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Volkswagen Passat

Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 1,968 cc

L40 WSTMOT history

L40 WST is a silver diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 23 Nov 2012. Its MOT is valid until 25 Nov 2026 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 71,790 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Nov 2025.

L40 WST silver Volkswagen Passat – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 25 Nov 2026
Mileage
71,790 mi
At MOT on 17 Nov 2025
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,097 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L40 WST
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
23 Nov 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L40 WST was last recorded at 71,790 miles on 17 Nov 2025, 1,150 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
70,640 miles · 18 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
1,150 miles
Average per year
3,097 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 71,790 miles
  • 2024 – 70,640 miles
  • 2023 – 69,117 miles
  • 2022 – 67,420 miles
  • 2021 – 62,465 miles
  • 2020 – 59,149 miles
  • 2019 – 56,742 miles
  • 2018 – 52,832 miles
  • 2017 – 49,414 miles
  • 2016 – 46,173 miles
  • 2015 – 40,889 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass71,790 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

14 tests since 26 Nov 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass71,790 miles (+1,150)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    71,790 miles
    Test number
    605791539315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass70,640 miles (+1,523)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    70,640 miles
    Test number
    546996314205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass69,117 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    69,117 miles
    Test number
    115288509737

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail69,117 miles (+1,697)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,117 miles
    Test number
    364453421079
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass67,420 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    67,420 miles
    Test number
    985396585211
    • AdvisoryOffside Front And O/S/R tyres getting low, on tread, in centre.
  6. Fail67,420 miles (+4,955)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,420 miles
    Test number
    489488253104
    • MajorTyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front And O/S/R tyres getting low, on tread, in centre.
  7. Pass62,465 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    62,465 miles
    Test number
    674650909181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail62,465 miles (+3,316)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,465 miles
    Test number
    436394806153
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Daytime running lamp not working
  9. Pass59,149 miles (+2,407)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    59,149 miles
    Test number
    325845805330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass56,742 miles (+3,910)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    56,742 miles
    Test number
    900858395575

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass52,832 miles (+3,418)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    52,832 miles
    Test number
    818009086738
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Pass49,414 miles (+3,241)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    49,414 miles
    Test number
    400045361261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass46,173 miles (+5,284)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    46,173 miles
    Test number
    182055825305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass40,889 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    40,889 miles
    Test number
    847964207872
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Questions about L40 WST

Does L40 WST currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L40 WST is valid until 25 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on L40 WST?
The MOT on L40 WST is valid until 25 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L40 WST done?
L40 WST was recorded at 71,790 miles at its MOT on 17 Nov 2025, an average of 3,097 miles a year.
Has L40 WST ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L40 WST has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on L40 WST 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 WST find?
L40 WST passed its latest MOT on 17 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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