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Volkswagen Passat

Blue · Petrol · 2007 · 1,984 cc

L8 WCYMOT history

L8 WCY is a blue petrol Volkswagen Passat first used on 7 Mar 2007. Its MOT is valid until 3 Nov 2026 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 152,556 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Nov 2025.

L8 WCY blue Volkswagen Passat – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Passat, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 3 Nov 2026
Mileage
152,556 mi
At MOT on 4 Nov 2025
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,012 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L8 WCY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
7 Mar 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L8 WCY was last recorded at 152,556 miles on 4 Nov 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
152,556 miles · 3 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
7,012 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 152,556 miles
  • 2024 – 148,021 miles
  • 2023 – 144,355 miles
  • 2022 – 138,491 miles
  • 2021 – 132,784 miles
  • 2020 – 128,208 miles
  • 2019 – 123,388 miles
  • 2018 – 115,982 miles
  • 2017 – 111,028 miles
  • 2016 – 105,911 miles
  • 2015 – 101,850 miles
  • 2014 – 92,791 miles
  • 2013 – 77,173 miles
  • 2012 – 67,115 miles
  • 2011 – 54,780 miles
  • 2010 – 42,622 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass152,556 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.

  • Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2022

Full MOT history

20 tests since 2 Mar 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass152,556 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    152,556 miles
    Test number
    466124517037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail152,556 miles (+4,535)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,556 miles
    Test number
    426005934872
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre and rear (6.1.2 (a))
  3. Pass148,021 miles (+3,666)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    148,021 miles
    Test number
    210081409744
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
  4. Pass144,355 miles (+5,864)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    144,355 miles
    Test number
    878780462314
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  5. Pass138,491 miles (+5,707)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    138,491 miles
    Test number
    152280529556
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • 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 slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. Pass132,784 miles (+4,576)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    132,784 miles
    Test number
    871069453597
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  7. Pass128,208 miles (+4,820)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    128,208 miles
    Test number
    396360816183
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  8. Pass123,388 miles (+7,406)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    123,388 miles
    Test number
    517544948715

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass115,982 miles (+69)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    115,982 miles
    Test number
    104491746309

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail115,913 miles (+4,885)2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,913 miles
    Test number
    938757003228
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  11. Pass111,028 miles (+18)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    111,028 miles
    Test number
    257292528060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail111,010 miles (+5,099)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,010 miles
    Test number
    950564661851
    • FailureCentral Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureFront registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)
    • FailureRear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)
  13. Pass105,911 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    105,911 miles
    Test number
    872782547044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail105,909 miles (+4,059)1 dangerous3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,909 miles
    Test number
    888743915528
    • DangerousOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
  15. Pass101,850 miles (+9,059)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    101,850 miles
    Test number
    489176302646

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass92,791 miles (+15,618)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    92,791 miles
    Test number
    456561544237
    • NoteN/s rear tyre getting low
  17. Pass77,173 miles (+10,058)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    77,173 miles
    Test number
    805469353092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass67,115 miles (+12,335)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    67,115 miles
    Test number
    368606062034
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • 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)
  19. Pass54,780 miles (+12,158)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    54,780 miles
    Test number
    857552551069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass42,622 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    42,622 miles
    Test number
    463651760059
    • NoteFront tyres on 3mm (legal limit 1.6mm)

Questions about L8 WCY

Does L8 WCY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L8 WCY is valid until 3 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on L8 WCY?
The MOT on L8 WCY is valid until 3 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L8 WCY done?
L8 WCY was recorded at 152,556 miles at its MOT on 4 Nov 2025, an average of 7,012 miles a year.
Has L8 WCY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L8 WCY has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on L8 WCY 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 WCY find?
L8 WCY passed its latest MOT on 4 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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