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Volkswagen Passat

Blue · Diesel · 2011 · 1,968 cc

LM61 PKYMOT history

LM61 PKY is a blue diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 22 Dec 2011. Its MOT is valid until 13 Jul 2027 and it has passed 13 of 21 MOT tests, with 204,494 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jul 2026.

LM61 PKY blue Volkswagen Passat – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Passat, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 13 Jul 2027
Mileage
204,494 mi
At MOT on 13 Jul 2026
MOT tests
21
13 passed · 8 failed
Per year
15,537 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM61 PKY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
22 Dec 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM61 PKY was last recorded at 204,494 miles on 13 Jul 2026, 10,215 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
194,279 miles · 7 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
10,215 miles
Average per year
15,537 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 204,494 miles
  • 2025 – 194,279 miles
  • 2024 – 179,359 miles
  • 2023 – 163,366 miles
  • 2022 – 143,999 miles
  • 2021 – 133,823 miles
  • 2020 – 119,494 miles
  • 2019 – 111,539 miles
  • 2018 – 82,743 miles
  • 2017 – 62,252 miles
  • 2016 – 40,652 miles
  • 2015 – 33,423 miles
  • 2014 – 24,942 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass204,494 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019

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 Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • O/s/f tyre low in tread and worn on inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

21 tests since 22 Dec 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass204,494 miles (+10,215)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    204,494 miles
    Test number
    526115942799
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  2. Pass194,279 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    194,279 miles
    Test number
    521174035882
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  3. Fail194,279 miles (+14,920)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    194,279 miles
    Test number
    322918321461
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  4. Pass179,359 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    179,359 miles
    Test number
    796227021165
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  5. Fail179,356 miles (+15,990)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,356 miles
    Test number
    777056777232
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  6. Pass163,366 miles (+19,367)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    163,366 miles
    Test number
    476388989697

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass143,999 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    143,999 miles
    Test number
    215056637623

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail143,999 miles (+10,176)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,999 miles
    Test number
    889630337357
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass133,823 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    133,823 miles
    Test number
    602635407724

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail133,823 miles (+14,329)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,823 miles
    Test number
    446959366879
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  11. Pass119,494 miles (+7,955)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    119,494 miles
    Test number
    310104012897
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner face (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  12. Pass111,539 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    111,539 miles
    Test number
    483716484757
    • 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))
  13. Fail111,539 miles (+28,796)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,539 miles
    Test number
    947487598128
    • MajorBoot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  14. Pass82,743 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    82,743 miles
    Test number
    829133616843
    • AdvisoryBoth front bottom arm rear bushes starting to split
  15. Fail82,743 miles (+20,491)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,743 miles
    Test number
    388602099942
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBoth front bottom arm rear bushes starting to split
  16. Pass62,252 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    62,252 miles
    Test number
    973564111876
    • AdvisoryFront wipers smear
  17. Fail62,251 miles (+21,599)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,251 miles
    Test number
    662499718042
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bold inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront wipers smear
  18. Pass40,652 miles (+7,229)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    40,652 miles
    Test number
    241972302592

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass33,423 miles (+15)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    33,423 miles
    Test number
    579602001622
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre low in tread and worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre worn on inner edge
  20. Fail33,408 miles (+8,466)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,408 miles
    Test number
    389369142117
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre low in tread and worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre worn on inner edge
  21. Pass24,942 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    24,942 miles
    Test number
    706656854317

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM61 PKY

Does LM61 PKY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM61 PKY is valid until 13 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM61 PKY?
The MOT on LM61 PKY is valid until 13 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM61 PKY done?
LM61 PKY was recorded at 204,494 miles at its MOT on 13 Jul 2026, an average of 15,537 miles a year.
Has LM61 PKY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM61 PKY has failed 8 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on LM61 PKY 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 PKY find?
LM61 PKY passed its latest MOT on 13 Jul 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside rear coil spring corroded; nearside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; offside rear road wheel slightly distorted, and 1 more.

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