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Volkswagen Passat

Black · Diesel · 1999 · 1,896 cc

V715 LJMMOT history

V715 LJM is a black diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 24 Nov 1999. Its MOT expired on 29 Apr 2023 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 228,810 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Apr 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 29 Apr 2023
Mileage
228,810 mi
At MOT on 30 Apr 2022
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,290 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V715 LJM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
24 Nov 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Apr 2023
Latest MOT test
30 Apr 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

V715 LJM was last recorded at 228,810 miles on 30 Apr 2022, 21 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Apr 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
228,789 miles · 23 Apr 2022
Between the last two tests
21 miles
Average per year
5,290 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 228,810 miles
  • 2021 – 228,634 miles
  • 2019 – 227,474 miles
  • 2018 – 223,365 miles
  • 2017 – 218,400 miles
  • 2016 – 216,606 miles
  • 2015 – 212,663 miles
  • 2014 – 212,637 miles
  • 2012 – 208,626 miles
  • 2011 – 203,792 miles
  • 2010 – 195,119 miles
  • 2009 – 184,378 miles
  • 2008 – 171,881 miles
  • 2007 – 157,528 miles
  • 2006 – 148,215 miles
  • 2005 – 141,579 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass228,810 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyreRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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 Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

  • Nearside Headlamp aim too low

    Failure2 MOTs, 2006–2009

Full MOT history

22 tests since 2 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass228,810 miles (+21)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    228,810 miles
    Test number
    901882027760
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail228,789 miles (+155)2 dangerous2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    228,789 miles
    Test number
    687859231166
    • DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached loose (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached loose (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorHorn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass228,634 miles (+1,160)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    228,634 miles
    Test number
    942362491477

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass227,474 miles (+4,109)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    227,474 miles
    Test number
    517192031322
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass223,365 miles (+4,965)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    223,365 miles
    Test number
    868107776132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass218,400 miles (+1,794)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    218,400 miles
    Test number
    751495849640

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass216,606 miles (+3,943)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    216,606 miles
    Test number
    498568469537

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass212,663 miles (+26)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    212,663 miles
    Test number
    508995835040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail212,637 miles (+4,011)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    212,637 miles
    Test number
    768259034323
    • FailureBrake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  10. Pass208,626 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    208,626 miles
    Test number
    467414712358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. PassMileage not read1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    756761811396
    • NoteEngine oil leak

  12. Fail203,792 miles (+8,673)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    203,792 miles
    Test number
    935271411377
    • FailureFront Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)
    • FailureRear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • NoteEngine oil leak

  13. Pass195,119 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    195,119 miles
    Test number
    273142210336
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  14. Fail195,119 miles (+10,741)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    195,119 miles
    Test number
    622022510381
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  15. Pass184,378 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    184,378 miles
    Test number
    263125619379
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  16. Fail184,374 miles (+12,493)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,374 miles
    Test number
    763180719316
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  17. Pass171,881 miles (+14,353)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    171,881 miles
    Test number
    740275708341
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Pass157,528 miles (+61)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    157,528 miles
    Test number
    163228697280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail157,467 miles (+9,252)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,467 miles
    Test number
    880837697299
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  20. Pass148,215 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    148,215 miles
    Test number
    461746106353

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail148,215 miles (+6,636)5 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,215 miles
    Test number
    392005606304
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteRear number cut down in size
    • NoteWindscreen cracked in zone b

  22. Pass141,579 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    141,579 miles
    Test number
    910676805307
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Questions about V715 LJM

Does V715 LJM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V715 LJM expired on 29 Apr 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V715 LJM?
The MOT on V715 LJM expired on 29 Apr 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V715 LJM done?
V715 LJM was recorded at 228,810 miles at its MOT on 30 Apr 2022, an average of 5,290 miles a year.
Has V715 LJM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V715 LJM has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Apr 2022.
Has the mileage on V715 LJM 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 V715 LJM find?
V715 LJM passed its latest MOT on 30 Apr 2022 with 7 advisories: nearside brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear service brake binding but not excessively, and 4 more.

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