
Volkswagen Passat
Silver · Diesel · 2009 · 1,968 cc
LT59 SMUMOT history
LT59 SMU is a silver diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 3 Sept 2009. Its MOT is valid until 7 Oct 2027 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 110,556 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Oct 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 7 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 110,556 mi
- At MOT on 7 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 21
- 15 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 6,049 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LT59 SMU
- 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 valid until 7 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 7 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LT59 SMU was last recorded at 110,556 miles on 7 Oct 2026, 6,858 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Oct 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 103,698 miles · 8 Oct 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 6,858 miles
- Average per year
- 6,049 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 110,556 miles
- 2025 – 103,698 miles
- 2024 – 97,165 miles
- 2023 – 86,515 miles
- 2022 – 76,708 miles
- 2021 – 70,467 miles
- 2020 – 67,196 miles
- 2019 – 62,121 miles
- 2018 – 55,371 miles
- 2017 – 49,930 miles
- 2016 – 43,425 miles
- 2015 – 36,415 miles
- 2014 – 33,273 miles
- 2013 – 26,974 miles
- 2012 – 24,221 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted
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.
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
21 tests since 29 Jun 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass110,556 miles (+6,858)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 110,556 miles
- Test number
- 850565128253
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted
Pass103,698 miles (+63)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 103,698 miles
- Test number
- 698847132431
- MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail103,635 miles (+6,470)1 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,635 miles
- Test number
- 981926392188
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
- MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass97,165 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 97,165 miles
- Test number
- 221777712268
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail97,162 miles (+10,647)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,162 miles
- Test number
- 512993882698
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- 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))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass86,515 miles (+9,807)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 86,515 miles
- Test number
- 482192753263
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass76,708 miles (+6,241)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 76,708 miles
- Test number
- 713927141021
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass70,467 miles (+3,271)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 70,467 miles
- Test number
- 751984246073
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass67,196 miles (+5,075)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2021
- Odometer
- 67,196 miles
- Test number
- 478767695025
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass62,121 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2020
- Odometer
- 62,121 miles
- Test number
- 643022012114
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail62,121 miles (+6,750)2 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,121 miles
- Test number
- 712327969060
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass55,371 miles (+5,441)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 55,371 miles
- Test number
- 193285084617
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,930 miles (+6,505)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 49,930 miles
- Test number
- 538676900985
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower control arm (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass43,425 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 43,425 miles
- Test number
- 788854133892
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Fail43,425 miles (+7,010)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 43,425 miles
- Test number
- 411885103946
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Fail36,415 miles2 repaired1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 36,415 miles
- Test number
- 125022795010
- Repaired at testFront registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
- Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- NoteEmissions tested to clean to read
Pass36,415 miles (+3,142)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 36,415 miles
- Test number
- 437732395094
- NoteEmissions tested to clean to read
Pass33,273 miles (+6,299)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 33,273 miles
- Test number
- 947594574037
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass26,974 miles (+14)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 26,974 miles
- Test number
- 779175483007
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail26,960 miles (+2,739)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 26,960 miles
- Test number
- 635170783000
- FailureNearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass24,221 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 24,221 miles
- Test number
- 338801382196
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LT59 SMU
- Does LT59 SMU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LT59 SMU is valid until 7 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LT59 SMU?
- The MOT on LT59 SMU is valid until 7 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LT59 SMU done?
- LT59 SMU was recorded at 110,556 miles at its MOT on 7 Oct 2026, an average of 6,049 miles a year.
- Has LT59 SMU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LT59 SMU has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Oct 2025.
- Has the mileage on LT59 SMU 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 SMU find?
- LT59 SMU passed its latest MOT on 7 Oct 2026 with 3 advisories: rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both; rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both; engine covers and undertrays fitted.
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