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Volkswagen Passat

Brown · Petrol · 2012 · 1,798 cc

L7 DERMOT history

L7 DER is a brown petrol Volkswagen Passat first used on 21 Jul 2012. Its MOT is valid until 9 Feb 2027 and it has passed 11 of 12 MOT tests, with 32,026 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Feb 2026.

L7 DER brown Volkswagen Passat – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 9 Feb 2027
Mileage
32,026 mi
At MOT on 5 Feb 2026
MOT tests
12
11 passed · 1 failed
Per year
2,000 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L7 DER
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Colour
Brown
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,798 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
21 Jul 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L7 DER was last recorded at 32,026 miles on 5 Feb 2026, 627 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
31,399 miles · 29 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
627 miles
Average per year
2,000 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 32,026 miles
  • 2025 – 31,399 miles
  • 2024 – 29,342 miles
  • 2023 – 26,531 miles
  • 2021 – 26,430 miles
  • 2020 – 26,072 miles
  • 2019 – 25,349 miles
  • 2018 – 22,763 miles
  • 2017 – 18,539 miles
  • 2016 – 14,470 miles
  • 2015 – 10,873 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass32,026 miles
  • 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 Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

12 tests since 10 Jul 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass32,026 miles (+627)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    32,026 miles
    Test number
    594621495821
    • 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 Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. Pass31,399 miles (+2,057)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    31,399 miles
    Test number
    165599327384
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall X2 cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass29,342 miles (+2,811)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    29,342 miles
    Test number
    462552459572
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  4. Pass26,531 miles (+101)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    26,531 miles
    Test number
    869374525685

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass26,430 miles (+358)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    26,430 miles
    Test number
    960512876613
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement console bushes split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass26,072 miles (+723)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    26,072 miles
    Test number
    549801608175
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement console bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement console bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Pass25,349 miles (+2,586)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    25,349 miles
    Test number
    783408346377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass22,763 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    22,763 miles
    Test number
    932258352045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail22,763 miles (+4,224)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,763 miles
    Test number
    350471080114
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  10. Pass18,539 miles (+4,069)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    18,539 miles
    Test number
    586805003935
    • 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)
  11. Pass14,470 miles (+3,597)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    14,470 miles
    Test number
    443499801338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass10,873 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    10,873 miles
    Test number
    737951095116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L7 DER

Does L7 DER currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L7 DER is valid until 9 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on L7 DER?
The MOT on L7 DER is valid until 9 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L7 DER done?
L7 DER was recorded at 32,026 miles at its MOT on 5 Feb 2026, an average of 2,000 miles a year.
Has L7 DER ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L7 DER has failed 1 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jun 2018.
Has the mileage on L7 DER 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 L7 DER find?
L7 DER passed its latest MOT on 5 Feb 2026 with 4 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front outer tyre slightly damaged sidewall, and 1 more.

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