
Volkswagen Passat
Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 1,968 cc
LO08 FYCMOT history
LO08 FYC is a silver diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 7 Jul 2008. Its MOT expired on 4 Nov 2021 and it has passed 10 of 16 MOT tests, with 206,973 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Nov 2021.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 4 Nov 2021
- Mileage
- 206,973 mi
- At MOT on 1 Nov 2021
- MOT tests
- 16
- 10 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 11,139 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LO08 FYC
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Passat
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,968 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 7 Jul 2008
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 4 Nov 2021
- Latest MOT test
- 1 Nov 2021 (Fail)
Mileage history
LO08 FYC was last recorded at 206,973 miles on 1 Nov 2021, 8,557 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Nov 2020.
Mileage went down between tests
- 9 Sept 2014: 50,795 miles, lower than 112,636 miles on 1 Jul 2013.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 198,416 miles · 5 Nov 2020
- Between the last two tests
- 8,557 miles
- Average per year
- 11,139 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2021 – 206,973 miles
- 2020 – 198,416 miles
- 2019 – 190,648 miles
- 2018 – 177,490 miles
- 2017 – 158,001 miles
- 2016 – 139,003 miles
- 2015 – 134,875 miles
- 2014 – 50,795 miles
- 2013 – 112,636 miles
- 2012 – 100,787 miles
- 2011 – 91,789 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction EML doesn't illuminate with ignition or starting vehicle (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear o/s/r tyre wearing on inneredge
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryAir intake pipe not fitted correctly
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 the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2016
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2016
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2016
Full MOT history
16 tests since 30 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail206,973 miles (+8,557)2 major2 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 206,973 miles
- Test number
- 140538927674
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction EML doesn't illuminate with ignition or starting vehicle (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear o/s/r tyre wearing on inneredge
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryAir intake pipe not fitted correctly
Pass198,416 miles (+45)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 198,416 miles
- Test number
- 875521495367
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer cv gaitor twisted and perished heavily
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryAir intake pipes poorly fitted, loose
- AdvisoryStrong smell of diesel under bonnet no visible leaks recommend attention
Fail198,371 miles (+7,723)5 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 198,371 miles
- Test number
- 433172205142
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Seat belt buckle missing seats down (7.1.2 (d))
- AdvisoryBoth rear suspension arm bushes perished
- AdvisoryRear brake pads low
Pass190,648 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 190,648 miles
- Test number
- 548490980399
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
Fail190,645 miles (+13,155)1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 190,645 miles
- Test number
- 967652768789
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit .6 (8.2.2.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
Pass177,490 miles (+11)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 177,490 miles
- Test number
- 941805995271
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail177,479 miles (+19,478)3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 177,479 miles
- Test number
- 225932737545
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorTrailer electrical socket likely to become detached (4.10 (a) (ii))
Pass158,001 miles (+18,998)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 158,001 miles
- Test number
- 714085919091
- AdvisoryCovers fitted
Pass139,003 miles (+4,128)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 139,003 miles
- Test number
- 600825198144
- 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)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass134,875 miles (+84,080)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 134,875 miles
- Test number
- 351631321975
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass50,795 miles (-61,841)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 50,795 miles
- Test number
- 797072554288
- AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Pass112,636 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 112,636 miles
- Test number
- 248452383418
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail112,636 miles (+11,849)3 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,636 miles
- Test number
- 428092683194
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass100,787 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 100,787 miles
- Test number
- 199635592197
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail100,787 miles (+8,998)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,787 miles
- Test number
- 497955492141
- Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Pass91,789 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 91,789 miles
- Test number
- 228781781446
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LO08 FYC
- Does LO08 FYC currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LO08 FYC expired on 4 Nov 2021, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LO08 FYC?
- The MOT on LO08 FYC expired on 4 Nov 2021. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LO08 FYC done?
- LO08 FYC was recorded at 206,973 miles at its MOT on 1 Nov 2021, an average of 11,139 miles a year.
- Has LO08 FYC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LO08 FYC has failed 6 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Nov 2021.
- Has the mileage on LO08 FYC ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 9 Sept 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on LO08 FYC find?
- LO08 FYC failed its latest MOT on 1 Nov 2021 with 2 major defects, 2 minor defects and 6 advisories: engine mil inoperative or indicates a malfunction eml doesn't illuminate with ignition or starting vehicle; nearside front headlamp aim too high; nearside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated, and 7 more.
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