
Volkswagen Passat
Silver · Diesel · 2009 · 1,968 cc
LT59 SMOMOT history
LT59 SMO is a silver diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 3 Sept 2009. Its MOT expired on 20 Jan 2026 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 148,094 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jan 2025.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 20 Jan 2026
- Mileage
- 148,094 mi
- At MOT on 21 Jan 2025
- MOT tests
- 17
- 12 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 6,141 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LT59 SMO
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Passat
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,968 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2009
- First used
- 3 Sept 2009
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 20 Jan 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 21 Jan 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LT59 SMO was last recorded at 148,094 miles on 21 Jan 2025, 1,904 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Feb 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 146,190 miles · 16 Feb 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 1,904 miles
- Average per year
- 6,141 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 148,094 miles
- 2023 – 146,190 miles
- 2022 – 136,195 miles
- 2021 – 126,870 miles
- 2019 – 118,740 miles
- 2018 – 112,288 miles
- 2017 – 106,655 miles
- 2016 – 102,853 miles
- 2015 – 97,822 miles
- 2014 – 90,754 miles
- 2013 – 82,086 miles
- 2012 – 72,051 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner 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))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
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.
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
Minor2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015
Full MOT history
17 tests since 3 Sept 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass148,094 miles (+1,904)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 148,094 miles
- Test number
- 261518840946
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner 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))
Pass146,190 miles (+18)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 146,190 miles
- Test number
- 796956649090
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail146,172 miles (+9,977)3 dangerous1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 146,172 miles
- Test number
- 740345533071
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure also below requirements (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass136,195 miles (+2)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 136,195 miles
- Test number
- 351741852792
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail136,193 miles (+9,323)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 136,193 miles
- Test number
- 389081684773
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass126,870 miles (+8,130)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 126,870 miles
- Test number
- 865040708060
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass118,740 miles (+6,452)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 118,740 miles
- Test number
- 828107566049
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Pass112,288 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 112,288 miles
- Test number
- 477724145663
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail112,288 miles (+5,633)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,288 miles
- Test number
- 983028879499
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
Pass106,655 miles (+3,802)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 106,655 miles
- Test number
- 244262126955
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass102,853 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 102,853 miles
- Test number
- 355229056128
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail102,853 miles (+5,031)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 102,853 miles
- Test number
- 104317173188
- FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Pass97,822 miles1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 24 May 2016
- Odometer
- 97,822 miles
- Test number
- 216175345499
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail97,822 miles (+7,068)2 dangerous2 failures1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,822 miles
- Test number
- 219832145421
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass90,754 miles (+8,668)
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2015
- Odometer
- 90,754 miles
- Test number
- 285769224155
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass82,086 miles (+10,035)
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2014
- Odometer
- 82,086 miles
- Test number
- 105630433142
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass72,051 miles1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 72,051 miles
- Test number
- 825247442277
- AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Questions about LT59 SMO
- Does LT59 SMO currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LT59 SMO expired on 20 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LT59 SMO?
- The MOT on LT59 SMO expired on 20 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LT59 SMO done?
- LT59 SMO was recorded at 148,094 miles at its MOT on 21 Jan 2025, an average of 6,141 miles a year.
- Has LT59 SMO ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LT59 SMO has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Feb 2023.
- Has the mileage on LT59 SMO 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 LT59 SMO find?
- LT59 SMO passed its latest MOT on 21 Jan 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside rear inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.
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