Volkswagen Arteon
Blue · Diesel · 2018 · 1,968 cc
L55 ORCMOT history
L55 ORC is a blue diesel Volkswagen Arteon first used on 22 Jan 2018. Its MOT is valid until 21 Oct 2027 and it has passed 7 of 10 MOT tests, with 121,486 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 21 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 121,486 mi
- At MOT on 22 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 10
- 7 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 17,695 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L55 ORC
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Arteon
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,968 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2018
- First used
- 22 Jan 2018
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 21 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 22 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L55 ORC was last recorded at 121,486 miles on 22 Oct 2026, 24,815 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Oct 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 5 Mar 2022: 28,791 miles, lower than 29,197 miles on 9 Mar 2021.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 96,671 miles · 15 Oct 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 24,815 miles
- Average per year
- 17,695 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 121,486 miles
- 2025 – 96,671 miles
- 2024 – 63,892 miles
- 2023 – 38,862 miles
- 2022 – 28,791 miles
- 2021 – 29,197 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
10 tests since 8 Mar 2021, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass121,486 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 121,486 miles
- Test number
- 659462131238
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail121,486 miles (+24,815)2 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 121,486 miles
- Test number
- 534815652982
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/35/20 (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Pass96,671 miles (+247)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 96,671 miles
- Test number
- 613871497303
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail96,424 miles (+32,532)1 dangerous2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,424 miles
- Test number
- 687985414363
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure out of shape 245 35 20 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Pass63,892 miles (+25,030)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 63,892 miles
- Test number
- 649458963303
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge 245 35 20 (5.2.3 (e))
Pass38,862 miles (+2,413)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 38,862 miles
- Test number
- 139120604846
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,449 miles (+7,658)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 36,449 miles
- Test number
- 168422294189
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,791 miles (-406)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 28,791 miles
- Test number
- 782109907885
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Pass29,197 miles (+7,220)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 29,197 miles
- Test number
- 595795220387
- AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Fail21,977 miles1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 21,977 miles
- Test number
- 690806533808
- MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Questions about L55 ORC
- Does L55 ORC currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L55 ORC is valid until 21 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L55 ORC?
- The MOT on L55 ORC is valid until 21 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L55 ORC done?
- L55 ORC was recorded at 121,486 miles at its MOT on 22 Oct 2026, an average of 17,695 miles a year.
- Has L55 ORC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L55 ORC has failed 3 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Oct 2026.
- Has the mileage on L55 ORC ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 5 Mar 2022. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on L55 ORC find?
- L55 ORC passed its latest MOT on 22 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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