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Volkswagen Passat

Grey · Diesel · 2011 · 1,968 cc

LM61 ZWRMOT history

LM61 ZWR is a grey diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 7 Dec 2011. Its MOT is valid until 10 Nov 2026 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 205,563 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Nov 2025.

LM61 ZWR grey Volkswagen Passat – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 10 Nov 2026
Mileage
205,563 mi
At MOT on 11 Nov 2025
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
13,785 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM61 ZWR
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
7 Dec 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
11 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM61 ZWR was last recorded at 205,563 miles on 11 Nov 2025, 34,015 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Sept 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
171,548 miles · 19 Sept 2023
Between the last two tests
34,015 miles
Average per year
13,785 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 205,563 miles
  • 2023 – 171,548 miles
  • 2022 – 152,561 miles
  • 2020 – 124,574 miles
  • 2019 – 110,577 miles
  • 2018 – 100,020 miles
  • 2017 – 87,740 miles
  • 2016 – 74,789 miles
  • 2015 – 62,451 miles
  • 2014 – 54,523 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass205,563 miles
  • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm 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 THIS TYRE IS ALSO PERISHED (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn and blocking on inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

15 tests since 27 Nov 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass205,563 miles2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    205,563 miles
    Test number
    717990691919
    • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • 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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge THIS TYRE IS ALSO PERISHED (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass310,536 km1 minor
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    310,536 km
    Test number
    882088191870
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  3. Pass171,548 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    171,548 miles
    Test number
    266627871461
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  4. Fail171,548 miles (+18,987)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,548 miles
    Test number
    844578918800
    • MajorRear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  5. Pass152,561 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    152,561 miles
    Test number
    271709635185
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust sleeve corroded and strap corroded through
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Fail152,561 miles1 dangerous4 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,561 miles
    Test number
    108194872941
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust sleeve corroded and strap corroded through
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass215,645 km6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    215,645 km
    Test number
    386244342149
    • AdvisoryBoth headlamps detreated
    • AdvisoryFront Both top strut mount Bearing rough
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged unevenly worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged unevenly worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass124,574 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    124,574 miles
    Test number
    434848809569
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn and blocking on inner edge
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

  9. Fail124,573 miles (+13,996)7 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,573 miles
    Test number
    966584357751
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn and blocking on inner edge
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

  10. Pass110,577 miles (+10,557)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    110,577 miles
    Test number
    853742729597

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass100,020 miles (+12,280)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    100,020 miles
    Test number
    668459460369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass87,740 miles (+12,951)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    87,740 miles
    Test number
    457472440513

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass74,789 miles (+12,338)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    74,789 miles
    Test number
    629585946103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass62,451 miles (+7,928)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    62,451 miles
    Test number
    359872325417

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass54,523 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    54,523 miles
    Test number
    505921834342

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM61 ZWR

Does LM61 ZWR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM61 ZWR is valid until 10 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LM61 ZWR?
The MOT on LM61 ZWR is valid until 10 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 ZWR done?
LM61 ZWR was recorded at 205,563 miles at its MOT on 11 Nov 2025, an average of 13,785 miles a year.
Has LM61 ZWR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM61 ZWR has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on LM61 ZWR 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 ZWR find?
LM61 ZWR passed its latest MOT on 11 Nov 2025 with 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: nearside side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light; offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 3 more.

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