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Volkswagen Passat

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,781 cc

L20 CYLMOT history

L20 CYL is a silver petrol Volkswagen Passat first used on 15 May 2003. Its MOT is valid until 25 May 2027 and it has passed 20 of 22 MOT tests, with 101,052 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 May 2026.

L20 CYL silver Volkswagen Passat – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 25 May 2027
Mileage
101,052 mi
At MOT on 20 May 2026
MOT tests
22
20 passed · 2 failed
Per year
3,655 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L20 CYL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
15 May 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 May 2027
Latest MOT test
20 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L20 CYL was last recorded at 101,052 miles on 20 May 2026, 6,106 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
94,946 miles · 7 May 2025
Between the last two tests
6,106 miles
Average per year
3,655 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 101,052 miles
  • 2025 – 94,946 miles
  • 2024 – 88,784 miles
  • 2023 – 83,361 miles
  • 2022 – 79,665 miles
  • 2021 – 78,326 miles
  • 2020 – 77,989 miles
  • 2019 – 74,907 miles
  • 2018 – 70,903 miles
  • 2017 – 67,282 miles
  • 2016 – 64,289 miles
  • 2015 – 60,388 miles
  • 2014 – 56,482 miles
  • 2013 – 51,749 miles
  • 2012 – 48,417 miles
  • 2010 – 41,606 miles
  • 2009 – 38,692 miles
  • 2008 – 36,446 miles
  • 2007 – 32,115 miles
  • 2006 – 27,822 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass101,052 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Brake pedal spongey.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

22 tests since 8 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass101,052 miles (+6,106)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2027
    Odometer
    101,052 miles
    Test number
    367016182293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass94,946 miles (+6,162)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2026
    Odometer
    94,946 miles
    Test number
    136747098892
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement straight arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement straight arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass88,784 miles (+5,423)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2025
    Odometer
    88,784 miles
    Test number
    611326761072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass83,361 miles (+3,696)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2024
    Odometer
    83,361 miles
    Test number
    152290620560

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass79,665 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2023
    Odometer
    79,665 miles
    Test number
    536819691730

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail79,665 miles (+1,339)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,665 miles
    Test number
    824194669654
    • MajorHeadlamp lens seriously defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
  7. Pass78,326 miles (+337)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    78,326 miles
    Test number
    809943746033
    • AdvisoryFront subframe slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush inner arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion to rear suspension components
  8. Pass77,989 miles (+3,082)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    77,989 miles
    Test number
    205328598684
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryRear springs corroded
  9. Pass74,907 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    74,907 miles
    Test number
    976416438103
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal spongey.
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  10. Fail74,904 miles (+4,001)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,904 miles
    Test number
    944334146824
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal spongey.
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  11. Pass70,903 miles (+3,621)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    70,903 miles
    Test number
    431860581941
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal slightly spongy
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp lenses deteriorating
  12. Pass67,282 miles (+2,993)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    67,282 miles
    Test number
    972896321379

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass64,289 miles (+3,901)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    64,289 miles
    Test number
    343626436324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass60,388 miles (+3,906)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    60,388 miles
    Test number
    317573425054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass56,482 miles (+4,733)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    56,482 miles
    Test number
    197118514030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass51,749 miles (+3,332)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    51,749 miles
    Test number
    828224903026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass48,417 miles (+6,811)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    48,417 miles
    Test number
    136608922090
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  18. Pass41,606 miles (+2,914)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2011
    Odometer
    41,606 miles
    Test number
    102081020123
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
  19. Pass38,692 miles (+2,246)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2010
    Odometer
    38,692 miles
    Test number
    944256739153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass36,446 miles (+4,331)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2009
    Odometer
    36,446 miles
    Test number
    702304038168
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
  21. Pass32,115 miles (+4,293)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2008
    Odometer
    32,115 miles
    Test number
    712958717148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass27,822 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2007
    Odometer
    27,822 miles
    Test number
    984728026145
    • NoteNear side rear tyre on limits on outer edge
    • NoteOff side front tyre on limits on outer edge

Questions about L20 CYL

Does L20 CYL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L20 CYL is valid until 25 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on L20 CYL?
The MOT on L20 CYL is valid until 25 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L20 CYL done?
L20 CYL was recorded at 101,052 miles at its MOT on 20 May 2026, an average of 3,655 miles a year.
Has L20 CYL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L20 CYL has failed 2 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 26 May 2022.
Has the mileage on L20 CYL 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 CYL find?
L20 CYL passed its latest MOT on 20 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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