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Volkswagen Passat

White · Diesel · 2013 · 1,598 cc

K40 BVNMOT history

K40 BVN is a white diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 18 Jun 2013. Its MOT is valid until 17 Dec 2026 and it has passed 10 of 12 MOT tests, with 133,932 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Dec 2025.

K40 BVN white Volkswagen Passat – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 17 Dec 2026
Mileage
133,932 mi
At MOT on 15 Dec 2025
MOT tests
12
10 passed · 2 failed
Per year
8,048 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K40 BVN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
18 Jun 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
15 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

K40 BVN was last recorded at 133,932 miles on 15 Dec 2025, 5,152 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
128,780 miles · 6 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
5,152 miles
Average per year
8,048 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 133,932 miles
  • 2024 – 128,780 miles
  • 2023 – 122,620 miles
  • 2022 – 116,122 miles
  • 2021 – 109,278 miles
  • 2020 – 102,737 miles
  • 2019 – 93,645 miles
  • 2018 – 87,514 miles
  • 2017 – 78,246 miles
  • 2016 – 57,188 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass133,932 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

Full MOT history

12 tests since 2 Jun 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass133,932 miles2 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    133,932 miles
    Test number
    590571560145
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail133,932 miles (+5,152)1 major2 repaired2 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,932 miles
    Test number
    959282676068
    • MajorOffside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass128,780 miles (+185)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    128,780 miles
    Test number
    896391289122
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail128,595 miles (+5,975)2 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,595 miles
    Test number
    434433528703
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass122,620 miles (+6,498)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    122,620 miles
    Test number
    136824251934
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  6. Pass116,122 miles (+6,844)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    116,122 miles
    Test number
    882833724045
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass109,278 miles (+6,541)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    109,278 miles
    Test number
    639030726350
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  8. Pass102,737 miles (+9,092)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    102,737 miles
    Test number
    358997279834
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass93,645 miles (+6,131)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    93,645 miles
    Test number
    490992419276
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip zone b (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass87,514 miles (+9,268)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    87,514 miles
    Test number
    782172530113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass78,246 miles (+21,058)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    78,246 miles
    Test number
    879564546851
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  12. Pass57,188 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    57,188 miles
    Test number
    341328103744

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K40 BVN

Does K40 BVN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K40 BVN is valid until 17 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on K40 BVN?
The MOT on K40 BVN is valid until 17 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K40 BVN done?
K40 BVN was recorded at 133,932 miles at its MOT on 15 Dec 2025, an average of 8,048 miles a year.
Has K40 BVN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K40 BVN has failed 2 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on K40 BVN 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 K40 BVN find?
K40 BVN passed its latest MOT on 15 Dec 2025 with 2 minor defects and 11 advisories: offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 10 more.

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