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Volkswagen Passat

Silver · Petrol · 2008 · 3,597 cc

L5 NYWMOT history

L5 NYW is a silver petrol Volkswagen Passat first used on 6 Jun 2008. Its MOT is valid until 22 Dec 2026 and it has passed 15 of 16 MOT tests, with 112,944 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Dec 2025.

L5 NYW silver Volkswagen Passat – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 22 Dec 2026
Mileage
112,944 mi
At MOT on 13 Dec 2025
MOT tests
16
15 passed · 1 failed
Per year
6,245 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L5 NYW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,597 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
6 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
13 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L5 NYW was last recorded at 112,944 miles on 13 Dec 2025, 4,153 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
108,791 miles · 21 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
4,153 miles
Average per year
6,245 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 112,944 miles
  • 2024 – 108,791 miles
  • 2023 – 102,724 miles
  • 2022 – 98,491 miles
  • 2021 – 93,635 miles
  • 2020 – 86,499 miles
  • 2019 – 85,388 miles
  • 2018 – 82,339 miles
  • 2017 – 74,988 miles
  • 2016 – 66,296 miles
  • 2015 – 56,572 miles
  • 2014 – 49,787 miles
  • 2013 – 38,548 miles
  • 2012 – 28,765 miles
  • 2011 – 22,216 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass112,944 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Plastic covers fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

16 tests since 4 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass112,944 miles (+4,153)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    112,944 miles
    Test number
    451437768094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass108,791 miles (+6,067)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    108,791 miles
    Test number
    495198839880
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass102,724 miles (+4,233)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    102,724 miles
    Test number
    828398958103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass98,491 miles (+4,856)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    98,491 miles
    Test number
    736980027299
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge worn more so (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge worn more so 235/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  5. Pass93,635 miles (+7,136)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    93,635 miles
    Test number
    280154105754
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass86,499 miles (+1,111)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    86,499 miles
    Test number
    713875488373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass85,388 miles (+3,049)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    85,388 miles
    Test number
    179583417742
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass82,339 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    82,339 miles
    Test number
    228187315274
    • AdvisoryPlastic covers fitted
  9. Fail82,333 miles (+7,345)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,333 miles
    Test number
    913118362646
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryPlastic covers fitted
  10. Pass74,988 miles (+8,692)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2018
    Odometer
    74,988 miles
    Test number
    672491469466
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre sidewall kerb damage
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner driveshaft flange has slight misting of oil
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
  11. Pass66,296 miles (+9,724)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2017
    Odometer
    66,296 miles
    Test number
    223223334431
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak from o/s/r driveshaft - flange area
  12. Pass56,572 miles (+6,785)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    56,572 miles
    Test number
    285919585060
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
  13. Pass49,787 miles (+11,239)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    49,787 miles
    Test number
    238041594084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass38,548 miles (+9,783)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    38,548 miles
    Test number
    275682343499

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass28,765 miles (+6,549)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    28,765 miles
    Test number
    626647342181
    • 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)
  16. Pass22,216 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    22,216 miles
    Test number
    246415351487

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L5 NYW

Does L5 NYW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L5 NYW is valid until 22 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on L5 NYW?
The MOT on L5 NYW is valid until 22 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L5 NYW done?
L5 NYW was recorded at 112,944 miles at its MOT on 13 Dec 2025, an average of 6,245 miles a year.
Has L5 NYW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L5 NYW has failed 1 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jun 2018.
Has the mileage on L5 NYW 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 L5 NYW find?
L5 NYW passed its latest MOT on 13 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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