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Volkswagen Passat

Brown · Diesel · 2009 · 1,968 cc

LT59 XRCMOT history

LT59 XRC is a brown diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 17 Sept 2009. Its MOT is valid until 26 Jan 2027 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 196,596 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jan 2026.

LT59 XRC brown Volkswagen Passat – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 26 Jan 2027
Mileage
196,596 mi
At MOT on 8 Jan 2026
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
12,081 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LT59 XRC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Colour
Brown
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
17 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LT59 XRC was last recorded at 196,596 miles on 8 Jan 2026, 13,331 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
183,265 miles · 30 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
13,331 miles
Average per year
12,081 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 196,596 miles
  • 2024 – 183,265 miles
  • 2023 – 149,880 miles
  • 2022 – 136,945 miles
  • 2021 – 123,025 miles
  • 2020 – 108,527 miles
  • 2019 – 101,692 miles
  • 2018 – 92,615 miles
  • 2017 – 83,726 miles
  • 2016 – 73,089 miles
  • 2014 – 57,461 miles
  • 2012 – 37,999 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass196,596 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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.

  • Undertrays fitted

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

17 tests since 22 Nov 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass196,596 miles (+13,331)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    196,596 miles
    Test number
    179318149865
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  2. Pass183,265 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    183,265 miles
    Test number
    922390217751
    • AdvisorySuspension components corroded
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
  3. Fail183,265 miles (+16,435)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,265 miles
    Test number
    905862372840
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension components corroded
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
  4. Pass166,830 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    166,830 miles
    Test number
    170934098003
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
  5. Fail166,830 miles (+16,950)1 dangerous2 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,830 miles
    Test number
    370075546241
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL 4 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
  6. Pass149,880 miles (+12,935)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    149,880 miles
    Test number
    689579688121
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective centre clamp (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass136,945 miles (+13,920)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    136,945 miles
    Test number
    665860033584
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust clamp corroded away
  8. Pass123,025 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    123,025 miles
    Test number
    301102425253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail123,011 miles (+14,484)2 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,011 miles
    Test number
    914618020621
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2255017 (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
  10. Pass108,527 miles (+6,835)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    108,527 miles
    Test number
    200424192170
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  11. Pass101,692 miles (+9,077)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    101,692 miles
    Test number
    467838641827
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Pass92,615 miles (+8,889)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    92,615 miles
    Test number
    271368350168
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust sleeve very corroded.
  13. Pass83,726 miles13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    83,726 miles
    Test number
    549237533599
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust clamp coroded
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  14. Fail83,726 miles (+10,637)1 repaired13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,726 miles
    Test number
    210235944480
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust clamp coroded
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  15. Pass73,089 miles (+15,628)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    73,089 miles
    Test number
    403793051288
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
  16. Pass57,461 miles (+19,462)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    57,461 miles
    Test number
    238860514243
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth rear tyres worn on edges & cracked in sidewall
  17. Pass37,999 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    37,999 miles
    Test number
    385717222331
    • 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)

Questions about LT59 XRC

Does LT59 XRC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LT59 XRC is valid until 26 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LT59 XRC?
The MOT on LT59 XRC is valid until 26 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LT59 XRC done?
LT59 XRC was recorded at 196,596 miles at its MOT on 8 Jan 2026, an average of 12,081 miles a year.
Has LT59 XRC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LT59 XRC has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on LT59 XRC 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 XRC find?
LT59 XRC passed its latest MOT on 8 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: front coil spring corroded x2.

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