Volkswagen Passat
Blue · Diesel · 2012 · 1,968 cc
L26 CFVMOT history
L26 CFV is a blue diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 2 Aug 2012. Its MOT is valid until 15 Jul 2027 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 191,114 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 15 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 191,114 mi
- At MOT on 16 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 18
- 13 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 11,818 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L26 CFV
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Passat
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,968 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 2 Aug 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 15 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 16 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L26 CFV was last recorded at 191,114 miles on 16 Jul 2026, 17 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jul 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 191,097 miles · 15 Jul 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 17 miles
- Average per year
- 11,818 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 191,114 miles
- 2025 – 176,722 miles
- 2024 – 160,560 miles
- 2023 – 149,184 miles
- 2022 – 136,331 miles
- 2021 – 125,779 miles
- 2020 – 117,692 miles
- 2019 – 107,132 miles
- 2018 – 91,580 miles
- 2017 – 79,622 miles
- 2016 – 69,418 miles
- 2015 – 63,275 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass191,114 miles
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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 Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt
Major2 MOTs, 2024–2026
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017
Full MOT history
18 tests since 8 Jul 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass191,114 miles (+17)2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 191,114 miles
- Test number
- 677844859802
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail191,097 miles (+14,375)1 dangerous3 major2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 191,097 miles
- Test number
- 369183477594
- DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass176,722 miles (+16,162)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 176,722 miles
- Test number
- 847272904647
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass160,560 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 160,560 miles
- Test number
- 170554796697
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail160,560 miles (+11,376)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 160,560 miles
- Test number
- 234911352226
- DangerousRear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass149,184 miles (+12,853)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 149,184 miles
- Test number
- 750608741165
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Pass136,331 miles1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 136,331 miles
- Test number
- 274174172775
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
Fail136,331 miles (+10,552)1 dangerous1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 136,331 miles
- Test number
- 359005193344
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass125,779 miles (+8,087)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 125,779 miles
- Test number
- 687496698102
- AdvisoryEmissions to clean to measure
Pass117,692 miles (+10,560)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 117,692 miles
- Test number
- 322463582621
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass107,132 miles (+123)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 107,132 miles
- Test number
- 386906688040
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail107,009 miles (+15,429)2 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 107,009 miles
- Test number
- 638130002577
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235/45/17 97w (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass91,580 miles (+11,958)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 91,580 miles
- Test number
- 553684492457
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass79,622 miles (+10,204)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 79,622 miles
- Test number
- 795499636860
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass69,418 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 69,418 miles
- Test number
- 222778795238
- AdvisoryNearside Front 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 Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Fail69,418 miles (+6,143)1 failure6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,418 miles
- Test number
- 147373353279
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front 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 Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass63,275 miles (+2,426)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 63,275 miles
- Test number
- 563192828721
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass60,849 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 60,849 miles
- Test number
- 589199885161
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L26 CFV
- Does L26 CFV currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L26 CFV is valid until 15 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L26 CFV?
- The MOT on L26 CFV is valid until 15 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L26 CFV done?
- L26 CFV was recorded at 191,114 miles at its MOT on 16 Jul 2026, an average of 11,818 miles a year.
- Has L26 CFV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L26 CFV has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jul 2026.
- Has the mileage on L26 CFV 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 L26 CFV find?
- L26 CFV passed its latest MOT on 16 Jul 2026 with 2 minor defects and 1 advisory: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.
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