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Volkswagen Passat

Blue · Diesel · 2001 · 1,896 cc

L111 WOWMOT history

L111 WOW is a blue diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 20 Nov 2001. Its MOT expired on 6 Jan 2024 and it has passed 18 of 30 MOT tests, with 224,774 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Dec 2023.

L111 WOW blue Volkswagen Passat – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 6 Jan 2024
Mileage
224,774 mi
At MOT on 15 Dec 2023
MOT tests
30
18 passed · 12 failed
Per year
8,239 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L111 WOW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
20 Nov 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Jan 2024
Latest MOT test
15 Dec 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

L111 WOW was last recorded at 224,774 miles on 15 Dec 2023, 6,766 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Jan 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
218,008 miles · 5 Jan 2023
Between the last two tests
6,766 miles
Average per year
8,239 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 224,774 miles
  • 2021 – 212,548 miles
  • 2020 – 208,185 miles
  • 2018 – 197,151 miles
  • 2017 – 191,815 miles
  • 2016 – 183,397 miles
  • 2015 – 176,682 miles
  • 2014 – 168,441 miles
  • 2013 – 160,110 miles
  • 2012 – 147,067 miles
  • 2011 – 137,353 miles
  • 2010 – 127,028 miles
  • 2009 – 116,740 miles
  • 2007 – 95,132 miles
  • 2006 – 85,352 miles
  • 2005 – 74,416 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail224,774 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
  • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
  • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to testRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bush split slight play (5.3.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryCoolant level low

What MOT failures 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 brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2015–2017

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

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2012

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2012

  • Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt small split cracked/perished (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

30 tests since 14 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail224,774 miles (+6,766)5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    224,774 miles
    Test number
    592128702181
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bush split slight play (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoolant level low

  2. Pass218,008 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    218,008 miles
    Test number
    607065913063
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail218,008 miles (+5,460)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    218,008 miles
    Test number
    637159495249
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass212,548 miles (+4,363)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    212,548 miles
    Test number
    785685289165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass208,185 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    208,185 miles
    Test number
    268122369447
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated cracking/perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  6. Fail208,184 miles (+3,499)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    208,184 miles
    Test number
    421138255874
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated cracking/perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  7. Pass204,685 miles (+7,534)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    204,685 miles
    Test number
    641293500642
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  8. Pass197,151 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    197,151 miles
    Test number
    603063926254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail197,150 miles (+5,335)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    197,150 miles
    Test number
    758922549498
    • MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn axle beam mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn axle beam mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass191,815 miles (+363)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    191,815 miles
    Test number
    914647437724
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  11. Fail191,452 miles (+8,055)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    191,452 miles
    Test number
    629496398969
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint front arm (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside wiper split on end

  12. Pass183,397 miles (+340)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    183,397 miles
    Test number
    147151972818
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt small split cracked/perished (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Fail183,057 miles (+6,375)5 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,057 miles
    Test number
    721028808972
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding handbrake lever stuck on caliper (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 43% (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt small split cracked/perished (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake binding slightly

  14. Pass176,682 miles (+3)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    176,682 miles
    Test number
    103181412834
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear bump stop deterioated

  15. Fail176,679 miles (+8,238)3 failures10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,679 miles
    Test number
    400054112922
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement link rod (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement link rod (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear bump stop deterioated

  16. Pass168,441 miles (+7)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    168,441 miles
    Test number
    159729114342
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

  17. Fail168,434 miles (+8,324)1 dangerous4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,434 miles
    Test number
    507585214395
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

  18. Pass160,110 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    160,110 miles
    Test number
    365315303324
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  19. Fail160,109 miles (+13,042)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,109 miles
    Test number
    466134903367
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Fail147,067 miles1 repaired4 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,067 miles
    Test number
    236136602335
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteAirbag warning illuminated
    • NoteO/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

  21. Pass147,067 miles (+9,714)4 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    147,067 miles
    Test number
    707016902330
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteAirbag warning illuminated
    • NoteO/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

  22. Pass137,353 miles (+10,325)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    137,353 miles
    Test number
    795153311315
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteAir bag warning illuminated

  23. Pass127,028 miles5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    127,028 miles
    Test number
    950733620337
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteRear brake discs have corroded faces

  24. Fail127,028 miles (+10,288)1 failure6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,028 miles
    Test number
    514781820312
    • FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteRear brake discs have corroded faces

  25. Pass116,740 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    116,740 miles
    Test number
    564714239348

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail116,740 miles (+8,931)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,740 miles
    Test number
    773994739392
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass107,809 miles (+12,677)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    107,809 miles
    Test number
    533880359015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass95,132 miles (+9,780)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    95,132 miles
    Test number
    490479817339
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  29. Pass85,352 miles (+10,936)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    85,352 miles
    Test number
    680116686208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass74,416 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    74,416 miles
    Test number
    341797355406
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteO/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

Questions about L111 WOW

Does L111 WOW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L111 WOW expired on 6 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L111 WOW?
The MOT on L111 WOW expired on 6 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L111 WOW done?
L111 WOW was recorded at 224,774 miles at its MOT on 15 Dec 2023, an average of 8,239 miles a year.
Has L111 WOW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L111 WOW has failed 12 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on L111 WOW 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 L111 WOW find?
L111 WOW failed its latest MOT on 15 Dec 2023 with 5 major defects and 4 advisories: nearside front lower anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached bolt loose; offside front bumper insecure; offside front position lamp not working, and 6 more.

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