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Volkswagen Passat

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,968 cc

LO08 OFEMOT history

LO08 OFE is a black diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 27 Jun 2008. Its MOT is valid until 13 Aug 2027 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 208,313 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Aug 2026.

LO08 OFE black Volkswagen Passat – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Passat, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 13 Aug 2027
Mileage
208,313 mi
At MOT on 14 Aug 2026
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
12,173 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LO08 OFE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
27 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LO08 OFE was last recorded at 208,313 miles on 14 Aug 2026, 6,489 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
201,824 miles · 11 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
6,489 miles
Average per year
12,173 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 208,313 miles
  • 2025 – 201,824 miles
  • 2024 – 187,708 miles
  • 2022 – 165,641 miles
  • 2021 – 155,831 miles
  • 2020 – 148,716 miles
  • 2019 – 140,728 miles
  • 2018 – 130,281 miles
  • 2017 – 119,562 miles
  • 2016 – 106,604 miles
  • 2015 – 97,917 miles
  • 2014 – 83,976 miles
  • 2013 – 64,292 miles
  • 2012 – 44,440 miles
  • 2011 – 23,517 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass208,313 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside & offside (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • 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.

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • N/s/r tyre wearing low on inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2015

Full MOT history

23 tests since 9 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass208,313 miles (+6,489)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    208,313 miles
    Test number
    552376018021
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside & offside (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass201,824 miles (+38)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    201,824 miles
    Test number
    342816625379
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail201,786 miles (+14,078)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    201,786 miles
    Test number
    289147070930
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass187,708 miles (+22,067)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    187,708 miles
    Test number
    203763417614
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryN/s/f top mount slightly noisy when turning

  5. Pass165,641 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    165,641 miles
    Test number
    605249463597

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail165,636 miles (+9,805)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,636 miles
    Test number
    942078361673
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass155,831 miles (+151)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    155,831 miles
    Test number
    922501804425
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail155,680 miles (+6,964)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,680 miles
    Test number
    861496704579
    • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on edges
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass148,716 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    148,716 miles
    Test number
    406440406329
    • AdvisoryN/s/r tyre wearing low on inner edge

  10. Fail148,715 miles (+7,987)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,715 miles
    Test number
    521513919617
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryN/s/r tyre wearing low on inner edge

  11. Pass140,728 miles (+10,447)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    140,728 miles
    Test number
    207634654755

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass130,281 miles (+10,719)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    130,281 miles
    Test number
    549451837763
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing low 2mm

  13. Pass119,562 miles (+12,958)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    119,562 miles
    Test number
    964749505863

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass106,604 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    106,604 miles
    Test number
    220707579872
    • Advisory235/45/17 n/s/r tyre low

  15. Fail106,604 miles (+8,687)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,604 miles
    Test number
    535582819086
    • FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • Advisory235/45/17 n/s/r tyre low

  16. Pass97,917 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    97,917 miles
    Test number
    418640225202
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteDPF fitted - no emissions output
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  17. Fail97,917 miles (+13,941)2 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,917 miles
    Test number
    787170525237
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteDPF fitted - no emissions output
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  18. Pass83,976 miles (+19,684)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    83,976 miles
    Test number
    316528014226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass64,292 miles (+252)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    64,292 miles
    Test number
    298878013246
    • NoteDPF Fitted

  20. Fail64,040 miles (+19,600)3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,040 miles
    Test number
    588594313220
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteDPF Fitted
    • NoteO/s/r tyre worn cracks appearing in tread

  21. Pass44,440 miles (+20,923)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    44,440 miles
    Test number
    475408122254
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

  22. Pass23,517 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    23,517 miles
    Test number
    655750061186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail23,517 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,517 miles
    Test number
    967560861145
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Questions about LO08 OFE

Does LO08 OFE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LO08 OFE is valid until 13 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LO08 OFE?
The MOT on LO08 OFE is valid until 13 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LO08 OFE done?
LO08 OFE was recorded at 208,313 miles at its MOT on 14 Aug 2026, an average of 12,173 miles a year.
Has LO08 OFE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LO08 OFE has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on LO08 OFE 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 OFE find?
LO08 OFE passed its latest MOT on 14 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside & offside; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 2 more.

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