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Volkswagen Passat

White · Diesel · 2011 · 1,968 cc

LM61 LVGMOT history

LM61 LVG is a white diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 25 Oct 2011. Its MOT expired on 3 Jun 2026 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 187,854 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Jun 2025.

LM61 LVG white Volkswagen Passat – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Passat, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 3 Jun 2026
Mileage
187,854 mi
At MOT on 4 Jun 2025
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
14,287 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM61 LVG
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
25 Oct 2011
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Jun 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Jun 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM61 LVG was last recorded at 187,854 miles on 4 Jun 2025, 24,201 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Sept 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 21 Mar 2023: 135,039 miles, lower than 208,103 miles on 5 Jul 2022.

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

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
163,653 miles · 29 Sept 2023
Between the last two tests
24,201 miles
Average per year
14,287 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 187,854 miles
  • 2023 – 163,653 miles
  • 2022 – 208,103 miles
  • 2021 – 189,334 miles
  • 2020 – 173,823 miles
  • 2019 – 153,401 miles
  • 2018 – 125,042 miles
  • 2017 – 90,928 miles
  • 2016 – 61,561 miles
  • 2015 – 36,795 miles
  • 2014 – 36,552 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass187,854 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

18 tests since 1 Nov 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass187,854 miles (+24,201)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    187,854 miles
    Test number
    879779992140
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass163,653 miles (+28,614)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    163,653 miles
    Test number
    965480479314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass135,039 miles (-73,064)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    135,039 miles
    Test number
    212262716649

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass208,103 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    208,103 miles
    Test number
    670444043297
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Fail208,103 miles (+18,769)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    208,103 miles
    Test number
    990379428421
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil level on minimum
  6. Pass189,334 miles (+759)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    189,334 miles
    Test number
    226778667717
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  7. Fail188,575 miles (+14,752)4 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,575 miles
    Test number
    868609263756
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass173,823 miles (+20,422)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    173,823 miles
    Test number
    347835629593
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  9. Pass153,401 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    153,401 miles
    Test number
    469183519767
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  10. Fail153,401 miles (+28,359)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,401 miles
    Test number
    930391286669
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  11. Pass125,042 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    125,042 miles
    Test number
    354694292945

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail125,042 miles (+34,114)3 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,042 miles
    Test number
    160766104265
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))
  13. Pass90,928 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    90,928 miles
    Test number
    479084358350
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  14. Fail90,928 miles (+29,367)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,928 miles
    Test number
    822942600793
    • FailureElectronic parking brake control insecure switch (3.1.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  15. Pass61,561 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    61,561 miles
    Test number
    997582747628
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  16. Fail61,561 miles (+24,766)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,561 miles
    Test number
    423042735024
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  17. Pass36,795 miles (+243)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    36,795 miles
    Test number
    479759985126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass36,552 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    36,552 miles
    Test number
    967145204301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM61 LVG

Does LM61 LVG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM61 LVG expired on 3 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM61 LVG?
The MOT on LM61 LVG expired on 3 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM61 LVG done?
LM61 LVG was recorded at 187,854 miles at its MOT on 4 Jun 2025, an average of 14,287 miles a year.
Has LM61 LVG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM61 LVG has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jul 2022.
Has the mileage on LM61 LVG ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 21 Mar 2023. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LM61 LVG find?
LM61 LVG passed its latest MOT on 4 Jun 2025 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: offside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front inner suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 5 more.

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