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Volkswagen Passat

Black · Diesel · 2011 · 1,968 cc

LL61 BCFMOT history

LL61 BCF is a black diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 17 Nov 2011. Its MOT is valid until 16 Oct 2027 and it has passed 13 of 21 MOT tests, with 173,815 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Oct 2026.

LL61 BCF black Volkswagen Passat – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Oct 2027
Mileage
173,815 mi
At MOT on 12 Oct 2026
MOT tests
21
13 passed · 8 failed
Per year
10,046 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL61 BCF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
17 Nov 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL61 BCF was last recorded at 173,815 miles on 12 Oct 2026, 8,031 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Sept 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 11 Nov 2015: 71,096 miles, lower than 530,403 miles on 17 Oct 2014.

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

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassMileage went down
Previous MOT
165,784 miles · 22 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
8,031 miles
Average per year
10,046 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 173,815 miles
  • 2025 – 165,784 miles
  • 2024 – 158,006 miles
  • 2023 – 150,140 miles
  • 2022 – 136,288 miles
  • 2021 – 120,778 miles
  • 2020 – 113,313 miles
  • 2019 – 105,537 miles
  • 2018 – 101,286 miles
  • 2017 – 94,916 miles
  • 2016 – 83,943 miles
  • 2015 – 71,096 miles
  • 2014 – 530,403 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass173,815 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Upper Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Possible calliper issue (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Under trays fitted over some testable items

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

21 tests since 17 Oct 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass173,815 miles (+8,031)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    173,815 miles
    Test number
    947898443518
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Possible calliper issue (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass165,784 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    165,784 miles
    Test number
    726297307072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail165,784 miles (+7,778)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,784 miles
    Test number
    591528488310
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively HAS GOT EXCESSIVELY HOT (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass158,006 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    158,006 miles
    Test number
    838454035639
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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. Fail158,006 miles (+7,866)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,006 miles
    Test number
    145066424848
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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. Pass150,140 miles (+13,852)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    150,140 miles
    Test number
    519963278451
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted

  7. Pass136,288 miles (+15,510)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    136,288 miles
    Test number
    751049184144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass120,778 miles (+7,465)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    120,778 miles
    Test number
    905102399752
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass113,313 miles (+7,776)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    113,313 miles
    Test number
    495601431173
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight leak from around manifold area (6.1.2 (a))

  10. Pass105,537 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    105,537 miles
    Test number
    146229095194
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  11. Fail105,536 miles (+4,250)2 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,536 miles
    Test number
    104100683399
    • 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))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  12. Pass101,286 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    101,286 miles
    Test number
    779399688017
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryService brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

  13. Fail101,286 miles (+6,370)3 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,286 miles
    Test number
    922422331138
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryService brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

  14. Pass94,916 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    94,916 miles
    Test number
    883137419424
    • AdvisoryChild seat fitted over rear adult belt
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted over some testable items

  15. Fail94,916 miles (+10,973)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,916 miles
    Test number
    428709268677
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryChild seat fitted over rear adult belt
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted over some testable items

  16. Pass83,943 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    83,943 miles
    Test number
    322190888173
    • AdvisoryFRONT TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGES

  17. Fail83,942 miles (+12,846)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,942 miles
    Test number
    186677673528
    • FailureBonnet retaining device ineffective SIEZED (8.4.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working DAY RUNNING LAMP (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFRONT TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGES

  18. Pass71,096 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    71,096 miles
    Test number
    810519345231
    • AdvisoryCHILD SEAT FITTED OVER ADULT BELT
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryUNDER TRAYS FITTED OVER SOME TESTABLE ITEMS

  19. Fail71,096 miles (-459,307)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,096 miles
    Test number
    184780621182
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryCHILD SEAT FITTED OVER ADULT BELT
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryUNDER TRAYS FITTED OVER SOME TESTABLE ITEMS

  20. Pass530,403 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    530,403 miles
    Test number
    407750394218
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  21. Fail53,403 miles2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,403 miles
    Test number
    659160994283
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Questions about LL61 BCF

Does LL61 BCF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL61 BCF is valid until 16 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL61 BCF?
The MOT on LL61 BCF is valid until 16 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL61 BCF done?
LL61 BCF was recorded at 173,815 miles at its MOT on 12 Oct 2026, an average of 10,046 miles a year.
Has LL61 BCF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL61 BCF has failed 8 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on LL61 BCF ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 11 Nov 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LL61 BCF find?
LL61 BCF passed its latest MOT on 12 Oct 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside front upper drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside front coil spring corroded; offside rear brake pad(s) wearing thin possible calliper issue, and 1 more.

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