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Volkswagen Passat

Blue · Diesel · 2011 · 1,968 cc

LR61 KVOMOT history

LR61 KVO is a blue diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 6 Sept 2011. Its MOT is valid until 14 Nov 2026 and it has passed 12 of 20 MOT tests, with 196,715 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Nov 2025.

LR61 KVO blue Volkswagen Passat – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 14 Nov 2026
Mileage
196,715 mi
At MOT on 10 Nov 2025
MOT tests
20
12 passed · 8 failed
Per year
10,121 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR61 KVO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
6 Sept 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR61 KVO was last recorded at 196,715 miles on 10 Nov 2025, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Nov 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 8 Aug 2017: 112,393 miles, lower than 119,430 miles on 9 Aug 2016.

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

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
196,714 miles · 5 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
10,121 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 196,715 miles
  • 2024 – 192,472 miles
  • 2023 – 187,584 miles
  • 2022 – 181,426 miles
  • 2021 – 173,844 miles
  • 2020 – 164,019 miles
  • 2019 – 149,164 miles
  • 2018 – 136,690 miles
  • 2017 – 127,395 miles
  • 2016 – 119,430 miles
  • 2015 – 110,616 miles
  • 2014 – 82,912 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass196,715 miles
  • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

20 tests since 13 Aug 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass196,715 miles (+1)2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    196,715 miles
    Test number
    938370572114
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail196,714 miles (+4,242)4 major2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    196,714 miles
    Test number
    596054137839
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass192,472 miles (+3)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    192,472 miles
    Test number
    683763500273
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail192,469 miles (+4,885)4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    192,469 miles
    Test number
    657117682812
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorFuel hose leaking Located in the offside of the engine compartment (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTPMS light is on

  5. Pass187,584 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    187,584 miles
    Test number
    957612161688
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail187,582 miles (+6,156)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,582 miles
    Test number
    354429359594
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass181,426 miles (+7,582)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    181,426 miles
    Test number
    188484749494
    • AdvisoryNear side front day time running light not working
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass173,844 miles (+9,825)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    173,844 miles
    Test number
    502050281908
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass164,019 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    164,019 miles
    Test number
    954853257925
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryThe front exhaust pipe mount is deteriorated

  10. Fail164,018 miles (+14,854)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,018 miles
    Test number
    179545956162
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront pipe to center pipe connector is in a corroded condition and is becoming insecure
    • AdvisoryNearside Day time running light not working
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryThe front exhaust pipe mount is deteriorated

  11. Pass149,164 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    149,164 miles
    Test number
    147459392950
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective Front down pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  12. Fail149,164 miles (+12,474)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,164 miles
    Test number
    201919192819
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective Front down pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  13. Pass136,690 miles (+1)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    136,690 miles
    Test number
    917744524942
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective Down pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  14. Fail136,689 miles (+9,294)1 dangerous5 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,689 miles
    Test number
    665063375447
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
    • MajorElectronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective Down pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring light on indicating a fault

  15. Pass127,395 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    127,395 miles
    Test number
    796097267193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail112,393 miles (-7,037)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,393 miles
    Test number
    230755073372
    • 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)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  17. Pass119,430 miles (+8,814)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    119,430 miles
    Test number
    958286774118
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass110,616 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    110,616 miles
    Test number
    699243435216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail110,616 miles (+27,704)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,616 miles
    Test number
    308923835205
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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)

  20. Pass82,912 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    82,912 miles
    Test number
    868585124207
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about LR61 KVO

Does LR61 KVO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR61 KVO is valid until 14 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LR61 KVO?
The MOT on LR61 KVO is valid until 14 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR61 KVO done?
LR61 KVO was recorded at 196,715 miles at its MOT on 10 Nov 2025, an average of 10,121 miles a year.
Has LR61 KVO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR61 KVO has failed 8 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on LR61 KVO ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 8 Aug 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LR61 KVO find?
LR61 KVO passed its latest MOT on 10 Nov 2025 with 2 minor defects and 7 advisories: nearside headlamp lens slightly defective; offside headlamp lens slightly defective; nearside front lower coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened, and 6 more.

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