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Volkswagen Passat

Black · Diesel · 2009 · 1,968 cc

LR59 XTZMOT history

LR59 XTZ is a black diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 28 Sept 2009. Its MOT is valid until 26 Feb 2027 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 165,147 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Feb 2026.

LR59 XTZ black Volkswagen Passat – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 26 Feb 2027
Mileage
165,147 mi
At MOT on 24 Feb 2026
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
10,587 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR59 XTZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
28 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR59 XTZ was last recorded at 165,147 miles on 24 Feb 2026, 8 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
165,139 miles · 14 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
8 miles
Average per year
10,587 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 165,147 miles
  • 2025 – 140,612 miles
  • 2024 – 112,201 miles
  • 2023 – 104,093 miles
  • 2022 – 102,721 miles
  • 2021 – 95,430 miles
  • 2020 – 90,355 miles
  • 2019 – 79,956 miles
  • 2018 – 66,553 miles
  • 2017 – 51,752 miles
  • 2016 – 42,039 miles
  • 2015 – 36,494 miles
  • 2013 – 29,700 miles
  • 2012 – 25,002 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass165,147 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Nearside Bodywork damage.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

20 tests since 29 Nov 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass165,147 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    165,147 miles
    Test number
    762971041470

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail165,139 miles (+24,527)2 dangerous9 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,139 miles
    Test number
    810819878488
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorBonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • 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 Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Console bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  3. Pass140,612 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    140,612 miles
    Test number
    436704455833
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Fail140,612 miles (+28,411)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,612 miles
    Test number
    592352584261
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Pass112,201 miles (+8,108)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    112,201 miles
    Test number
    609514681787

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass104,093 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    104,093 miles
    Test number
    769305961668
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Bodywork damage.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Fail104,093 miles (+1,372)3 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,093 miles
    Test number
    258993465775
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Bodywork damage.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass102,721 miles (+7,291)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    102,721 miles
    Test number
    202281970964
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. Pass95,430 miles2 minor
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    95,430 miles
    Test number
    668854810611
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  10. Fail95,430 miles (+5,075)1 dangerous2 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,430 miles
    Test number
    456171317964
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass90,355 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    90,355 miles
    Test number
    144205785622
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  12. Fail90,355 miles (+10,399)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,355 miles
    Test number
    101486294445
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  13. Pass79,956 miles (+13,403)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    79,956 miles
    Test number
    467500794125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass66,553 miles (+14,801)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    66,553 miles
    Test number
    363586470275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass51,752 miles (+9,713)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    51,752 miles
    Test number
    623928329163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass42,039 miles (+5,545)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    42,039 miles
    Test number
    542065191881
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  17. Pass36,494 miles (+6,794)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    36,494 miles
    Test number
    157785455474
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteFront pads low
    • NoteN/s/f tyre on2/3mm o/s/f tyre on4mm
  18. Fail29,700 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,700 miles
    Test number
    409623923453
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres are in poor condition
  19. Pass29,700 miles (+4,698)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    29,700 miles
    Test number
    749533223385
    • NoteBoth rear tyres are in poor condition
  20. Pass25,002 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    25,002 miles
    Test number
    508324832399

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR59 XTZ

Does LR59 XTZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR59 XTZ is valid until 26 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR59 XTZ?
The MOT on LR59 XTZ is valid until 26 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR59 XTZ done?
LR59 XTZ was recorded at 165,147 miles at its MOT on 24 Feb 2026, an average of 10,587 miles a year.
Has LR59 XTZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR59 XTZ has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on LR59 XTZ 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 XTZ find?
LR59 XTZ passed its latest MOT on 24 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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