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Volkswagen Passat

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,968 cc

LR08 MJEMOT history

LR08 MJE is a black diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 10 Apr 2008. Its MOT expired on 16 Mar 2025 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 237,300 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Mar 2024.

LR08 MJE black Volkswagen Passat – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Passat, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 16 Mar 2025
Mileage
237,300 mi
At MOT on 13 Mar 2024
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
8,946 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 MJE
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
10 Apr 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
13 Mar 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 MJE was last recorded at 237,300 miles on 13 Mar 2024, 6,767 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Mar 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
230,533 miles · 17 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
6,767 miles
Average per year
8,946 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 237,300 miles
  • 2023 – 230,533 miles
  • 2022 – 221,124 miles
  • 2021 – 214,415 miles
  • 2020 – 206,059 miles
  • 2018 – 202,153 miles
  • 2017 – 191,310 miles
  • 2016 – 179,989 miles
  • 2015 – 166,912 miles
  • 2013 – 153,956 miles
  • 2012 – 144,055 miles
  • 2011 – 121,692 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass237,300 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion in rear suspension components

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.

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2015

Full MOT history

18 tests since 11 Apr 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass237,300 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    237,300 miles
    Test number
    737906961835
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion in rear suspension components

  2. Fail237,300 miles (+6,767)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    237,300 miles
    Test number
    441472342328
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion in rear suspension components

  3. Pass230,533 miles (+9,409)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    230,533 miles
    Test number
    798700385463
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass221,124 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    221,124 miles
    Test number
    368783151699
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Fail221,124 miles (+6,709)1 dangerous5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    221,124 miles
    Test number
    577313571276
    • DangerousOffside Front Drive shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass214,415 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    214,415 miles
    Test number
    198714609786

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail214,408 miles (+8,349)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    214,408 miles
    Test number
    920205982687
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass206,059 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    206,059 miles
    Test number
    938291172268
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective rear (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wing and bumper damaged
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail206,059 miles (+3,906)1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    206,059 miles
    Test number
    246753813393
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective rear (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wing and bumper damaged
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass202,153 miles (+10,843)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    202,153 miles
    Test number
    536217817389
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass191,310 miles (+21)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    191,310 miles
    Test number
    249283203984
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Fail191,289 miles (+11,300)6 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    191,289 miles
    Test number
    440460032920
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass179,989 miles (+13,077)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    179,989 miles
    Test number
    135322547817
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  14. Pass166,912 miles (+12,956)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    166,912 miles
    Test number
    248318925055
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass153,956 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    153,956 miles
    Test number
    887609523332
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Fail153,956 miles (+9,901)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,956 miles
    Test number
    696969223396
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass144,055 miles (+22,363)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    144,055 miles
    Test number
    288560142369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass121,692 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    121,692 miles
    Test number
    207191101415
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Questions about LR08 MJE

Does LR08 MJE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR08 MJE expired on 16 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR08 MJE?
The MOT on LR08 MJE expired on 16 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR08 MJE done?
LR08 MJE was recorded at 237,300 miles at its MOT on 13 Mar 2024, an average of 8,946 miles a year.
Has LR08 MJE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 MJE has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on LR08 MJE 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 MJE find?
LR08 MJE passed its latest MOT on 13 Mar 2024 with 3 advisories: front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy; offside rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; general corrosion in rear suspension components.

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