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Volkswagen Passat

Grey · Diesel · 2011 · 1,968 cc

LM61 ZVWMOT history

LM61 ZVW is a grey diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 5 Dec 2011. Its MOT is valid until 1 Nov 2026 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 216,157 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Oct 2025.

LM61 ZVW grey Volkswagen Passat – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Passat, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 1 Nov 2026
Mileage
216,157 mi
At MOT on 21 Oct 2025
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
13,284 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

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

Mileage history

LM61 ZVW was last recorded at 216,157 miles on 21 Oct 2025, 176 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
215,981 miles · 17 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
176 miles
Average per year
13,284 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 216,157 miles
  • 2024 – 202,040 miles
  • 2023 – 190,030 miles
  • 2022 – 174,392 miles
  • 2021 – 157,439 miles
  • 2020 – 145,649 miles
  • 2019 – 131,416 miles
  • 2018 – 117,408 miles
  • 2017 – 102,580 miles
  • 2016 – 89,930 miles
  • 2015 – 75,620 miles
  • 2014 – 70,856 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass216,157 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

Full MOT history

16 tests since 13 Nov 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass216,157 miles (+176)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    216,157 miles
    Test number
    419694149762
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail215,981 miles (+13,941)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    215,981 miles
    Test number
    608120029701
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Daylight running light not working
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass202,040 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    202,040 miles
    Test number
    407700566890
    • AdvisoryNearside drl inop

  4. Fail202,040 miles (+12,010)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    202,040 miles
    Test number
    829209436535
    • Repaired at testExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside drl inop

  5. Pass190,030 miles (+15,638)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    190,030 miles
    Test number
    767150712981

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass174,392 miles (+16,953)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    174,392 miles
    Test number
    239208977355
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass157,439 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    157,439 miles
    Test number
    909467962662

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail157,439 miles (+11,790)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,439 miles
    Test number
    625767466537
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  9. Pass145,649 miles (+14,233)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    145,649 miles
    Test number
    986929385746
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass131,416 miles (+14,008)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    131,416 miles
    Test number
    832927364301
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass117,408 miles (+14,828)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    117,408 miles
    Test number
    266520395417
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  12. Pass102,580 miles (+12,650)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    102,580 miles
    Test number
    261259554465

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass89,930 miles (+14,310)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    89,930 miles
    Test number
    642055314707
    • AdvisoryClean emissions

  14. Pass75,620 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    75,620 miles
    Test number
    628414105252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail75,620 miles (+4,764)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,620 miles
    Test number
    328073105467
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass70,856 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    70,856 miles
    Test number
    658757714303
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteFront number plate deteriorated
    • NoteOffside front fog lamp trim missing

Questions about LM61 ZVW

Does LM61 ZVW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM61 ZVW is valid until 1 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LM61 ZVW?
The MOT on LM61 ZVW is valid until 1 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 ZVW done?
LM61 ZVW was recorded at 216,157 miles at its MOT on 21 Oct 2025, an average of 13,284 miles a year.
Has LM61 ZVW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM61 ZVW has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LM61 ZVW 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 ZVW find?
LM61 ZVW passed its latest MOT on 21 Oct 2025 with 1 advisory: offside rear lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened.

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