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Volkswagen Passat

Black · Diesel · 2011 · 1,598 cc

K40 JLMMOT history

K40 JLM is a black diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 11 Jul 2011. Its MOT is valid until 31 Aug 2027 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 152,365 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Sept 2026.

K40 JLM black Volkswagen Passat – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Passat, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 31 Aug 2027
Mileage
152,365 mi
At MOT on 1 Sept 2026
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
9,617 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K40 JLM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
11 Jul 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K40 JLM was last recorded at 152,365 miles on 1 Sept 2026, 12,124 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
140,241 miles · 22 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
12,124 miles
Average per year
9,617 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 152,365 miles
  • 2025 – 140,241 miles
  • 2024 – 130,646 miles
  • 2023 – 120,312 miles
  • 2022 – 113,520 miles
  • 2021 – 97,486 miles
  • 2020 – 93,456 miles
  • 2019 – 88,470 miles
  • 2018 – 78,171 miles
  • 2017 – 75,487 miles
  • 2016 – 64,669 miles
  • 2015 – 53,201 miles
  • 2014 – 37,250 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass152,365 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2016

Full MOT history

18 tests since 12 Sept 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass152,365 miles (+12,124)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    152,365 miles
    Test number
    404911692826
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass140,241 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    140,241 miles
    Test number
    714048228574
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  3. Fail140,239 miles (+9,593)2 dangerous4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,239 miles
    Test number
    589463250181
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  4. Pass130,646 miles (+10,334)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    130,646 miles
    Test number
    252257239537
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass120,312 miles (+6,792)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    120,312 miles
    Test number
    893740863095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass113,520 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    113,520 miles
    Test number
    836161248652
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail113,517 miles (+16,031)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,517 miles
    Test number
    835433827809
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass97,486 miles (+4,030)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    97,486 miles
    Test number
    955596738441
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Pass93,456 miles (+4,986)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    93,456 miles
    Test number
    887289165011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass88,470 miles (+10,299)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    88,470 miles
    Test number
    573888837980

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass78,171 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    78,171 miles
    Test number
    795341149544

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail78,171 miles (+2,684)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,171 miles
    Test number
    830833877205
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  13. Pass75,487 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    75,487 miles
    Test number
    142808895609
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

  14. Fail75,487 miles (+10,818)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,487 miles
    Test number
    278317661135
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass64,669 miles (+11,468)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    64,669 miles
    Test number
    912606003388
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass53,201 miles (+15,951)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    53,201 miles
    Test number
    938139632471

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass37,250 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    37,250 miles
    Test number
    619795754278
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Fail37,249 miles1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,249 miles
    Test number
    408175254206
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Questions about K40 JLM

Does K40 JLM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K40 JLM is valid until 31 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on K40 JLM?
The MOT on K40 JLM is valid until 31 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K40 JLM done?
K40 JLM was recorded at 152,365 miles at its MOT on 1 Sept 2026, an average of 9,617 miles a year.
Has K40 JLM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K40 JLM has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on K40 JLM 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 JLM find?
K40 JLM passed its latest MOT on 1 Sept 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; offside front service brake fluctuating, but not excessively; offside rear inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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