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Volkswagen Passat

Grey · Diesel · 2016 · 1,598 cc

LD16 GDYMOT history

LD16 GDY is a grey diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 6 Apr 2016. Its MOT is valid until 23 Nov 2026 and it has passed 8 of 12 MOT tests, with 74,876 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Nov 2025.

LD16 GDY grey Volkswagen Passat – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 23 Nov 2026
Mileage
74,876 mi
At MOT on 6 Nov 2025
MOT tests
12
8 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,061 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD16 GDY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
6 Apr 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
6 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD16 GDY was last recorded at 74,876 miles on 6 Nov 2025, 9,291 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Nov 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 11 Jan 2023: 53,000 miles, lower than 82,084 miles on 13 Aug 2022.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
65,585 miles · 7 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
9,291 miles
Average per year
7,061 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 74,876 miles
  • 2024 – 65,585 miles
  • 2023 – 59,698 miles
  • 2022 – 82,084 miles
  • 2021 – 37,235 miles
  • 2020 – 34,951 miles
  • 2019 – 28,211 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass74,876 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

12 tests since 29 Mar 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass74,876 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    74,876 miles
    Test number
    980963426995
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Fail74,876 miles (+9,291)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,876 miles
    Test number
    883922364289
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  3. Pass65,585 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    65,585 miles
    Test number
    736992395236
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  4. Fail65,581 miles (+5,883)1 dangerous1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,581 miles
    Test number
    488666670715
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  5. Pass59,698 miles (+6,698)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    59,698 miles
    Test number
    200657346674
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
  6. Pass53,000 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    53,000 miles
    Test number
    213104910852

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail53,000 miles (-29,084)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,000 miles
    Test number
    479641830989
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. Pass82,084 miles (+44,849)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    82,084 miles
    Test number
    854361292167
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass37,235 miles (+2,284)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    37,235 miles
    Test number
    281908044385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass34,951 miles (+6,740)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    34,951 miles
    Test number
    359188421029
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  11. Pass28,211 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    28,211 miles
    Test number
    353108507482
    • 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))
  12. Fail28,211 miles2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,211 miles
    Test number
    163223994931
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside 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))

Questions about LD16 GDY

Does LD16 GDY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD16 GDY is valid until 23 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LD16 GDY?
The MOT on LD16 GDY is valid until 23 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD16 GDY done?
LD16 GDY was recorded at 74,876 miles at its MOT on 6 Nov 2025, an average of 7,061 miles a year.
Has LD16 GDY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD16 GDY has failed 4 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on LD16 GDY ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 11 Jan 2023. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LD16 GDY find?
LD16 GDY passed its latest MOT on 6 Nov 2025 with 3 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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