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Volkswagen Passat

White · Diesel · 2011 · 1,968 cc

L18 NGTMOT history

L18 NGT is a white diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 30 Jul 2011. Its MOT is valid until 2 Jun 2027 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 112,959 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 May 2026.

L18 NGT white Volkswagen Passat – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 2 Jun 2027
Mileage
112,959 mi
At MOT on 14 May 2026
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,397 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L18 NGT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
30 Jul 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
14 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L18 NGT was last recorded at 112,959 miles on 14 May 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
112,958 miles · 13 May 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
6,397 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 112,959 miles
  • 2025 – 108,785 miles
  • 2024 – 103,993 miles
  • 2023 – 96,729 miles
  • 2022 – 91,387 miles
  • 2021 – 85,368 miles
  • 2020 – 82,048 miles
  • 2019 – 76,158 miles
  • 2018 – 70,412 miles
  • 2017 – 62,967 miles
  • 2016 – 55,844 miles
  • 2015 – 48,633 miles
  • 2014 – 36,792 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass112,959 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both trailing arm bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))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.

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both Rear Trailing arm rubber bushes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

16 tests since 17 Jun 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass112,959 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    112,959 miles
    Test number
    966201737690
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both trailing arm bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail112,958 miles (+4,173)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,958 miles
    Test number
    272022500198
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorRear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened Both spring carriers (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both trailing arm bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass108,785 miles (+4,792)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    108,785 miles
    Test number
    143913653393
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn All (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both Rear Trailing arm rubber bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass103,993 miles (+7,264)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    103,993 miles
    Test number
    812284878934
    • AdvisoryEngine bay/Battery cover fitted obstructing some component to be tested
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both Rear Trailing arm rubber bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays/covers fitted obstructing some component to be tested

  5. Pass96,729 miles (+5,342)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    96,729 miles
    Test number
    531604130153
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres are split and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass91,387 miles (+6,019)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    91,387 miles
    Test number
    355059674873
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres are perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass85,368 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    85,368 miles
    Test number
    499402914341
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement console bushes slightly split (both sides) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail85,360 miles (+3,312)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,360 miles
    Test number
    155749190759
    • MajorFront Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement console bushes slightly split (both sides) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass82,048 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    82,048 miles
    Test number
    949608506575

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail82,047 miles (+5,889)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,047 miles
    Test number
    949792541347
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorReversing lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.6.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryAll tyres cracking

  11. Pass76,158 miles (+5,746)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    76,158 miles
    Test number
    274892337649
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective close to legal limit

  12. Pass70,412 miles (+7,445)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    70,412 miles
    Test number
    634494858366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass62,967 miles (+7,123)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    62,967 miles
    Test number
    543167092607
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  14. Pass55,844 miles (+7,211)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    55,844 miles
    Test number
    399160949961
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass48,633 miles (+11,841)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    48,633 miles
    Test number
    176310865120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass36,792 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    36,792 miles
    Test number
    326848664155
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

Questions about L18 NGT

Does L18 NGT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L18 NGT is valid until 2 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on L18 NGT?
The MOT on L18 NGT is valid until 2 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L18 NGT done?
L18 NGT was recorded at 112,959 miles at its MOT on 14 May 2026, an average of 6,397 miles a year.
Has L18 NGT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L18 NGT has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 13 May 2026.
Has the mileage on L18 NGT 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 NGT find?
L18 NGT passed its latest MOT on 14 May 2026 with 3 advisories: front macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both; rear axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both trailing arm bushes; rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all.

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