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Volkswagen Passat

Black · Diesel · 2009 · 1,968 cc

L70 EDMMOT history

L70 EDM is a black diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 30 Oct 2009. Its MOT is valid until 18 May 2027 and it has passed 13 of 22 MOT tests, with 99,845 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 May 2026.

L70 EDM black Volkswagen Passat – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 18 May 2027
Mileage
99,845 mi
At MOT on 19 May 2026
MOT tests
22
13 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,715 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L70 EDM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
30 Oct 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 May 2027
Latest MOT test
19 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L70 EDM was last recorded at 99,845 miles on 19 May 2026, 1,761 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
98,084 miles · 25 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
1,761 miles
Average per year
5,715 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 99,845 miles
  • 2025 – 98,084 miles
  • 2024 – 87,804 miles
  • 2023 – 79,122 miles
  • 2022 – 72,676 miles
  • 2021 – 71,803 miles
  • 2019 – 61,890 miles
  • 2018 – 52,905 miles
  • 2017 – 46,664 miles
  • 2016 – 40,966 miles
  • 2015 – 35,677 miles
  • 2013 – 28,463 miles
  • 2012 – 23,222 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass99,845 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Front Nail in tyre

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2025

Full MOT history

22 tests since 21 Dec 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass99,845 miles (+1,761)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2027
    Odometer
    99,845 miles
    Test number
    578263797145
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass98,084 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    98,084 miles
    Test number
    360653834028
    • AdvisoryRear suspension covered in underseal

  3. Fail98,084 miles (+249)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,084 miles
    Test number
    501088688158
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension covered in underseal

  4. Fail97,835 miles (+10,031)2 dangerous4 major11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,835 miles
    Test number
    561502919741
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass87,804 miles (+8,682)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    87,804 miles
    Test number
    570117363012
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner and outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass79,122 miles (+6,446)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    79,122 miles
    Test number
    823093176809

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass72,676 miles (+873)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    72,676 miles
    Test number
    528463566166
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront both front shocks corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear subframe and arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear both rear shocks corroded

  8. Pass71,803 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2022
    Odometer
    71,803 miles
    Test number
    994234243855
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  9. Fail71,802 miles (+9,912)2 dangerous5 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,802 miles
    Test number
    321114335069
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust sleeve corroded
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure light on

  10. Pass61,890 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    61,890 miles
    Test number
    784759929028
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust sleeve corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  11. Fail61,890 miles (+8,985)1 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,890 miles
    Test number
    444706168983
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust sleeve corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure light on
    • AdvisoryCoolant level low

  12. Pass52,905 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    52,905 miles
    Test number
    367728085549
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate damaged but not likely to be misread
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryCenter exhaust sleeve bands corroded
    • AdvisoryCut around inner side wall of nearside front tyre

  13. Fail52,905 miles (+6,241)1 failure7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,905 miles
    Test number
    597662084773
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate damaged but not likely to be misread
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • AdvisoryCenter exhaust sleeve bands corroded
    • AdvisoryCut around inner side wall of nearside front tyre

  14. Pass46,664 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    46,664 miles
    Test number
    908850780517
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bush (2.4.G.2)

  15. Fail46,664 miles (+5,698)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,664 miles
    Test number
    241593841856
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bush (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass40,966 miles (+28)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    40,966 miles
    Test number
    764226959273
    • AdvisoryFront reg plate cracked

  17. Fail40,938 miles (+5,261)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,938 miles
    Test number
    822801719938
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront reg plate cracked

  18. Pass35,677 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    35,677 miles
    Test number
    105734665407
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • NoteFront brake discs corroded

  19. Fail35,677 miles (+7,214)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,677 miles
    Test number
    425944465025
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • NoteFront brake discs corroded

  20. Pass28,463 miles (+5,241)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    28,463 miles
    Test number
    148156223309
    • NoteBoth rear tyres 2mm and bald on inner edge
    • NoteFront brake discs corroded on inside
    • NoteN/s/f tyre 2mm and bald on inner edge
    • NoteO/s/f tyre bald on inner edge
    • NotePlay at o/s/f anti roll bar link

  21. Fail23,222 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,222 miles
    Test number
    159646752337
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  22. Pass23,222 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    23,222 miles
    Test number
    826676252312

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L70 EDM

Does L70 EDM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L70 EDM is valid until 18 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on L70 EDM?
The MOT on L70 EDM is valid until 18 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L70 EDM done?
L70 EDM was recorded at 99,845 miles at its MOT on 19 May 2026, an average of 5,715 miles a year.
Has L70 EDM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L70 EDM has failed 9 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on L70 EDM 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 L70 EDM find?
L70 EDM passed its latest MOT on 19 May 2026 with 1 advisory: rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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