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Volkswagen Passat

Grey · Diesel · 2018 · 1,968 cc

LM18 VZAMOT history

LM18 VZA is a grey diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 31 May 2018. Its MOT is valid until 12 Jan 2027 and it has passed 5 of 8 MOT tests, with 74,134 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jan 2026.

LM18 VZA grey Volkswagen Passat – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Passat, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 12 Jan 2027
Mileage
74,134 mi
At MOT on 13 Jan 2026
MOT tests
8
5 passed · 3 failed
Per year
10,335 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM18 VZA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2018
First used
31 May 2018
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM18 VZA was last recorded at 74,134 miles on 13 Jan 2026, 146 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
73,988 miles · 8 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
146 miles
Average per year
10,335 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 74,134 miles
  • 2024 – 63,273 miles
  • 2023 – 53,980 miles
  • 2022 – 38,728 miles
  • 2021 – 26,004 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass74,134 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.

  • Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2026

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside front tyre starting to wear towards centre wear markers

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

8 tests since 18 May 2021, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass74,134 miles (+146)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    74,134 miles
    Test number
    634683393669

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail73,988 miles (+10,715)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,988 miles
    Test number
    552702562992
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  3. Pass63,273 miles (+9,293)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    63,273 miles
    Test number
    784577185505

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass53,980 miles (+460)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    53,980 miles
    Test number
    854720453479
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre starting to wear towards centre wear markers
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Fail53,520 miles (+14,792)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,520 miles
    Test number
    356619250177
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall in 2x places (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre starting to wear towards centre wear markers
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. Pass38,728 miles (+852)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    38,728 miles
    Test number
    460781510031
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. Fail37,876 miles (+11,872)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,876 miles
    Test number
    702108221849
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass26,004 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2022
    Odometer
    26,004 miles
    Test number
    495323822587

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM18 VZA

Does LM18 VZA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM18 VZA is valid until 12 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM18 VZA?
The MOT on LM18 VZA is valid until 12 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM18 VZA done?
LM18 VZA was recorded at 74,134 miles at its MOT on 13 Jan 2026, an average of 10,335 miles a year.
Has LM18 VZA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM18 VZA has failed 3 of its 8 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LM18 VZA 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 LM18 VZA find?
LM18 VZA passed its latest MOT on 13 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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