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Volkswagen Passat

Blue · Diesel · 2008 · 1,896 cc

LR08 UCMMOT history

LR08 UCM is a blue diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 28 Apr 2008. Its MOT is valid until 26 Nov 2026 and it has passed 9 of 15 MOT tests, with 184,394 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Nov 2025.

LR08 UCM blue Volkswagen Passat – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Passat, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 26 Nov 2026
Mileage
184,394 mi
At MOT on 18 Nov 2025
MOT tests
15
9 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,916 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 UCM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
28 Apr 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 UCM was last recorded at 184,394 miles on 18 Nov 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
184,394 miles · 17 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
7,916 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 184,394 miles
  • 2024 – 160,799 miles
  • 2023 – 143,578 miles
  • 2021 – 137,457 miles
  • 2020 – 135,492 miles
  • 2019 – 131,875 miles
  • 2018 – 127,044 miles
  • 2011 – 69,095 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass184,394 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both sides, (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output condensate (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush is splitting, (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Rear Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

15 tests since 26 Apr 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass184,394 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    184,394 miles
    Test number
    199177603942
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both sides, (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output condensate (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush is splitting, (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Fail184,394 miles (+23,595)2 dangerous11 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,394 miles
    Test number
    610340848749
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 215/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn back bush is split, (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush is split,, (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure inner bolt has snaped,,, (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn back bush is split, (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Brake fluid contaminated low,, (1.8 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush is split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorCentral Rear Lower Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both sides, (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output condensate (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush is splitting, (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass160,799 miles (+17,221)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    160,799 miles
    Test number
    927227538517
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  4. Pass143,578 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    143,578 miles
    Test number
    300941284757

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail143,578 miles (+2,885)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,578 miles
    Test number
    863193757708
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass140,693 miles (+2)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    140,693 miles
    Test number
    713285184942
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both on inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
  7. Fail140,691 miles (+3,234)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,691 miles
    Test number
    195683205535
    • MajorBrake servo defective or ineffective plastic pipe split and leaking (1.1.10 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both on inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
  8. Pass137,457 miles (+1,965)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    137,457 miles
    Test number
    558364928374
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  9. Pass135,492 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    135,492 miles
    Test number
    160896328249
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  10. Fail135,491 miles (+3,616)1 dangerous3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,491 miles
    Test number
    332851324313
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  11. Pass131,875 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    131,875 miles
    Test number
    877887785058
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and under trays fitted
  12. Fail131,873 miles (+4,829)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,873 miles
    Test number
    140766143516
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and under trays fitted
  13. Pass127,044 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    127,044 miles
    Test number
    750930932020
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted
  14. Fail127,044 miles (+57,949)2 dangerous3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,044 miles
    Test number
    880888833741
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tread out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure edge out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edge worn badly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted
  15. Pass69,095 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    69,095 miles
    Test number
    307806811194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR08 UCM

Does LR08 UCM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR08 UCM is valid until 26 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LR08 UCM?
The MOT on LR08 UCM is valid until 26 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR08 UCM done?
LR08 UCM was recorded at 184,394 miles at its MOT on 18 Nov 2025, an average of 7,916 miles a year.
Has LR08 UCM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 UCM has failed 6 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on LR08 UCM 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 UCM find?
LR08 UCM passed its latest MOT on 18 Nov 2025 with 8 advisories: front coil spring corroded both sides,; front oil leak, but not excessive; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread, and 5 more.

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