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Volkswagen Passat

Silver · Diesel · 2002 · 1,896 cc

LL51 LJOMOT history

LL51 LJO is a silver diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 2 Jan 2002. Its MOT expired on 16 Dec 2025 and it has passed 20 of 32 MOT tests, with 190,308 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Dec 2025.

LL51 LJO silver Volkswagen Passat – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 16 Dec 2025
Mileage
190,308 mi
At MOT on 12 Dec 2025
MOT tests
32
20 passed · 12 failed
Per year
7,686 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL51 LJO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
2 Jan 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Dec 2025
Latest MOT test
12 Dec 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

LL51 LJO was last recorded at 190,308 miles on 12 Dec 2025, 4,262 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
186,046 miles · 11 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
4,262 miles
Average per year
7,686 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 190,308 miles
  • 2024 – 186,046 miles
  • 2023 – 182,357 miles
  • 2022 – 178,243 miles
  • 2021 – 174,355 miles
  • 2020 – 170,782 miles
  • 2019 – 168,663 miles
  • 2018 – 165,645 miles
  • 2017 – 160,502 miles
  • 2016 – 141,323 miles
  • 2015 – 124,387 miles
  • 2014 – 107,789 miles
  • 2013 – 99,874 miles
  • 2012 – 92,291 miles
  • 2011 – 83,171 miles
  • 2010 – 75,712 miles
  • 2009 – 66,004 miles
  • 2008 – 56,169 miles
  • 2007 – 50,694 miles
  • 2006 – 43,532 miles
  • 2005 – 36,643 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail190,308 miles
  • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system along axle beam (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
  • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested due to leaking brake pipe (1.2.1 (g))
  • MajorEmissions unable to be completed Major black smoke emitted risk of damaging emissions tester (8.2.2.2 (e))
  • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material along axle beam (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inside wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear flexi brake support clip missing but hose still secure
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside & offside (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam below coil springs (5.3.3 (b) (i))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2020

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

32 tests since 15 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail190,308 miles (+4,262)1 dangerous4 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    190,308 miles
    Test number
    780201124753
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system along axle beam (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested due to leaking brake pipe (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed Major black smoke emitted risk of damaging emissions tester (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material along axle beam (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inside wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear flexi brake support clip missing but hose still secure
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside & offside (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam below coil springs (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Pass186,046 miles (+3,689)2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    186,046 miles
    Test number
    946191905532
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre treads cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all rear ferrules corroded. (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear subframe corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on.
  3. Pass182,357 miles (+26)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    182,357 miles
    Test number
    163021469512
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on
  4. Fail182,331 miles (+4,088)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,331 miles
    Test number
    430494111454
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on
  5. Pass178,243 miles (+3,888)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    178,243 miles
    Test number
    900196575985
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryService brake binding but not excessively o/s/r (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s/r , cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. Pass174,355 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    174,355 miles
    Test number
    528714387292
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective n/s/f (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryService brake binding but not excessively o/s/r & n/s/r (1.2.1 (f))
  7. Fail174,355 miles (+3,573)1 dangerous1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,355 miles
    Test number
    449413320716
    • DangerousTyre has ply or cords exposed n/s/f (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective n/s/f (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryService brake binding but not excessively o/s/r & n/s/r (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass170,782 miles (+29)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    170,782 miles
    Test number
    329143356512
    • AdvisoryDiesel limits plate illegible/obscured
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. Fail170,753 miles (+2,090)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,753 miles
    Test number
    646584323528
    • MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryDiesel limits plate illegible/obscured
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  10. Pass168,663 miles (+17)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    168,663 miles
    Test number
    660369348142
    • AdvisoryDiesel emissions limits plate illegible
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Fail168,646 miles (+3,001)5 major1 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,646 miles
    Test number
    635660751678
    • MajorEmissions not tested Due to excessive smoke and oil warning light being illuminated (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryDiesel emissions limits plate illegible
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil warning light indicates a fault
  12. Pass165,645 miles1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    165,645 miles
    Test number
    452249211989
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside front headlamp lens deteriorated, beam pattern barely visible
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  13. Fail165,643 miles (+5,141)1 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,643 miles
    Test number
    997400870491
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside front headlamp lens deteriorated, beam pattern barely visible
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  14. Pass160,502 miles (+19,179)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    160,502 miles
    Test number
    266527358732

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass141,323 miles (+16,936)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    141,323 miles
    Test number
    744451627943
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  16. Pass124,387 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    124,387 miles
    Test number
    755613156355
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  17. Fail124,387 miles (+414)1 dangerous1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,387 miles
    Test number
    371614362544
    • DangerousBrake hose excessively deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  18. Fail123,973 miles (+16,184)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,973 miles
    Test number
    188794821954
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc outer (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureRear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely both (3.7.B.6b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  19. Pass107,789 miles (+7,915)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    107,789 miles
    Test number
    437006744403
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • 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)
    • NoteThe rear offside & nearside brakes are binding slightly
  20. Pass99,874 miles (+7,583)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    99,874 miles
    Test number
    275789123309

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass92,291 miles (+172)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    92,291 miles
    Test number
    526987142345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail92,119 miles (+8,948)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,119 miles
    Test number
    968800242375
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
  23. Pass83,171 miles (+7,459)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    83,171 miles
    Test number
    635036941308
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  24. Pass75,712 miles (+9,708)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    75,712 miles
    Test number
    450462720462

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass66,004 miles (+19)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    66,004 miles
    Test number
    592071349338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail65,985 miles (+9,816)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,985 miles
    Test number
    812388939319
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
  27. Pass56,169 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    56,169 miles
    Test number
    441394148411

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail56,169 miles (+5,475)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,169 miles
    Test number
    472524148401
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
  29. Pass50,694 miles (+7,162)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    50,694 miles
    Test number
    991624337398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail43,532 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,532 miles
    Test number
    322099346350
    • Repaired at testFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
  31. Pass43,532 miles (+6,889)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    43,532 miles
    Test number
    564919246350
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
  32. Pass36,643 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    36,643 miles
    Test number
    334509345352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL51 LJO

Does LL51 LJO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LL51 LJO expired on 16 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LL51 LJO?
The MOT on LL51 LJO expired on 16 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LL51 LJO done?
LL51 LJO was recorded at 190,308 miles at its MOT on 12 Dec 2025, an average of 7,686 miles a year.
Has LL51 LJO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL51 LJO has failed 12 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LL51 LJO 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 LL51 LJO find?
LL51 LJO failed its latest MOT on 12 Dec 2025 with 1 dangerous defect, 4 major defects and 8 advisories: offside rear brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system along axle beam; brake performance unable to be tested due to leaking brake pipe; emissions unable to be completed major black smoke emitted risk of damaging emissions tester, and 10 more.

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