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Volkswagen Passat

Black · Diesel · 2010 · 1,968 cc

C8 LWSMOT history

C8 LWS is a black diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 16 Dec 2010. Its MOT is valid until 15 Jan 2027 and it has passed 13 of 14 MOT tests, with 192,223 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jan 2026.

C8 LWS black Volkswagen Passat – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 15 Jan 2027
Mileage
192,223 mi
At MOT on 16 Jan 2026
MOT tests
14
13 passed · 1 failed
Per year
11,980 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C8 LWS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
16 Dec 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

C8 LWS was last recorded at 192,223 miles on 16 Jan 2026, 10,047 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
182,176 miles · 14 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
10,047 miles
Average per year
11,980 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 192,223 miles
  • 2025 – 182,176 miles
  • 2024 – 173,930 miles
  • 2023 – 160,584 miles
  • 2022 – 149,967 miles
  • 2021 – 140,818 miles
  • 2020 – 133,557 miles
  • 2019 – 120,936 miles
  • 2018 – 106,967 miles
  • 2017 – 91,348 miles
  • 2016 – 77,209 miles
  • 2015 – 63,362 miles
  • 2013 – 47,449 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass192,223 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

14 tests since 16 Dec 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass192,223 miles (+10,047)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    192,223 miles
    Test number
    343758844910
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Pass182,176 miles (+8,246)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    182,176 miles
    Test number
    621770230268
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass173,930 miles (+13,346)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    173,930 miles
    Test number
    222676588950
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass160,584 miles (+10,617)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    160,584 miles
    Test number
    490525608432
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass149,967 miles (+9,149)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    149,967 miles
    Test number
    116349622675

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass140,818 miles (+7,261)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    140,818 miles
    Test number
    911620028375
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Pass133,557 miles (+12,621)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    133,557 miles
    Test number
    281850137968

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass120,936 miles (+13,969)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    120,936 miles
    Test number
    775334553035
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge
  9. Pass106,967 miles (+15,619)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    106,967 miles
    Test number
    535558499979

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass91,348 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    91,348 miles
    Test number
    895082380715

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail91,348 miles (+14,139)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,348 miles
    Test number
    261469326380
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
  12. Pass77,209 miles (+13,847)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    77,209 miles
    Test number
    290722398192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass63,362 miles (+15,913)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    63,362 miles
    Test number
    116955305461
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteStatic limiter fitted preventing smoke test
  14. Pass47,449 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    47,449 miles
    Test number
    247310553369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about C8 LWS

Does C8 LWS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C8 LWS is valid until 15 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on C8 LWS?
The MOT on C8 LWS is valid until 15 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C8 LWS done?
C8 LWS was recorded at 192,223 miles at its MOT on 16 Jan 2026, an average of 11,980 miles a year.
Has C8 LWS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C8 LWS has failed 1 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jan 2017.
Has the mileage on C8 LWS 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 C8 LWS find?
C8 LWS passed its latest MOT on 16 Jan 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; offside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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