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Volkswagen Passat

Silver · Diesel · 2009 · 1,968 cc

L4 VWPMOT history

L4 VWP is a silver diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 25 Jun 2009. Its MOT is valid until 6 Feb 2027 and it has passed 16 of 17 MOT tests, with 170,257 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jan 2026.

L4 VWP silver Volkswagen Passat – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 6 Feb 2027
Mileage
170,257 mi
At MOT on 21 Jan 2026
MOT tests
17
16 passed · 1 failed
Per year
8,953 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L4 VWP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
25 Jun 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L4 VWP was last recorded at 170,257 miles on 21 Jan 2026, 6,710 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
163,547 miles · 21 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
6,710 miles
Average per year
8,953 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 170,257 miles
  • 2025 – 163,547 miles
  • 2024 – 151,299 miles
  • 2023 – 133,335 miles
  • 2022 – 115,358 miles
  • 2021 – 98,983 miles
  • 2020 – 90,990 miles
  • 2019 – 88,038 miles
  • 2018 – 84,314 miles
  • 2017 – 79,884 miles
  • 2016 – 74,595 miles
  • 2015 – 70,186 miles
  • 2014 – 65,423 miles
  • 2013 – 60,792 miles
  • 2012 – 54,731 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass170,257 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

17 tests since 4 Apr 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass170,257 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    170,257 miles
    Test number
    810800161539
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

  2. Fail170,257 miles (+6,710)3 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,257 miles
    Test number
    245366846680
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

  3. Pass163,547 miles (+12,248)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    163,547 miles
    Test number
    679683646872
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  4. Pass151,299 miles (+17,964)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    151,299 miles
    Test number
    860385527352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass133,335 miles (+17,977)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    133,335 miles
    Test number
    641198108776

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass115,358 miles (+16,375)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    115,358 miles
    Test number
    438862179714
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass98,983 miles (+7,993)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    98,983 miles
    Test number
    834317084523

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass90,990 miles (+2,952)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    90,990 miles
    Test number
    619003667891

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass88,038 miles (+3,724)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2020
    Odometer
    88,038 miles
    Test number
    159584528748
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))

  10. Pass84,314 miles (+4,430)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2019
    Odometer
    84,314 miles
    Test number
    891115461482

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass79,884 miles (+5,289)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    79,884 miles
    Test number
    572871441412

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass74,595 miles (+4,409)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    74,595 miles
    Test number
    670532247446

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass70,186 miles (+4,763)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    70,186 miles
    Test number
    349662185152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass65,423 miles (+4,631)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    65,423 miles
    Test number
    915314954140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass60,792 miles (+6,061)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    60,792 miles
    Test number
    927433453358
    • NoteFront tyres are worn unevenly advise tracking
    • NoteN/s rear inner side light is inop

  16. Pass54,731 miles (+8,017)
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    54,731 miles
    Test number
    665322162302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass46,714 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    46,714 miles
    Test number
    509845792092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L4 VWP

Does L4 VWP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L4 VWP is valid until 6 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on L4 VWP?
The MOT on L4 VWP is valid until 6 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L4 VWP done?
L4 VWP was recorded at 170,257 miles at its MOT on 21 Jan 2026, an average of 8,953 miles a year.
Has L4 VWP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L4 VWP has failed 1 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on L4 VWP 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 VWP find?
L4 VWP passed its latest MOT on 21 Jan 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush; offside rear shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect.

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