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Volkswagen Passat

Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 1,968 cc

LP61 BGVMOT history

LP61 BGV is a grey diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 30 Jan 2012. Its MOT expired on 3 Oct 2025 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 210,989 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Oct 2024.

LP61 BGV grey Volkswagen Passat – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 3 Oct 2025
Mileage
210,989 mi
At MOT on 4 Oct 2024
MOT tests
14
12 passed · 2 failed
Per year
14,732 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP61 BGV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
30 Jan 2012
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
4 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP61 BGV was last recorded at 210,989 miles on 4 Oct 2024, 25,748 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Aug 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
185,241 miles · 21 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
25,748 miles
Average per year
14,732 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 210,989 miles
  • 2023 – 185,241 miles
  • 2022 – 168,337 miles
  • 2021 – 157,757 miles
  • 2020 – 156,223 miles
  • 2019 – 127,675 miles
  • 2018 – 123,432 miles
  • 2017 – 115,334 miles
  • 2016 – 103,961 miles
  • 2015 – 68,408 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass210,989 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

Full MOT history

14 tests since 30 Jan 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass210,989 miles (+25,748)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    210,989 miles
    Test number
    770737362291
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. Pass185,241 miles (+16,904)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    185,241 miles
    Test number
    971827213367
    • MinorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass168,337 miles (+10,580)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    168,337 miles
    Test number
    801472548861

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass157,757 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    157,757 miles
    Test number
    237126963489
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Fail157,757 miles (+1,534)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,757 miles
    Test number
    163158226642
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass156,223 miles (+5,172)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    156,223 miles
    Test number
    162245934794
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Pass151,051 miles (+23,376)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    151,051 miles
    Test number
    252511180034
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. Pass127,675 miles (+4,243)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    127,675 miles
    Test number
    488151560851

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass123,432 miles (+8,098)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    123,432 miles
    Test number
    350014986165
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  10. Pass115,334 miles (+7,051)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    115,334 miles
    Test number
    859687567298
    • AdvisoryEMISSION TOO CLEAN NOT DETECTED
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  11. Pass108,283 miles (+4,322)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    108,283 miles
    Test number
    387732231592
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNo smoke reading(clean engine)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  12. Pass103,961 miles (+35,553)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    103,961 miles
    Test number
    784667541145
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  13. Pass68,408 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    68,408 miles
    Test number
    527263735006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail68,408 miles3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,408 miles
    Test number
    796400735032
    • FailureNearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LP61 BGV

Does LP61 BGV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LP61 BGV expired on 3 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LP61 BGV?
The MOT on LP61 BGV expired on 3 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LP61 BGV done?
LP61 BGV was recorded at 210,989 miles at its MOT on 4 Oct 2024, an average of 14,732 miles a year.
Has LP61 BGV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP61 BGV has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Aug 2021.
Has the mileage on LP61 BGV 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 LP61 BGV find?
LP61 BGV passed its latest MOT on 4 Oct 2024 with 2 advisories: front sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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