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Volkswagen Passat

Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 1,896 cc

LR08 MKGMOT history

LR08 MKG is a silver diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 17 Apr 2008. Its MOT expired on 14 Aug 2026 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 221,335 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Aug 2025.

LR08 MKG silver Volkswagen Passat – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 14 Aug 2026
Mileage
221,335 mi
At MOT on 15 Aug 2025
MOT tests
17
14 passed · 3 failed
Per year
9,874 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 MKG
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
17 Apr 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
15 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 MKG was last recorded at 221,335 miles on 15 Aug 2025, 14,095 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
207,240 miles · 3 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
14,095 miles
Average per year
9,874 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 221,335 miles
  • 2024 – 207,240 miles
  • 2023 – 194,876 miles
  • 2021 – 175,990 miles
  • 2020 – 150,281 miles
  • 2019 – 133,392 miles
  • 2018 – 116,594 miles
  • 2017 – 103,264 miles
  • 2016 – 101,494 miles
  • 2014 – 95,268 miles
  • 2013 – 92,887 miles
  • 2012 – 88,375 miles
  • 2011 – 81,395 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass221,335 miles
  • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL BRAKE PIPES (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryElectronic stability control warning lamp not working (7.12 (e))
  • AdvisoryFront both wings corroded
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.1.16 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner 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))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Under trays fitted

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop link

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

17 tests since 4 Apr 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass221,335 miles (+14,095)2 minor14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    221,335 miles
    Test number
    181209386385
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL BRAKE PIPES (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryElectronic stability control warning lamp not working (7.12 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront both wings corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.1.16 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass207,240 miles (+12,364)1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    207,240 miles
    Test number
    978394770163
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened heavily (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front wings corroded
  3. Pass194,876 miles (+27)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    194,876 miles
    Test number
    889941818886
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring some components
  4. Fail194,849 miles (+18,859)2 dangerous10 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    194,849 miles
    Test number
    389991394548
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
  5. Pass175,990 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    175,990 miles
    Test number
    405676641409
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
  6. Fail175,990 miles (+25,709)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,990 miles
    Test number
    543551144257
    • MajorBoot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
  7. Pass150,281 miles (+16,889)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    150,281 miles
    Test number
    151181439995
    • AdvisoryFront Light smear on windsrceen
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass133,392 miles (+16,798)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    133,392 miles
    Test number
    770854465796
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass116,594 miles (+13,330)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    116,594 miles
    Test number
    916966349937
    • 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))
  10. Pass103,264 miles (+1,770)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    103,264 miles
    Test number
    773334742703

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass101,494 miles (+6,226)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    101,494 miles
    Test number
    801944870214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass95,268 miles (+2,381)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    95,268 miles
    Test number
    449677134410

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass92,887 miles (+4,512)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    92,887 miles
    Test number
    695534843359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass88,375 miles (+6,980)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    88,375 miles
    Test number
    229346042471
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  15. Pass81,395 miles (+1,372)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    81,395 miles
    Test number
    427651771165
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteBOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS HAVE SLIGHT CORROSION.
  16. Pass80,023 miles (+533)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    80,023 miles
    Test number
    577438691079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail79,490 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,490 miles
    Test number
    188004291034
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Questions about LR08 MKG

Does LR08 MKG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR08 MKG expired on 14 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR08 MKG?
The MOT on LR08 MKG expired on 14 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR08 MKG done?
LR08 MKG was recorded at 221,335 miles at its MOT on 15 Aug 2025, an average of 9,874 miles a year.
Has LR08 MKG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 MKG has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on LR08 MKG 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 MKG find?
LR08 MKG passed its latest MOT on 15 Aug 2025 with 2 minor defects and 14 advisories: front headlamp lens slightly defective; rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes, and 13 more.

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