
Volkswagen Passat
Grey · Diesel · 2011 · 2,000 cc
LR61 PDXMOT history
LR61 PDX is a grey diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 13 Sept 2011. Its MOT is valid until 12 Aug 2027 and it has passed 13 of 15 MOT tests, with 160,287 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jul 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 12 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 160,287 mi
- At MOT on 24 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 15
- 13 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 7,709 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LR61 PDX
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Passat
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,000 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2011
- First used
- 13 Sept 2011
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 12 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 24 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LR61 PDX was last recorded at 160,287 miles on 24 Jul 2026, 6,561 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Aug 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 4 Aug 2023: 140,057 miles, lower than 211,211 miles on 5 Aug 2022.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 153,726 miles · 8 Aug 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 6,561 miles
- Average per year
- 7,709 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 160,287 miles
- 2025 – 153,726 miles
- 2024 – 146,227 miles
- 2023 – 140,057 miles
- 2022 – 211,211 miles
- 2021 – 191,357 miles
- 2020 – 171,876 miles
- 2019 – 102,904 miles
- 2018 – 97,267 miles
- 2017 – 93,630 miles
- 2016 – 88,324 miles
- 2015 – 81,159 miles
- 2014 – 68,641 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
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.
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024
Central Exhaust mounting defective
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both nearside and offside
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2017
Full MOT history
15 tests since 3 Sept 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass160,287 miles (+6,561)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 160,287 miles
- Test number
- 960352875047
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass153,726 miles (+67)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 153,726 miles
- Test number
- 481629127020
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail153,659 miles (+7,432)1 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 153,659 miles
- Test number
- 333924412294
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Track rod end ball joint has slight play both nearside and offside (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass146,227 miles (+6,170)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 146,227 miles
- Test number
- 321631844556
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all front and rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all front and rear (5.2.3 (e))
Pass140,057 miles1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 140,057 miles
- Test number
- 129708383690
- MinorCentral Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear spare alloy wheel has been welded.
- AdvisoryFuel type is diesel.
Fail140,057 miles (-71,154)2 major1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 140,057 miles
- Test number
- 896971898164
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt marked in yellow (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MinorCentral Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear spare alloy wheel has been welded.
- AdvisoryFuel type is diesel.
Pass211,211 miles (+19,854)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 211,211 miles
- Test number
- 977441200673
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside wishbones - rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))
Pass191,357 miles (+19,481)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 191,357 miles
- Test number
- 305872465932
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))
Pass171,876 miles (+68,972)1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 171,876 miles
- Test number
- 210747776241
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front and rear (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryUnable to do a full inspection of restraint system (seatbelts) due to child seats fitted
Pass102,904 miles (+5,637)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 102,904 miles
- Test number
- 436539541901
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass97,267 miles (+3,637)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 97,267 miles
- Test number
- 471451566337
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))
Pass93,630 miles (+5,306)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 93,630 miles
- Test number
- 576845814581
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass88,324 miles (+7,165)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 88,324 miles
- Test number
- 807595522832
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass81,159 miles (+12,518)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 81,159 miles
- Test number
- 341130549288
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass68,641 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 68,641 miles
- Test number
- 256266444285
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about LR61 PDX
- Does LR61 PDX currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR61 PDX is valid until 12 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LR61 PDX?
- The MOT on LR61 PDX is valid until 12 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LR61 PDX done?
- LR61 PDX was recorded at 160,287 miles at its MOT on 24 Jul 2026, an average of 7,709 miles a year.
- Has LR61 PDX ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LR61 PDX has failed 2 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Aug 2025.
- Has the mileage on LR61 PDX ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 4 Aug 2023. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on LR61 PDX find?
- LR61 PDX passed its latest MOT on 24 Jul 2026 with 3 advisories: central exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.
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