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Volkswagen Passat

Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 1,968 cc

LR08 MFAMOT history

LR08 MFA is a silver diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 17 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 4 Mar 2027 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 254,503 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Mar 2026.

LR08 MFA silver Volkswagen Passat – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 4 Mar 2027
Mileage
254,503 mi
At MOT on 5 Mar 2026
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
12,383 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 MFA
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
17 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 MFA was last recorded at 254,503 miles on 5 Mar 2026, 2,490 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
252,013 miles · 28 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
2,490 miles
Average per year
12,383 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 254,503 miles
  • 2025 – 252,013 miles
  • 2024 – 239,751 miles
  • 2023 – 228,172 miles
  • 2022 – 222,186 miles
  • 2021 – 214,764 miles
  • 2020 – 207,741 miles
  • 2018 – 191,332 miles
  • 2017 – 172,960 miles
  • 2016 – 155,109 miles
  • 2015 – 137,274 miles
  • 2014 – 122,968 miles
  • 2013 – 107,322 miles
  • 2012 – 93,520 miles
  • 2011 – 68,914 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass254,503 miles
  • AdvisoryCoolant leak
  • AdvisoryLower Oil leak, but not excessive intercooler pipes (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (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 Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2016

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

21 tests since 10 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass254,503 miles (+2,490)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    254,503 miles
    Test number
    167285276165
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryLower Oil leak, but not excessive intercooler pipes (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass252,013 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    252,013 miles
    Test number
    324814400446
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • 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))

  3. Fail252,013 miles (+12,262)1 dangerous1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    252,013 miles
    Test number
    226790779940
    • DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • 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))

  4. Pass239,751 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    239,751 miles
    Test number
    139709024968
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  5. Fail239,751 miles (+11,579)1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    239,751 miles
    Test number
    884126133569
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  6. Pass228,172 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    228,172 miles
    Test number
    914537485390
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail228,172 miles (+5,986)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    228,172 miles
    Test number
    647396255045
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass222,186 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    222,186 miles
    Test number
    666906491267
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Fail222,186 miles (+7,422)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    222,186 miles
    Test number
    916411660105
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass214,764 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    214,764 miles
    Test number
    775448106165
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Fail214,764 miles (+7,023)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    214,764 miles
    Test number
    978216291331
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass207,741 miles (+16,409)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    207,741 miles
    Test number
    316094103979
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Pass191,332 miles (+18,372)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    191,332 miles
    Test number
    246277139294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass172,960 miles (+17,851)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    172,960 miles
    Test number
    914022109325
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Scrubbing on inner tread (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Scrubbing on inner tread (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass155,109 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    155,109 miles
    Test number
    451980495500
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

  16. Fail155,107 miles (+17,833)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,107 miles
    Test number
    777310993480
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

  17. Pass137,274 miles (+14,306)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    137,274 miles
    Test number
    794015752561
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disk scored and corrosion

  18. Pass122,968 miles (+15,646)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    122,968 miles
    Test number
    759999254238
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  19. Pass107,322 miles (+13,802)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    107,322 miles
    Test number
    398226723233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass93,520 miles (+24,606)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    93,520 miles
    Test number
    366787452440

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass68,914 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    68,914 miles
    Test number
    779659061004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR08 MFA

Does LR08 MFA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR08 MFA is valid until 4 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR08 MFA?
The MOT on LR08 MFA is valid until 4 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR08 MFA done?
LR08 MFA was recorded at 254,503 miles at its MOT on 5 Mar 2026, an average of 12,383 miles a year.
Has LR08 MFA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 MFA has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on LR08 MFA 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 LR08 MFA find?
LR08 MFA passed its latest MOT on 5 Mar 2026 with 9 advisories: coolant leak; lower oil leak, but not excessive intercooler pipes; nearside rear coil spring corroded, and 6 more.

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