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Volkswagen Passat

Silver · Diesel · 2013 · 1,968 cc

L4 XYDMOT history

L4 XYD is a silver diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 2 Dec 2013. Its MOT is valid until 16 Feb 2027 and it has passed 10 of 13 MOT tests, with 173,799 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Jan 2026.

L4 XYD silver Volkswagen Passat – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Passat, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 16 Feb 2027
Mileage
173,799 mi
At MOT on 31 Jan 2026
MOT tests
13
10 passed · 3 failed
Per year
12,766 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L4 XYD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
2 Dec 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
31 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L4 XYD was last recorded at 173,799 miles on 31 Jan 2026, 11,745 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
162,054 miles · 17 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
11,745 miles
Average per year
12,766 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 173,799 miles
  • 2025 – 162,054 miles
  • 2024 – 150,341 miles
  • 2022 – 139,310 miles
  • 2021 – 128,704 miles
  • 2020 – 121,290 miles
  • 2019 – 116,096 miles
  • 2018 – 94,780 miles
  • 2017 – 76,081 miles
  • 2016 – 56,780 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass173,799 miles
  • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (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 Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

13 tests since 1 Dec 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass173,799 miles (+11,745)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    173,799 miles
    Test number
    553811959693
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  2. Pass162,054 miles (+53)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    162,054 miles
    Test number
    783237790381
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Fail162,001 miles (+11,660)7 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,001 miles
    Test number
    646383114161
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened spring arm excessively corroded and holed (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass150,341 miles (+11,031)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    150,341 miles
    Test number
    343180218394
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass139,310 miles (+10,606)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    139,310 miles
    Test number
    336583585637
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass128,704 miles (+7,414)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    128,704 miles
    Test number
    746777896476

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass121,290 miles (+5,194)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    121,290 miles
    Test number
    857548186910

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass116,096 miles (+21,316)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    116,096 miles
    Test number
    677797032040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass94,780 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    94,780 miles
    Test number
    796840013466
    • 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))
  10. Fail94,780 miles (+18,699)1 dangerous1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,780 miles
    Test number
    219854687943
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
  11. Pass76,081 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    76,081 miles
    Test number
    915043429676

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail76,081 miles (+19,301)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,081 miles
    Test number
    150301677600
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBoth lower arm suspension bushes split.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  13. Pass56,780 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    56,780 miles
    Test number
    159399269692
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOsr tyre has irregular wear to inner tread
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted

Questions about L4 XYD

Does L4 XYD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L4 XYD is valid until 16 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on L4 XYD?
The MOT on L4 XYD is valid until 16 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 XYD done?
L4 XYD was recorded at 173,799 miles at its MOT on 31 Jan 2026, an average of 12,766 miles a year.
Has L4 XYD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L4 XYD has failed 3 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on L4 XYD 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 XYD find?
L4 XYD passed its latest MOT on 31 Jan 2026 with 2 minor defects: front headlamp lens slightly defective; offside front upper anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated.

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