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Volkswagen Passat

Silver · Diesel · 2011 · 1,968 cc

LM61 LXBMOT history

LM61 LXB is a silver diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 15 Nov 2011. Its MOT is valid until 21 Nov 2026 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 125,280 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Nov 2025.

LM61 LXB silver Volkswagen Passat – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 21 Nov 2026
Mileage
125,280 mi
At MOT on 3 Nov 2025
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,993 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM61 LXB
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
15 Nov 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM61 LXB was last recorded at 125,280 miles on 3 Nov 2025, 4,917 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
120,363 miles · 8 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
4,917 miles
Average per year
7,993 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 125,280 miles
  • 2024 – 120,363 miles
  • 2023 – 115,335 miles
  • 2022 – 111,300 miles
  • 2021 – 103,679 miles
  • 2020 – 97,678 miles
  • 2019 – 90,963 miles
  • 2018 – 81,807 miles
  • 2017 – 73,448 miles
  • 2016 – 63,065 miles
  • 2015 – 50,269 miles
  • 2014 – 37,356 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass125,280 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral exhaust sleeve clamp corroded /broken

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.

  • Exhaust mounting defective centre clamp broken

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

16 tests since 3 Nov 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass125,280 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    125,280 miles
    Test number
    868569036618
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust sleeve clamp corroded /broken

  2. Fail125,278 miles (+4,915)2 dangerous1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,278 miles
    Test number
    270818783015
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust sleeve clamp corroded /broken

  3. Pass120,363 miles (+5,028)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    120,363 miles
    Test number
    113412265816
    • AdvisoryBoot Opening Stiff
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass115,335 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    115,335 miles
    Test number
    806823559712
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective centre clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Fail115,332 miles (+4,032)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,332 miles
    Test number
    913728859653
    • MajorBonnet primary retaining device insecure (3.1 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Coil spring mounting fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective centre clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass111,300 miles (+7,621)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    111,300 miles
    Test number
    705822882091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass103,679 miles (+6,001)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    103,679 miles
    Test number
    642228258131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass97,678 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    97,678 miles
    Test number
    720901372395
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail97,678 miles (+6,715)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,678 miles
    Test number
    217374229773
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass90,963 miles (+9,156)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    90,963 miles
    Test number
    572696177963
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  11. Pass81,807 miles (+8,359)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    81,807 miles
    Test number
    168958931912

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass73,448 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    73,448 miles
    Test number
    339363187582
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Advise, Tyre worn on inner edge.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

  13. Fail73,448 miles (+10,383)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,448 miles
    Test number
    931927377086
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower wishbone bearing rubber bush (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rubber bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Advise, Tyre worn on inner edge.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass63,065 miles (+12,796)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    63,065 miles
    Test number
    457695848402
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass50,269 miles (+12,913)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    50,269 miles
    Test number
    412447107985
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryAdvise, both front tyres worn on inner

  16. Pass37,356 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    37,356 miles
    Test number
    226027004388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM61 LXB

Does LM61 LXB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM61 LXB is valid until 21 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LM61 LXB?
The MOT on LM61 LXB is valid until 21 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 LXB done?
LM61 LXB was recorded at 125,280 miles at its MOT on 3 Nov 2025, an average of 7,993 miles a year.
Has LM61 LXB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM61 LXB has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on LM61 LXB 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 LXB find?
LM61 LXB passed its latest MOT on 3 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: front headlamp lens slightly defective; central exhaust sleeve clamp corroded /broken.

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