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Volkswagen Passat

Blue · Diesel · 2009 · 1,968 cc

L18 GHTMOT history

L18 GHT is a blue diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 13 Mar 2009. Its MOT is valid until 25 Jul 2027 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 190,618 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jul 2026.

L18 GHT blue Volkswagen Passat – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 25 Jul 2027
Mileage
190,618 mi
At MOT on 16 Jul 2026
MOT tests
17
14 passed · 3 failed
Per year
10,054 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L18 GHT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
13 Mar 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L18 GHT was last recorded at 190,618 miles on 16 Jul 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
190,617 miles · 15 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
10,054 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 190,618 miles
  • 2025 – 177,774 miles
  • 2024 – 165,868 miles
  • 2023 – 157,895 miles
  • 2022 – 146,252 miles
  • 2021 – 135,483 miles
  • 2019 – 119,736 miles
  • 2018 – 102,842 miles
  • 2017 – 89,235 miles
  • 2016 – 71,786 miles
  • 2015 – 61,158 miles
  • 2014 – 55,876 miles
  • 2013 – 51,597 miles
  • 2012 – 46,160 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass190,618 miles
  • AdvisoryRear subframe and suspension arms corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

17 tests since 3 Mar 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass190,618 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    190,618 miles
    Test number
    792915990854
    • AdvisoryRear subframe and suspension arms corroded
  2. Fail190,617 miles (+12,843)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    190,617 miles
    Test number
    137475996094
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened inner sill (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear subframe and suspension arms corroded
  3. Pass177,774 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    177,774 miles
    Test number
    797807738954

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail177,773 miles (+11,905)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,773 miles
    Test number
    913853968608
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Pass165,868 miles (+7,973)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    165,868 miles
    Test number
    768673629866
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass157,895 miles (+11,643)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    157,895 miles
    Test number
    147222171658

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass146,252 miles (+10,769)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    146,252 miles
    Test number
    544602663992
    • 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))
  8. Pass135,483 miles (+15,747)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    135,483 miles
    Test number
    349248550013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass119,736 miles (+16,894)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    119,736 miles
    Test number
    205333784414

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass102,842 miles (+13,607)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    102,842 miles
    Test number
    682687009567

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass89,235 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2018
    Odometer
    89,235 miles
    Test number
    120169781047
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  12. Fail89,234 miles (+17,448)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,234 miles
    Test number
    934214420801
    • FailureNearside 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)
    • FailureFront brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  13. Pass71,786 miles (+10,628)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    71,786 miles
    Test number
    378638743900

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass61,158 miles (+5,282)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    61,158 miles
    Test number
    717488135097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass55,876 miles (+4,279)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    55,876 miles
    Test number
    159546544089
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  16. Pass51,597 miles (+5,437)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    51,597 miles
    Test number
    147974353456
    • NoteChild seat fitted to offside rear seat, unable to carry out full inspection of seat belt
  17. Pass46,160 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    46,160 miles
    Test number
    108713162007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L18 GHT

Does L18 GHT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L18 GHT is valid until 25 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on L18 GHT?
The MOT on L18 GHT is valid until 25 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L18 GHT done?
L18 GHT was recorded at 190,618 miles at its MOT on 16 Jul 2026, an average of 10,054 miles a year.
Has L18 GHT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L18 GHT has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on L18 GHT 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 L18 GHT find?
L18 GHT passed its latest MOT on 16 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: rear subframe and suspension arms corroded.

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