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Volkswagen Passat

Grey · Diesel · 2014 · 1,968 cc

L4 OYWMOT history

L4 OYW is a grey diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 6 Jan 2014. Its MOT is valid until 6 Apr 2027 and it has passed 10 of 13 MOT tests, with 141,506 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Apr 2026.

L4 OYW grey Volkswagen Passat – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 6 Apr 2027
Mileage
141,506 mi
At MOT on 7 Apr 2026
MOT tests
13
10 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,004 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L4 OYW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
6 Jan 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L4 OYW was last recorded at 141,506 miles on 7 Apr 2026, 7,107 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
134,399 miles · 6 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
7,107 miles
Average per year
6,004 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 141,506 miles
  • 2025 – 134,399 miles
  • 2024 – 130,365 miles
  • 2023 – 127,175 miles
  • 2022 – 123,358 miles
  • 2021 – 121,278 miles
  • 2020 – 117,243 miles
  • 2019 – 114,800 miles
  • 2017 – 112,956 miles
  • 2016 – 85,598 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass141,506 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

13 tests since 14 Dec 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass141,506 miles (+7,107)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    141,506 miles
    Test number
    171001627067
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass134,399 miles (+4,034)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    134,399 miles
    Test number
    577916881547

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass130,365 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    130,365 miles
    Test number
    985321955227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail130,365 miles (+3,190)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,365 miles
    Test number
    161890735145
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
  5. Pass127,175 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    127,175 miles
    Test number
    820493108973

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail127,175 miles (+3,817)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,175 miles
    Test number
    718672163201
    • MajorBody obviously not squarely located on chassis bonnet safty siezed. (6.2.2 (b))
    • MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  7. Pass123,358 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    123,358 miles
    Test number
    977468666717

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail123,358 miles (+2,080)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,358 miles
    Test number
    703517792449
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. Pass121,278 miles (+4,035)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    121,278 miles
    Test number
    667732502972

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass117,243 miles (+2,443)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    117,243 miles
    Test number
    211948745221
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  11. Pass114,800 miles (+1,844)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    114,800 miles
    Test number
    985199450701

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass112,956 miles (+27,358)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    112,956 miles
    Test number
    808102720675
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases DPF clamp (7.1.2)
  13. Pass85,598 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    85,598 miles
    Test number
    657347831619

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L4 OYW

Does L4 OYW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L4 OYW is valid until 6 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on L4 OYW?
The MOT on L4 OYW is valid until 6 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L4 OYW done?
L4 OYW was recorded at 141,506 miles at its MOT on 7 Apr 2026, an average of 6,004 miles a year.
Has L4 OYW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L4 OYW has failed 3 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on L4 OYW 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 L4 OYW find?
L4 OYW passed its latest MOT on 7 Apr 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 1 more.

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