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Volkswagen Passat

Black · Diesel · 2011 · 1,968 cc

LM61 LWSMOT history

LM61 LWS is a black diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 7 Nov 2011. Its MOT expired on 6 Nov 2025 and it has passed 10 of 11 MOT tests, with 187,285 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Oct 2024.

LM61 LWS black Volkswagen Passat – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 6 Nov 2025
Mileage
187,285 mi
At MOT on 30 Oct 2024
MOT tests
11
10 passed · 1 failed
Per year
10,596 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM61 LWS
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
7 Nov 2011
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Nov 2025
Latest MOT test
30 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM61 LWS was last recorded at 187,285 miles on 30 Oct 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 30 Oct 2024: 187,285 miles, lower than 277,469 miles on 6 Nov 2023.

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
277,469 miles · 6 Nov 2023
Average per year
10,596 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 187,285 miles
  • 2023 – 277,469 miles
  • 2022 – 151,072 miles
  • 2021 – 139,889 miles
  • 2020 – 131,852 miles
  • 2019 – 124,981 miles
  • 2018 – 118,116 miles
  • 2017 – 108,490 miles
  • 2016 – 96,849 miles
  • 2014 – 81,022 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass187,285 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (rear) (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (rear) (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (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.

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor3 MOTs, 2018–2021

Full MOT history

11 tests since 20 Oct 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass187,285 miles (-90,184)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    187,285 miles
    Test number
    226927208639
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (rear) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside 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 (rear) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass277,469 miles (+126,397)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    277,469 miles
    Test number
    746237841806
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (rear) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (rear) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass151,072 miles (+11,183)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    151,072 miles
    Test number
    579386659394
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  4. Pass139,889 miles (+9)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    139,889 miles
    Test number
    673980497290
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  5. Fail139,880 miles (+8,028)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,880 miles
    Test number
    729781833275
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  6. Pass131,852 miles (+6,871)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    131,852 miles
    Test number
    537885723642

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass124,981 miles (+6,865)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    124,981 miles
    Test number
    421455312469

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass118,116 miles (+9,626)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    118,116 miles
    Test number
    656695508091
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. Pass108,490 miles (+11,641)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    108,490 miles
    Test number
    425608271290
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres getting very low on tread
  10. Pass96,849 miles (+15,827)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    96,849 miles
    Test number
    475384030527

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass81,022 miles2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    81,022 miles
    Test number
    508533894214
    • 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)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteFront tyres getting bald on inner treads.

Questions about LM61 LWS

Does LM61 LWS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM61 LWS expired on 6 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM61 LWS?
The MOT on LM61 LWS expired on 6 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM61 LWS done?
LM61 LWS was recorded at 187,285 miles at its MOT on 30 Oct 2024, an average of 10,596 miles a year.
Has LM61 LWS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM61 LWS has failed 1 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on LM61 LWS ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 30 Oct 2024. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LM61 LWS find?
LM61 LWS passed its latest MOT on 30 Oct 2024 with 5 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (rear); nearside rear inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 2 more.

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