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Volkswagen Passat

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,896 cc

LO08 FXXMOT history

LO08 FXX is a black diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 19 Jun 2008. Its MOT expired on 13 Jul 2026 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 87,530 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Jul 2025.

LO08 FXX black Volkswagen Passat – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Passat, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 13 Jul 2026
Mileage
87,530 mi
At MOT on 1 Jul 2025
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,909 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LO08 FXX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
19 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
1 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LO08 FXX was last recorded at 87,530 miles on 1 Jul 2025, 8,237 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
79,293 miles · 9 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
8,237 miles
Average per year
3,909 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 87,530 miles
  • 2024 – 79,293 miles
  • 2023 – 72,426 miles
  • 2022 – 68,813 miles
  • 2021 – 66,391 miles
  • 2020 – 64,697 miles
  • 2019 – 63,073 miles
  • 2018 – 60,422 miles
  • 2017 – 57,481 miles
  • 2016 – 53,783 miles
  • 2015 – 49,099 miles
  • 2014 – 45,263 miles
  • 2013 – 41,387 miles
  • 2012 – 37,226 miles
  • 2011 – 32,734 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass87,530 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (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.

  • Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

20 tests since 25 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass87,530 miles (+8,237)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    87,530 miles
    Test number
    440210109227
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass79,293 miles (+6,867)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    79,293 miles
    Test number
    591611319051
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads low

  3. Pass72,426 miles (+3,613)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    72,426 miles
    Test number
    883435603240
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

  4. Pass68,813 miles (+2,422)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    68,813 miles
    Test number
    989084114756
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

  5. Pass66,391 miles (+1,694)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    66,391 miles
    Test number
    421221869650
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass64,697 miles (+1,624)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    64,697 miles
    Test number
    224459329268
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

  7. Pass63,073 miles (+2,651)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    63,073 miles
    Test number
    373674001748
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

  8. Pass60,422 miles (+2,941)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    60,422 miles
    Test number
    706093398377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass57,481 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    57,481 miles
    Test number
    480261276958
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres scrubbed on the inside edges

  10. Fail57,480 miles (+3,697)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,480 miles
    Test number
    813991467796
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres scrubbed on the inside edges

  11. Pass53,783 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    53,783 miles
    Test number
    983653250184
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  12. Fail53,780 miles (+4,681)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,780 miles
    Test number
    866043910490
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  13. Fail49,099 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,099 miles
    Test number
    265565495458
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass49,099 miles (+3,836)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    49,099 miles
    Test number
    719255395192
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass45,263 miles (+3,876)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    45,263 miles
    Test number
    308205894160
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Fail41,387 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,387 miles
    Test number
    377387793136
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass41,387 miles (+4,161)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    41,387 miles
    Test number
    596507693183
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass37,226 miles (+4,492)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    37,226 miles
    Test number
    587653862109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail32,734 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,734 miles
    Test number
    429786571177
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  20. Pass32,734 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    32,734 miles
    Test number
    679736171144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LO08 FXX

Does LO08 FXX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LO08 FXX expired on 13 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LO08 FXX?
The MOT on LO08 FXX expired on 13 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LO08 FXX done?
LO08 FXX was recorded at 87,530 miles at its MOT on 1 Jul 2025, an average of 3,909 miles a year.
Has LO08 FXX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LO08 FXX has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jul 2017.
Has the mileage on LO08 FXX 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 LO08 FXX find?
LO08 FXX passed its latest MOT on 1 Jul 2025 with 2 minor defects and 6 advisories: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside front macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened, and 5 more.

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