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Volkswagen Passat

Black · Diesel · 2009 · 1,968 cc

L30 KEPMOT history

L30 KEP is a black diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 14 Dec 2009. Its MOT is valid until 19 Jan 2027 and it has passed 14 of 16 MOT tests, with 308,611 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jan 2026.

L30 KEP black Volkswagen Passat – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Passat, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 19 Jan 2027
Mileage
308,611 mi
At MOT on 17 Jan 2026
MOT tests
16
14 passed · 2 failed
Per year
18,021 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L30 KEP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
14 Dec 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L30 KEP was last recorded at 308,611 miles on 17 Jan 2026, 14,496 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
294,115 miles · 16 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
14,496 miles
Average per year
18,021 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 308,611 miles
  • 2025 – 294,115 miles
  • 2024 – 286,233 miles
  • 2023 – 282,022 miles
  • 2022 – 276,975 miles
  • 2021 – 257,421 miles
  • 2020 – 237,733 miles
  • 2019 – 216,062 miles
  • 2018 – 195,656 miles
  • 2016 – 172,272 miles
  • 2015 – 145,564 miles
  • 2013 – 93,228 miles
  • 2012 – 72,135 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass308,611 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower wing corroded
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  • AdvisoryOffside Front door has gaffa tape on
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear boot lid has gaffa tape round handle restricting access

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 Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

16 tests since 3 Dec 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass308,611 miles (+14,496)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    308,611 miles
    Test number
    879429961267
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower wing corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front door has gaffa tape on
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear boot lid has gaffa tape round handle restricting access

  2. Pass294,115 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    294,115 miles
    Test number
    454072824136
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail294,114 miles (+7,881)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    294,114 miles
    Test number
    561122234246
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass286,233 miles (+4,211)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    286,233 miles
    Test number
    236585173532

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass282,022 miles (+5,047)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    282,022 miles
    Test number
    153276261786

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass276,975 miles (+19,554)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    276,975 miles
    Test number
    700202388950
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass257,421 miles (+19,688)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    257,421 miles
    Test number
    624043035856
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass237,733 miles (+21,671)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    237,733 miles
    Test number
    502341958205
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass216,062 miles (+20,406)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    216,062 miles
    Test number
    125672637681

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass195,656 miles (+23,384)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    195,656 miles
    Test number
    803556061370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass172,272 miles (+26,708)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    172,272 miles
    Test number
    719682146121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass145,564 miles (+29,660)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    145,564 miles
    Test number
    749242610560
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Fail115,904 miles2 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,904 miles
    Test number
    149896605046
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Pass115,904 miles (+22,676)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    115,904 miles
    Test number
    937856805049
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass93,228 miles (+21,093)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    93,228 miles
    Test number
    919539823320
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteNo gas blast detected at time of test

  16. Pass72,135 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    72,135 miles
    Test number
    128868432316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L30 KEP

Does L30 KEP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L30 KEP is valid until 19 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on L30 KEP?
The MOT on L30 KEP is valid until 19 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L30 KEP done?
L30 KEP was recorded at 308,611 miles at its MOT on 17 Jan 2026, an average of 18,021 miles a year.
Has L30 KEP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L30 KEP has failed 2 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on L30 KEP 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 KEP find?
L30 KEP passed its latest MOT on 17 Jan 2026 with 6 advisories: nearside front lower wing corroded; nearside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt; offside front door has gaffa tape on, and 3 more.

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