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Volkswagen Passat

Silver · Diesel · 2009 · 1,968 cc

L3 RXCMOT history

L3 RXC is a silver diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 16 Dec 2009. Its MOT is valid until 4 Nov 2026 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 117,851 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Oct 2025.

L3 RXC silver Volkswagen Passat – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 4 Nov 2026
Mileage
117,851 mi
At MOT on 6 Oct 2025
MOT tests
17
14 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,578 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L3 RXC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
16 Dec 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
6 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L3 RXC was last recorded at 117,851 miles on 6 Oct 2025, 5,941 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
111,910 miles · 28 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
5,941 miles
Average per year
6,578 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 117,851 miles
  • 2024 – 111,910 miles
  • 2023 – 106,727 miles
  • 2022 – 101,874 miles
  • 2021 – 93,916 miles
  • 2020 – 84,397 miles
  • 2019 – 79,361 miles
  • 2018 – 73,061 miles
  • 2017 – 67,195 miles
  • 2016 – 57,851 miles
  • 2015 – 53,826 miles
  • 2014 – 48,247 miles
  • 2013 – 41,199 miles
  • 2012 – 32,625 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass117,851 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryEmissiosn not detected
  • AdvisoryTPMS light

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.

  • Rear subframe is corroding.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2021

Full MOT history

17 tests since 22 Oct 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass117,851 miles (+5,941)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    117,851 miles
    Test number
    635186528792
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryEmissiosn not detected
    • AdvisoryTPMS light
  2. Pass111,910 miles (+5,183)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    111,910 miles
    Test number
    577411112030
    • AdvisoryEmissions to clean
  3. Pass106,727 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    106,727 miles
    Test number
    912138325189
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. Fail106,727 miles (+4,853)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,727 miles
    Test number
    130821114887
    • MajorHeadlamp light source and lamp not compatible LED fitted (4.1.4 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  5. Pass101,874 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    101,874 miles
    Test number
    457532753667
    • AdvisoryRear subframe is corroding.
  6. Fail101,874 miles (+7,958)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,874 miles
    Test number
    543273290498
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear subframe is corroding.
  7. Pass93,916 miles (+9,519)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    93,916 miles
    Test number
    521170477712
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
  8. Pass84,397 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    84,397 miles
    Test number
    406499182157
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryWindscreen washer bottle leaking
  9. Fail84,396 miles (+5,035)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,396 miles
    Test number
    180979382908
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryWindscreen washer bottle leaking
  10. Pass79,361 miles (+6,300)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    79,361 miles
    Test number
    927421736915

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass73,061 miles (+5,866)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    73,061 miles
    Test number
    664728492778
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
  12. Pass67,195 miles (+9,344)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    67,195 miles
    Test number
    239377648340
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
  13. Pass57,851 miles (+4,025)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    57,851 miles
    Test number
    712503980058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass53,826 miles (+5,579)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    53,826 miles
    Test number
    675392995832

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass48,247 miles (+7,048)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    48,247 miles
    Test number
    358709574426

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass41,199 miles (+8,574)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    41,199 miles
    Test number
    936063883235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass32,625 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    32,625 miles
    Test number
    876596192230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L3 RXC

Does L3 RXC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L3 RXC is valid until 4 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on L3 RXC?
The MOT on L3 RXC is valid until 4 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L3 RXC done?
L3 RXC was recorded at 117,851 miles at its MOT on 6 Oct 2025, an average of 6,578 miles a year.
Has L3 RXC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L3 RXC has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on L3 RXC 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 L3 RXC find?
L3 RXC passed its latest MOT on 6 Oct 2025 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; emissiosn not detected; tpms light.

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