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Volkswagen Passat

White · Petrol · 2011 · 1,968 cc

L20 LBDMOT history

L20 LBD is a white petrol Volkswagen Passat first used on 22 Dec 2011. Its MOT expired on 20 Oct 2026 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 120,376 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Oct 2025.

L20 LBD white Volkswagen Passat – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Passat, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 20 Oct 2026
Mileage
120,376 mi
At MOT on 15 Oct 2025
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,931 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L20 LBD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
22 Dec 2011
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
15 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L20 LBD was last recorded at 120,376 miles on 15 Oct 2025, 7,690 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Oct 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 19 Oct 2022: 102,520 miles, lower than 154,548 miles on 21 Oct 2021.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
112,686 miles · 21 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
7,690 miles
Average per year
2,931 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 120,376 miles
  • 2024 – 112,686 miles
  • 2022 – 102,520 miles
  • 2021 – 154,548 miles
  • 2020 – 152,581 miles
  • 2019 – 150,267 miles
  • 2018 – 123,970 miles
  • 2016 – 118,835 miles
  • 2015 – 88,969 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass120,376 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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 pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Rear both shock absorber bump stops worn and deteriorated and dust covers insecure

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing age cracks

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

15 tests since 27 Jan 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass120,376 miles (+7,690)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    120,376 miles
    Test number
    456003738196
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Pass112,686 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    112,686 miles
    Test number
    668473923190
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNon obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass173,400 km1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    173,400 km
    Test number
    888555711877
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass102,520 miles (-52,028)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    102,520 miles
    Test number
    451954482774

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass154,548 miles (+1,967)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    154,548 miles
    Test number
    123459574426
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front strut misting
  6. Pass152,581 miles (+2,314)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    152,581 miles
    Test number
    489145591361
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear both shock absorber bump stops worn and deteriorated and dust covers insecure
  7. Pass150,267 miles (+1)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    150,267 miles
    Test number
    665239185939
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing age cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear both shock absorber bump stops worn and deteriorated and dust covers insecure
    • AdvisoryRecommend a wheel alignment
  8. Fail150,266 miles (+7,686)1 dangerous1 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,266 miles
    Test number
    965491623492
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed deep splits on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front shocker top bearing partially seized can feel it through steering wheel
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing age cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear both shock absorber bump stops worn and dust covers insecure
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four tyres worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRecommend a wheel alignment
  9. Pass142,580 miles (+18,610)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    142,580 miles
    Test number
    979255364677
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass123,970 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    123,970 miles
    Test number
    382539360168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail123,970 miles (+5,135)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,970 miles
    Test number
    890265077345
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
  12. Pass118,835 miles (+12,197)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    118,835 miles
    Test number
    293779730908

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass106,638 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    106,638 miles
    Test number
    203132930470
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  14. Fail106,636 miles (+17,667)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,636 miles
    Test number
    141510540261
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  15. Pass88,969 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    88,969 miles
    Test number
    119317725097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L20 LBD

Does L20 LBD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L20 LBD expired on 20 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L20 LBD?
The MOT on L20 LBD expired on 20 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L20 LBD done?
L20 LBD was recorded at 120,376 miles at its MOT on 15 Oct 2025, an average of 2,931 miles a year.
Has L20 LBD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L20 LBD has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Sept 2019.
Has the mileage on L20 LBD ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 19 Oct 2022. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L20 LBD find?
L20 LBD passed its latest MOT on 15 Oct 2025 with 3 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; rear inner suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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