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Volkswagen Passat

White · Diesel · 2011 · 1,968 cc

L4 YFHMOT history

L4 YFH is a white diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 18 Sept 2011. Its MOT is valid until 28 Dec 2026 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 239,395 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Dec 2025.

L4 YFH white Volkswagen Passat – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Passat, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 28 Dec 2026
Mileage
239,395 mi
At MOT on 29 Dec 2025
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
12,304 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L4 YFH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
18 Sept 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
29 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L4 YFH was last recorded at 239,395 miles on 29 Dec 2025, 8,857 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
230,538 miles · 26 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
8,857 miles
Average per year
12,304 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 239,395 miles
  • 2024 – 230,538 miles
  • 2023 – 221,851 miles
  • 2022 – 214,299 miles
  • 2021 – 211,696 miles
  • 2020 – 206,548 miles
  • 2019 – 191,481 miles
  • 2018 – 180,516 miles
  • 2017 – 164,403 miles
  • 2016 – 142,839 miles
  • 2015 – 124,457 miles
  • 2014 – 100,098 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass239,395 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns and os (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns and os (5.3.4 (a) (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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2017

Full MOT history

16 tests since 3 Sept 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass239,395 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    239,395 miles
    Test number
    511819433674
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns and os (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns and os (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail239,393 miles (+8,855)1 dangerous1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    239,393 miles
    Test number
    679169055233
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns and os (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns and os (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass230,538 miles (+8,687)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    230,538 miles
    Test number
    682116809964
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass221,851 miles (+7,552)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    221,851 miles
    Test number
    178887361227
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass214,299 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    214,299 miles
    Test number
    195717639646
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))

  6. Fail214,299 miles (+2,603)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    214,299 miles
    Test number
    235404467502
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb not fitted correctly (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))

  7. Pass211,696 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    211,696 miles
    Test number
    389638382499
    • AdvisoryNearside & Offside Front Suspension/Wishbone Arm (rear) Bush deteriorating

  8. Fail211,696 miles (+5,148)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    211,696 miles
    Test number
    427186229263
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside & Offside Front Suspension/Wishbone Arm (rear) Bush deteriorating

  9. Pass206,548 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    206,548 miles
    Test number
    475499234452
    • AdvisoryNearside & Offside Front Brake Discs slighty scored/pitted
    • AdvisoryNearside & Offside Front Suspension/Wishbone Arm (rear) Bush slightly worn

  10. Fail206,548 miles (+15,067)3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    206,548 miles
    Test number
    213043511150
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp showing red light to the front (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside & Offside Front Brake Discs slighty scored/pitted
    • AdvisoryNearside & Offside Front Suspension/Wishbone Arm (rear) Bush slightly worn

  11. Pass191,481 miles (+10,965)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    191,481 miles
    Test number
    388650507624

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass180,516 miles (+16,113)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    180,516 miles
    Test number
    858391244992
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass164,403 miles (+21,564)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    164,403 miles
    Test number
    727500978663
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush x2 (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass142,839 miles (+18,382)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    142,839 miles
    Test number
    216691939053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass124,457 miles (+24,359)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    124,457 miles
    Test number
    675770945244
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteEmission passed visual inspected no black smoke

  16. Pass100,098 miles3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    100,098 miles
    Test number
    239156644215
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteWipers smearing slightly

Questions about L4 YFH

Does L4 YFH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L4 YFH is valid until 28 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on L4 YFH?
The MOT on L4 YFH is valid until 28 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L4 YFH done?
L4 YFH was recorded at 239,395 miles at its MOT on 29 Dec 2025, an average of 12,304 miles a year.
Has L4 YFH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L4 YFH has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on L4 YFH 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 YFH find?
L4 YFH passed its latest MOT on 29 Dec 2025 with 3 advisories: front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns and os; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns and os.

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