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Volkswagen Passat

Silver · Diesel · 2009 · 1,968 cc

LT59 XRBMOT history

LT59 XRB is a silver diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 16 Sept 2009. Its MOT expired on 26 Apr 2026 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 188,620 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 May 2026.

LT59 XRB silver Volkswagen Passat – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 26 Apr 2026
Mileage
188,620 mi
At MOT on 15 May 2026
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
9,294 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LT59 XRB
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
16 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
15 May 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

LT59 XRB was last recorded at 188,620 miles on 15 May 2026, 21,918 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
166,702 miles · 23 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
21,918 miles
Average per year
9,294 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 188,620 miles
  • 2025 – 166,702 miles
  • 2024 – 159,721 miles
  • 2023 – 157,157 miles
  • 2022 – 153,628 miles
  • 2021 – 152,502 miles
  • 2020 – 149,672 miles
  • 2019 – 146,699 miles
  • 2018 – 142,567 miles
  • 2017 – 138,166 miles
  • 2016 – 133,468 miles
  • 2015 – 128,374 miles
  • 2014 – 106,234 miles
  • 2013 – 83,613 miles
  • 2012 – 61,259 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail188,620 miles
  • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))
  • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (4.1.2 (c))
  • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  • MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • MajorWindscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • 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))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front drivers door card hanging off
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil warning light flashing

What MOT failures 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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge slightly stepped

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides ,hold spring

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm , inner bush. split & perish both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

21 tests since 31 Aug 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail188,620 miles (+21,918)1 dangerous9 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,620 miles
    Test number
    594335656914
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front drivers door card hanging off
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil warning light flashing

  2. Pass166,702 miles (+14)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    166,702 miles
    Test number
    658339316613
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge slightly stepped (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides ,hold spring (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm , inner bush. split & perish both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail166,688 miles (+6,967)2 dangerous1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,688 miles
    Test number
    336462809540
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge slightly stepped (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides ,hold spring (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm , inner bush. split & perish both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass159,721 miles (+2,564)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    159,721 miles
    Test number
    905539159404
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust joining clamp corroded but exhaust system secure
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass157,157 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    157,157 miles
    Test number
    462046806934

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail157,157 miles (+3,529)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,157 miles
    Test number
    395966396736
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

  7. Pass153,628 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    153,628 miles
    Test number
    526860725403

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail153,628 miles (+1,126)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,628 miles
    Test number
    252468186909
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  9. Pass152,502 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    152,502 miles
    Test number
    183640406925

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail152,502 miles (+2,830)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,502 miles
    Test number
    928976035775
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass149,672 miles (+2,973)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    149,672 miles
    Test number
    284788247602

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass146,699 miles (+4,132)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    146,699 miles
    Test number
    678661276557
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  13. Pass142,567 miles (+4,401)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    142,567 miles
    Test number
    275123944805
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  14. Pass138,166 miles (+4,698)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    138,166 miles
    Test number
    498675286368
    • AdvisoryShock absorber has a light misting of oil Both front (2.7.3)

  15. Pass133,468 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    133,468 miles
    Test number
    810868310229
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective

  16. Fail133,468 miles (+5,094)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,468 miles
    Test number
    977441817002
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective

  17. Pass128,374 miles (+22,140)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    128,374 miles
    Test number
    567668707891
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass106,234 miles (+22,621)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    106,234 miles
    Test number
    857914154266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass83,613 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    83,613 miles
    Test number
    177228843279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail83,613 miles (+22,354)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,613 miles
    Test number
    817928543281
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

  21. Pass61,259 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    61,259 miles
    Test number
    329314342245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LT59 XRB

Does LT59 XRB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LT59 XRB expired on 26 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LT59 XRB?
The MOT on LT59 XRB expired on 26 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LT59 XRB done?
LT59 XRB was recorded at 188,620 miles at its MOT on 15 May 2026, an average of 9,294 miles a year.
Has LT59 XRB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LT59 XRB has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 15 May 2026.
Has the mileage on LT59 XRB 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 XRB find?
LT59 XRB failed its latest MOT on 15 May 2026 with 1 dangerous defect, 9 major defects, 1 minor defect and 8 advisories: offside front tyre has ply or cords exposed; central rear seat belt buckle missing; engine mil inoperative or indicates a malfunction, and 16 more.

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