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Volkswagen Passat

Blue · Diesel · 2006 · 1,896 cc

L30 GCVMOT history

L30 GCV is a blue diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 17 Nov 2006. Its MOT is valid until 10 Dec 2026 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 150,176 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Dec 2025.

L30 GCV blue Volkswagen Passat – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 10 Dec 2026
Mileage
150,176 mi
At MOT on 9 Dec 2025
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
7,668 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L30 GCV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
17 Nov 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
9 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L30 GCV was last recorded at 150,176 miles on 9 Dec 2025, 8,510 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
141,666 miles · 11 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
8,510 miles
Average per year
7,668 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 150,176 miles
  • 2024 – 141,666 miles
  • 2023 – 133,350 miles
  • 2022 – 126,664 miles
  • 2021 – 113,977 miles
  • 2020 – 102,260 miles
  • 2019 – 92,306 miles
  • 2018 – 82,739 miles
  • 2017 – 78,912 miles
  • 2016 – 74,778 miles
  • 2015 – 68,330 miles
  • 2014 – 61,531 miles
  • 2013 – 54,244 miles
  • 2012 – 46,089 miles
  • 2011 – 39,038 miles
  • 2010 – 36,942 miles
  • 2009 – 26,794 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass150,176 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s forward facing arms inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 8 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s upper and lower

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Central Front secondary bonnet catch seized

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush in lower arm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

28 tests since 6 Nov 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass150,176 miles (+8,510)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    150,176 miles
    Test number
    917352675249
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s forward facing arms inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Pass141,666 miles (+11)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    141,666 miles
    Test number
    349804072193
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Fail141,655 miles (+8,305)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,655 miles
    Test number
    860775689354
    • MajorFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn n/s and o/s rear facing bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) tie rod (2.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner forward facing bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. Pass133,350 miles (+88)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    133,350 miles
    Test number
    932957671531
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  5. Fail133,262 miles (+6,598)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,262 miles
    Test number
    532772967877
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  6. Pass126,664 miles (+12,687)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    126,664 miles
    Test number
    583960838217
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  7. Pass113,977 miles (+195)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    113,977 miles
    Test number
    272911963620
    • AdvisoryCentral Front secondary bonnet catch seized
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush in lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes in lateral links (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes in lateral links (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  8. Fail113,782 miles (+11,522)3 dangerous8 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,782 miles
    Test number
    381895391625
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front secondary bonnet catch seized
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush in lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes in lateral links (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes in lateral links (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  9. Pass102,260 miles (+3)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    102,260 miles
    Test number
    691927294461
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged buckle outer casing missing/damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre heavily worn and lumpy (cupping) on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside & offside rear
  10. Fail102,257 miles (+9,951)6 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,257 miles
    Test number
    586412830780
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop link ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower suspension arm (front) bush worn with excessive movement detected (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer CV boot split by inner clip (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link lower ball joint cover split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower suspension arm (front) bush worn with excessive movement detected (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ball joint cover excessively deteriorated/split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside & offside front headlamp lens deteriorated, beam image quality and light intensity slightly reduced (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged buckle outer casing missing/damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre heavily worn and lumpy (cupping) on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside & offside rear
  11. Pass92,306 miles (+4,396)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    92,306 miles
    Test number
    409552913950
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer driveshaft cv gaiter slightly detiorated
  12. Pass87,910 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    87,910 miles
    Test number
    387124534496
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  13. Fail87,910 miles (+5,171)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,910 miles
    Test number
    676552479061
    • MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  14. Pass82,739 miles (+3,827)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    82,739 miles
    Test number
    322551261395
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres are worn on the inner shoulders
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm! (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm! (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs are scored (3.5.1i)
  15. Pass78,912 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    78,912 miles
    Test number
    962354612680
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  16. Fail78,912 miles (+4,134)2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,912 miles
    Test number
    272424805738
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  17. Pass74,778 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    74,778 miles
    Test number
    943920724822
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush, strong advise (2.4.G.2)
  18. Fail74,776 miles (+6,446)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,776 miles
    Test number
    487877234457
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush, strong advise (2.4.G.2)
  19. Pass68,330 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    68,330 miles
    Test number
    418447445069
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  20. Fail68,330 miles (+6,799)4 failures4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,330 miles
    Test number
    669707545078
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteSLIGHT BIND FROM N/S/R BRAKE
  21. Pass61,531 miles (+7,287)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    61,531 miles
    Test number
    197037434079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass54,244 miles (+87)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    54,244 miles
    Test number
    549324343087
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  23. Fail54,157 miles (+8,068)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,157 miles
    Test number
    188860543485
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  24. Pass46,089 miles (+7,051)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    46,089 miles
    Test number
    415426452001
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteNearside front tyre has some sidewall damage
  25. Pass39,038 miles (+2,096)
    MOT expiry
    29 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    39,038 miles
    Test number
    886260661012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass36,942 miles (+40)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    36,942 miles
    Test number
    863989900365
    • NotePlastic over sills fitted
    • NotePlastic under trays fitted
  27. Fail36,902 miles (+10,108)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,902 miles
    Test number
    800908400364
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NotePlastic over sills fitted
    • NotePlastic under trays fitted
  28. Pass26,794 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    26,794 miles
    Test number
    501910619336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L30 GCV

Does L30 GCV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L30 GCV is valid until 10 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on L30 GCV?
The MOT on L30 GCV is valid until 10 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L30 GCV done?
L30 GCV was recorded at 150,176 miles at its MOT on 9 Dec 2025, an average of 7,668 miles a year.
Has L30 GCV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L30 GCV has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on L30 GCV 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 L30 GCV find?
L30 GCV passed its latest MOT on 9 Dec 2025 with 3 advisories: rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s; rear lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s forward facing arms inner bushes; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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