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Volkswagen Passat

Grey · Diesel · 2013 · 1,968 cc

L40 KHUMOT history

L40 KHU is a grey diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 24 Jun 2013. Its MOT is valid until 31 Jul 2027 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 174,804 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jul 2026.

L40 KHU grey Volkswagen Passat – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 31 Jul 2027
Mileage
174,804 mi
At MOT on 29 Jul 2026
MOT tests
15
11 passed · 4 failed
Per year
9,720 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L40 KHU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
24 Jun 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L40 KHU was last recorded at 174,804 miles on 29 Jul 2026, 5,424 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
169,380 miles · 18 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
5,424 miles
Average per year
9,720 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 174,804 miles
  • 2025 – 169,380 miles
  • 2024 – 163,731 miles
  • 2023 – 156,749 miles
  • 2022 – 150,766 miles
  • 2021 – 143,518 miles
  • 2020 – 136,831 miles
  • 2019 – 128,615 miles
  • 2018 – 123,477 miles
  • 2017 – 97,615 miles
  • 2016 – 76,128 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass174,804 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

15 tests since 3 Jun 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass174,804 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    174,804 miles
    Test number
    336400243531
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (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))
  2. Fail174,804 miles (+5,424)2 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,804 miles
    Test number
    506666260524
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (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))
  3. Pass169,380 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    169,380 miles
    Test number
    608457962188
    • 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. Fail169,380 miles (+5,649)3 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,380 miles
    Test number
    170298559990
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (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))
  5. Pass163,731 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    163,731 miles
    Test number
    100833303728
    • 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))
  6. Fail163,731 miles (+6,982)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,731 miles
    Test number
    894255839834
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • 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))
  7. Pass156,749 miles (+5,983)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    156,749 miles
    Test number
    630094163936

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass150,766 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    150,766 miles
    Test number
    624052308659

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail150,766 miles (+7,248)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,766 miles
    Test number
    278725195967
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
  10. Pass143,518 miles (+6,687)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    143,518 miles
    Test number
    164001659576
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  11. Pass136,831 miles (+8,216)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    136,831 miles
    Test number
    300500755410
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Pass128,615 miles (+5,138)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    128,615 miles
    Test number
    150356500511

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass123,477 miles (+25,862)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    123,477 miles
    Test number
    496747720228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass97,615 miles (+21,487)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    97,615 miles
    Test number
    792948576256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass76,128 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    76,128 miles
    Test number
    627864143193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L40 KHU

Does L40 KHU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L40 KHU is valid until 31 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on L40 KHU?
The MOT on L40 KHU is valid until 31 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L40 KHU done?
L40 KHU was recorded at 174,804 miles at its MOT on 29 Jul 2026, an average of 9,720 miles a year.
Has L40 KHU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L40 KHU has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on L40 KHU 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 KHU find?
L40 KHU passed its latest MOT on 29 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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