Volkswagen Passat
Grey · Diesel · 2010 · 1,968 cc
L8 DYFMOT history
L8 DYF is a grey diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 31 Dec 2010. Its MOT is valid until 22 Jun 2027 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 100,379 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jun 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 22 Jun 2027
- Mileage
- 100,379 mi
- At MOT on 23 Jun 2026
- MOT tests
- 17
- 13 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 4,990 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L8 DYF
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Passat
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,968 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2010
- First used
- 31 Dec 2010
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 22 Jun 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 23 Jun 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L8 DYF was last recorded at 100,379 miles on 23 Jun 2026, 2,812 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 May 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 97,567 miles · 13 May 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 2,812 miles
- Average per year
- 4,990 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 100,379 miles
- 2025 – 97,567 miles
- 2024 – 93,427 miles
- 2022 – 88,544 miles
- 2021 – 81,777 miles
- 2020 – 76,256 miles
- 2019 – 71,446 miles
- 2018 – 63,495 miles
- 2017 – 61,866 miles
- 2016 – 56,361 miles
- 2015 – 50,962 miles
- 2014 – 46,250 miles
- 2013 – 37,475 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass100,379 miles
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
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 Shock absorber has a light misting of oil
Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2017
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x2
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Engine cover fitted
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Suspension components corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Undertrays fitted
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
17 tests since 14 Nov 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass100,379 miles (+2,812)1 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jun 2027
- Odometer
- 100,379 miles
- Test number
- 562928452920
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass97,567 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 May 2026
- Odometer
- 97,567 miles
- Test number
- 736315740121
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
- AdvisorySuspension components corroded
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
Fail97,567 miles (+4,140)1 dangerous3 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,567 miles
- Test number
- 382279230927
- DangerousOffside Rear Sub-frame likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
- MajorRear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- MajorRear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn ALL (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
- AdvisorySuspension components corroded
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
Pass93,427 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 93,427 miles
- Test number
- 515656535546
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail93,426 miles (+4,882)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,426 miles
- Test number
- 744767486043
- MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass88,544 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 88,544 miles
- Test number
- 186232471213
- AdvisorySurface corrosion to whole of rear sub frame and suspension components
Fail88,544 miles (+6,767)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 88,544 miles
- Test number
- 971059114858
- MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySurface corrosion to whole of rear sub frame and suspension components
Pass81,777 miles (+5,521)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 81,777 miles
- Test number
- 217039692984
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass76,256 miles (+4,810)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 76,256 miles
- Test number
- 783151329656
- 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass71,446 miles (+7,951)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 71,446 miles
- Test number
- 565039025933
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
Pass63,495 miles (+1,629)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 63,495 miles
- Test number
- 669837772450
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass61,866 miles (+5,505)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 61,866 miles
- Test number
- 967151467778
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3/4mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3/4mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryCracks to rear tyres
Pass56,361 miles (+5,399)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 56,361 miles
- Test number
- 500186522902
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)
- AdvisoryTowball/hitch not fitted at time of test
- AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
- AdvisorySlight cracks to tread on both rear tyres
Pass50,962 miles (+4,712)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 50,962 miles
- Test number
- 260506628867
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryTow ball/hitch not fitted
Pass46,250 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 46,250 miles
- Test number
- 279507014320
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail46,250 miles (+8,775)1 dangerous3 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 46,250 miles
- Test number
- 617407714346
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Pass37,475 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 37,475 miles
- Test number
- 449548113450
- 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)
Questions about L8 DYF
- Does L8 DYF currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L8 DYF is valid until 22 Jun 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L8 DYF?
- The MOT on L8 DYF is valid until 22 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L8 DYF done?
- L8 DYF was recorded at 100,379 miles at its MOT on 23 Jun 2026, an average of 4,990 miles a year.
- Has L8 DYF ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L8 DYF has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Apr 2025.
- Has the mileage on L8 DYF 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 L8 DYF find?
- L8 DYF passed its latest MOT on 23 Jun 2026 with 1 minor defect and 9 advisories: offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 7 more.
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