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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.

LT59 SOU black Volkswagen Passat – car details, MOT history and tax status
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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
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

Pass169,962 miles
  • 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

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.

  • 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.

  1. 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))
  2. 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))
  3. 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))
  4. 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))
  5. 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))
  6. 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
  7. 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
  8. 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
  9. 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
  10. 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
  11. Pass90,520 miles (+12,099)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    90,520 miles
    Test number
    187985525835
    • AdvisoryEngine& sill covers fitted
  12. 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
  13. 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
  14. Pass63,946 miles (+7,027)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    63,946 miles
    Test number
    769409045071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass56,919 miles (+11,662)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    56,919 miles
    Test number
    379757314217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. 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
  17. 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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