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Volkswagen Passat

Silver · Diesel · 2007 · 1,968 cc

L7 LJHMOT history

L7 LJH is a silver diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 26 Mar 2007. Its MOT expired on 29 Nov 2024 and it has passed 14 of 24 MOT tests, with 183,190 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Nov 2023.

L7 LJH silver Volkswagen Passat – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Passat, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 29 Nov 2024
Mileage
183,190 mi
At MOT on 30 Nov 2023
MOT tests
24
14 passed · 10 failed
Per year
8,936 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L7 LJH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
26 Mar 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Nov 2024
Latest MOT test
30 Nov 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

L7 LJH was last recorded at 183,190 miles on 30 Nov 2023, 10,165 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Nov 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
173,025 miles · 15 Nov 2022
Between the last two tests
10,165 miles
Average per year
8,936 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 183,190 miles
  • 2022 – 173,025 miles
  • 2021 – 168,814 miles
  • 2020 – 161,034 miles
  • 2019 – 156,189 miles
  • 2018 – 150,156 miles
  • 2017 – 141,726 miles
  • 2016 – 134,851 miles
  • 2015 – 119,997 miles
  • 2014 – 108,463 miles
  • 2013 – 97,905 miles
  • 2012 – 90,094 miles
  • 2011 – 82,549 miles
  • 2010 – 60,594 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass183,190 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trail arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • 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))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear subframe corroded but not seriously weekend

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 legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn out of shape

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement control arm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

24 tests since 12 Mar 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass183,190 miles (+10,165)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    183,190 miles
    Test number
    221065690531
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trail arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear subframe corroded but not seriously weekend

  2. Pass173,025 miles (+4,211)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    173,025 miles
    Test number
    437570823261
    • AdvisoryFront wings corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass168,814 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    168,814 miles
    Test number
    537012724533
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))

  4. Fail168,814 miles (+7,780)1 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,814 miles
    Test number
    720835628801
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass161,034 miles (+26)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    161,034 miles
    Test number
    781388950009
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail161,008 miles (+4,819)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,008 miles
    Test number
    121469883844
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass156,189 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    156,189 miles
    Test number
    930961083885
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Track control arm bushes very worn but no excessive movement (both sides)
    • AdvisoryRear Trailing arm bushes very worn but no excessive movement (both rear)

  8. Fail156,188 miles (+6,032)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,188 miles
    Test number
    903537898646
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both fronts (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Track control arm bushes very worn but no excessive movement (both sides)
    • AdvisoryRear Trailing arm bushes very worn but no excessive movement (both rear)

  9. Pass150,156 miles (+6)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    150,156 miles
    Test number
    796058524334
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailer arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailer arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail150,150 miles (+8,424)5 dangerous2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,150 miles
    Test number
    367718589956
    • DangerousFront Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailer arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailer arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass141,726 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    141,726 miles
    Test number
    318334188737
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Fail141,726 miles (+6,875)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,726 miles
    Test number
    671352576710
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass134,851 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    134,851 miles
    Test number
    222708849712

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail134,850 miles (+14,853)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,850 miles
    Test number
    370181835118
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm under 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass119,997 miles (+6)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2016
    Odometer
    119,997 miles
    Test number
    135539225164
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront wiper blades are worn

  16. Fail119,991 miles (+11,528)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,991 miles
    Test number
    387728525137
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront wiper blades are worn

  17. Pass108,463 miles (+10,558)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2015
    Odometer
    108,463 miles
    Test number
    416388424147
    • 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)

  18. Pass97,905 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    97,905 miles
    Test number
    876524693055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail97,905 miles (+7,811)1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,905 miles
    Test number
    186294593434
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass90,094 miles (+7,545)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    90,094 miles
    Test number
    115324592071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass82,549 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    82,549 miles
    Test number
    305844671015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail82,549 miles (+21,955)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,549 miles
    Test number
    145043471494
    • FailureCentre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  23. Fail60,594 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,594 miles
    Test number
    833441170036
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  24. Pass60,594 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    60,594 miles
    Test number
    932521670067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L7 LJH

Does L7 LJH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L7 LJH expired on 29 Nov 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L7 LJH?
The MOT on L7 LJH expired on 29 Nov 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L7 LJH done?
L7 LJH was recorded at 183,190 miles at its MOT on 30 Nov 2023, an average of 8,936 miles a year.
Has L7 LJH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L7 LJH has failed 10 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on L7 LJH 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 LJH find?
L7 LJH passed its latest MOT on 30 Nov 2023 with 7 advisories: nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside rear suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trail arm; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 4 more.

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