Volkswagen logo

Volkswagen Passat

Black · Diesel · 2015 · 1,968 cc

L26 DMLMOT history

L26 DML is a black diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 25 Nov 2015. Its MOT is valid until 17 Feb 2027 and it has passed 9 of 10 MOT tests, with 216,234 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jan 2026.

L26 DML black Volkswagen Passat – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Passat, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 17 Feb 2027
Mileage
216,234 mi
At MOT on 21 Jan 2026
MOT tests
10
9 passed · 1 failed
Per year
20,234 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for L26 DML in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
L26 DML
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
25 Nov 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L26 DML was last recorded at 216,234 miles on 21 Jan 2026, 15,094 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
201,140 miles · 12 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
15,094 miles
Average per year
20,234 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 216,234 miles
  • 2025 – 201,140 miles
  • 2024 – 187,356 miles
  • 2023 – 172,270 miles
  • 2022 – 159,273 miles
  • 2021 – 144,990 miles
  • 2020 – 98,312 miles
  • 2019 – 81,072 miles
  • 2018 – 69,541 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass216,234 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.

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

10 tests since 22 Oct 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass216,234 miles (+15,094)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    216,234 miles
    Test number
    172008339247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass201,140 miles (+13,784)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    201,140 miles
    Test number
    359596648122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass187,356 miles (+15,086)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    187,356 miles
    Test number
    276256338419

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass172,270 miles (+15)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    172,270 miles
    Test number
    896709304527
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Fail172,255 miles (+12,982)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,255 miles
    Test number
    528720738884
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Pass159,273 miles (+14,283)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    159,273 miles
    Test number
    566289836412
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  7. Pass144,990 miles (+46,678)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    144,990 miles
    Test number
    120950983678
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass98,312 miles (+17,240)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    98,312 miles
    Test number
    775845579230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass81,072 miles (+11,531)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    81,072 miles
    Test number
    720349956393
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  10. Pass69,541 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    69,541 miles
    Test number
    435091127538

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L26 DML

Does L26 DML currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L26 DML is valid until 17 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on L26 DML?
The MOT on L26 DML is valid until 17 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L26 DML done?
L26 DML was recorded at 216,234 miles at its MOT on 21 Jan 2026, an average of 20,234 miles a year.
Has L26 DML ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L26 DML has failed 1 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on L26 DML 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 DML find?
L26 DML passed its latest MOT on 21 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

Browse all L26D registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.