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Volkswagen Passat

Blue · Diesel · 2009 · 1,968 cc

LR59 YHMMOT history

LR59 YHM is a blue diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 30 Sept 2009. Its MOT is valid until 30 Oct 2026 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 144,290 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Oct 2025.

LR59 YHM blue Volkswagen Passat – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 30 Oct 2026
Mileage
144,290 mi
At MOT on 31 Oct 2025
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,927 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR59 YHM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
30 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
31 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR59 YHM was last recorded at 144,290 miles on 31 Oct 2025, 6,222 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
138,068 miles · 30 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
6,222 miles
Average per year
7,927 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 144,290 miles
  • 2024 – 138,068 miles
  • 2023 – 130,431 miles
  • 2022 – 121,586 miles
  • 2021 – 113,658 miles
  • 2020 – 105,102 miles
  • 2019 – 96,573 miles
  • 2018 – 93,224 miles
  • 2017 – 85,264 miles
  • 2016 – 75,900 miles
  • 2014 – 58,631 miles
  • 2013 – 49,973 miles
  • 2012 – 41,250 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass144,290 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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.

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Front number plate slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • O/s/r tyre slightly out of shape

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2017

Full MOT history

21 tests since 31 Oct 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass144,290 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    144,290 miles
    Test number
    274960872744
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Fail144,290 miles (+6,222)1 dangerous1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,290 miles
    Test number
    559684515394
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass138,068 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    138,068 miles
    Test number
    325283220531
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle has surface rust under body

  4. Fail138,068 miles (+7,637)1 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,068 miles
    Test number
    388517886396
    • DangerousFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle has surface rust under body

  5. Pass130,431 miles (+8,845)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    130,431 miles
    Test number
    261254169156
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass121,586 miles (+7,928)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    121,586 miles
    Test number
    340168216388
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass113,658 miles (+8,556)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    113,658 miles
    Test number
    144218507677
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass105,102 miles (+8,529)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    105,102 miles
    Test number
    584408272013
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass96,573 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    96,573 miles
    Test number
    336600090740
    • AdvisoryFront number plate slightly discoloured
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre slightly out of shape

  10. Fail96,572 miles (+3,298)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,572 miles
    Test number
    293126118050
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront number plate slightly discoloured
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre slightly out of shape

  11. Pass93,274 miles (+50)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    93,274 miles
    Test number
    494031611180
    • MinorCentral Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCOOLANT LEVEL LOW.
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Fail93,224 miles (+7,960)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,224 miles
    Test number
    134131449291
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant level low
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  13. Pass85,264 miles (+7)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    85,264 miles
    Test number
    148319101497
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorating
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both fronts inner face (3.5.1i)

  14. Fail85,257 miles (+9,357)2 dangerous2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,257 miles
    Test number
    218683449104
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  15. Pass75,900 miles (+10,464)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    75,900 miles
    Test number
    524083707853
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass65,436 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    65,436 miles
    Test number
    706847912989

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail65,436 miles (+6,805)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,436 miles
    Test number
    564265698908
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  18. Pass58,631 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    58,631 miles
    Test number
    967614264362
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Fail58,630 miles (+8,657)1 failure5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,630 miles
    Test number
    846054664382
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass49,973 miles (+8,723)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    49,973 miles
    Test number
    409877953374
    • AdvisoryInner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteRear tyres cracking and are starting to go bald on inner edge. 235/45/17w xl

  21. Pass41,250 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    41,250 miles
    Test number
    997245202392
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Questions about LR59 YHM

Does LR59 YHM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR59 YHM is valid until 30 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on LR59 YHM?
The MOT on LR59 YHM is valid until 30 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR59 YHM done?
LR59 YHM was recorded at 144,290 miles at its MOT on 31 Oct 2025, an average of 7,927 miles a year.
Has LR59 YHM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR59 YHM has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LR59 YHM 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 YHM find?
LR59 YHM passed its latest MOT on 31 Oct 2025 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; front inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 3 more.

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