Volkswagen Passat
Grey · Diesel · 2011 · 1,598 cc
LR61 PAOMOT history
LR61 PAO is a grey diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 21 Nov 2011. Its MOT is valid until 26 Oct 2027 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 171,525 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 26 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 171,525 mi
- At MOT on 27 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 17
- 13 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 11,812 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LR61 PAO
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Passat
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2011
- First used
- 21 Nov 2011
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 26 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 27 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LR61 PAO was last recorded at 171,525 miles on 27 Oct 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Oct 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 171,525 miles · 26 Oct 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 11,812 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 171,525 miles
- 2025 – 159,715 miles
- 2024 – 149,293 miles
- 2023 – 145,441 miles
- 2022 – 136,889 miles
- 2021 – 131,574 miles
- 2020 – 124,485 miles
- 2019 – 122,183 miles
- 2018 – 100,533 miles
- 2017 – 80,238 miles
- 2016 – 53,636 miles
- 2015 – 39,970 miles
- 2014 – 29,649 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass171,525 miles
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryMoisture in both front headlampsRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end securing nut is secure but needs a washer fittedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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 Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
17 tests since 23 Oct 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass171,525 miles3 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 171,525 miles
- Test number
- 853003114678
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryMoisture in both front headlamps
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end securing nut is secure but needs a washer fitted
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail171,525 miles (+11,810)3 major3 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 171,525 miles
- Test number
- 438160288916
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryMoisture in both front headlamps
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end securing nut is secure but needs a washer fitted
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass159,715 miles (+95)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 159,715 miles
- Test number
- 933192014772
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail159,620 miles (+10,327)3 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 159,620 miles
- Test number
- 425873323760
- MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass149,293 miles (+3,852)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 149,293 miles
- Test number
- 911713642002
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass145,441 miles (+8,552)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 145,441 miles
- Test number
- 595569218574
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass136,889 miles (+5,315)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 136,889 miles
- Test number
- 262002052816
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass131,574 miles (+7,089)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 131,574 miles
- Test number
- 178488587611
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides slightly worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides around 3-4mm advise regular checks (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arm bushes slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) rack end slight
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass124,485 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 124,485 miles
- Test number
- 979374237074
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail124,485 miles (+2,302)2 dangerous1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 124,485 miles
- Test number
- 443564846781
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass122,183 miles (+21,650)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 122,183 miles
- Test number
- 326814358813
- AdvisoryNearside Front top mount noisy
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass100,533 miles (+20,295)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 100,533 miles
- Test number
- 329158521523
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass80,238 miles (+26,602)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 80,238 miles
- Test number
- 827884653997
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass53,636 miles (+13,666)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 53,636 miles
- Test number
- 830065045821
- AdvisoryDay running light not working
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel arch liner damaged
Pass39,970 miles (+10,321)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 39,970 miles
- Test number
- 531619008768
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and wearing on inner edge.235/45/17 (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryEngine and underside covers fitted
Pass29,649 miles1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 29,649 miles
- Test number
- 836066994229
- AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteChip in windscren, zone A but not effecting drivers view
- NoteNearside front tyre outer sidewall cut slightly
Fail29,649 miles1 failure3 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 29,649 miles
- Test number
- 778856294204
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteChip in windscren, zone A but not effecting drivers view
- NoteMetal in offside rear tyre
- NoteNearside front tyre outer sidewall cut slightly
Questions about LR61 PAO
- Does LR61 PAO currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR61 PAO is valid until 26 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LR61 PAO?
- The MOT on LR61 PAO is valid until 26 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LR61 PAO done?
- LR61 PAO was recorded at 171,525 miles at its MOT on 27 Oct 2026, an average of 11,812 miles a year.
- Has LR61 PAO ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LR61 PAO has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Oct 2026.
- Has the mileage on LR61 PAO 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 LR61 PAO find?
- LR61 PAO passed its latest MOT on 27 Oct 2026 with 3 minor defects and 8 advisories: nearside headlamp lens slightly defective; offside headlamp lens slightly defective; offside obligatory mirror slightly damaged, and 8 more.
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