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Volkswagen Passat

Grey · Diesel · 2011 · 1,598 cc

LR61 PBUMOT history

LR61 PBU is a grey diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 16 Sept 2011. Its MOT is valid until 23 Jan 2027 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 74,256 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jan 2026.

LR61 PBU grey Volkswagen Passat – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Passat, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 23 Jan 2027
Mileage
74,256 mi
At MOT on 24 Jan 2026
MOT tests
15
11 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,740 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR61 PBU
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
16 Sept 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR61 PBU was last recorded at 74,256 miles on 24 Jan 2026, 151 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
74,105 miles · 15 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
151 miles
Average per year
3,740 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 74,256 miles
  • 2025 – 74,105 miles
  • 2024 – 73,901 miles
  • 2022 – 72,866 miles
  • 2021 – 71,837 miles
  • 2020 – 70,422 miles
  • 2019 – 67,115 miles
  • 2018 – 62,673 miles
  • 2016 – 51,728 miles
  • 2015 – 41,098 miles
  • 2014 – 31,698 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass74,256 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2024

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

15 tests since 8 Sept 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass74,256 miles (+151)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    74,256 miles
    Test number
    636246654651
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass74,105 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    74,105 miles
    Test number
    662970566928
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail74,105 miles (+204)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,105 miles
    Test number
    469627790369
    • Repaired at testFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass73,901 miles (+11)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    73,901 miles
    Test number
    651110357953
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail73,890 miles (+1,024)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,890 miles
    Test number
    193038319412
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass72,866 miles (+1,029)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    72,866 miles
    Test number
    757059257403
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass71,837 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    71,837 miles
    Test number
    961994807728
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail71,837 miles (+1,415)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,837 miles
    Test number
    271774508201
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass70,422 miles (+3,307)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    70,422 miles
    Test number
    169831041984
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  10. Pass67,115 miles (+38)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    67,115 miles
    Test number
    503661595929

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail67,077 miles (+4,404)5 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,077 miles
    Test number
    673979846890
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorElectronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorTyre pressure monitoring system inoperative (5.2.3 (h) (ii))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass62,673 miles (+10,945)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    62,673 miles
    Test number
    544553022598
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays covering inspectable components

  13. Pass51,728 miles (+10,630)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    51,728 miles
    Test number
    726926783433
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass41,098 miles (+9,400)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    41,098 miles
    Test number
    895539258646

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass31,698 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    31,698 miles
    Test number
    489231154218
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about LR61 PBU

Does LR61 PBU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR61 PBU is valid until 23 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR61 PBU?
The MOT on LR61 PBU is valid until 23 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR61 PBU done?
LR61 PBU was recorded at 74,256 miles at its MOT on 24 Jan 2026, an average of 3,740 miles a year.
Has LR61 PBU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR61 PBU has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on LR61 PBU 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 PBU find?
LR61 PBU passed its latest MOT on 24 Jan 2026 with 3 advisories: offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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