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Volkswagen Passat

Black · Diesel · 2011 · 1,968 cc

L22 GFMMOT history

L22 GFM is a black diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 1 Sept 2011. Its MOT is valid until 4 Sept 2027 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 201,378 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Sept 2026.

L22 GFM black Volkswagen Passat – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 4 Sept 2027
Mileage
201,378 mi
At MOT on 5 Sept 2026
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
9,830 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L22 GFM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
1 Sept 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L22 GFM was last recorded at 201,378 miles on 5 Sept 2026, 1,330 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
200,048 miles · 25 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
1,330 miles
Average per year
9,830 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 201,378 miles
  • 2025 – 200,048 miles
  • 2024 – 198,351 miles
  • 2023 – 185,206 miles
  • 2022 – 179,389 miles
  • 2021 – 170,027 miles
  • 2020 – 161,961 miles
  • 2019 – 155,517 miles
  • 2018 – 141,108 miles
  • 2017 – 118,856 miles
  • 2016 – 97,013 miles
  • 2015 – 87,699 miles
  • 2014 – 83,932 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass201,378 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (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.

  • Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn, 235/40/R18

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread, inner edge worn, 235/40/R18

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread, inner edge worn, 235/40/R18

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear suspension arms corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

18 tests since 24 Sept 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass201,378 miles (+1,330)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    201,378 miles
    Test number
    472058455129
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Pass200,048 miles (+1,697)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    200,048 miles
    Test number
    143856344291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass198,351 miles (+13,145)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    198,351 miles
    Test number
    932479834380
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  4. Pass185,206 miles (+5,817)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    185,206 miles
    Test number
    784910773055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass179,389 miles (+347)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    179,389 miles
    Test number
    219951225033
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn, 235/40/R18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread, inner edge worn, 235/40/R18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread, inner edge worn, 235/40/R18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension arms corroded
    • AdvisoryRear trailing arm bushes deteriorated
  6. Fail179,042 miles (+9,015)3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,042 miles
    Test number
    945112184496
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension levelling valve damaged or deteriorated and function affected Levelling sensor and linkage broken (5.3.5 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension levelling valve damaged or deteriorated and function affected Levelling sensor and linkage broken (5.3.5 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn, 235/40/R18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread, inner edge worn, 235/40/R18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread, inner edge worn, 235/40/R18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension arms corroded
    • AdvisoryRear trailing arm bushes deteriorated
  7. Pass170,027 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    170,027 miles
    Test number
    744607647601
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  8. Fail170,026 miles (+8,065)3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,026 miles
    Test number
    319647993768
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective And offside front (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTPMS light is on indicating under inflation of a tyre
  9. Pass161,961 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    161,961 miles
    Test number
    304662349375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail161,959 miles (+6,442)2 dangerous2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,959 miles
    Test number
    640362818323
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTPMS light on dash
  11. Pass155,517 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    155,517 miles
    Test number
    376217446921
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  12. Fail155,516 miles (+14,408)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,516 miles
    Test number
    827368216414
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension levelling valve damaged or deteriorated and function affected (5.3.5 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  13. Pass141,108 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    141,108 miles
    Test number
    814077952500

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail141,108 miles (+22,252)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,108 miles
    Test number
    733926870230
    • Repaired at testCentral Exhaust system insecure middle joint (6.1.2 (a))
  15. Pass118,856 miles (+21,843)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    118,856 miles
    Test number
    949789109271
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front console bush splitting (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner slightly out of shape inside shoulder
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  16. Pass97,013 miles (+9,314)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    97,013 miles
    Test number
    778968783010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass87,699 miles (+3,767)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    87,699 miles
    Test number
    118204305154
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  18. Pass83,932 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    83,932 miles
    Test number
    997867364218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L22 GFM

Does L22 GFM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L22 GFM is valid until 4 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on L22 GFM?
The MOT on L22 GFM is valid until 4 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L22 GFM done?
L22 GFM was recorded at 201,378 miles at its MOT on 5 Sept 2026, an average of 9,830 miles a year.
Has L22 GFM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L22 GFM has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on L22 GFM 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 L22 GFM find?
L22 GFM passed its latest MOT on 5 Sept 2026 with 4 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both; nearside front coil spring corroded; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush, and 1 more.

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