Volkswagen Passat
Silver · Diesel · 2010 · 1,968 cc
L8 GRAMOT history
L8 GRA is a silver diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 22 Jun 2010. Its MOT is valid until 7 Apr 2027 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 61,087 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 7 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 61,087 mi
- At MOT on 31 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 20
- 14 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 3,454 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L8 GRA
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Passat
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,968 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2010
- First used
- 22 Jun 2010
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 7 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 31 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L8 GRA was last recorded at 61,087 miles on 31 Mar 2026, 1,366 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Mar 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 15 Jun 2017: 35,096 miles, lower than 118,392 miles on 9 Jun 2017.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 59,721 miles · 25 Mar 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,366 miles
- Average per year
- 3,454 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 61,087 miles
- 2025 – 59,721 miles
- 2024 – 56,625 miles
- 2023 – 55,775 miles
- 2022 – 55,367 miles
- 2021 – 51,761 miles
- 2020 – 47,089 miles
- 2019 – 43,298 miles
- 2018 – 39,236 miles
- 2017 – 35,096 miles
- 2016 – 30,078 miles
- 2015 – 26,154 miles
- 2014 – 20,994 miles
- 2013 – 16,793 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass61,087 miles
- MinorNearside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside 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))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023
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.
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016
Full MOT history
20 tests since 3 Jun 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass61,087 miles (+1,366)3 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 61,087 miles
- Test number
- 838846941609
- MinorNearside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside 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))
Pass59,721 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 59,721 miles
- Test number
- 837150869218
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail59,719 miles (+3,094)2 dangerous1 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 59,719 miles
- Test number
- 390471613411
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass56,625 miles (+1)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 56,625 miles
- Test number
- 918076320837
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail56,624 miles (+849)1 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 56,624 miles
- Test number
- 340668927645
- MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower 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))
Pass55,775 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 55,775 miles
- Test number
- 660790171724
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower 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))
Fail55,764 miles (+397)3 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 55,764 miles
- Test number
- 861196863006
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower 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))
Pass55,367 miles (+3,606)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 55,367 miles
- Test number
- 900925641242
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,761 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 51,761 miles
- Test number
- 148124623232
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail51,761 miles (+4,672)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 51,761 miles
- Test number
- 224266062860
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass47,089 miles (+3,791)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 47,089 miles
- Test number
- 926600018840
- 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))
Pass43,298 miles (+4,062)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jun 2020
- Odometer
- 43,298 miles
- Test number
- 240284364872
- 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))
Pass39,236 miles (+4,140)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 39,236 miles
- Test number
- 562698846819
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,096 miles (-83,296)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 35,096 miles
- Test number
- 474938417610
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail118,392 miles (+88,314)1 failure3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 118,392 miles
- Test number
- 662392297839
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside wiper blade slightly torn
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass30,078 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 30,078 miles
- Test number
- 728517738202
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail30,078 miles (+3,924)1 failure3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 30,078 miles
- Test number
- 374390575342
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryEngine management light on
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass26,154 miles (+5,160)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 26,154 miles
- Test number
- 506034755100
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass20,994 miles (+4,201)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 20,994 miles
- Test number
- 236577944111
- NoteExhaust smoke reading too low for smoke analyser to register
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass16,793 miles3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 16,793 miles
- Test number
- 246934753416
- NoteEmissions too low to register on analyser
- NoteEngine management light on
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Questions about L8 GRA
- Does L8 GRA currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L8 GRA is valid until 7 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L8 GRA?
- The MOT on L8 GRA is valid until 7 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L8 GRA done?
- L8 GRA was recorded at 61,087 miles at its MOT on 31 Mar 2026, an average of 3,454 miles a year.
- Has L8 GRA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L8 GRA has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Mar 2025.
- Has the mileage on L8 GRA ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 15 Jun 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on L8 GRA find?
- L8 GRA passed its latest MOT on 31 Mar 2026 with 3 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside rear direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; offside rear direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; offside rear position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning, and 3 more.
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