
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- 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
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.
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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
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
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
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))
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))
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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
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
Pass61,531 miles (+7,287)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 61,531 miles
- Test number
- 197037434079
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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)
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
Pass39,038 miles (+2,096)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 39,038 miles
- Test number
- 886260661012
No defects or advisories recorded.
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
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
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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