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Volkswagen Passat

Black · Diesel · 2018 · 1,598 cc

M40 AKAMOT history

M40 AKA is a black diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 15 Aug 2018. Its MOT is valid until 19 Aug 2027 and it has passed 6 of 7 MOT tests, with 127,989 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Aug 2026.

M40 AKA black Volkswagen Passat – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 19 Aug 2027
Mileage
127,989 mi
At MOT on 6 Aug 2026
MOT tests
7
6 passed · 1 failed
Per year
15,834 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
M40 AKA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2018
First used
15 Aug 2018
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

M40 AKA was last recorded at 127,989 miles on 6 Aug 2026, 19,992 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
107,997 miles · 15 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
19,992 miles
Average per year
15,834 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 127,989 miles
  • 2025 – 107,997 miles
  • 2024 – 88,874 miles
  • 2023 – 73,691 miles
  • 2022 – 59,941 miles
  • 2021 – 49,133 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass127,989 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also has nail in tread (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.

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

7 tests since 13 Aug 2021, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass127,989 miles (+19,992)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    127,989 miles
    Test number
    776386109010
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also has nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass107,997 miles (+205)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    107,997 miles
    Test number
    381334025393
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  3. Fail107,792 miles (+18,918)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,792 miles
    Test number
    381123354718
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  4. Pass88,874 miles (+15,183)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    88,874 miles
    Test number
    133324322210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass73,691 miles (+13,750)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    73,691 miles
    Test number
    384212519410

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass59,941 miles (+10,808)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    59,941 miles
    Test number
    209443702302
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass49,133 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    49,133 miles
    Test number
    268942303270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about M40 AKA

Does M40 AKA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on M40 AKA is valid until 19 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on M40 AKA?
The MOT on M40 AKA is valid until 19 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has M40 AKA done?
M40 AKA was recorded at 127,989 miles at its MOT on 6 Aug 2026, an average of 15,834 miles a year.
Has M40 AKA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. M40 AKA has failed 1 of its 7 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on M40 AKA 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 M40 AKA find?
M40 AKA passed its latest MOT on 6 Aug 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also has nail in tread.

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