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Volkswagen Passat

Grey · Diesel · 2011 · 1,968 cc

LS61 BXYMOT history

LS61 BXY is a grey diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 24 Sept 2011. Its MOT is valid until 22 Dec 2026 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 181,182 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Dec 2025.

LS61 BXY grey Volkswagen Passat – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 22 Dec 2026
Mileage
181,182 mi
At MOT on 23 Dec 2025
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
9,993 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS61 BXY
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
24 Sept 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
23 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS61 BXY was last recorded at 181,182 miles on 23 Dec 2025, 6,371 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
174,811 miles · 4 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
6,371 miles
Average per year
9,993 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 181,182 miles
  • 2024 – 174,811 miles
  • 2022 – 157,194 miles
  • 2021 – 149,390 miles
  • 2020 – 139,471 miles
  • 2019 – 137,414 miles
  • 2018 – 127,855 miles
  • 2017 – 119,690 miles
  • 2016 – 106,586 miles
  • 2015 – 86,571 miles
  • 2014 – 68,684 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass181,182 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018

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.

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major4 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

19 tests since 20 Sept 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass181,182 miles (+6,371)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    181,182 miles
    Test number
    857140630167
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass174,811 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    174,811 miles
    Test number
    935103820003
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass271,061 km
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    271,061 km
    Test number
    872672074977

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass157,194 miles (+7,804)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    157,194 miles
    Test number
    685320198279
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  5. Pass149,390 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    149,390 miles
    Test number
    578787820411

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail149,390 miles (+2,121)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,390 miles
    Test number
    555372325490
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass147,269 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    147,269 miles
    Test number
    859209301520
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  8. Fail147,268 miles (+7,797)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,268 miles
    Test number
    157357703192
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  9. Pass139,471 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    139,471 miles
    Test number
    338111131712

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail139,469 miles (+2,055)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,469 miles
    Test number
    953082243673
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  11. Pass137,414 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    137,414 miles
    Test number
    254896019448

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail137,411 miles (+9,556)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,411 miles
    Test number
    571423631453
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  13. Pass127,855 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    127,855 miles
    Test number
    688660600369
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  14. Fail127,853 miles (+8,163)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,853 miles
    Test number
    197082407268
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  15. Pass119,690 miles (+13,104)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    119,690 miles
    Test number
    458224418914
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass106,586 miles (+20,015)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    106,586 miles
    Test number
    166324666772

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass86,571 miles (+623)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    86,571 miles
    Test number
    285722824615

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail85,948 miles (+17,264)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,948 miles
    Test number
    489671507409
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Pass68,684 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    68,684 miles
    Test number
    268993564246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS61 BXY

Does LS61 BXY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS61 BXY is valid until 22 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LS61 BXY?
The MOT on LS61 BXY is valid until 22 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS61 BXY done?
LS61 BXY was recorded at 181,182 miles at its MOT on 23 Dec 2025, an average of 9,993 miles a year.
Has LS61 BXY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS61 BXY has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on LS61 BXY 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 LS61 BXY find?
LS61 BXY passed its latest MOT on 23 Dec 2025 with 6 advisories: front brake disc worn, but not excessively; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear wheel bearing has slight play, and 3 more.

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