
Volkswagen Arteon
Grey · Petrol · 2019 · 1,984 cc
L26 JSMMOT history
L26 JSM is a grey petrol Volkswagen Arteon first used on 13 Sept 2019. Its MOT is valid until 3 Feb 2027 and it has passed 4 of 6 MOT tests, with 61,373 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Feb 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 3 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 61,373 mi
- At MOT on 4 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 6
- 4 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 11,290 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L26 JSM
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Arteon
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,984 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2019
- First used
- 13 Sept 2019
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 3 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 4 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L26 JSM was last recorded at 61,373 miles on 4 Feb 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Feb 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 61,373 miles · 3 Feb 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 11,290 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 61,373 miles
- 2025 – 47,700 miles
- 2024 – 37,744 miles
- 2023 – 27,433 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil a lot (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre tread cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))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.
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
6 tests since 2 Feb 2023, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass61,373 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 61,373 miles
- Test number
- 394624576660
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil a lot (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre tread cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Fail61,373 miles (+13,673)1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 61,373 miles
- Test number
- 706332490404
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil a lot (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre tread cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Pass47,700 miles (+9,956)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 47,700 miles
- Test number
- 716349633406
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Corroded (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass37,744 miles (+61)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 37,744 miles
- Test number
- 365377438455
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Fail37,683 miles (+10,250)2 dangerous3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 37,683 miles
- Test number
- 438074233974
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass27,433 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 27,433 miles
- Test number
- 722572446872
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L26 JSM
- Does L26 JSM currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L26 JSM is valid until 3 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L26 JSM?
- The MOT on L26 JSM is valid until 3 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 JSM done?
- L26 JSM was recorded at 61,373 miles at its MOT on 4 Feb 2026, an average of 11,290 miles a year.
- Has L26 JSM ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L26 JSM has failed 2 of its 6 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Feb 2026.
- Has the mileage on L26 JSM 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 JSM find?
- L26 JSM passed its latest MOT on 4 Feb 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil a lot, and 1 more.
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