Volkswagen logo

Volkswagen Passat

Silver · Diesel · 2009 · 1,968 cc

L15 XGCMOT history

L15 XGC is a silver diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 22 Oct 2009. Its MOT is valid until 28 Sept 2027 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 169,255 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Sept 2026.

L15 XGC silver Volkswagen Passat – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Passat, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 28 Sept 2027
Mileage
169,255 mi
At MOT on 3 Sept 2026
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
10,947 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for L15 XGC in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
L15 XGC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
22 Oct 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L15 XGC was last recorded at 169,255 miles on 3 Sept 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Sept 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 2 Feb 2017: 23,122 miles, lower than 26,209 miles on 5 Feb 2016.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
169,253 miles · 1 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
10,947 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 169,255 miles
  • 2025 – 158,983 miles
  • 2024 – 146,630 miles
  • 2023 – 132,475 miles
  • 2022 – 116,199 miles
  • 2021 – 96,759 miles
  • 2020 – 81,277 miles
  • 2019 – 67,617 miles
  • 2018 – 52,325 miles
  • 2017 – 23,122 miles
  • 2016 – 26,209 miles
  • 2015 – 25,570 miles
  • 2014 – 22,527 miles
  • 2013 – 20,077 miles
  • 2012 – 16,588 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass169,255 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022

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 Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear wishbone bush.

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light

    Minor4 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

Full MOT history

22 tests since 22 Sept 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass169,255 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    169,255 miles
    Test number
    191544949156
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail169,253 miles (+10,270)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,253 miles
    Test number
    837562574056
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass158,983 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    158,983 miles
    Test number
    355350604748
    • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear wishbone bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear wishbone bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail158,983 miles (+12,353)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,983 miles
    Test number
    789811093174
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear wishbone bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear wishbone bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass146,630 miles (+14,155)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    146,630 miles
    Test number
    415786470859
    • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear wishbone bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear wishbone bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass132,475 miles (+95)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    132,475 miles
    Test number
    687630759014
    • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear wishbone 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 wishbone bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail132,380 miles (+16,181)1 dangerous1 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,380 miles
    Test number
    100792744253
    • DangerousRear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear wishbone 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 wishbone bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass116,199 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    116,199 miles
    Test number
    966847863113
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Fail116,199 miles (+19,440)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,199 miles
    Test number
    950928051131
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass96,759 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    96,759 miles
    Test number
    405348943556
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail96,759 miles (+15,482)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,759 miles
    Test number
    641726627296
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass81,277 miles (+13,660)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    81,277 miles
    Test number
    598922365452

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass67,617 miles (+15,292)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    67,617 miles
    Test number
    577264573361
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass52,325 miles (+4,716)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    52,325 miles
    Test number
    447113923158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass47,609 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    47,609 miles
    Test number
    914725234182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail47,609 miles (+24,487)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,609 miles
    Test number
    612788507567
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass23,122 miles (-3,087)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    23,122 miles
    Test number
    801651990847

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass26,209 miles (+639)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    26,209 miles
    Test number
    856903624229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass25,570 miles (+3,043)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    25,570 miles
    Test number
    142755828965
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass22,527 miles (+2,450)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    22,527 miles
    Test number
    307081784440

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass20,077 miles (+3,489)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    20,077 miles
    Test number
    796777163285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass16,588 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    16,588 miles
    Test number
    627576062298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L15 XGC

Does L15 XGC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L15 XGC is valid until 28 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on L15 XGC?
The MOT on L15 XGC is valid until 28 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L15 XGC done?
L15 XGC was recorded at 169,255 miles at its MOT on 3 Sept 2026, an average of 10,947 miles a year.
Has L15 XGC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L15 XGC has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on L15 XGC ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 2 Feb 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L15 XGC find?
L15 XGC passed its latest MOT on 3 Sept 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play.

Related registrations

Browse all L15X registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.