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Volkswagen Passat

Green · Diesel · 1994 · 1,896 cc

L65 XNHMOT history

L65 XNH is a green diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 17 Jun 1994. Its MOT expired on 17 Jan 2024 and it has passed 13 of 21 MOT tests, with 99,229 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Jan 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 17 Jan 2024
Mileage
99,229 mi
At MOT on 18 Jan 2023
MOT tests
21
13 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,532 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L65 XNH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
17 Jun 1994
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Jan 2024
Latest MOT test
18 Jan 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

L65 XNH was last recorded at 99,229 miles on 18 Jan 2023, 1,211 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Jan 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
98,018 miles · 12 Jan 2022
Between the last two tests
1,211 miles
Average per year
2,532 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 99,229 miles
  • 2022 – 98,018 miles
  • 2021 – 98,017 miles
  • 2016 – 91,522 miles
  • 2015 – 86,681 miles
  • 2014 – 80,547 miles
  • 2013 – 76,501 miles
  • 2012 – 75,669 miles
  • 2011 – 74,527 miles
  • 2010 – 73,858 miles
  • 2009 – 70,909 miles
  • 2008 – 66,119 miles
  • 2007 – 60,111 miles
  • 2006 – 56,380 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass99,229 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryBoth front spot lights not working.
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre perished on inner tread.
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat adjustment stiff.
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded.
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisorySlight movement in both front seats.
  • AdvisorySlight oil leak.
  • AdvisoryVehicle has general corrosion underneath.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2011

  • Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2010

  • Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2010

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2012

Full MOT history

21 tests since 16 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass99,229 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    99,229 miles
    Test number
    970301191801
    • AdvisoryBoth front spot lights not working.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre perished on inner tread.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat adjustment stiff.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight movement in both front seats.
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak.
    • AdvisoryVehicle has general corrosion underneath.

  2. Fail99,229 miles (+1,211)2 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,229 miles
    Test number
    859279078191
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth front spot lights not working.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre perished on inner tread.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat adjustment stiff.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight movement in both front seats.
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak.
    • AdvisoryVehicle has general corrosion underneath.

  3. Pass98,018 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    98,018 miles
    Test number
    449133531120
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  4. Fail98,018 miles (+1)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,018 miles
    Test number
    409376097029
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  5. Fail98,017 miles (+6,495)13 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,017 miles
    Test number
    124136916018
    • MajorAll direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) track rod inner joint (2.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced door step area holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to brake flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view door mirror (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass91,522 miles (+4,841)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    91,522 miles
    Test number
    113069260844

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass86,681 miles (+6,134)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    86,681 miles
    Test number
    276010045001
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  8. Pass80,547 miles (+4,046)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    80,547 miles
    Test number
    186551324012
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  9. Pass76,501 miles (+832)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    76,501 miles
    Test number
    197971653462
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  10. Pass75,669 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    75,669 miles
    Test number
    236507942095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail75,665 miles (+1,138)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,665 miles
    Test number
    599129632093
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass74,527 miles (+669)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    74,527 miles
    Test number
    225284421015
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOuter skin on back box corroded.

  13. Pass73,858 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    73,858 miles
    Test number
    362739740025
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteEngine mount worn

  14. Fail73,858 miles (+2,949)1 repaired4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,858 miles
    Test number
    403699240063
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteEngine mount worn

  15. Pass70,909 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    70,909 miles
    Test number
    544387849042
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  16. Fail70,909 miles (+4,790)5 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,909 miles
    Test number
    124897749023
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  17. Pass66,119 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    66,119 miles
    Test number
    172501558075
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteNail in rear tyre

  18. Fail66,119 miles (+6,008)2 repaired4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,119 miles
    Test number
    362891958027
    • Repaired at testExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteNail in rear tyre

  19. Pass60,111 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    60,111 miles
    Test number
    220884747057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail60,111 miles (+3,731)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,111 miles
    Test number
    152924247482
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

  21. Pass56,380 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    56,380 miles
    Test number
    691397946022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L65 XNH

Does L65 XNH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L65 XNH expired on 17 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L65 XNH?
The MOT on L65 XNH expired on 17 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L65 XNH done?
L65 XNH was recorded at 99,229 miles at its MOT on 18 Jan 2023, an average of 2,532 miles a year.
Has L65 XNH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L65 XNH has failed 8 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on L65 XNH 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 L65 XNH find?
L65 XNH passed its latest MOT on 18 Jan 2023 with 10 advisories: both front spot lights not working.; nearside front tyre perished on inner tread.; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 7 more.

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