Volkswagen Passat
Black · Diesel · 2016 · 1,968 cc
L40 UABMOT history
L40 UAB is a black diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 19 Apr 2016. Its MOT is valid until 21 Apr 2027 and it has passed 8 of 10 MOT tests, with 44,618 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 21 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 44,618 mi
- At MOT on 31 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 10
- 8 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 4,407 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L40 UAB
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Passat
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,968 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2016
- First used
- 19 Apr 2016
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 21 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 31 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L40 UAB was last recorded at 44,618 miles on 31 Mar 2026, 4,743 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Apr 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 39,875 miles · 9 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 4,743 miles
- Average per year
- 4,407 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 44,618 miles
- 2025 – 39,875 miles
- 2024 – 34,742 miles
- 2023 – 32,840 miles
- 2022 – 28,693 miles
- 2021 – 23,409 miles
- 2020 – 19,440 miles
- 2019 – 13,899 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking through sidewall
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking through tread
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
10 tests since 11 Apr 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass44,618 miles (+4,743)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 44,618 miles
- Test number
- 114486965099
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass39,875 miles (+38)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 39,875 miles
- Test number
- 352924242443
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking through sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking through tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail39,837 miles (+5,095)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 39,837 miles
- Test number
- 540310180475
- MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 215/55x17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 215/55x17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking through sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking through tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass34,742 miles (+1,902)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 34,742 miles
- Test number
- 220397587416
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,840 miles (+4,147)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 32,840 miles
- Test number
- 801710325199
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,693 miles (+5,284)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 28,693 miles
- Test number
- 469899162833
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass23,409 miles (+3,969)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 23,409 miles
- Test number
- 827928544250
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass19,440 miles (+5,541)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 19,440 miles
- Test number
- 886451905316
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass13,899 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 13,899 miles
- Test number
- 752925635699
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail13,899 miles1 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 13,899 miles
- Test number
- 429240302284
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Questions about L40 UAB
- Does L40 UAB currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L40 UAB is valid until 21 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L40 UAB?
- The MOT on L40 UAB is valid until 21 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L40 UAB done?
- L40 UAB was recorded at 44,618 miles at its MOT on 31 Mar 2026, an average of 4,407 miles a year.
- Has L40 UAB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L40 UAB has failed 2 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Apr 2025.
- Has the mileage on L40 UAB 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 UAB find?
- L40 UAB passed its latest MOT on 31 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.
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