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Volkswagen Passat

Grey · Diesel · 2009 · 1,968 cc

LM59 DXBMOT history

LM59 DXB is a grey diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 21 Oct 2009. Its MOT expired on 21 Oct 2026 and it has passed 14 of 16 MOT tests, with 140,583 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Oct 2025.

LM59 DXB grey Volkswagen Passat – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Passat, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 21 Oct 2026
Mileage
140,583 mi
At MOT on 9 Oct 2025
MOT tests
16
14 passed · 2 failed
Per year
8,563 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM59 DXB
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
21 Oct 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
9 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM59 DXB was last recorded at 140,583 miles on 9 Oct 2025, 18 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
140,565 miles · 7 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
18 miles
Average per year
8,563 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 140,583 miles
  • 2024 – 133,913 miles
  • 2023 – 124,150 miles
  • 2022 – 112,947 miles
  • 2021 – 103,230 miles
  • 2020 – 95,094 miles
  • 2019 – 87,574 miles
  • 2018 – 78,727 miles
  • 2017 – 70,164 miles
  • 2016 – 61,133 miles
  • 2015 – 53,885 miles
  • 2014 – 45,344 miles
  • 2013 – 37,600 miles
  • 2012 – 29,430 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass140,583 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both rear springs starting to corrode (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear lower arms corroding (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres wearing on the inner edges (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning

    Minor4 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

16 tests since 16 Oct 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass140,583 miles (+18)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    140,583 miles
    Test number
    623842830026
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both rear springs starting to corrode (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear lower arms corroding (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres wearing on the inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Fail140,565 miles (+6,652)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,565 miles
    Test number
    129284382678
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both rear springs starting to corrode (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear lower arms corroding (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres wearing on the inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass133,913 miles (+9,763)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    133,913 miles
    Test number
    794785404774
    • MinorOffside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning on limit (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. offside is slightly lagging (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside & offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. Pass124,150 miles (+11,203)4 minor
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    124,150 miles
    Test number
    436956434374
    • MinorNearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  5. Pass112,947 miles (+9,717)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    112,947 miles
    Test number
    686036175538
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass103,230 miles (+8,136)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    103,230 miles
    Test number
    274128518055
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear All direction indicators slightly affected by the operation of another lamp indicator lamp led some not working (4.4.3 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass95,094 miles (+79)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    95,094 miles
    Test number
    613375892101
    • MinorOffside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & offside front (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Fail95,015 miles (+7,441)1 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,015 miles
    Test number
    953293030956
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working L.E.D unit in mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & offside front (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass87,574 miles (+8,847)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    87,574 miles
    Test number
    381529388508
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  10. Pass78,727 miles (+8,563)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    78,727 miles
    Test number
    221678812926

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass70,164 miles (+9,031)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    70,164 miles
    Test number
    739242354355
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)
  12. Pass61,133 miles (+7,248)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    61,133 miles
    Test number
    587495018030
    • AdvisoryFront number plate deteriorating
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre wearing unevenly the inner edge
  13. Pass53,885 miles (+8,541)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    53,885 miles
    Test number
    817392086217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass45,344 miles (+7,744)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    45,344 miles
    Test number
    935653994247
    • NoteSlight corrosion and wear to n/s/f o/s/f brake discs
  15. Pass37,600 miles (+8,170)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    37,600 miles
    Test number
    835177883231
    • 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)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  16. Pass29,430 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    29,430 miles
    Test number
    759430592279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM59 DXB

Does LM59 DXB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM59 DXB expired on 21 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM59 DXB?
The MOT on LM59 DXB expired on 21 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM59 DXB done?
LM59 DXB was recorded at 140,583 miles at its MOT on 9 Oct 2025, an average of 8,563 miles a year.
Has LM59 DXB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM59 DXB has failed 2 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LM59 DXB 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 LM59 DXB find?
LM59 DXB passed its latest MOT on 9 Oct 2025 with 5 advisories: nearside front play in steering rack inner joint(s); rear coil spring corroded both rear springs starting to corrode; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened, and 2 more.

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