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Volkswagen Passat

Black · Diesel · 2017 · 1,598 cc

L31 BALMOT history

L31 BAL is a black diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 21 Jul 2017. Its MOT is valid until 24 Sept 2027 and it has passed 8 of 9 MOT tests, with 96,724 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Sept 2026.

L31 BAL black Volkswagen Passat – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 24 Sept 2027
Mileage
96,724 mi
At MOT on 12 Sept 2026
MOT tests
9
8 passed · 1 failed
Per year
7,526 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L31 BAL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2017
First used
21 Jul 2017
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L31 BAL was last recorded at 96,724 miles on 12 Sept 2026, 6,578 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
90,146 miles · 15 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
6,578 miles
Average per year
7,526 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 96,724 miles
  • 2025 – 90,146 miles
  • 2024 – 84,299 miles
  • 2023 – 77,546 miles
  • 2022 – 62,719 miles
  • 2021 – 51,760 miles
  • 2020 – 50,363 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,724 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

9 tests since 13 Jul 2020, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass96,724 miles (+6,578)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    96,724 miles
    Test number
    464975895331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass90,146 miles (+5,847)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    90,146 miles
    Test number
    400646637246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass84,299 miles (+6,753)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    84,299 miles
    Test number
    474422110948

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass77,546 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    77,546 miles
    Test number
    292795338174
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  5. Fail77,546 miles (+14,827)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,546 miles
    Test number
    165297485643
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass62,719 miles (+10,959)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    62,719 miles
    Test number
    596270687152
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass51,760 miles (+1,397)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    51,760 miles
    Test number
    687484963557
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre stepping on inner edge
  8. Pass50,363 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    50,363 miles
    Test number
    516628966108
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre stepping inner edge
  9. PassMileage not read1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    416839584231
    • AdvisoryCOVID-19 6 MONTH EXTENSION

Questions about L31 BAL

Does L31 BAL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L31 BAL is valid until 24 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on L31 BAL?
The MOT on L31 BAL is valid until 24 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L31 BAL done?
L31 BAL was recorded at 96,724 miles at its MOT on 12 Sept 2026, an average of 7,526 miles a year.
Has L31 BAL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L31 BAL has failed 1 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on L31 BAL 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 L31 BAL find?
L31 BAL passed its latest MOT on 12 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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