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Volkswagen Passat

Blue · Diesel · 2008 · 1,968 cc

LD08 EJLMOT history

LD08 EJL is a blue diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 28 Mar 2008. Its MOT expired on 7 Sept 2023 and it has passed 12 of 21 MOT tests, with 139,517 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Sept 2022.

LD08 EJL blue Volkswagen Passat – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Passat, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 7 Sept 2023
Mileage
139,517 mi
At MOT on 7 Sept 2022
MOT tests
21
12 passed · 9 failed
Per year
8,774 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD08 EJL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
28 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Sept 2023
Latest MOT test
7 Sept 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD08 EJL was last recorded at 139,517 miles on 7 Sept 2022, 17,471 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Sept 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
122,046 miles · 3 Sept 2021
Between the last two tests
17,471 miles
Average per year
8,774 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 139,517 miles
  • 2021 – 122,046 miles
  • 2020 – 115,170 miles
  • 2019 – 87,787 miles
  • 2018 – 79,729 miles
  • 2017 – 75,705 miles
  • 2016 – 70,969 miles
  • 2015 – 65,771 miles
  • 2014 – 58,220 miles
  • 2013 – 52,088 miles
  • 2012 – 45,867 miles
  • 2011 – 38,501 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass139,517 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Front wiper rubbers splitting

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance small crack (1.4.A.2e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

21 tests since 4 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass139,517 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    139,517 miles
    Test number
    382617396159
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail139,517 miles (+17,471)2 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,517 miles
    Test number
    240065849026
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass122,046 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    122,046 miles
    Test number
    115457250972
    • 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))

  4. Fail122,046 miles (+6,876)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,046 miles
    Test number
    207362009940
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • 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))

  5. Pass115,170 miles (+17)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    115,170 miles
    Test number
    407720252571
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail115,153 miles (+27,366)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,153 miles
    Test number
    410926091833
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass87,787 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    87,787 miles
    Test number
    498209894515

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail87,787 miles (+8,058)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,787 miles
    Test number
    538212104352
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  9. Pass79,729 miles (+30)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    79,729 miles
    Test number
    686602823322
    • AdvisoryFront wiper rubbers splitting
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance small crack (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre tread worn unevenly on inner edge

  10. Fail79,699 miles (+3,994)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,699 miles
    Test number
    869184214731
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront wiper rubbers splitting
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance small crack (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre tread worn unevenly on inner edge

  11. Pass75,705 miles (+4,736)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    75,705 miles
    Test number
    131163462861
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyre treads worn inside and outside edges
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres outer side walls starting to perish

  12. Pass70,969 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    70,969 miles
    Test number
    351415853292
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyre treads getting low
    • AdvisoryNail in centre of nearside rear tyre tread
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre sidewalls perishing
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre tread getting low

  13. Fail70,969 miles (+5,198)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,969 miles
    Test number
    713870251983
    • FailureFront Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' chip (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyre treads getting low
    • AdvisoryNail in centre of nearside rear tyre tread
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre sidewalls perishing
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre tread getting low

  14. Pass65,771 miles1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    65,771 miles
    Test number
    137841015149
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteFront inner brake pads are about 70% worn.
    • NoteOffside front wishbone rear bush is starting to perish.
    • NoteTwo nails in nearside rear tyre.
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Fail65,771 miles (+7,551)2 repaired1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,771 miles
    Test number
    558241615186
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteFront inner brake pads are about 70% worn.
    • NoteOffside front wishbone rear bush is starting to perish.
    • NoteTwo nails in nearside rear tyre.
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass58,220 miles1 advisory5 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    58,220 miles
    Test number
    399572314142
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteTow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteAdvise n/s/r tyre sidewall perishing

  17. Fail58,220 miles (+6,132)1 failure1 advisory5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,220 miles
    Test number
    386752214150
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteTow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteAdvise n/s/r tyre sidewall perishing

  18. Pass52,088 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    52,088 miles
    Test number
    529175913125
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteThe VW badge is missing from the front grill.
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Fail52,088 miles (+6,221)4 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,088 miles
    Test number
    647725813142
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureExhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteThe VW badge is missing from the front grill.
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass45,867 miles (+7,366)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    45,867 miles
    Test number
    939576212154
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  21. Pass38,501 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    38,501 miles
    Test number
    466123961026
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteCoolant level below minimum.
    • NoteSlight play in n/s/f inner track control arm.

Questions about LD08 EJL

Does LD08 EJL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD08 EJL expired on 7 Sept 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD08 EJL?
The MOT on LD08 EJL expired on 7 Sept 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD08 EJL done?
LD08 EJL was recorded at 139,517 miles at its MOT on 7 Sept 2022, an average of 8,774 miles a year.
Has LD08 EJL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD08 EJL has failed 9 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on LD08 EJL 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 LD08 EJL find?
LD08 EJL passed its latest MOT on 7 Sept 2022 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; nearside rear coil spring corroded; offside rear coil spring corroded.

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