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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.

LT59 SMU silver Volkswagen Passat – car details, MOT history and tax status
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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass110,556 miles
  • 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

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.

  • 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.

  1. 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
  2. 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))
  3. 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))
  4. Pass97,165 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    97,165 miles
    Test number
    221777712268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. 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))
  6. 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))
  7. 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))
  8. 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))
  9. Pass67,196 miles (+5,075)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    67,196 miles
    Test number
    478767695025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass62,121 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    62,121 miles
    Test number
    643022012114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. 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))
  12. Pass55,371 miles (+5,441)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    55,371 miles
    Test number
    193285084617

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. 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)
  14. 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)
  15. 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)
  16. 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
  17. 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
  18. Pass33,273 miles (+6,299)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    33,273 miles
    Test number
    947594574037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass26,974 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    26,974 miles
    Test number
    779175483007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. 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)
  21. 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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