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Volkswagen Passat

Silver · Diesel · 2011 · 1,968 cc

LS61 DPXMOT history

LS61 DPX is a silver diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 23 Sept 2011. Its MOT is valid until 22 Jan 2027 and it has passed 14 of 15 MOT tests, with 196,329 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jan 2026.

LS61 DPX silver Volkswagen Passat – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 22 Jan 2027
Mileage
196,329 mi
At MOT on 23 Jan 2026
MOT tests
15
14 passed · 1 failed
Per year
11,605 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS61 DPX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
23 Sept 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS61 DPX was last recorded at 196,329 miles on 23 Jan 2026, 3,967 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jan 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 9 Nov 2022: 180,488 miles, lower than 282,804 miles on 9 Nov 2021.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassMileage went down
Previous MOT
192,362 miles · 23 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
3,967 miles
Average per year
11,605 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 196,329 miles
  • 2025 – 192,362 miles
  • 2023 – 183,843 miles
  • 2022 – 180,488 miles
  • 2021 – 282,804 miles
  • 2020 – 159,951 miles
  • 2019 – 158,276 miles
  • 2018 – 148,744 miles
  • 2017 – 126,516 miles
  • 2016 – 105,686 miles
  • 2015 – 84,869 miles
  • 2014 – 64,537 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass196,329 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

Full MOT history

15 tests since 15 Sept 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass196,329 miles (+3,967)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    196,329 miles
    Test number
    383662417390

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass192,362 miles (+8,519)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    192,362 miles
    Test number
    566083773715

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass183,843 miles (+3,355)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    183,843 miles
    Test number
    772435206642

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass180,488 miles (-102,316)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    180,488 miles
    Test number
    577233238787

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass282,804 miles (+122,853)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    282,804 miles
    Test number
    166287849913
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive Turbo return pipe banjo bolt (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Console bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement console bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass159,951 miles (+1,675)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    159,951 miles
    Test number
    942684359051
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement console bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement console bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass158,276 miles (+9,532)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    158,276 miles
    Test number
    276191160513

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass148,744 miles (+13,632)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    148,744 miles
    Test number
    754086827771

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass135,112 miles (+268)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2019
    Odometer
    135,112 miles
    Test number
    680496122378
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  10. Pass134,844 miles (+8,328)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    134,844 miles
    Test number
    400283419838

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass126,516 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    126,516 miles
    Test number
    392466317845
    • AdvisoryCentral Outer Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% 1 L.E.D not working in high level brake light (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen scratched

  12. Fail126,516 miles (+20,830)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,516 miles
    Test number
    810980719894
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryCentral Outer Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% 1 L.E.D not working in high level brake light (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen scratched

  13. Pass105,686 miles (+20,817)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    105,686 miles
    Test number
    697567546197
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  14. Pass84,869 miles (+20,332)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    84,869 miles
    Test number
    152143262774
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass64,537 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    64,537 miles
    Test number
    737528954226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS61 DPX

Does LS61 DPX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS61 DPX is valid until 22 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS61 DPX?
The MOT on LS61 DPX is valid until 22 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS61 DPX done?
LS61 DPX was recorded at 196,329 miles at its MOT on 23 Jan 2026, an average of 11,605 miles a year.
Has LS61 DPX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS61 DPX has failed 1 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Sept 2017.
Has the mileage on LS61 DPX ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 9 Nov 2022. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LS61 DPX find?
LS61 DPX passed its latest MOT on 23 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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