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Volkswagen Passat

Blue · Diesel · 2010 · 1,968 cc

L7 EWVMOT history

L7 EWV is a blue diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 9 Jun 2010. Its MOT is valid until 25 Jan 2027 and it has passed 14 of 22 MOT tests, with 138,066 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Jan 2026.

L7 EWV blue Volkswagen Passat – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Passat, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 25 Jan 2027
Mileage
138,066 mi
At MOT on 26 Jan 2026
MOT tests
22
14 passed · 8 failed
Per year
8,422 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L7 EWV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
9 Jun 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L7 EWV was last recorded at 138,066 miles on 26 Jan 2026, 23 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
138,043 miles · 9 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
23 miles
Average per year
8,422 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 138,066 miles
  • 2024 – 128,398 miles
  • 2023 – 120,085 miles
  • 2022 – 112,397 miles
  • 2021 – 97,202 miles
  • 2020 – 90,244 miles
  • 2019 – 80,758 miles
  • 2018 – 73,715 miles
  • 2017 – 66,735 miles
  • 2016 – 58,286 miles
  • 2015 – 46,953 miles
  • 2014 – 42,107 miles
  • 2013 – 30,747 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass138,066 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2026

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Side repeater not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

22 tests since 30 Apr 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass138,066 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    138,066 miles
    Test number
    143936946649
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail138,063 miles (+20)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,063 miles
    Test number
    612988187389
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail138,043 miles (+9,645)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,043 miles
    Test number
    622822128384
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge badly worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass128,398 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    128,398 miles
    Test number
    383775931505
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail128,398 miles (+8,313)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,398 miles
    Test number
    736750736886
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass120,085 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    120,085 miles
    Test number
    809662189962
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail120,085 miles (+7,688)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,085 miles
    Test number
    341908946453
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass112,397 miles (+179)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    112,397 miles
    Test number
    823475271342

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail112,218 miles (+7,431)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,218 miles
    Test number
    147675548553
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass104,787 miles (+18)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    104,787 miles
    Test number
    330294754997

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail104,769 miles (+7,567)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,769 miles
    Test number
    224150008804
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass97,202 miles (+6,958)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    97,202 miles
    Test number
    221823428248
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass90,244 miles (+9,486)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    90,244 miles
    Test number
    952135945254
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • 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))

  14. Pass80,758 miles (+7,043)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    80,758 miles
    Test number
    315556510528

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass73,715 miles (+25)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    73,715 miles
    Test number
    917762339351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail73,690 miles (+6,955)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,690 miles
    Test number
    306487467993
    • 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)

  17. Pass66,735 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    66,735 miles
    Test number
    786257608601

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail66,723 miles (+8,437)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,723 miles
    Test number
    564679068740
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit + smooth on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit + smooth on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit + smooth on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass58,286 miles (+11,333)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    58,286 miles
    Test number
    229889337290
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted, obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass46,953 miles (+4,846)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    46,953 miles
    Test number
    148040275449

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass42,107 miles (+11,360)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    42,107 miles
    Test number
    147571994010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass30,747 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    30,747 miles
    Test number
    207420423455

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L7 EWV

Does L7 EWV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L7 EWV is valid until 25 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on L7 EWV?
The MOT on L7 EWV is valid until 25 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L7 EWV done?
L7 EWV was recorded at 138,066 miles at its MOT on 26 Jan 2026, an average of 8,422 miles a year.
Has L7 EWV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L7 EWV has failed 8 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on L7 EWV 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 EWV find?
L7 EWV passed its latest MOT on 26 Jan 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear inner brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge.

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