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Volkswagen Passat

Black · Diesel · 2011 · 1,968 cc

LM61 LWNMOT history

LM61 LWN is a black diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 31 Oct 2011. Its MOT is valid until 16 Feb 2027 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 201,785 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Feb 2026.

LM61 LWN black Volkswagen Passat – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Feb 2027
Mileage
201,785 mi
At MOT on 17 Feb 2026
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
10,861 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM61 LWN
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
31 Oct 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM61 LWN was last recorded at 201,785 miles on 17 Feb 2026, 11,718 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
190,067 miles · 19 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
11,718 miles
Average per year
10,861 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 201,785 miles
  • 2025 – 190,067 miles
  • 2024 – 188,298 miles
  • 2023 – 186,718 miles
  • 2022 – 183,416 miles
  • 2021 – 180,404 miles
  • 2020 – 178,873 miles
  • 2019 – 164,451 miles
  • 2018 – 144,587 miles
  • 2017 – 125,098 miles
  • 2016 – 102,609 miles
  • 2015 – 89,325 miles
  • 2014 – 78,941 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass201,785 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (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 the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2017

Full MOT history

17 tests since 27 Oct 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass201,785 miles (+11,718)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    201,785 miles
    Test number
    236138734232
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass190,067 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    190,067 miles
    Test number
    533213766907

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail190,067 miles (+1,769)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    190,067 miles
    Test number
    663253373020
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • 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 too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass188,298 miles (+1,580)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    188,298 miles
    Test number
    235996518884

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass186,718 miles (+3,302)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    186,718 miles
    Test number
    714730001261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass183,416 miles (+31)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    183,416 miles
    Test number
    172848887777

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail183,385 miles (+2,981)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,385 miles
    Test number
    125140197785
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass180,404 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    180,404 miles
    Test number
    611527814548

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail180,404 miles (+1,531)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,404 miles
    Test number
    105171166608
    • MajorExhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

  10. Pass178,873 miles (+14,422)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    178,873 miles
    Test number
    342021306524

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass164,451 miles (+19,864)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    164,451 miles
    Test number
    687832325501
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass144,587 miles (+19,489)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    144,587 miles
    Test number
    742056926142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass125,098 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    125,098 miles
    Test number
    520103527809
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail125,097 miles (+22,488)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,097 miles
    Test number
    807306174941
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass102,609 miles (+13,284)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    102,609 miles
    Test number
    648732614843
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass89,325 miles (+10,384)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    89,325 miles
    Test number
    776847895096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass78,941 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    78,941 miles
    Test number
    677350804378
    • 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)

Questions about LM61 LWN

Does LM61 LWN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM61 LWN is valid until 16 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM61 LWN?
The MOT on LM61 LWN is valid until 16 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 LWN done?
LM61 LWN was recorded at 201,785 miles at its MOT on 17 Feb 2026, an average of 10,861 miles a year.
Has LM61 LWN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM61 LWN has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on LM61 LWN 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 LWN find?
LM61 LWN passed its latest MOT on 17 Feb 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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