
Volkswagen Passat
Grey · Diesel · 2011 · 1,968 cc
LR61 PFUMOT history
LR61 PFU is a grey diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 30 Sept 2011. Its MOT is valid until 18 Dec 2026 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 202,546 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Nov 2025.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 18 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 202,546 mi
- At MOT on 28 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 16
- 13 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 11,812 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LR61 PFU
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Passat
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,968 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2011
- First used
- 30 Sept 2011
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 18 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 28 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LR61 PFU was last recorded at 202,546 miles on 28 Nov 2025, 4,451 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Dec 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 198,095 miles · 12 Dec 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 4,451 miles
- Average per year
- 11,812 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 202,546 miles
- 2024 – 198,095 miles
- 2023 – 192,566 miles
- 2022 – 187,426 miles
- 2021 – 178,724 miles
- 2020 – 176,339 miles
- 2019 – 168,489 miles
- 2018 – 150,362 miles
- 2017 – 127,794 miles
- 2016 – 104,484 miles
- 2015 – 82,072 miles
- 2014 – 70,668 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
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 Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the limit
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the limit
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Both rear tyres heavily worn on the inner edges of the tread
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Front brake discs corroded and worn on inner faces
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
16 tests since 29 Sept 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass202,546 miles (+4,451)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 202,546 miles
- Test number
- 140640547205
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass198,095 miles (+5,529)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 198,095 miles
- Test number
- 427476922195
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass192,566 miles (+5,140)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 192,566 miles
- Test number
- 927842941750
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass187,426 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 187,426 miles
- Test number
- 488071772749
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the limit (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the limit (5.2.3 (e))
Fail187,426 miles (+8,614)3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 187,426 miles
- Test number
- 101631048279
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the limit (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the limit (5.2.3 (e))
Pass178,812 miles (+88)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 178,812 miles
- Test number
- 181367278982
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass178,724 miles (+4)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 178,724 miles
- Test number
- 984493273823
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres heavily worn on the inner edges of the tread
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryFront brake discs corroded and worn on inner faces
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail178,720 miles (+2,381)1 dangerous3 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 178,720 miles
- Test number
- 446976002138
- DangerousNearside 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 stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres heavily worn on the inner edges of the tread
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryFront brake discs corroded and worn on inner faces
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside front DRL not working
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside front tyre wearing on the inner edge of the tread
Pass176,339 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 176,339 miles
- Test number
- 510555884263
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres stepped on the inner edges of the tread
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (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))
- AdvisorySlight play in offside inner steering rack joint
Fail176,336 miles (+7,847)1 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 176,336 miles
- Test number
- 241867047904
- MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres stepped on the inner edges of the tread
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (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))
- AdvisorySlight play in offside inner steering rack joint
Pass168,489 miles (+18,127)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 168,489 miles
- Test number
- 183711302266
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (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 front tyre wearing on the inner edge of the tread
- AdvisorySlight play in offside inner steering rack joint
Pass150,362 miles (+22,568)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 150,362 miles
- Test number
- 447266942365
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))
Pass127,794 miles (+23,310)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 127,794 miles
- Test number
- 813728393275
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass104,484 miles (+22,412)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 104,484 miles
- Test number
- 682703788775
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play rack arm (2.2.B.1f)
Pass82,072 miles (+11,404)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 82,072 miles
- Test number
- 817356855130
- 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)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass70,668 miles1 advisory4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 70,668 miles
- Test number
- 276582974217
- AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteHeadlamp masks/converters fitted
- NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Questions about LR61 PFU
- Does LR61 PFU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR61 PFU is valid until 18 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on LR61 PFU?
- The MOT on LR61 PFU is valid until 18 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LR61 PFU done?
- LR61 PFU was recorded at 202,546 miles at its MOT on 28 Nov 2025, an average of 11,812 miles a year.
- Has LR61 PFU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LR61 PFU has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Dec 2022.
- Has the mileage on LR61 PFU 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 PFU find?
- LR61 PFU passed its latest MOT on 28 Nov 2025 with 3 advisories: front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both; nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside front track rod end ball joint has slight play.
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