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Volkswagen Passat

Black · Diesel · 2009 · 1,968 cc

LS09 LFJMOT history

LS09 LFJ is a black diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 10 Jun 2009. Its MOT is valid until 6 Nov 2026 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 290,355 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Oct 2025.

LS09 LFJ black Volkswagen Passat – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 6 Nov 2026
Mileage
290,355 mi
At MOT on 20 Oct 2025
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
14,739 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS09 LFJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
10 Jun 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
20 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS09 LFJ was last recorded at 290,355 miles on 20 Oct 2025, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
290,354 miles · 17 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
14,739 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 290,355 miles
  • 2024 – 285,413 miles
  • 2023 – 278,633 miles
  • 2022 – 270,531 miles
  • 2021 – 258,598 miles
  • 2020 – 249,994 miles
  • 2019 – 232,999 miles
  • 2018 – 216,189 miles
  • 2017 – 197,592 miles
  • 2016 – 179,246 miles
  • 2015 – 159,845 miles
  • 2014 – 140,387 miles
  • 2013 – 123,505 miles
  • 2012 – 92,671 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass290,355 miles
  • AdvisoryDPF warning light onRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened edge beginning to break -up (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear suspension components corrodedRecorded at 2 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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

20 tests since 22 May 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass290,355 miles (+1)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    290,355 miles
    Test number
    379264266216
    • AdvisoryDPF warning light on
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened edge beginning to break -up (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension components corroded

  2. Fail290,354 miles (+4,941)3 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    290,354 miles
    Test number
    688198294539
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryDPF warning light on
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened edge beginning to break -up (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension components corroded

  3. Pass285,413 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    285,413 miles
    Test number
    122021508164
    • 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 worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail285,413 miles (+6,780)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    285,413 miles
    Test number
    857951827880
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • 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 worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass278,633 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    278,633 miles
    Test number
    626128806179
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • 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))

  6. Fail278,633 miles (+8,102)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    278,633 miles
    Test number
    571597389211
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • 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))

  7. Pass270,531 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    270,531 miles
    Test number
    604497678359
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail270,531 miles (+11,933)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    270,531 miles
    Test number
    240704772351
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass258,598 miles (+8,604)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    258,598 miles
    Test number
    578390863346
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (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 Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass249,994 miles (+16,995)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    249,994 miles
    Test number
    327803075061
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass232,999 miles (+16,810)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    232,999 miles
    Test number
    762549315105
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre out of shape across tread
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  12. Pass216,189 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    216,189 miles
    Test number
    864511694965
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement console bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement console bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  13. Fail216,189 miles (+18,597)4 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    216,189 miles
    Test number
    978700618118
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement console bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement console bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  14. Pass197,592 miles (+18,346)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    197,592 miles
    Test number
    120154284319
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  15. Pass179,246 miles (+19,401)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    179,246 miles
    Test number
    494097334713

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass159,845 miles (+19,458)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    159,845 miles
    Test number
    327344315178
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass140,387 miles (+16,882)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    140,387 miles
    Test number
    608224314154
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Fail123,505 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,505 miles
    Test number
    146738853160
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass123,505 miles (+30,834)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    123,505 miles
    Test number
    746528353199
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass92,671 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    92,671 miles
    Test number
    128013542158
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Questions about LS09 LFJ

Does LS09 LFJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS09 LFJ is valid until 6 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LS09 LFJ?
The MOT on LS09 LFJ is valid until 6 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS09 LFJ done?
LS09 LFJ was recorded at 290,355 miles at its MOT on 20 Oct 2025, an average of 14,739 miles a year.
Has LS09 LFJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS09 LFJ has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LS09 LFJ 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 LS09 LFJ find?
LS09 LFJ passed its latest MOT on 20 Oct 2025 with 8 advisories: dpf warning light on; nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened edge beginning to break -up; nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 5 more.

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