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Volkswagen Passat

Blue · Diesel · 2011 · 1,598 cc

L4 XSBMOT history

L4 XSB is a blue diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 30 Sept 2011. Its MOT expired on 2 Sept 2026 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 173,984 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Sept 2025.

L4 XSB blue Volkswagen Passat – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Passat, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 2 Sept 2026
Mileage
173,984 mi
At MOT on 3 Sept 2025
MOT tests
15
11 passed · 4 failed
Per year
12,030 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L4 XSB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
30 Sept 2011
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L4 XSB was last recorded at 173,984 miles on 3 Sept 2025, 18,593 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jun 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
155,391 miles · 27 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
18,593 miles
Average per year
12,030 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 173,984 miles
  • 2024 – 155,391 miles
  • 2023 – 139,931 miles
  • 2022 – 120,710 miles
  • 2021 – 106,038 miles
  • 2019 – 93,935 miles
  • 2018 – 79,996 miles
  • 2017 – 68,421 miles
  • 2016 – 61,401 miles
  • 2015 – 52,959 miles
  • 2014 – 42,274 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass173,984 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

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.

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

15 tests since 22 Sept 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass173,984 miles (+18,593)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    173,984 miles
    Test number
    382537527424
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass155,391 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    155,391 miles
    Test number
    919547189032
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail155,391 miles (+15,460)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,391 miles
    Test number
    701909890355
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass139,931 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    139,931 miles
    Test number
    183591502163
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower rear wishbone arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail139,931 miles (+19,221)1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,931 miles
    Test number
    993168465991
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower rear wishbone arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass120,710 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    120,710 miles
    Test number
    200398521129
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail120,710 miles (+14,672)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,710 miles
    Test number
    787304216345
    • MajorElectronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass106,038 miles (+100)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    106,038 miles
    Test number
    519780793281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail105,938 miles (+12,003)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,938 miles
    Test number
    643291835964
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass93,935 miles (+13,939)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    93,935 miles
    Test number
    500958936993
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass79,996 miles (+11,575)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    79,996 miles
    Test number
    406881831979

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass68,421 miles (+7,020)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    68,421 miles
    Test number
    205552745645
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryUNDER TRAYS FITTED OVER SOME TESTABLE ITEMS

  13. Pass61,401 miles (+8,442)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    61,401 miles
    Test number
    412408738119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass52,959 miles (+10,685)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    52,959 miles
    Test number
    181399942411

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass42,274 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    42,274 miles
    Test number
    487825864279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L4 XSB

Does L4 XSB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L4 XSB expired on 2 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L4 XSB?
The MOT on L4 XSB expired on 2 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L4 XSB done?
L4 XSB was recorded at 173,984 miles at its MOT on 3 Sept 2025, an average of 12,030 miles a year.
Has L4 XSB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L4 XSB has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on L4 XSB 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 XSB find?
L4 XSB passed its latest MOT on 3 Sept 2025 with 7 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened, and 4 more.

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