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Silver · Diesel · 2015 · 1,968 cc

L8 RCNMOT history

L8 RCN is a silver diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 1 Jun 2015. Its MOT is valid until 20 Feb 2027 and it has passed 8 of 9 MOT tests, with 101,700 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Feb 2026.

L8 RCN silver Volkswagen Passat – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 20 Feb 2027
Mileage
101,700 mi
At MOT on 11 Feb 2026
MOT tests
9
8 passed · 1 failed
Per year
9,724 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L8 RCN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
1 Jun 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L8 RCN was last recorded at 101,700 miles on 11 Feb 2026, 8,822 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
92,878 miles · 19 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
8,822 miles
Average per year
9,724 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 101,700 miles
  • 2025 – 92,878 miles
  • 2024 – 84,218 miles
  • 2023 – 74,139 miles
  • 2022 – 70,970 miles
  • 2021 – 56,658 miles
  • 2019 – 38,833 miles
  • 2018 – 26,652 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass101,700 miles
  • 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))

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

9 tests since 25 May 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass101,700 miles (+8,822)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    101,700 miles
    Test number
    662752498911
    • 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))

  2. Pass92,878 miles (+17)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    92,878 miles
    Test number
    528797422015
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront 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))

  3. Fail92,861 miles (+8,643)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,861 miles
    Test number
    414822316168
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront 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))

  4. Pass84,218 miles (+10,079)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    84,218 miles
    Test number
    420892889303
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass74,139 miles (+3,169)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    74,139 miles
    Test number
    124261691347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass70,970 miles (+14,312)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    70,970 miles
    Test number
    494912289613

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass56,658 miles (+17,825)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    56,658 miles
    Test number
    138687764853

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass38,833 miles (+12,181)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    38,833 miles
    Test number
    324418257110
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass26,652 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2019
    Odometer
    26,652 miles
    Test number
    997004371095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L8 RCN

Does L8 RCN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L8 RCN is valid until 20 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on L8 RCN?
The MOT on L8 RCN is valid until 20 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L8 RCN done?
L8 RCN was recorded at 101,700 miles at its MOT on 11 Feb 2026, an average of 9,724 miles a year.
Has L8 RCN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L8 RCN has failed 1 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on L8 RCN 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 RCN find?
L8 RCN passed its latest MOT on 11 Feb 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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