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Volkswagen Passat

Blue · Diesel · 2011 · 1,968 cc

LS61 RHAMOT history

LS61 RHA is a blue diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 20 Oct 2011. Its MOT is valid until 5 Jun 2027 and it has passed 13 of 21 MOT tests, with 184,718 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Jun 2026.

LS61 RHA blue Volkswagen Passat – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Passat, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 5 Jun 2027
Mileage
184,718 mi
At MOT on 5 Jun 2026
MOT tests
21
13 passed · 8 failed
Per year
11,983 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS61 RHA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
20 Oct 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS61 RHA was last recorded at 184,718 miles on 5 Jun 2026, 4,661 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
180,057 miles · 6 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
4,661 miles
Average per year
11,983 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 184,718 miles
  • 2025 – 180,057 miles
  • 2024 – 172,649 miles
  • 2023 – 167,157 miles
  • 2022 – 161,676 miles
  • 2021 – 148,290 miles
  • 2020 – 131,564 miles
  • 2019 – 114,996 miles
  • 2018 – 98,629 miles
  • 2017 – 80,471 miles
  • 2016 – 65,259 miles
  • 2015 – 57,450 miles
  • 2014 – 44,635 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass184,718 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Front and Rear. Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to the sub-frame and suspension components
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • O/s outer cv boot seeping grease

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Front screen object removed during test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

21 tests since 26 Sept 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass184,718 miles3 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    184,718 miles
    Test number
    130028744180
    • MinorNearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Front and Rear. Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to the sub-frame and suspension components
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail184,718 miles (+4,661)1 repaired3 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,718 miles
    Test number
    626129919267
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Front and Rear. Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to the sub-frame and suspension components
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass180,057 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    180,057 miles
    Test number
    271628379081
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail180,057 miles (+7,408)1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,057 miles
    Test number
    721410738997
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass172,649 miles (+5,492)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    172,649 miles
    Test number
    724963373811
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated pinholed and weeping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • 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 bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge and perishing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTpms light on

  6. Pass167,157 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    167,157 miles
    Test number
    474475872110
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Starting to leak grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail167,157 miles (+5,481)1 repaired2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,157 miles
    Test number
    574658374487
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high Adjusted (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Starting to leak grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass161,676 miles (+13,386)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    161,676 miles
    Test number
    343471748436
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass148,290 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    148,290 miles
    Test number
    919536714018
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail148,290 miles (+16,726)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,290 miles
    Test number
    995558981872
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass131,564 miles (+16,568)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    131,564 miles
    Test number
    924497767333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass114,996 miles (+17)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    114,996 miles
    Test number
    276635779660
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryO/s outer cv boot seeping grease

  13. Fail114,979 miles (+16,350)1 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,979 miles
    Test number
    270196607163
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryO/s outer cv boot seeping grease

  14. Pass98,629 miles (+7)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2019
    Odometer
    98,629 miles
    Test number
    396558374921
    • AdvisoryFront screen object removed during test

  15. Fail98,622 miles (+18,151)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,622 miles
    Test number
    725214642373
    • FailureCentral Front registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)
    • FailureCentral Rear registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear reflector more than 50% obscured (1.5.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear reflector more than 50% obscured (1.5.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront screen object removed during test

  16. Pass80,471 miles (+15,212)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2018
    Odometer
    80,471 miles
    Test number
    192340210534

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass65,259 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2017
    Odometer
    65,259 miles
    Test number
    199051644234
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  18. Fail65,259 miles (+7,809)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,259 miles
    Test number
    239229961845
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testRear brake excessively fluctuating disc's contaminated with paint (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  19. Pass57,450 miles (+12,815)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    57,450 miles
    Test number
    201334893818
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre worn low on inner part of tread

  20. Pass44,635 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    44,635 miles
    Test number
    278689864213
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteOffside rear tyre perished

  21. Fail44,635 miles1 failure1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,635 miles
    Test number
    678609464219
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteOffside rear tyre perished

Questions about LS61 RHA

Does LS61 RHA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS61 RHA is valid until 5 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS61 RHA?
The MOT on LS61 RHA is valid until 5 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS61 RHA done?
LS61 RHA was recorded at 184,718 miles at its MOT on 5 Jun 2026, an average of 11,983 miles a year.
Has LS61 RHA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS61 RHA has failed 8 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on LS61 RHA 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 RHA find?
LS61 RHA passed its latest MOT on 5 Jun 2026 with 3 minor defects and 7 advisories: nearside front direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light; nearside front headlamp lens slightly defective; offside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated, and 7 more.

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