Volkswagen Passat
Blue · Diesel · 2011 · 1,968 cc
LM61 PLOMOT history
LM61 PLO is a blue diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 9 Dec 2011. Its MOT is valid until 15 Feb 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 196,008 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 15 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 196,008 mi
- At MOT on 19 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 16
- 12 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 12,776 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LM61 PLO
- 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
- 9 Dec 2011
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 15 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 19 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LM61 PLO was last recorded at 196,008 miles on 19 Jan 2026, 38,059 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jan 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 157,949 miles · 24 Jan 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 38,059 miles
- Average per year
- 12,776 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 196,008 miles
- 2024 – 157,949 miles
- 2023 – 134,431 miles
- 2022 – 130,233 miles
- 2020 – 129,011 miles
- 2019 – 121,856 miles
- 2018 – 107,902 miles
- 2017 – 95,023 miles
- 2016 – 82,682 miles
- 2015 – 69,278 miles
- 2014 – 53,648 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass196,008 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault
Major2 MOTs, 2018–2020
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2017
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2017
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2017
Full MOT history
16 tests since 28 Nov 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass196,008 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 196,008 miles
- Test number
- 881282338469
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass288,431 km2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 288,431 km
- Test number
- 192347174594
- MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass157,949 miles (+23,518)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 157,949 miles
- Test number
- 937515399692
- AdvisoryRear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S+N/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass134,431 miles (+4,198)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 134,431 miles
- Test number
- 482535009501
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))
Pass130,233 miles (+1,222)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 130,233 miles
- Test number
- 723701187550
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass129,011 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 129,011 miles
- Test number
- 546918950339
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUndertray and/or engine cover fitted preventing view.
Fail129,011 miles (+7,155)2 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 129,011 miles
- Test number
- 148256521574
- MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUndertray and/or engine cover fitted preventing view.
Pass121,856 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 121,856 miles
- Test number
- 530630906736
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail121,856 miles (+13,954)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 121,856 miles
- Test number
- 947602675286
- MajorCentral Front Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass107,902 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 107,902 miles
- Test number
- 235479851028
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail107,902 miles (+12,879)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 107,902 miles
- Test number
- 796901779601
- MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryTyre pressure light illuminated
Pass95,023 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 95,023 miles
- Test number
- 699551455331
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail95,023 miles (+12,341)4 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,023 miles
- Test number
- 421197138994
- FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- FailureTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass82,682 miles (+13,404)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 82,682 miles
- Test number
- 304752358698
- AdvisoryNearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended wish bone rear bush (2.4.F.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' stone chip (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended wish bone rear bush (2.4.F.3)
Pass69,278 miles (+15,630)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 69,278 miles
- Test number
- 896115609915
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass53,648 miles3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 53,648 miles
- Test number
- 736992934390
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- 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)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Questions about LM61 PLO
- Does LM61 PLO currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM61 PLO is valid until 15 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LM61 PLO?
- The MOT on LM61 PLO is valid until 15 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 PLO done?
- LM61 PLO was recorded at 196,008 miles at its MOT on 19 Jan 2026, an average of 12,776 miles a year.
- Has LM61 PLO ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LM61 PLO has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Dec 2020.
- Has the mileage on LM61 PLO 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 PLO find?
- LM61 PLO passed its latest MOT on 19 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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