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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.

LR61 PDX grey Volkswagen Passat – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Passat, not a photo of this vehicle
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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
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

Pass160,287 miles
  • 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

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.

  • 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.

  1. 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))
  2. 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))
  3. 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))
  4. 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))
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. 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))
  8. 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))
  9. 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
  10. 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))
  11. 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))
  12. 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)
  13. Pass88,324 miles (+7,165)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    88,324 miles
    Test number
    807595522832

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass81,159 miles (+12,518)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    81,159 miles
    Test number
    341130549288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. 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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