL08 ZTU passed its latest MOT on 9 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front difficult to open from outside.

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