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Volkswagen Passat

Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 1,968 cc

L40 KAPMOT history

L40 KAP is a silver diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 22 May 2008. Its MOT is valid until 23 Sept 2027 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 237,546 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Sept 2026.

L40 KAP silver Volkswagen Passat – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 23 Sept 2027
Mileage
237,546 mi
At MOT on 23 Sept 2026
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
9,588 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L40 KAP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
22 May 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L40 KAP was last recorded at 237,546 miles on 23 Sept 2026, 10,939 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
226,607 miles · 24 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
10,939 miles
Average per year
9,588 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 237,546 miles
  • 2025 – 226,607 miles
  • 2024 – 216,099 miles
  • 2023 – 207,914 miles
  • 2022 – 202,107 miles
  • 2021 – 195,535 miles
  • 2020 – 188,252 miles
  • 2019 – 182,078 miles
  • 2018 – 172,440 miles
  • 2017 – 163,323 miles
  • 2016 – 151,863 miles
  • 2015 – 139,719 miles
  • 2014 – 127,065 miles
  • 2013 – 119,027 miles
  • 2012 – 106,851 miles
  • 2011 – 89,971 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass237,546 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • MinorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

  • Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm rear bushes

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Engine running roughly & noisy.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside front tyre worn CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT & heavily on inner edge.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside front tyre worn CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT & heavily on inner edge.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Rear suspension bushes perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

20 tests since 3 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass237,546 miles2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    237,546 miles
    Test number
    374403443198
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail237,546 miles (+10,939)1 repaired2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    237,546 miles
    Test number
    202586299199
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass226,607 miles (+10,508)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    226,607 miles
    Test number
    236190910647
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • 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. Pass216,099 miles (+8,185)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    216,099 miles
    Test number
    441155310802
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass207,914 miles (+5,807)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    207,914 miles
    Test number
    476720429175
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass202,107 miles (+6,572)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    202,107 miles
    Test number
    695647560400
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass195,535 miles (+7,283)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    195,535 miles
    Test number
    418311214096
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass188,252 miles (+6,174)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    188,252 miles
    Test number
    923269094875

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass182,078 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    182,078 miles
    Test number
    872296523486
    • AdvisoryEngine running roughly & noisy.
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre worn CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT & heavily on inner edge.
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre worn CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT & heavily on inner edge.
    • AdvisoryRear suspension bushes perishing

  10. Fail182,076 miles (+9,636)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,076 miles
    Test number
    503890393886
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine running roughly & noisy.
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre worn CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT & heavily on inner edge.
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre worn CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT & heavily on inner edge.
    • AdvisoryRear suspension bushes perishing

  11. Pass172,440 miles (+9,117)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    172,440 miles
    Test number
    358429808827
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront brake hoses perished
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear brake pipes corroded

  12. Pass163,323 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    163,323 miles
    Test number
    464059501541
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres getting low across tread but especially on inner edges of tread
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres worn more on inner edges of tread. Offside rear tyre almost bald on inner edge
    • AdvisoryBoth windscreen wiper blade rubbers split
    • AdvisoryEngine rev limiter fitted not allowing required revs and/or emission smoke level too clean to obtain test reading/result

  13. Fail163,323 miles (+11,460)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,323 miles
    Test number
    562310515695
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre joint tube clamp broken (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working wing mirror LED unit damaged (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres getting low across tread but especially on inner edges of tread
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres worn more on inner edges of tread. Offside rear tyre almost bald on inner edge
    • AdvisoryBoth windscreen wiper blade rubbers split
    • AdvisoryEngine rev limiter fitted not allowing required revs and/or emission smoke level too clean to obtain test reading/result

  14. Pass151,863 miles (+12,144)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    151,863 miles
    Test number
    636477959169
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  15. Pass139,719 miles (+12,654)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    139,719 miles
    Test number
    815354945237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass127,065 miles (+8,038)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    127,065 miles
    Test number
    147228544267
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass119,027 miles (+12,176)6 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    119,027 miles
    Test number
    686297043212
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteO/s/f tyre worn on edges

  18. Pass106,851 miles (+16,880)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    106,851 miles
    Test number
    805438842213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass89,971 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2012
    Odometer
    89,971 miles
    Test number
    267235821408
    • NoteFront disks slightly worn
    • NoteLarge belly pans fitted

  20. Fail89,971 miles1 dangerous2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,971 miles
    Test number
    386343921162
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteFront disks slightly worn
    • NoteLarge belly pans fitted

Questions about L40 KAP

Does L40 KAP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L40 KAP is valid until 23 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on L40 KAP?
The MOT on L40 KAP is valid until 23 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L40 KAP done?
L40 KAP was recorded at 237,546 miles at its MOT on 23 Sept 2026, an average of 9,588 miles a year.
Has L40 KAP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L40 KAP has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on L40 KAP 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 KAP find?
L40 KAP passed its latest MOT on 23 Sept 2026 with 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm, and 3 more.

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