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Volkswagen Passat

Blue · Diesel · 2008 · 1,968 cc

LS08 NEFMOT history

LS08 NEF is a blue diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 23 Apr 2008. Its MOT is valid until 10 Sept 2027 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 226,984 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Sept 2026.

LS08 NEF blue Volkswagen Passat – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Passat, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 10 Sept 2027
Mileage
226,984 mi
At MOT on 11 Sept 2026
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
9,058 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS08 NEF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
23 Apr 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS08 NEF was last recorded at 226,984 miles on 11 Sept 2026, 10,557 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
216,427 miles · 23 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
10,557 miles
Average per year
9,058 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 226,984 miles
  • 2025 – 216,427 miles
  • 2024 – 207,345 miles
  • 2023 – 198,324 miles
  • 2022 – 188,568 miles
  • 2021 – 181,127 miles
  • 2020 – 176,646 miles
  • 2019 – 169,949 miles
  • 2018 – 162,908 miles
  • 2017 – 154,430 miles
  • 2016 – 150,024 miles
  • 2015 – 144,187 miles
  • 2014 – 138,286 miles
  • 2013 – 132,004 miles
  • 2012 – 125,445 miles
  • 2011 – 86,842 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass226,984 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front & rear (0.1 (b))

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.

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

Full MOT history

26 tests since 23 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass226,984 miles (+10,557)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    226,984 miles
    Test number
    649042388334
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front & rear (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass216,427 miles (+126)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    216,427 miles
    Test number
    371252436302
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail216,301 miles (+8,956)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    216,301 miles
    Test number
    108225778060
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass207,345 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    207,345 miles
    Test number
    414891843444

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail207,325 miles (+9,001)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    207,325 miles
    Test number
    266163055725
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass198,324 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    198,324 miles
    Test number
    554546577981
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly steped (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly steped (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail198,324 miles (+9,756)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    198,324 miles
    Test number
    255772958572
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly steped (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly steped (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass188,568 miles (+7,441)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    188,568 miles
    Test number
    209361558144
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both radius bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))

  9. Pass181,127 miles (+4,481)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    181,127 miles
    Test number
    537726465751
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass176,646 miles (+6,697)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    176,646 miles
    Test number
    879186591686
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass169,949 miles (+65)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    169,949 miles
    Test number
    888301486374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail169,884 miles (+6,976)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,884 miles
    Test number
    634019603352
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  13. Pass162,908 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    162,908 miles
    Test number
    613645542932

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail162,895 miles (+8,465)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,895 miles
    Test number
    383767507972
    • MajorEmissions not tested due to excessive smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))

  15. Pass154,430 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    154,430 miles
    Test number
    560053799547

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail154,428 miles (+4,404)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,428 miles
    Test number
    426943459745
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureElectronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  17. Pass150,024 miles (+5,837)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    150,024 miles
    Test number
    980793514413

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail144,187 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,187 miles
    Test number
    216272015260
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  19. Pass144,187 miles (+5,901)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    144,187 miles
    Test number
    506912315228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass138,286 miles (+6,282)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    138,286 miles
    Test number
    307913914230
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteNsr tyre worn slightly out of shape

  21. Fail132,004 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,004 miles
    Test number
    665278103228
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  22. Pass132,004 miles (+6,559)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    132,004 miles
    Test number
    745108303209
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  23. Fail125,445 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,445 miles
    Test number
    636493512225
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  24. Pass125,445 miles (+1,447)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    125,445 miles
    Test number
    898383312241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass123,998 miles (+37,156)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    123,998 miles
    Test number
    649944812100
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres slightly stepped on inner edges.

  26. Pass86,842 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    86,842 miles
    Test number
    848902281097
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Questions about LS08 NEF

Does LS08 NEF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS08 NEF is valid until 10 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS08 NEF?
The MOT on LS08 NEF is valid until 10 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS08 NEF done?
LS08 NEF was recorded at 226,984 miles at its MOT on 11 Sept 2026, an average of 9,058 miles a year.
Has LS08 NEF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS08 NEF has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on LS08 NEF 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 LS08 NEF find?
LS08 NEF passed its latest MOT on 11 Sept 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; oil leak, but not excessive, and 2 more.

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