
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Pass216,234 miles (+15,094)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 216,234 miles
- Test number
- 172008339247
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass201,140 miles (+13,784)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 201,140 miles
- Test number
- 359596648122
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass187,356 miles (+15,086)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 187,356 miles
- Test number
- 276256338419
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
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))
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))
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))
Pass98,312 miles (+17,240)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 98,312 miles
- Test number
- 775845579230
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
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.
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