Volkswagen Passat
Blue · Diesel · 2011 · 1,598 cc
LS61 KBZMOT history
LS61 KBZ is a blue diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 18 Oct 2011. Its MOT expired on 13 Nov 2025 and it has passed 10 of 13 MOT tests, with 93,843 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Nov 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 13 Nov 2025
- Mileage
- 93,843 mi
- At MOT on 14 Nov 2024
- MOT tests
- 13
- 10 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 7,285 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS61 KBZ
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Passat
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2011
- First used
- 18 Oct 2011
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 13 Nov 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 14 Nov 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS61 KBZ was last recorded at 93,843 miles on 14 Nov 2024, 6,096 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Mar 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 87,747 miles · 17 Mar 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 6,096 miles
- Average per year
- 7,285 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 93,843 miles
- 2023 – 87,747 miles
- 2022 – 79,308 miles
- 2021 – 67,184 miles
- 2020 – 66,999 miles
- 2019 – 58,639 miles
- 2017 – 38,751 miles
- 2016 – 28,607 miles
- 2015 – 25,963 miles
- 2014 – 20,349 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass93,843 miles
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
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
Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2023
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022
Full MOT history
13 tests since 13 Oct 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass93,843 miles (+6,096)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 93,843 miles
- Test number
- 183456108743
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Pass87,747 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 87,747 miles
- Test number
- 681496871602
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail87,747 miles (+8,439)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,747 miles
- Test number
- 267276810935
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Fuel pipe union leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass79,308 miles (+12,124)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 79,308 miles
- Test number
- 360273742295
- MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass67,184 miles (+185)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 67,184 miles
- Test number
- 769394762616
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass66,999 miles (+21)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 66,999 miles
- Test number
- 751347870352
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail66,978 miles (+8,339)6 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,978 miles
- Test number
- 990374925156
- MajorBonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))
- MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
- MajorEmissions not tested excessive smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass58,639 miles (+3)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2020
- Odometer
- 58,639 miles
- Test number
- 604892534414
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail58,636 miles (+19,885)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 58,636 miles
- Test number
- 305379477722
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate limit 0.60 (8.2.2.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass38,751 miles (+10,144)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 38,751 miles
- Test number
- 484454173545
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass28,607 miles (+2,644)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 28,607 miles
- Test number
- 973347388868
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,963 miles (+5,614)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 25,963 miles
- Test number
- 103121886224
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass20,349 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 20,349 miles
- Test number
- 338476684249
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LS61 KBZ
- Does LS61 KBZ currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LS61 KBZ expired on 13 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LS61 KBZ?
- The MOT on LS61 KBZ expired on 13 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LS61 KBZ done?
- LS61 KBZ was recorded at 93,843 miles at its MOT on 14 Nov 2024, an average of 7,285 miles a year.
- Has LS61 KBZ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS61 KBZ has failed 3 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Mar 2023.
- Has the mileage on LS61 KBZ 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 KBZ find?
- LS61 KBZ passed its latest MOT on 14 Nov 2024 with 1 advisory: rear exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration.
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