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Volkswagen Passat

Silver · Diesel · 2014 · 1,968 cc

L30 XAUMOT history

L30 XAU is a silver diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 17 Jun 2014. Its MOT is valid until 25 Jul 2027 and it has passed 10 of 13 MOT tests, with 122,965 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Jul 2026.

L30 XAU silver Volkswagen Passat – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Passat, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 25 Jul 2027
Mileage
122,965 mi
At MOT on 25 Jul 2026
MOT tests
13
10 passed · 3 failed
Per year
9,243 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L30 XAU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
17 Jun 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L30 XAU was last recorded at 122,965 miles on 25 Jul 2026, 9,914 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
113,051 miles · 26 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
9,914 miles
Average per year
9,243 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 122,965 miles
  • 2025 – 113,051 miles
  • 2024 – 102,813 miles
  • 2023 – 97,873 miles
  • 2022 – 87,798 miles
  • 2021 – 79,720 miles
  • 2020 – 74,836 miles
  • 2019 – 59,479 miles
  • 2018 – 47,713 miles
  • 2017 – 38,793 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass122,965 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

13 tests since 16 Jun 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass122,965 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    122,965 miles
    Test number
    456218112534

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail122,965 miles (+9,914)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,965 miles
    Test number
    435139330771
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass113,051 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    113,051 miles
    Test number
    194970560180
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail113,051 miles (+10,238)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,051 miles
    Test number
    479628571979
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass102,813 miles (+4,940)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    102,813 miles
    Test number
    834182630531
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass97,873 miles (+10,075)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    97,873 miles
    Test number
    454590987379
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on inner and outer edges 205/55r16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on inner and outer edges 205/55r16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  7. Pass87,798 miles (+8,078)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    87,798 miles
    Test number
    506697502024
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass79,720 miles (+4,884)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    79,720 miles
    Test number
    409754853579
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass74,836 miles (+15,357)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    74,836 miles
    Test number
    723344253221
    • AdvisoryCentral Front wipers smear slight on down stroke
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust clamp sleeve corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass59,479 miles (+11,766)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    59,479 miles
    Test number
    553401531250
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing on inner edge.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  11. Pass47,713 miles (+8,920)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    47,713 miles
    Test number
    189055469517
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass38,793 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    38,793 miles
    Test number
    960139655002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail38,793 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,793 miles
    Test number
    423271453113
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Questions about L30 XAU

Does L30 XAU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L30 XAU is valid until 25 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on L30 XAU?
The MOT on L30 XAU is valid until 25 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L30 XAU done?
L30 XAU was recorded at 122,965 miles at its MOT on 25 Jul 2026, an average of 9,243 miles a year.
Has L30 XAU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L30 XAU has failed 3 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on L30 XAU 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 XAU find?
L30 XAU passed its latest MOT on 25 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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