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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.

LO08 FYC silver Volkswagen Passat – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Passat, not a photo of this vehicle
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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
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

Fail206,973 miles
  • 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

What MOT failures 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 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.

  1. 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
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. 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))
  5. 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))
  6. Pass177,490 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    177,490 miles
    Test number
    941805995271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. 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))
  8. Pass158,001 miles (+18,998)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    158,001 miles
    Test number
    714085919091
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted
  9. 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)
  10. 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)
  11. 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)
  12. 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)
  13. 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)
  14. Pass100,787 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    100,787 miles
    Test number
    199635592197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. 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)
  16. 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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