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Volkswagen Passat

White · Diesel · 2012 · 1,968 cc

L55 HEXMOT history

L55 HEX is a white diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 12 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 10 Apr 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 109,560 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Apr 2026.

L55 HEX white Volkswagen Passat – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Passat, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 10 Apr 2027
Mileage
109,560 mi
At MOT on 9 Apr 2026
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,116 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L55 HEX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
12 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L55 HEX was last recorded at 109,560 miles on 9 Apr 2026, 8,909 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
100,651 miles · 2 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
8,909 miles
Average per year
8,116 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 109,560 miles
  • 2025 – 100,651 miles
  • 2024 – 89,784 miles
  • 2023 – 85,223 miles
  • 2022 – 78,737 miles
  • 2021 – 72,956 miles
  • 2020 – 69,403 miles
  • 2019 – 62,221 miles
  • 2018 – 51,086 miles
  • 2017 – 39,544 miles
  • 2016 – 23,183 miles
  • 2015 – 19,477 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass109,560 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2025–2026

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

17 tests since 4 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass109,560 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    109,560 miles
    Test number
    241091521344
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail109,560 miles (+8,909)2 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,560 miles
    Test number
    797707352632
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass100,651 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    100,651 miles
    Test number
    131131224002
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail100,647 miles (+10,863)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,647 miles
    Test number
    777400528448
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass89,784 miles (+4,561)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    89,784 miles
    Test number
    245364310345
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass85,223 miles (+6,486)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    85,223 miles
    Test number
    356333980336
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower 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 Lower 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))

  7. Pass78,737 miles (+5,781)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    78,737 miles
    Test number
    439422984256
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass72,956 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    72,956 miles
    Test number
    178073567224
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs corroded on inner face

  9. Fail72,956 miles (+3,553)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,956 miles
    Test number
    282572929576
    • DangerousOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs corroded on inner face

  10. Pass69,403 miles (+15)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    69,403 miles
    Test number
    275182076266
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs corroded on outer circumference

  11. Fail69,388 miles (+7,167)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,388 miles
    Test number
    616567333516
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre worn bald on inner edge but not in central three quarters of tread pattern or showing cords
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs corroded on outer circumference

  12. Pass62,221 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    62,221 miles
    Test number
    152057649197
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres wearing uneven on inner edges
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs and pads worn
    • AdvisoryN/s/f & o/s/f suspension arm rear bushes worn/splitting

  13. Fail62,221 miles (+11,135)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,221 miles
    Test number
    900553685373
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres wearing uneven on inner edges
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs and pads worn
    • AdvisoryN/s/f & o/s/f suspension arm rear bushes worn/splitting
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass51,086 miles (+11,542)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    51,086 miles
    Test number
    688314852038
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass39,544 miles (+16,361)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    39,544 miles
    Test number
    909643486658
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm, wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.5mm, wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass23,183 miles (+3,706)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    23,183 miles
    Test number
    623113176549

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass19,477 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    19,477 miles
    Test number
    975803965059
    • 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)

Questions about L55 HEX

Does L55 HEX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L55 HEX is valid until 10 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on L55 HEX?
The MOT on L55 HEX is valid until 10 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L55 HEX done?
L55 HEX was recorded at 109,560 miles at its MOT on 9 Apr 2026, an average of 8,116 miles a year.
Has L55 HEX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L55 HEX has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on L55 HEX 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 L55 HEX find?
L55 HEX passed its latest MOT on 9 Apr 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside rear coil spring corroded.

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