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Volkswagen Passat

Grey · Diesel · 2007 · 1,968 cc

L6 WVWMOT history

L6 WVW is a grey diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 23 Jul 2007. Its MOT is valid until 1 Dec 2026 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 183,986 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Nov 2025.

L6 WVW grey Volkswagen Passat – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Passat, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 1 Dec 2026
Mileage
183,986 mi
At MOT on 25 Nov 2025
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
10,229 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L6 WVW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
23 Jul 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
25 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L6 WVW was last recorded at 183,986 miles on 25 Nov 2025, 8,161 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
175,825 miles · 29 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
8,161 miles
Average per year
10,229 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 183,986 miles
  • 2024 – 175,825 miles
  • 2023 – 168,191 miles
  • 2022 – 155,462 miles
  • 2021 – 147,295 miles
  • 2020 – 133,786 miles
  • 2019 – 116,517 miles
  • 2018 – 96,426 miles
  • 2017 – 83,612 miles
  • 2016 – 76,234 miles
  • 2015 – 68,291 miles
  • 2014 – 59,309 miles
  • 2013 – 52,638 miles
  • 2012 – 43,829 miles
  • 2011 – 37,315 miles
  • 2010 – 26,398 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass183,986 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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.

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

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

    Dangerous3 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Both rear tyre tread wearing uneven inner edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

24 tests since 30 Jun 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass183,986 miles (+8,161)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    183,986 miles
    Test number
    121124045688
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  2. Pass175,825 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    175,825 miles
    Test number
    376665809921

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail175,825 miles (+7,634)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,825 miles
    Test number
    518596551643
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass168,191 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    168,191 miles
    Test number
    427138457575
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyre tread wearing uneven inner edges
  5. Fail168,191 miles (+12,729)3 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,191 miles
    Test number
    691693702094
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyre tread wearing uneven inner edges
  6. Pass155,462 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    155,462 miles
    Test number
    897514633796
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Fog lamp lens smashed
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  7. Fail155,462 miles (+8,167)1 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,462 miles
    Test number
    956829538195
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Fog lamp lens smashed
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  8. Pass147,295 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    147,295 miles
    Test number
    402507665959
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner clip small split (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre bald inner edge
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides rear (5.3.2 (b))
  9. Fail147,295 miles (+13,509)2 dangerous2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,295 miles
    Test number
    871340890464
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner clip small split (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre bald inner edge
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides rear (5.3.2 (b))
  10. Pass133,786 miles (+17,269)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    133,786 miles
    Test number
    618432498135
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass116,517 miles (+20,091)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    116,517 miles
    Test number
    677700790038
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer cv gaiter inner clip split and weeping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOuter sill and underbody covers fitted
  12. Pass96,426 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    96,426 miles
    Test number
    584412548199
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated weeping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOuter sill and underbody covers fitted
  13. Fail96,424 miles (+12,812)2 dangerous1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,424 miles
    Test number
    183092635702
    • DangerousFront Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated weeping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOuter sill and underbody covers fitted
  14. Pass83,612 miles (+13)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    83,612 miles
    Test number
    572016397679
    • AdvisoryFront Inner brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both front rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOuter sill cover fitted
  15. Fail83,599 miles (+7,365)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,599 miles
    Test number
    415843104989
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Inner brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both front rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOuter sill cover fitted
  16. Pass76,234 miles (+7,943)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    76,234 miles
    Test number
    403416180456
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre has slight damage to sidewall
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  17. Pass68,291 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    68,291 miles
    Test number
    136464512802

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail68,287 miles (+8,978)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,287 miles
    Test number
    192673114301
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  19. Pass59,309 miles (+6,671)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    59,309 miles
    Test number
    986061324333
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  20. Pass52,638 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    52,638 miles
    Test number
    276116033300
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  21. Fail52,638 miles (+8,809)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,638 miles
    Test number
    215316033347
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  22. Pass43,829 miles (+6,514)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    43,829 miles
    Test number
    216321452213
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  23. Pass37,315 miles (+10,917)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    37,315 miles
    Test number
    315138251223
    • NoteNearside rear tyre slightly out of shape and wearing on inner edge
  24. Pass26,398 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    26,398 miles
    Test number
    893761380106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L6 WVW

Does L6 WVW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L6 WVW is valid until 1 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on L6 WVW?
The MOT on L6 WVW is valid until 1 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L6 WVW done?
L6 WVW was recorded at 183,986 miles at its MOT on 25 Nov 2025, an average of 10,229 miles a year.
Has L6 WVW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L6 WVW has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on L6 WVW 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 L6 WVW find?
L6 WVW passed its latest MOT on 25 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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