Volkswagen Passat
Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 1,968 cc
L20 YDLMOT history
L20 YDL is a silver diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 17 Jul 2012. Its MOT is valid until 17 Jan 2027 and it has passed 11 of 12 MOT tests, with 81,063 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 17 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 81,063 mi
- At MOT on 8 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 12
- 11 passed · 1 failed
- Per year
- 5,606 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L20 YDL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Passat
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,968 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 17 Jul 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 17 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 8 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L20 YDL was last recorded at 81,063 miles on 8 Jan 2026, 4,521 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Dec 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 76,542 miles · 18 Dec 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 4,521 miles
- Average per year
- 5,606 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 81,063 miles
- 2024 – 76,542 miles
- 2023 – 65,476 miles
- 2022 – 55,417 miles
- 2021 – 51,780 miles
- 2019 – 44,031 miles
- 2018 – 38,632 miles
- 2017 – 33,195 miles
- 2016 – 29,848 miles
- 2015 – 22,093 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass81,063 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
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.
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021
Full MOT history
12 tests since 3 Jul 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass81,063 miles (+4,521)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 81,063 miles
- Test number
- 308711474546
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass76,542 miles (+4,437)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 76,542 miles
- Test number
- 908116139093
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass72,105 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 72,105 miles
- Test number
- 188101918461
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Fail72,104 miles (+6,628)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,104 miles
- Test number
- 653025361377
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Pass65,476 miles (+10,059)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 65,476 miles
- Test number
- 996599363498
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded
Pass55,417 miles (+3,637)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 55,417 miles
- Test number
- 238050991632
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,780 miles (+7,749)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 51,780 miles
- Test number
- 673178291736
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass44,031 miles (+5,399)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 44,031 miles
- Test number
- 630366569222
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass38,632 miles (+5,437)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 38,632 miles
- Test number
- 249038631914
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,195 miles (+3,347)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 33,195 miles
- Test number
- 811479783396
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
Pass29,848 miles (+7,755)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 29,848 miles
- Test number
- 433180346525
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass22,093 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 22,093 miles
- Test number
- 748994685101
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L20 YDL
- Does L20 YDL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L20 YDL is valid until 17 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L20 YDL?
- The MOT on L20 YDL is valid until 17 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L20 YDL done?
- L20 YDL was recorded at 81,063 miles at its MOT on 8 Jan 2026, an average of 5,606 miles a year.
- Has L20 YDL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L20 YDL has failed 1 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jan 2024.
- Has the mileage on L20 YDL 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 YDL find?
- L20 YDL passed its latest MOT on 8 Jan 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output, and 1 more.
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