
Volkswagen Passat
Black · Diesel · 2009 · 1,968 cc
LT59 SOUMOT history
LT59 SOU is a black diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 7 Sept 2009. Its MOT expired on 14 Feb 2024 and it has passed 11 of 17 MOT tests, with 169,962 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Feb 2023.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 14 Feb 2024
- Mileage
- 169,962 mi
- At MOT on 15 Feb 2023
- MOT tests
- 17
- 11 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 12,774 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LT59 SOU
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Passat
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,968 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2009
- First used
- 7 Sept 2009
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 14 Feb 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 15 Feb 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
LT59 SOU was last recorded at 169,962 miles on 15 Feb 2023, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Feb 2023.
Mileage went down between tests
- 1 Feb 2023: 169,659 miles, lower than 261,268 miles on 2 Feb 2022.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 169,959 miles · 13 Feb 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 3 miles
- Average per year
- 12,774 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 169,962 miles
- 2022 – 261,268 miles
- 2019 – 140,217 miles
- 2018 – 117,521 miles
- 2017 – 90,520 miles
- 2016 – 78,421 miles
- 2015 – 63,946 miles
- 2014 – 56,919 miles
- 2013 – 45,257 miles
- 2012 – 36,082 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
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.
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2022
Engine/under/sill covers
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken
Major2 MOTs, 2023
Engine top ,under and sill covers fitted
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
17 tests since 23 Aug 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass169,962 miles (+3)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 169,962 miles
- Test number
- 224190853242
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail169,959 miles (+300)3 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 169,959 miles
- Test number
- 900078300874
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm 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))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail169,659 miles (-91,609)4 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 169,659 miles
- Test number
- 249313753016
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass261,268 miles (+3)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 261,268 miles
- Test number
- 603615669891
- AdvisoryEngine top ,under and sill covers fitted
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail261,265 miles2 dangerous1 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 261,265 miles
- Test number
- 496576925823
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryEngine top ,under and sill covers fitted
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass248,856 km1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 248,856 km
- Test number
- 919102345925
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryEngine/under/sill covers
Fail248,856 km2 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 248,856 km
- Test number
- 255203347610
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorElectronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryEngine/under/sill covers
Pass140,217 miles (+22,696)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 140,217 miles
- Test number
- 955717200013
- MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryEngine/under/sill covers
Pass117,521 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 117,521 miles
- Test number
- 709323480350
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
Fail117,521 miles (+27,001)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 117,521 miles
- Test number
- 972165394031
- DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorFront Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
Pass90,520 miles (+12,099)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 90,520 miles
- Test number
- 187985525835
- AdvisoryEngine& sill covers fitted
Pass78,421 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 78,421 miles
- Test number
- 669864878938
- AdvisoryEMISSIONS TOO LOW TO REGISTER DUE TO A NON REVVING ENGINE
- AdvisorySUGGEST A FULL SUSPENSION/ STEERING GEOMERTRY CHECK DUE TO ABNORMAL TYRE WEAR
- AdvisoryUNDERBODY COVERS FITTED
Fail78,412 miles (+14,466)1 dangerous1 failure4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,412 miles
- Test number
- 852677854691
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235/40/18w (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (4.1.D.1a)
- AdvisoryEMISSIONS TOO LOW TO REGISTER DUE TO A NON REVVING ENGINE
- AdvisorySUGGEST A FULL SUSPENSION/ STEERING GEOMERTRY CHECK DUE TO ABNORMAL TYRE WEAR
- AdvisorySUGGEST A FULL SUSPENSION/ STEERING GEOMERTRY CHECK DUE TO ABNORMAL TYRE WEAR
- AdvisoryUNDERBODY COVERS FITTED
Pass63,946 miles (+7,027)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 63,946 miles
- Test number
- 769409045071
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,919 miles (+11,662)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 56,919 miles
- Test number
- 379757314217
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,257 miles (+9,175)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 45,257 miles
- Test number
- 755510523250
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- NoteNearside front tyre on 3.5mm,and slight damage to outer sidewall
Pass36,082 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 36,082 miles
- Test number
- 518656932207
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteNearside front tyre side wall slight surface damage
Questions about LT59 SOU
- Does LT59 SOU currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LT59 SOU expired on 14 Feb 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LT59 SOU?
- The MOT on LT59 SOU expired on 14 Feb 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LT59 SOU done?
- LT59 SOU was recorded at 169,962 miles at its MOT on 15 Feb 2023, an average of 12,774 miles a year.
- Has LT59 SOU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LT59 SOU has failed 6 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Feb 2023.
- Has the mileage on LT59 SOU ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 1 Feb 2023. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on LT59 SOU find?
- LT59 SOU passed its latest MOT on 15 Feb 2023 with 4 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 1 more.
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