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Volkswagen Passat

Blue · Diesel · 2008 · 1,968 cc

LR08 AWVMOT history

LR08 AWV is a blue diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 3 Mar 2008. Its MOT expired on 30 Sept 2024 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 179,835 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Sept 2024.

LR08 AWV blue Volkswagen Passat – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 30 Sept 2024
Mileage
179,835 mi
At MOT on 27 Sept 2024
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
10,314 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 AWV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
3 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Sept 2024
Latest MOT test
27 Sept 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

LR08 AWV was last recorded at 179,835 miles on 27 Sept 2024, 1,889 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Sept 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 14 Sept 2016: 105,244 miles, lower than 163,058 miles on 24 Sept 2015.

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
177,946 miles · 13 Sept 2023
Between the last two tests
1,889 miles
Average per year
10,314 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 179,835 miles
  • 2023 – 177,946 miles
  • 2022 – 167,596 miles
  • 2021 – 162,599 miles
  • 2020 – 159,431 miles
  • 2019 – 150,724 miles
  • 2018 – 139,818 miles
  • 2017 – 122,567 miles
  • 2016 – 105,367 miles
  • 2015 – 163,058 miles
  • 2014 – 74,793 miles
  • 2013 – 57,197 miles
  • 2012 – 42,277 miles
  • 2011 – 39,072 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail179,835 miles
  • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
  • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Upper + lower (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
  • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Upper + lower (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
  • AdvisoryEML on
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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.

  • Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

18 tests since 3 Feb 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail179,835 miles (+1,889)1 dangerous6 major12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,835 miles
    Test number
    134354003764
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Upper + lower (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Upper + lower (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryEML on
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass177,946 miles (+10,350)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    177,946 miles
    Test number
    945578151357
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass167,596 miles (+4,997)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    167,596 miles
    Test number
    762373176947
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNon obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass162,599 miles (+8)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    162,599 miles
    Test number
    477975696172
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail162,591 miles (+3,160)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,591 miles
    Test number
    778601128174
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass159,431 miles (+8,707)2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    159,431 miles
    Test number
    799528071123
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn uneven (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn uneven (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass150,724 miles (+10,906)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    150,724 miles
    Test number
    141320289477
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass139,818 miles (+17,251)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    139,818 miles
    Test number
    454426172580
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass122,567 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    122,567 miles
    Test number
    263566144687
    • 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)

  10. Fail122,567 miles (+17,200)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,567 miles
    Test number
    236505675357
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)

  11. Pass105,367 miles (+123)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    105,367 miles
    Test number
    558907849533
    • 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)

  12. Fail105,244 miles (-57,814)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,244 miles
    Test number
    329467232192
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)
    • 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)

  13. Pass163,058 miles (+88,265)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    163,058 miles
    Test number
    924056739115
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit offside front inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryAdvise tracking to be checked and adjusted

  14. Pass74,793 miles (+17,596)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    74,793 miles
    Test number
    346767764460
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre worn uneven on inner edge

  15. Pass57,197 miles (+50)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    57,197 miles
    Test number
    779524973276
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)

  16. Fail57,147 miles (+14,870)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,147 miles
    Test number
    608319663255
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass42,277 miles (+3,205)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    42,277 miles
    Test number
    579421852003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass39,072 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    39,072 miles
    Test number
    398254731024
    • NoteBrake discs slightly pitted
    • NoteLarge undertrays fitted not allowing a full inspection

Questions about LR08 AWV

Does LR08 AWV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR08 AWV expired on 30 Sept 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR08 AWV?
The MOT on LR08 AWV expired on 30 Sept 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR08 AWV done?
LR08 AWV was recorded at 179,835 miles at its MOT on 27 Sept 2024, an average of 10,314 miles a year.
Has LR08 AWV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 AWV has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on LR08 AWV ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 14 Sept 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LR08 AWV find?
LR08 AWV failed its latest MOT on 27 Sept 2024 with 1 dangerous defect, 6 major defects and 12 advisories: nearside rear brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick; horn not working; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper + lower, and 16 more.

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