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Volkswagen Passat

Blue · Diesel · 2008 · 1,968 cc

L8 JDVMOT history

L8 JDV is a blue diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 28 May 2008. Its MOT is valid until 4 Sept 2027 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 139,437 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Sept 2026.

L8 JDV blue Volkswagen Passat – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 4 Sept 2027
Mileage
139,437 mi
At MOT on 5 Sept 2026
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,558 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L8 JDV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
28 May 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L8 JDV was last recorded at 139,437 miles on 5 Sept 2026, 4,525 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
134,912 miles · 4 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
4,525 miles
Average per year
6,558 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 139,437 miles
  • 2025 – 134,912 miles
  • 2024 – 131,314 miles
  • 2023 – 124,939 miles
  • 2022 – 118,665 miles
  • 2021 – 111,933 miles
  • 2020 – 105,110 miles
  • 2019 – 96,613 miles
  • 2018 – 93,550 miles
  • 2017 – 89,706 miles
  • 2016 – 86,764 miles
  • 2015 – 82,016 miles
  • 2014 – 71,992 miles
  • 2013 – 55,089 miles
  • 2012 – 40,746 miles
  • 2011 – 40,723 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass139,437 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Suspension top mount Nosie when lock to lock

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Suspension top mount Nosie when lock to lock

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Coil spring corroded both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

21 tests since 17 Aug 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass139,437 miles (+4,525)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    139,437 miles
    Test number
    930946684832

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass134,912 miles (+3,598)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    134,912 miles
    Test number
    370973815298
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass131,314 miles (+32)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    131,314 miles
    Test number
    842011736031
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension top mount Nosie when lock to lock
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension top mount Nosie when lock to lock
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. Fail131,282 miles (+6,343)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,282 miles
    Test number
    233658596320
    • MajorElectronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension top mount Nosie when lock to lock
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension top mount Nosie when lock to lock
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  5. Pass124,939 miles (+6,274)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    124,939 miles
    Test number
    417700332375
    • 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))
  6. Pass118,665 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    118,665 miles
    Test number
    423892906513
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension components rusty
  7. Fail118,659 miles (+6,726)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,659 miles
    Test number
    665747307856
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension components rusty
  8. Pass111,933 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    111,933 miles
    Test number
    266991284885

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail111,933 miles (+6,823)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,933 miles
    Test number
    166543203109
    • Repaired at testNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  10. Pass105,110 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    105,110 miles
    Test number
    248382140583
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Fail105,110 miles (+8,497)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,110 miles
    Test number
    131151065201
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Pass96,613 miles (+3,063)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    96,613 miles
    Test number
    181696777817

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass93,550 miles (+3,844)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    93,550 miles
    Test number
    748185610732
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryEml light on
  14. Pass89,706 miles (+2,942)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    89,706 miles
    Test number
    281236343192
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryEml light on
  15. Pass86,764 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    86,764 miles
    Test number
    888467447701

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail86,762 miles (+4,746)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,762 miles
    Test number
    617586472701
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
  17. Pass82,016 miles (+10,024)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    82,016 miles
    Test number
    807638725086
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
  18. Pass71,992 miles (+16,903)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    71,992 miles
    Test number
    758459724090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass55,089 miles (+14,343)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    55,089 miles
    Test number
    618914623091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass40,746 miles (+23)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    40,746 miles
    Test number
    529040432072
    • 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)
  21. Fail40,723 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,723 miles
    Test number
    387179121252
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about L8 JDV

Does L8 JDV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L8 JDV is valid until 4 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on L8 JDV?
The MOT on L8 JDV is valid until 4 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L8 JDV done?
L8 JDV was recorded at 139,437 miles at its MOT on 5 Sept 2026, an average of 6,558 miles a year.
Has L8 JDV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L8 JDV has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on L8 JDV 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 JDV find?
L8 JDV passed its latest MOT on 5 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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