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Volkswagen Passat

Grey · Diesel · 2009 · 1,968 cc

LT59 SPUMOT history

LT59 SPU is a grey diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 3 Sept 2009. Its MOT is valid until 21 Oct 2027 and it has passed 15 of 24 MOT tests, with 175,984 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Oct 2026.

LT59 SPU grey Volkswagen Passat – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 21 Oct 2027
Mileage
175,984 mi
At MOT on 22 Oct 2026
MOT tests
24
15 passed · 9 failed
Per year
9,468 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LT59 SPU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
3 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LT59 SPU was last recorded at 175,984 miles on 22 Oct 2026, 9,033 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Oct 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 20 Sept 2016: 106,250 miles, lower than 976,890 miles on 14 Oct 2015.

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
166,951 miles · 22 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
9,033 miles
Average per year
9,468 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 175,984 miles
  • 2025 – 166,951 miles
  • 2024 – 159,070 miles
  • 2023 – 153,659 miles
  • 2022 – 147,132 miles
  • 2021 – 141,706 miles
  • 2020 – 134,971 miles
  • 2018 – 120,697 miles
  • 2017 – 115,717 miles
  • 2016 – 106,250 miles
  • 2015 – 976,890 miles
  • 2014 – 78,601 miles
  • 2013 – 57,755 miles
  • 2012 – 42,739 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass175,984 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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 Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Engine cover/under trays/sill covers fitted

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Coil spring corroded NSR & OSR

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

24 tests since 25 Sept 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass175,984 miles (+9,033)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    175,984 miles
    Test number
    419498985821
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass166,951 miles (+182)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    166,951 miles
    Test number
    198043572261
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded NSR & OSR (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened NSR & OSR (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail166,769 miles (+7,699)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,769 miles
    Test number
    810217864513
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded NSR & OSR (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened NSR & OSR (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass159,070 miles (+5,411)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    159,070 miles
    Test number
    275825395499
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Also all suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays/covers fitted

  5. Pass153,659 miles (+115)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    153,659 miles
    Test number
    733757773287
    • AdvisoryAll rear suspension components/subframe corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge excess worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge excess worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnder body covers fitted

  6. Fail153,544 miles (+6,412)2 dangerous3 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,544 miles
    Test number
    883716231627
    • 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 linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll rear suspension components/subframe corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge excess worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge excess worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnder body covers fitted

  7. Pass147,132 miles (+61)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    147,132 miles
    Test number
    554563430250
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust sleeve slightly loose but secure (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSR and OSR (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail147,071 miles (+5,365)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,071 miles
    Test number
    511118510067
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover/under trays/sill covers fitted

  9. Pass141,706 miles (+36)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    141,706 miles
    Test number
    770728642867
    • AdvisoryEngine cover/under trays/sill covers fitted

  10. Fail141,670 miles (+6,699)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,670 miles
    Test number
    584895069060
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge POOR CONDITION/SUGGEST REPLACE (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover/under trays/sill covers fitted

  11. Pass134,971 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    134,971 miles
    Test number
    359531888141
    • AdvisoryRear tyres worn inner edges
    • AdvisoryEngine cover/under trays fitted

  12. Pass206,481 km2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    206,481 km
    Test number
    904505943805
    • AdvisoryHazard warning switch has been covered by tape, still functional (telltales still working within dash)
    • AdvisoryNS and OS headlamps have been coated with a protective film, slightly discoloured but not seriously affecting beam image

  13. Fail206,481 km1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    206,481 km
    Test number
    525615034744
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps NS and OS not present (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHazard warning switch has been covered by tape, still functional (telltales still working within dash)
    • AdvisoryNS and OS headlamps have been coated with a protective film, slightly discoloured but not seriously affecting beam image

  14. Pass120,697 miles (+4,980)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    120,697 miles
    Test number
    894419834961
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  15. Pass115,717 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    115,717 miles
    Test number
    641760350895

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail115,717 miles (+9,467)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,717 miles
    Test number
    193965221574
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass106,250 miles (-870,640)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    106,250 miles
    Test number
    664540410815

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass976,890 miles (+898,289)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    976,890 miles
    Test number
    449585992847

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass78,601 miles (+44)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    78,601 miles
    Test number
    408676464296
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  20. Fail78,557 miles (+20,802)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,557 miles
    Test number
    746715964274
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre inside edge distorted
    • NoteOffside rear tyre inside edge distorted

  21. Pass57,755 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    57,755 miles
    Test number
    377400883482

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail57,752 miles (+15,013)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,752 miles
    Test number
    216210183253
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  23. Fail42,739 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,739 miles
    Test number
    406639562216
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  24. Pass42,739 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    42,739 miles
    Test number
    665909962291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LT59 SPU

Does LT59 SPU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LT59 SPU is valid until 21 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LT59 SPU?
The MOT on LT59 SPU is valid until 21 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 SPU done?
LT59 SPU was recorded at 175,984 miles at its MOT on 22 Oct 2026, an average of 9,468 miles a year.
Has LT59 SPU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LT59 SPU has failed 9 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LT59 SPU ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 20 Sept 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LT59 SPU find?
LT59 SPU passed its latest MOT on 22 Oct 2026 with 1 advisory: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside.

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