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Volkswagen Passat

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,986 cc

LR08 MFVMOT history

LR08 MFV is a black diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 15 Apr 2008. Its MOT is valid until 26 Oct 2026 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 138,540 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Oct 2026.

LR08 MFV black Volkswagen Passat – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 26 Oct 2026
Mileage
138,540 mi
At MOT on 23 Oct 2026
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,709 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 MFV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,986 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
15 Apr 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
23 Oct 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

LR08 MFV was last recorded at 138,540 miles on 23 Oct 2026, 2,139 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
136,401 miles · 27 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
2,139 miles
Average per year
6,709 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 138,540 miles
  • 2025 – 136,401 miles
  • 2024 – 133,395 miles
  • 2023 – 131,759 miles
  • 2022 – 129,982 miles
  • 2021 – 127,148 miles
  • 2020 – 120,203 miles
  • 2019 – 113,934 miles
  • 2018 – 107,142 miles
  • 2017 – 98,202 miles
  • 2016 – 89,755 miles
  • 2015 – 79,928 miles
  • 2014 – 70,359 miles
  • 2013 – 59,474 miles
  • 2012 – 45,503 miles
  • 2011 – 34,414 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail138,540 miles
  • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryEML illuminated
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Exhaust mounting defective Center clamp corroded and broken

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Tie bar

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

22 tests since 16 Apr 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail138,540 miles (+2,139)2 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,540 miles
    Test number
    778635589378
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEML illuminated
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass136,401 miles (+4)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    136,401 miles
    Test number
    152306812828
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective Center clamp corroded and broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear 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))

  3. Fail136,397 miles (+3,002)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,397 miles
    Test number
    284453884860
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective Center clamp corroded and broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear 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))

  4. Pass133,395 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    133,395 miles
    Test number
    139883259398
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust clamps broken. Exhaust still secure
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension corroded

  5. Fail133,393 miles (+1,634)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,393 miles
    Test number
    807946910376
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust clamps broken. Exhaust still secure
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension corroded

  6. Pass131,759 miles (+1,777)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    131,759 miles
    Test number
    786143365685
    • 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 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass129,982 miles (+2,834)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    129,982 miles
    Test number
    116287381205
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  8. Pass127,148 miles (+6,945)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    127,148 miles
    Test number
    476145656611
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass120,203 miles (+6,269)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    120,203 miles
    Test number
    598072824809

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass113,934 miles (+6,792)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    113,934 miles
    Test number
    493944633759
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bushes of front arms, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass107,142 miles (+8,940)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    107,142 miles
    Test number
    966540466916
    • AdvisoryService message displaying on instrument cluster

  12. Pass98,202 miles (+8,447)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    98,202 miles
    Test number
    122603275460
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass89,755 miles (+18)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    89,755 miles
    Test number
    613563332178
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside inner faces (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre worn on inner edge

  14. Fail89,737 miles (+9,809)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,737 miles
    Test number
    923460679871
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside inner faces (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre worn on edges
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre worn on inner edge

  15. Pass79,928 miles (+9,569)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    79,928 miles
    Test number
    328661974396
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass70,359 miles (+10,885)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    70,359 miles
    Test number
    909255764227
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass59,474 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    59,474 miles
    Test number
    949086973250
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteVehicle unable to provide a detectable smoke level during emissions test.

  18. Fail59,474 miles (+3,641)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,474 miles
    Test number
    566534773275
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteVehicle unable to provide a detectable smoke level during emissions test.

  19. Pass55,833 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    55,833 miles
    Test number
    115813203127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail55,833 miles (+10,330)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,833 miles
    Test number
    207373203100
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass45,503 miles (+11,089)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    45,503 miles
    Test number
    208138002419
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  22. Pass34,414 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    34,414 miles
    Test number
    215846601177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR08 MFV

Does LR08 MFV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR08 MFV is valid until 26 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on LR08 MFV?
The MOT on LR08 MFV is valid until 26 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR08 MFV done?
LR08 MFV was recorded at 138,540 miles at its MOT on 23 Oct 2026, an average of 6,709 miles a year.
Has LR08 MFV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 MFV has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on LR08 MFV 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 MFV find?
LR08 MFV failed its latest MOT on 23 Oct 2026 with 2 dangerous defects, 1 major defect and 4 advisories: nearside rear tyre has ply or cords exposed; offside rear tyre has ply or cords exposed; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt, and 4 more.

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