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Volkswagen Passat

Black · Diesel · 2011 · 1,968 cc

LM61 ZVEMOT history

LM61 ZVE is a black diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 15 Nov 2011. Its MOT expired on 23 Mar 2026 and it has passed 11 of 19 MOT tests, with 194,143 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Mar 2025.

LM61 ZVE black Volkswagen Passat – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Passat, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 23 Mar 2026
Mileage
194,143 mi
At MOT on 24 Mar 2025
MOT tests
19
11 passed · 8 failed
Per year
13,158 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM61 ZVE
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
15 Nov 2011
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
24 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM61 ZVE was last recorded at 194,143 miles on 24 Mar 2025, 15,077 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jan 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
179,066 miles · 11 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
15,077 miles
Average per year
13,158 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 194,143 miles
  • 2024 – 179,066 miles
  • 2023 – 157,397 miles
  • 2022 – 137,810 miles
  • 2020 – 111,817 miles
  • 2019 – 98,602 miles
  • 2018 – 81,353 miles
  • 2017 – 77,751 miles
  • 2016 – 73,044 miles
  • 2015 – 59,883 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass194,143 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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.

  • Cold weather tyres fitted to front axle and war weather tyres fitted to rear.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front daylight running light not working

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

19 tests since 9 Jan 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass194,143 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    194,143 miles
    Test number
    732052081844
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Fail194,143 miles (+15,077)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    194,143 miles
    Test number
    737160715742
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing wheel nut bolt (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing wheel nut (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass179,066 miles (+21,669)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    179,066 miles
    Test number
    994056865516
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nsf/ osf (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened os /ns (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin os /ns (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass157,397 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    157,397 miles
    Test number
    798611663560
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  5. Fail157,397 miles (+19,587)3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,397 miles
    Test number
    138166657964
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  6. Pass137,810 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    137,810 miles
    Test number
    655868465232
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both sides

  7. Fail137,810 miles (+25,993)1 dangerous1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,810 miles
    Test number
    261104944625
    • DangerousRear Stop lamp(s) all not working both sides (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both sides

  8. Pass111,817 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    111,817 miles
    Test number
    769933216765

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail111,816 miles (+13,214)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,816 miles
    Test number
    228835741871
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rearward bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rearward bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass98,602 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    98,602 miles
    Test number
    964840042580
    • AdvisoryCold weather tyres fitted to front axle and war weather tyres fitted to rear.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearward bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearward bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Fail98,598 miles (+17,245)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,598 miles
    Test number
    661610666459
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryCold weather tyres fitted to front axle and war weather tyres fitted to rear.
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearward bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearward bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass81,353 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    81,353 miles
    Test number
    929634488887
    • AdvisoryOffside Front daylight running light not working

  13. Fail81,353 miles (+289)1 dangerous4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,353 miles
    Test number
    844156499448
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and has 3 nails in it (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside of engine undertray slightly loose
    • AdvisoryOffside Front daylight running light not working
    • AdvisoryTPMS light on dash

  14. Pass81,064 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    81,064 miles
    Test number
    786683059420

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail81,064 miles (+3,313)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,064 miles
    Test number
    703344295151
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

  16. Pass77,751 miles (+4,707)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    77,751 miles
    Test number
    241972873984

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass73,044 miles (+13,161)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    73,044 miles
    Test number
    372791376757

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail59,883 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,883 miles
    Test number
    546609305013
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

  19. Pass59,883 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    59,883 miles
    Test number
    627269805078
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Questions about LM61 ZVE

Does LM61 ZVE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM61 ZVE expired on 23 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM61 ZVE?
The MOT on LM61 ZVE expired on 23 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM61 ZVE done?
LM61 ZVE was recorded at 194,143 miles at its MOT on 24 Mar 2025, an average of 13,158 miles a year.
Has LM61 ZVE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM61 ZVE has failed 8 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on LM61 ZVE 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 ZVE find?
LM61 ZVE passed its latest MOT on 24 Mar 2025 with 1 advisory: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases.

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