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Volkswagen Passat

Bronze · Diesel · 2011 · 1,968 cc

LM61 DDUMOT history

LM61 DDU is a bronze diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 27 Oct 2011. Its MOT is valid until 3 Nov 2026 and it has passed 11 of 17 MOT tests, with 84,265 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Oct 2025.

LM61 DDU bronze Volkswagen Passat – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 3 Nov 2026
Mileage
84,265 mi
At MOT on 29 Oct 2025
MOT tests
17
11 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,699 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM61 DDU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Colour
Bronze
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
27 Oct 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
29 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM61 DDU was last recorded at 84,265 miles on 29 Oct 2025, 5,306 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
78,959 miles · 1 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
5,306 miles
Average per year
5,699 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 84,265 miles
  • 2024 – 78,959 miles
  • 2023 – 74,541 miles
  • 2022 – 68,194 miles
  • 2021 – 62,267 miles
  • 2020 – 57,098 miles
  • 2018 – 45,984 miles
  • 2017 – 38,776 miles
  • 2016 – 38,276 miles
  • 2015 – 33,227 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass84,265 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous3 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2018–2020

Full MOT history

17 tests since 12 Jan 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass84,265 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    84,265 miles
    Test number
    506511224765

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail84,264 miles (+5,305)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,264 miles
    Test number
    357483540012
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass78,959 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    78,959 miles
    Test number
    403700492344

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail78,959 miles (+4,418)2 dangerous1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,959 miles
    Test number
    784425486707
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.4mm 2354517 (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  5. Pass74,541 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    74,541 miles
    Test number
    518914248732
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Fail74,541 miles (+6,347)1 dangerous5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,541 miles
    Test number
    807182612832
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass68,194 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    68,194 miles
    Test number
    874226437403

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail68,194 miles (+5,927)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,194 miles
    Test number
    874724590404
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  9. Pass62,267 miles (+5,169)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    62,267 miles
    Test number
    745595003521
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  10. Pass57,098 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    57,098 miles
    Test number
    793017487523

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail57,078 miles (+11,094)3 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,078 miles
    Test number
    543525717313
    • 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))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  12. Pass45,984 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    45,984 miles
    Test number
    805392775660
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  13. Fail45,984 miles (+7,208)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,984 miles
    Test number
    903664179056
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  14. Pass38,776 miles (+500)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    38,776 miles
    Test number
    132190940425

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass38,276 miles (+5,049)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    38,276 miles
    Test number
    124937236601
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
  16. Pass33,227 miles (+10,490)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    33,227 miles
    Test number
    153087220466
    • AdvisoryUnder trays & engine covers fitted
  17. Pass22,737 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    22,737 miles
    Test number
    576912915030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM61 DDU

Does LM61 DDU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM61 DDU is valid until 3 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LM61 DDU?
The MOT on LM61 DDU is valid until 3 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM61 DDU done?
LM61 DDU was recorded at 84,265 miles at its MOT on 29 Oct 2025, an average of 5,699 miles a year.
Has LM61 DDU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM61 DDU has failed 6 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LM61 DDU 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 LM61 DDU find?
LM61 DDU passed its latest MOT on 29 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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