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Volkswagen Passat

Grey · Diesel · 2011 · 1,598 cc

LM61 LVCMOT history

LM61 LVC is a grey diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 28 Oct 2011. Its MOT is valid until 6 Feb 2027 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 191,521 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jan 2026.

LM61 LVC grey Volkswagen Passat – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Passat, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 6 Feb 2027
Mileage
191,521 mi
At MOT on 13 Jan 2026
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
12,941 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM61 LVC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
28 Oct 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM61 LVC was last recorded at 191,521 miles on 13 Jan 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
191,521 miles · 12 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
12,941 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 191,521 miles
  • 2025 – 185,777 miles
  • 2024 – 180,421 miles
  • 2023 – 153,937 miles
  • 2022 – 132,397 miles
  • 2021 – 128,340 miles
  • 2020 – 123,518 miles
  • 2019 – 118,190 miles
  • 2018 – 108,185 miles
  • 2017 – 86,646 miles
  • 2016 – 58,947 miles
  • 2014 – 45,659 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass191,521 miles

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 Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2026

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

18 tests since 6 Oct 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass191,521 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    191,521 miles
    Test number
    974439302807

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail191,521 miles (+5,744)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    191,521 miles
    Test number
    111004091832
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
  3. Pass185,777 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    185,777 miles
    Test number
    967405097698
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. Fail185,777 miles (+5,356)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,777 miles
    Test number
    288427137871
    • MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction Several items partially obscuring the drivers complete view ahead (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  5. Pass180,421 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    180,421 miles
    Test number
    935605560564
    • 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 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  6. Fail180,421 miles (+26,484)4 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,421 miles
    Test number
    199565352922
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (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 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  7. Pass153,937 miles (+669)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    153,937 miles
    Test number
    794613772334
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake switch loose.
  8. Pass153,268 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    153,268 miles
    Test number
    513552580653
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  9. Fail153,263 miles (+20,866)3 dangerous2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,263 miles
    Test number
    263024371918
    • 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))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass132,397 miles (+4,057)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    132,397 miles
    Test number
    885924214647

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass128,340 miles (+4,822)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    128,340 miles
    Test number
    855618225574

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass123,518 miles (+5,328)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    123,518 miles
    Test number
    207569501854

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass118,190 miles (+10,005)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    118,190 miles
    Test number
    444785001971

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass108,185 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    108,185 miles
    Test number
    597520338507
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective
  15. Fail108,177 miles (+21,531)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,177 miles
    Test number
    995490159759
    • FailureFront registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective
  16. Pass86,646 miles (+27,699)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    86,646 miles
    Test number
    813128987551

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass58,947 miles (+13,288)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    58,947 miles
    Test number
    559120981114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass45,659 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    45,659 miles
    Test number
    506419374285
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

Questions about LM61 LVC

Does LM61 LVC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM61 LVC is valid until 6 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM61 LVC?
The MOT on LM61 LVC is valid until 6 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM61 LVC done?
LM61 LVC was recorded at 191,521 miles at its MOT on 13 Jan 2026, an average of 12,941 miles a year.
Has LM61 LVC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM61 LVC has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LM61 LVC 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 LVC find?
LM61 LVC passed its latest MOT on 13 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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