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Volkswagen Passat

Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 1,968 cc

V5 LLJMOT history

V5 LLJ is a silver diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 31 Oct 2008. Its MOT is valid until 8 Sept 2027 and it has passed 9 of 11 MOT tests, with 176,618 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Aug 2026.

V5 LLJ silver Volkswagen Passat – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 8 Sept 2027
Mileage
176,618 mi
At MOT on 29 Aug 2026
MOT tests
11
9 passed · 2 failed
Per year
8,323 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V5 LLJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
31 Oct 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V5 LLJ was last recorded at 176,618 miles on 29 Aug 2026, 10,548 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
166,070 miles · 9 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
10,548 miles
Average per year
8,323 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 176,618 miles
  • 2025 – 166,070 miles
  • 2024 – 154,549 miles
  • 2023 – 147,084 miles
  • 2022 – 140,538 miles
  • 2021 – 134,558 miles
  • 2020 – 127,170 miles
  • 2019 – 120,056 miles
  • 2018 – 111,335 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass176,618 miles
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear subframe corroded

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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

11 tests since 25 Oct 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass176,618 miles (+10,548)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    176,618 miles
    Test number
    620965733193
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear subframe corroded
  2. Pass166,070 miles (+11,521)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    166,070 miles
    Test number
    896879918362
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass154,549 miles (+7,465)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    154,549 miles
    Test number
    252975081465

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass147,084 miles (+66)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    147,084 miles
    Test number
    603041713489
    • MinorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Fail147,018 miles (+6,480)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,018 miles
    Test number
    221215819487
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass140,538 miles (+5,980)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    140,538 miles
    Test number
    455266794877
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside front outer cv boot slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass134,558 miles (+7,388)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    134,558 miles
    Test number
    294496421908
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear fog light switch stiff
    • AdvisorySlight play in nearside front suspension strut
  8. Pass127,170 miles (+7,114)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    127,170 miles
    Test number
    345147911416

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass120,056 miles (+8,721)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    120,056 miles
    Test number
    414187026960
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass111,335 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    111,335 miles
    Test number
    556626080752
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield insecure
  11. Fail111,335 miles3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,335 miles
    Test number
    956146402278
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield insecure

Questions about V5 LLJ

Does V5 LLJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V5 LLJ is valid until 8 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on V5 LLJ?
The MOT on V5 LLJ is valid until 8 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V5 LLJ done?
V5 LLJ was recorded at 176,618 miles at its MOT on 29 Aug 2026, an average of 8,323 miles a year.
Has V5 LLJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V5 LLJ has failed 2 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on V5 LLJ 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 V5 LLJ find?
V5 LLJ passed its latest MOT on 29 Aug 2026 with 2 advisories: coil spring corroded both rear; rear subframe corroded.

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