Volkswagen Passat
Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc
L40 FLLMOT history
L40 FLL is a blue petrol Volkswagen Passat first used on 5 Sept 2005. Its MOT expired on 11 Sept 2026 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 186,844 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Sept 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 11 Sept 2026
- Mileage
- 186,844 mi
- At MOT on 12 Sept 2025
- MOT tests
- 26
- 18 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 9,112 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L40 FLL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Passat
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 5 Sept 2005
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 11 Sept 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 12 Sept 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
L40 FLL was last recorded at 186,844 miles on 12 Sept 2025, 12,812 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Oct 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 174,032 miles · 5 Oct 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 12,812 miles
- Average per year
- 9,112 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 186,844 miles
- 2024 – 174,032 miles
- 2023 – 170,074 miles
- 2022 – 165,106 miles
- 2021 – 160,285 miles
- 2020 – 153,303 miles
- 2019 – 150,763 miles
- 2018 – 140,362 miles
- 2017 – 132,408 miles
- 2016 – 123,628 miles
- 2015 – 114,029 miles
- 2014 – 106,393 miles
- 2013 – 98,106 miles
- 2012 – 88,668 miles
- 2011 – 81,084 miles
- 2009 – 45,298 miles
- 2008 – 32,823 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass186,844 miles
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryEngine oil leak
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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2016
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2017
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2011
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
26 tests since 17 Oct 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass186,844 miles (+12,812)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 186,844 miles
- Test number
- 936573924240
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryEngine oil leak
Pass174,032 miles (+3,958)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 174,032 miles
- Test number
- 822058973095
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisorySlight underside corrosion
Pass170,074 miles (+4,968)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 170,074 miles
- Test number
- 281727395820
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUnderside corroded
Pass165,106 miles (+107)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 165,106 miles
- Test number
- 146076083090
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Fail164,999 miles (+4,714)2 major1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 164,999 miles
- Test number
- 289504440709
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MinorCentral Front Driver's view to the sides outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass160,285 miles (+53)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 160,285 miles
- Test number
- 916062887702
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail160,232 miles (+6,929)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 160,232 miles
- Test number
- 753750661080
- MajorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass153,303 miles (+2,540)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 153,303 miles
- Test number
- 702363016899
- MinorOffside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Pass150,763 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 150,763 miles
- Test number
- 270908411125
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail150,763 miles (+10,401)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 150,763 miles
- Test number
- 569817832834
- Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Pass140,362 miles (+7,954)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 140,362 miles
- Test number
- 559236917209
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass132,408 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 132,408 miles
- Test number
- 638556214042
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisorySlight wear in nearside front outer c.v. joint
Fail132,408 miles (+8,780)1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 132,408 miles
- Test number
- 100209524096
- Repaired at testOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisorySlight wear in nearside front outer c.v. joint
Pass123,628 miles (+9,599)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 123,628 miles
- Test number
- 314626925686
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass114,029 miles (+7,636)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 114,029 miles
- Test number
- 147485027686
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass106,393 miles (+8,287)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 106,393 miles
- Test number
- 927023194281
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass98,106 miles (+127)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 98,106 miles
- Test number
- 335449103363
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail97,979 miles (+9,311)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,979 miles
- Test number
- 287202503339
- FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass88,668 miles (+155)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 88,668 miles
- Test number
- 157668192278
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail88,513 miles (+7,429)2 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 88,513 miles
- Test number
- 169583992286
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- NoteNearside CV gaiter is split
Pass81,084 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 81,084 miles
- Test number
- 429595211406
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail81,084 miles (+12,051)2 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,084 miles
- Test number
- 359554311350
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass69,033 miles (+111)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 69,033 miles
- Test number
- 637072881002
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Fail68,922 miles (+23,624)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,922 miles
- Test number
- 147160381065
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass45,298 miles (+12,475)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 45,298 miles
- Test number
- 671682699220
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,823 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 32,823 miles
- Test number
- 791421598206
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about L40 FLL
- Does L40 FLL currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on L40 FLL expired on 11 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on L40 FLL?
- The MOT on L40 FLL expired on 11 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has L40 FLL done?
- L40 FLL was recorded at 186,844 miles at its MOT on 12 Sept 2025, an average of 9,112 miles a year.
- Has L40 FLL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L40 FLL has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Sept 2022.
- Has the mileage on L40 FLL 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 L40 FLL find?
- L40 FLL passed its latest MOT on 12 Sept 2025 with 2 advisories: rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; engine oil leak.
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