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Volkswagen Passat

Blue · Diesel · 2004 · 1,896 cc

L13 ORNMOT history

L13 ORN is a blue diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 21 Jan 2004. Its MOT is valid until 12 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 201,754 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Apr 2026.

L13 ORN blue Volkswagen Passat – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Passat, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 12 Apr 2027
Mileage
201,754 mi
At MOT on 13 Apr 2026
MOT tests
30
20 passed · 10 failed
Per year
8,796 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L13 ORN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
21 Jan 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L13 ORN was last recorded at 201,754 miles on 13 Apr 2026, 12 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
201,742 miles · 2 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
12 miles
Average per year
8,796 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 201,754 miles
  • 2025 – 189,324 miles
  • 2024 – 180,210 miles
  • 2023 – 172,880 miles
  • 2022 – 165,864 miles
  • 2021 – 156,912 miles
  • 2020 – 153,496 miles
  • 2019 – 146,125 miles
  • 2018 – 140,683 miles
  • 2017 – 133,021 miles
  • 2016 – 127,036 miles
  • 2015 – 118,805 miles
  • 2014 – 107,425 miles
  • 2013 – 96,744 miles
  • 2012 – 86,590 miles
  • 2011 – 74,529 miles
  • 2010 – 64,265 miles
  • 2009 – 57,036 miles
  • 2008 – 43,145 miles
  • 2007 – 33,016 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass201,754 miles
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor4 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2026

  • Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 2mm (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

30 tests since 5 Feb 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass201,754 miles (+12)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    201,754 miles
    Test number
    544375868428
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

  2. Fail201,742 miles (+12,418)7 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    201,742 miles
    Test number
    954726573242
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

  3. Pass189,324 miles (+9,114)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    189,324 miles
    Test number
    830682356180
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass180,210 miles (+7,330)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    180,210 miles
    Test number
    222578538714
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront arches corroded , covered in tape
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass172,880 miles (+37)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    172,880 miles
    Test number
    472784289119
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail172,843 miles (+6,979)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,843 miles
    Test number
    351195289094
    • MajorNearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass165,864 miles (+8,952)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    165,864 miles
    Test number
    791250013763
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides wearing edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm , splitting , wearing edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass156,912 miles (+3,416)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    156,912 miles
    Test number
    466520061718
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front has gaffa tape on the arch (corrosion)

  9. Pass153,496 miles (+7,371)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    153,496 miles
    Test number
    598303403287
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront wheel arches corroded both sides
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm , wear edges (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass146,125 miles (+5,442)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    146,125 miles
    Test number
    513800634789
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass140,683 miles (+7,662)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    140,683 miles
    Test number
    743106139239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass133,021 miles (+12)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    133,021 miles
    Test number
    411468151320
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 2mm (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail133,009 miles (+5,973)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,009 miles
    Test number
    358414808861
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 2mm (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass127,036 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    127,036 miles
    Test number
    140104210771
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail127,036 miles (+8,231)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,036 miles
    Test number
    834860025781
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
    • FailureHeadlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both front (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass118,805 miles (+11,380)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    118,805 miles
    Test number
    497815975021
    • NoteO/s/f outer cv gaiter deteriated
    • NoteO/s/r tyre close to limit + front tyres close to limits

  17. Pass107,425 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    107,425 miles
    Test number
    179926174088
    • NoteAll brakes fluctuating
    • NoteFront sub frame rusty
    • NoteHead lamp lens deteriated and beam pattern weak
    • NoteN/s/f brake hose deteriating

  18. Fail107,425 miles (+10,681)4 failures5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,425 miles
    Test number
    848220474038
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • NoteAll brakes fluctuating
    • NoteFront sub frame rusty
    • NoteHead lamp lens deteriated and beam pattern weak
    • NoteN/s/f brake hose deteriating
    • NoteRear brake discs rusty and worn

  19. Pass96,744 miles (+10,154)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    96,744 miles
    Test number
    506613063013
    • NoteFront number plate split
    • NoteFront tyres wear on edges heavily

  20. Pass86,590 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    86,590 miles
    Test number
    125797362413
    • NoteFront and rear brake duiscs slight wear

  21. Fail86,590 miles (+12,061)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,590 miles
    Test number
    166765562037
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteFront and rear brake duiscs slight wear

  22. Pass74,529 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    74,529 miles
    Test number
    187976351034
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  23. Fail74,529 miles (+10,264)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,529 miles
    Test number
    658346251017
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureRear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  24. Pass64,265 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    64,265 miles
    Test number
    384376530085
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Fail64,265 miles (+7,229)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,265 miles
    Test number
    852155730040
    • FailureNearside Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit breaking up (2.5.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  26. Pass57,036 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    57,036 miles
    Test number
    453792369028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail57,036 miles (+13,891)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,036 miles
    Test number
    443861369019
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

  28. Pass43,145 miles (+10,129)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    43,145 miles
    Test number
    161337948006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass33,016 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    33,016 miles
    Test number
    692263447061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail33,016 miles2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,016 miles
    Test number
    694326837011
    • FailureFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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)

Questions about L13 ORN

Does L13 ORN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L13 ORN is valid until 12 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on L13 ORN?
The MOT on L13 ORN is valid until 12 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L13 ORN done?
L13 ORN was recorded at 201,754 miles at its MOT on 13 Apr 2026, an average of 8,796 miles a year.
Has L13 ORN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L13 ORN has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on L13 ORN 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 L13 ORN find?
L13 ORN passed its latest MOT on 13 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both.

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