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Volkswagen Passat

Silver · Diesel · 2011 · 1,968 cc

LM61 PLJMOT history

LM61 PLJ is a silver diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 10 Nov 2011. Its MOT expired on 30 Jan 2023 and it has passed 11 of 17 MOT tests, with 328,276 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Jan 2022.

LM61 PLJ silver Volkswagen Passat – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 30 Jan 2023
Mileage
328,276 mi
At MOT on 31 Jan 2022
MOT tests
17
11 passed · 6 failed
Per year
34,471 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM61 PLJ
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
10 Nov 2011
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Jan 2023
Latest MOT test
31 Jan 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM61 PLJ was last recorded at 328,276 miles on 31 Jan 2022, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jan 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
328,276 miles · 29 Jan 2022
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
34,471 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 328,276 miles
  • 2021 – 311,908 miles
  • 2020 – 293,816 miles
  • 2019 – 242,416 miles
  • 2018 – 192,471 miles
  • 2017 – 145,018 miles
  • 2016 – 108,139 miles
  • 2015 – 97,919 miles
  • 2014 – 76,291 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass328,276 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 10 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 Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2020

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Lower Passenger door and vehicle body slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

17 tests since 10 Oct 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass328,276 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    328,276 miles
    Test number
    250761454419
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut 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 Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Fail328,276 miles (+16,368)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    328,276 miles
    Test number
    952808602277
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut 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 Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass311,908 miles (+18,092)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    311,908 miles
    Test number
    542842239225
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass293,816 miles (+10)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    293,816 miles
    Test number
    323695061586
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Fail293,806 miles (+22,218)1 dangerous3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    293,806 miles
    Test number
    502841107787
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass271,588 miles (+9)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    271,588 miles
    Test number
    341165703628
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Passenger door and vehicle body slightly damaged
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail271,579 miles (+29,163)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    271,579 miles
    Test number
    580703318382
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear main (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear main (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Passenger door and vehicle body slightly damaged
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass242,416 miles (+55)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    242,416 miles
    Test number
    695422411530
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Door and wheel arch slightly damaged
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Fail242,361 miles (+22,176)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    242,361 miles
    Test number
    243382619619
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Door and wheel arch slightly damaged
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  10. Pass220,185 miles (+27,714)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    220,185 miles
    Test number
    776093839198
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear main (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear main (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  11. Pass192,471 miles (+47,453)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    192,471 miles
    Test number
    572764168307
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • 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 rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  12. Pass145,018 miles (+36,879)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    145,018 miles
    Test number
    389910014409
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Door and wheel arch slightly damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear main (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass108,139 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    108,139 miles
    Test number
    174910942588
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  14. Fail108,139 miles (+10,220)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,139 miles
    Test number
    122283404329
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear tyres worn low and lumpy on inner edges

  15. Pass97,919 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    97,919 miles
    Test number
    487881513102
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  16. Fail97,919 miles (+21,628)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,919 miles
    Test number
    485329309201
    • FailureCentre Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)
    • FailureFront registration plate faded (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  17. Pass76,291 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    76,291 miles
    Test number
    366633084405
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Questions about LM61 PLJ

Does LM61 PLJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM61 PLJ expired on 30 Jan 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM61 PLJ?
The MOT on LM61 PLJ expired on 30 Jan 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM61 PLJ done?
LM61 PLJ was recorded at 328,276 miles at its MOT on 31 Jan 2022, an average of 34,471 miles a year.
Has LM61 PLJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM61 PLJ has failed 6 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on LM61 PLJ 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 PLJ find?
LM61 PLJ passed its latest MOT on 31 Jan 2022 with 7 advisories: nearside front macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 4 more.

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