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Volkswagen Passat

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,968 cc

L31 XHXMOT history

L31 XHX is a black diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 2 Nov 2012. Its MOT is valid until 14 Apr 2027 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 153,181 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Apr 2026.

L31 XHX black Volkswagen Passat – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 14 Apr 2027
Mileage
153,181 mi
At MOT on 9 Apr 2026
MOT tests
16
11 passed · 5 failed
Per year
10,113 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L31 XHX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
2 Nov 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L31 XHX was last recorded at 153,181 miles on 9 Apr 2026, 9,998 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
143,183 miles · 15 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
9,998 miles
Average per year
10,113 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 153,181 miles
  • 2025 – 143,183 miles
  • 2024 – 136,388 miles
  • 2023 – 127,108 miles
  • 2022 – 119,010 miles
  • 2021 – 110,530 miles
  • 2020 – 103,484 miles
  • 2019 – 92,331 miles
  • 2018 – 82,932 miles
  • 2017 – 67,315 miles
  • 2015 – 47,363 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass153,181 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult beltRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

Full MOT history

16 tests since 22 Oct 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass153,181 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    153,181 miles
    Test number
    162515211112
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  2. Fail153,181 miles (+9,998)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,181 miles
    Test number
    864882283377
    • DangerousRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  3. Pass143,183 miles (+6,795)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    143,183 miles
    Test number
    687589817904
    • AdvisoryFront 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 Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass136,388 miles (+38)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    136,388 miles
    Test number
    337930886009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail136,350 miles (+9,242)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,350 miles
    Test number
    235135040144
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • 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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass127,108 miles (+8,098)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    127,108 miles
    Test number
    422913077573
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass119,010 miles (+8,480)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    119,010 miles
    Test number
    367584721601
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  8. Pass110,530 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    110,530 miles
    Test number
    523485251636
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail110,530 miles (+7,046)1 major1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,530 miles
    Test number
    263569186516
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass103,484 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    103,484 miles
    Test number
    593303476383
    • AdvisoryExhaust sleeve deteriorated.
    • AdvisoryFront 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 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. Fail103,484 miles (+11,153)2 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,484 miles
    Test number
    775183649158
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryExhaust sleeve deteriorated.
    • AdvisoryFront 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 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

  12. Pass92,331 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    92,331 miles
    Test number
    304863553384
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Fail92,331 miles (+9,399)2 dangerous1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,331 miles
    Test number
    641751439783
    • DangerousNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both fronts (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  14. Pass82,932 miles (+15,617)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    82,932 miles
    Test number
    475388963186
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted

  15. Pass67,315 miles (+19,952)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    67,315 miles
    Test number
    523119382240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass47,363 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    47,363 miles
    Test number
    283737885018
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

Questions about L31 XHX

Does L31 XHX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L31 XHX is valid until 14 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on L31 XHX?
The MOT on L31 XHX is valid until 14 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L31 XHX done?
L31 XHX was recorded at 153,181 miles at its MOT on 9 Apr 2026, an average of 10,113 miles a year.
Has L31 XHX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L31 XHX has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on L31 XHX 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 XHX find?
L31 XHX passed its latest MOT on 9 Apr 2026 with 4 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt, and 1 more.

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