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Volkswagen Passat

Grey · Diesel · 2009 · 1,968 cc

LR59 RPZMOT history

LR59 RPZ is a grey diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 8 Sept 2009. Its MOT expired on 14 Aug 2026 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 189,505 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Aug 2025.

LR59 RPZ grey Volkswagen Passat – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 14 Aug 2026
Mileage
189,505 mi
At MOT on 13 Aug 2025
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
11,636 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR59 RPZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
8 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
13 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR59 RPZ was last recorded at 189,505 miles on 13 Aug 2025, 22,617 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
166,888 miles · 12 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
22,617 miles
Average per year
11,636 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 189,505 miles
  • 2024 – 166,888 miles
  • 2023 – 148,002 miles
  • 2022 – 129,775 miles
  • 2021 – 115,232 miles
  • 2019 – 112,836 miles
  • 2018 – 102,524 miles
  • 2017 – 92,976 miles
  • 2016 – 81,496 miles
  • 2015 – 69,851 miles
  • 2014 – 58,636 miles
  • 2013 – 47,918 miles
  • 2012 – 38,910 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass189,505 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt perished (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
  • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges /worn (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front inner arch trim damaged / worn
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Both rear tyres are starting to distort

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

19 tests since 3 Sept 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass189,505 miles (+22,617)4 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    189,505 miles
    Test number
    436721600814
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt perished (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges /worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front inner arch trim damaged / worn
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass166,888 miles (+18,886)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    166,888 miles
    Test number
    117038702180
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge centre tread worn low (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge centre tread worn low (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front inner wheel arch trim damaged / loose

  3. Pass148,002 miles (+18,227)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    148,002 miles
    Test number
    935417909221
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • 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))

  4. Pass129,775 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2023
    Odometer
    129,775 miles
    Test number
    668542684991
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail129,774 miles (+14,542)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,774 miles
    Test number
    635680398921
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass115,232 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    115,232 miles
    Test number
    877813957131
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail115,232 miles (+2,396)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,232 miles
    Test number
    132567498953
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass112,836 miles (+10,312)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    112,836 miles
    Test number
    850826913785
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass102,524 miles (+9,548)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    102,524 miles
    Test number
    387776961965
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass92,976 miles (+13)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    92,976 miles
    Test number
    403485663940
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

  11. Fail92,963 miles (+11,467)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,963 miles
    Test number
    381019664679
    • FailureNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tread (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tread (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

  12. Pass81,496 miles (+29)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    81,496 miles
    Test number
    914554369970
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres are starting to distort

  13. Fail81,467 miles (+11,616)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,467 miles
    Test number
    801425596341
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres are starting to distort

  14. Pass69,851 miles (+17)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    69,851 miles
    Test number
    988362905279
    • NoteNearside front tyre bald inner edge
    • NoteNearside rear tyre inner edge slightly out of shape
    • NoteOffside front tyre bald inner edge
    • NoteOffside rear tyre inner edge slightly out of shape

  15. Fail69,834 miles (+11,198)2 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,834 miles
    Test number
    988031805226
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteNearside front tyre bald inner edge
    • NoteNearside rear tyre inner edge slightly out of shape
    • NoteOffside front tyre bald inner edge
    • NoteOffside rear tyre inner edge slightly out of shape

  16. Pass58,636 miles (+10,718)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    58,636 miles
    Test number
    276861494432
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteSlight play in nearside steering arm
    • NoteWindscreen chipped not in driver's view

  17. Pass47,918 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    47,918 miles
    Test number
    568127393183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail47,918 miles (+9,008)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,918 miles
    Test number
    268496893191
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/s/r back up light not working

  19. Pass38,910 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    38,910 miles
    Test number
    539667642239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR59 RPZ

Does LR59 RPZ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR59 RPZ expired on 14 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR59 RPZ?
The MOT on LR59 RPZ 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 LR59 RPZ done?
LR59 RPZ was recorded at 189,505 miles at its MOT on 13 Aug 2025, an average of 11,636 miles a year.
Has LR59 RPZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR59 RPZ has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 23 May 2022.
Has the mileage on LR59 RPZ 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 LR59 RPZ find?
LR59 RPZ passed its latest MOT on 13 Aug 2025 with 4 minor defects and 7 advisories: nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt perished; nearside front tyre obviously under inflated; offside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt, and 8 more.

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