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Volkswagen Passat

Black · Diesel · 2009 · 1,968 cc

LS59 UELMOT history

LS59 UEL is a black diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 26 Nov 2009. Its MOT expired on 20 Mar 2025 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 224,165 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Mar 2024.

LS59 UEL black Volkswagen Passat – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 20 Mar 2025
Mileage
224,165 mi
At MOT on 21 Mar 2024
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
12,907 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS59 UEL
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
26 Nov 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
21 Mar 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS59 UEL was last recorded at 224,165 miles on 21 Mar 2024, 17,548 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Mar 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
206,617 miles · 13 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
17,548 miles
Average per year
12,907 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 224,165 miles
  • 2023 – 206,617 miles
  • 2022 – 198,790 miles
  • 2021 – 190,610 miles
  • 2020 – 185,491 miles
  • 2019 – 176,633 miles
  • 2017 – 167,501 miles
  • 2016 – 158,499 miles
  • 2015 – 142,957 miles
  • 2014 – 130,105 miles
  • 2013 – 98,426 miles
  • 2012 – 76,979 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass224,165 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both front (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside rear tyre low on inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

18 tests since 25 Oct 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass224,165 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    224,165 miles
    Test number
    474671623808
    • MinorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both front (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail224,165 miles (+17,548)2 dangerous1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    224,165 miles
    Test number
    680812851786
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both front (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass206,617 miles (+7,827)2 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    206,617 miles
    Test number
    817810214356
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front shock absorbers corroded.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear subframe has slight surface corrosion.

  4. Pass198,790 miles (+8,180)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    198,790 miles
    Test number
    592187271251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass190,610 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    190,610 miles
    Test number
    511916824564
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre low on inner edge

  6. Fail190,609 miles (+5,118)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    190,609 miles
    Test number
    935169944130
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre low on inner edge

  7. Pass185,491 miles (+8,858)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    185,491 miles
    Test number
    768610182489
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement foremost (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement foremost (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • 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))

  8. Pass176,633 miles13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    176,633 miles
    Test number
    737465221603
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front shock absorber corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear trailing arm bush deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Front shock absorber corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm bush deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  9. Fail176,633 miles (+9,132)2 major17 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,633 miles
    Test number
    883304154781
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front shock absorber corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear trailing arm bush deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement console bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front shock absorber corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm bush deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement console bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  10. Pass167,501 miles (+9,002)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    167,501 miles
    Test number
    895975905300
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  11. Pass158,499 miles (+15,542)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    158,499 miles
    Test number
    208471372848
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  12. Pass142,957 miles (+12,852)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    142,957 miles
    Test number
    926775614184
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryLight scratching to windscreen.

  13. Pass130,105 miles (+31,679)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    130,105 miles
    Test number
    377449874423
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass98,426 miles (+17,374)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    98,426 miles
    Test number
    249447083290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass81,052 miles (+25)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    81,052 miles
    Test number
    329896003192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail81,027 miles (+4,048)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,027 miles
    Test number
    156295403102
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass76,979 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    76,979 miles
    Test number
    469173502320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail76,979 miles2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,979 miles
    Test number
    389899892470
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Questions about LS59 UEL

Does LS59 UEL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS59 UEL expired on 20 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS59 UEL?
The MOT on LS59 UEL expired on 20 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS59 UEL done?
LS59 UEL was recorded at 224,165 miles at its MOT on 21 Mar 2024, an average of 12,907 miles a year.
Has LS59 UEL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS59 UEL has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on LS59 UEL 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 LS59 UEL find?
LS59 UEL passed its latest MOT on 21 Mar 2024 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front; coil spring corroded both rear; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play, and 2 more.

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