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Volkswagen Passat

Silver · Diesel · 2009 · 1,968 cc

LR59 YEUMOT history

LR59 YEU is a silver diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 18 Sept 2009. Its MOT expired on 30 Sept 2026 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 159,102 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Oct 2025.

LR59 YEU silver Volkswagen Passat – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 30 Sept 2026
Mileage
159,102 mi
At MOT on 1 Oct 2025
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,790 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR59 YEU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
18 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
1 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR59 YEU was last recorded at 159,102 miles on 1 Oct 2025, 11,765 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Jul 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 13 Jun 2024: 146,787 miles, lower than 217,968 miles on 24 Apr 2023.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
147,337 miles · 26 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
11,765 miles
Average per year
8,790 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 159,102 miles
  • 2024 – 147,337 miles
  • 2023 – 217,968 miles
  • 2022 – 205,356 miles
  • 2021 – 190,724 miles
  • 2019 – 174,155 miles
  • 2018 – 162,737 miles
  • 2016 – 139,518 miles
  • 2015 – 118,174 miles
  • 2014 – 93,779 miles
  • 2013 – 67,250 miles
  • 2012 – 43,906 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass159,102 miles
  • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryCorrosion on offside front wing

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 Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Nearside Front Coil spring corroded and offside front

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded and offside rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

17 tests since 23 Aug 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass159,102 miles (+11,765)2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    159,102 miles
    Test number
    935846542350
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on offside front wing

  2. Pass147,337 miles (+550)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    147,337 miles
    Test number
    647993081391
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail146,787 miles (-71,181)2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,787 miles
    Test number
    802551645895
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorRear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass217,968 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    217,968 miles
    Test number
    970518672494

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail217,967 miles (+12,611)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    217,967 miles
    Test number
    296551752053
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  6. Pass205,356 miles (+1)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    205,356 miles
    Test number
    510151063394
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded and offside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre slightly worn on inside edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  7. Fail205,355 miles (+14,631)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    205,355 miles
    Test number
    463757616526
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded and offside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and nearside rear (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass190,724 miles (+16,569)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    190,724 miles
    Test number
    376364197307
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass174,155 miles (+11,418)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    174,155 miles
    Test number
    903947312998
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  10. Pass162,737 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    162,737 miles
    Test number
    810681569086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail162,737 miles (+23,219)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,737 miles
    Test number
    133958511529
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass139,518 miles (+21,344)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    139,518 miles
    Test number
    991194521720

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass118,174 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    118,174 miles
    Test number
    159456463689

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail118,174 miles (+24,395)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,174 miles
    Test number
    838604855753
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs corroded and worn

  15. Pass93,779 miles (+26,529)1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    93,779 miles
    Test number
    507336654274
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNearside and offside rear tyres are worn on inner edges
    • NoteNo print out was produced due to low emissions
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass67,250 miles (+23,344)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    67,250 miles
    Test number
    985136843212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass43,906 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    43,906 miles
    Test number
    676866832226
    • NoteNail in N/S/R tyre tread.

Questions about LR59 YEU

Does LR59 YEU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR59 YEU expired on 30 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR59 YEU?
The MOT on LR59 YEU expired on 30 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR59 YEU done?
LR59 YEU was recorded at 159,102 miles at its MOT on 1 Oct 2025, an average of 8,790 miles a year.
Has LR59 YEU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR59 YEU has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on LR59 YEU ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 13 Jun 2024. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LR59 YEU find?
LR59 YEU passed its latest MOT on 1 Oct 2025 with 2 minor defects and 7 advisories: battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier; nearside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; front suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive, and 6 more.

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