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Volkswagen Passat

Silver · Diesel · 2018 · 1,598 cc

L20 BSSMOT history

L20 BSS is a silver diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 3 Jul 2018. Its MOT is valid until 10 Aug 2027 and it has passed 6 of 7 MOT tests, with 84,487 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Aug 2026.

L20 BSS silver Volkswagen Passat – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 10 Aug 2027
Mileage
84,487 mi
At MOT on 11 Aug 2026
MOT tests
7
6 passed · 1 failed
Per year
8,328 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L20 BSS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2018
First used
3 Jul 2018
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L20 BSS was last recorded at 84,487 miles on 11 Aug 2026, 3,703 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
80,784 miles · 9 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
3,703 miles
Average per year
8,328 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 84,487 miles
  • 2025 – 80,784 miles
  • 2024 – 76,984 miles
  • 2023 – 71,632 miles
  • 2022 – 61,044 miles
  • 2021 – 42,113 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass84,487 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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 Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

7 tests since 8 Jul 2021, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass84,487 miles (+3,703)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    84,487 miles
    Test number
    231840422222
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  2. Pass80,784 miles (+3,800)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    80,784 miles
    Test number
    680519831809
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to legal limit (1.70MM) / Strong advisory to be replaced (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. Pass76,984 miles (+5,352)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    76,984 miles
    Test number
    145763487104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass71,632 miles (+10,588)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    71,632 miles
    Test number
    327946923357
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  5. Pass61,044 miles (+18,931)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    61,044 miles
    Test number
    474958999688
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
  6. Pass42,113 miles (+36)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    42,113 miles
    Test number
    518623467473

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail42,077 miles1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,077 miles
    Test number
    616797520151
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inside edge, tyre on 3.00mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Questions about L20 BSS

Does L20 BSS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L20 BSS is valid until 10 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L20 BSS?
The MOT on L20 BSS is valid until 10 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L20 BSS done?
L20 BSS was recorded at 84,487 miles at its MOT on 11 Aug 2026, an average of 8,328 miles a year.
Has L20 BSS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L20 BSS has failed 1 of its 7 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jul 2021.
Has the mileage on L20 BSS 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 L20 BSS find?
L20 BSS passed its latest MOT on 11 Aug 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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