
Volkswagen Passat
Blue · Diesel · 2009 · 1,968 cc
L1 SUWMOT history
L1 SUW is a blue diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 6 Jan 2009. Its MOT expired on 24 Nov 2022 and it has passed 8 of 12 MOT tests, with 171,711 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Nov 2021.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 24 Nov 2022
- Mileage
- 171,711 mi
- At MOT on 25 Nov 2021
- MOT tests
- 12
- 8 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 9,097 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L1 SUW
- 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
- 6 Jan 2009
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 24 Nov 2022
- Latest MOT test
- 25 Nov 2021 (Pass)
Mileage history
L1 SUW was last recorded at 171,711 miles on 25 Nov 2021, 11,410 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jan 2020.
- Previous MOT
- 160,301 miles · 16 Jan 2020
- Between the last two tests
- 11,410 miles
- Average per year
- 9,097 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2021 – 171,711 miles
- 2020 – 160,301 miles
- 2018 – 145,964 miles
- 2016 – 129,818 miles
- 2015 – 121,151 miles
- 2014 – 114,497 miles
- 2012 – 104,115 miles
- 2011 – 81,223 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
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.
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction
Major2 MOTs, 2018–2020
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin emissions too low to detect
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Full MOT history
12 tests since 15 Dec 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass171,711 miles (+11,410)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 171,711 miles
- Test number
- 201133553386
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass160,301 miles1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 160,301 miles
- Test number
- 661436001164
- MinorOffside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail160,301 miles (+14,337)1 dangerous3 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 160,301 miles
- Test number
- 859561570813
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MinorOffside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass145,964 miles (+184)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 145,964 miles
- Test number
- 255679067018
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin emissions too low to detect (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail145,780 miles (+15,962)3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 145,780 miles
- Test number
- 194266009698
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
- MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin emissions too low to detect (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass129,818 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 129,818 miles
- Test number
- 397895947355
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Fail129,818 miles (+8,667)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 129,818 miles
- Test number
- 400621925348
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass121,151 miles (+6,654)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 121,151 miles
- Test number
- 705173355116
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass114,497 miles (+10,382)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 114,497 miles
- Test number
- 805803154132
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass104,115 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 104,115 miles
- Test number
- 446474662470
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail104,115 miles (+22,892)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 104,115 miles
- Test number
- 396294962358
- FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Pass81,223 miles1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 81,223 miles
- Test number
- 569809841381
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteBoth rear tyres out of shape on inner edges
Questions about L1 SUW
- Does L1 SUW currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on L1 SUW expired on 24 Nov 2022, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on L1 SUW?
- The MOT on L1 SUW expired on 24 Nov 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has L1 SUW done?
- L1 SUW was recorded at 171,711 miles at its MOT on 25 Nov 2021, an average of 9,097 miles a year.
- Has L1 SUW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L1 SUW has failed 4 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jan 2020.
- Has the mileage on L1 SUW 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 L1 SUW find?
- L1 SUW passed its latest MOT on 25 Nov 2021 with 4 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.
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