Volkswagen Passat
Blue · Diesel · 2003 · 1,896 cc
M40 AVBMOT history
M40 AVB is a blue diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 29 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 14 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 118,998 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Dec 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 14 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 118,998 mi
- At MOT on 5 Dec 2025
- MOT tests
- 24
- 20 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 3,664 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- M40 AVB
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Passat
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 29 Sept 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 14 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 5 Dec 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
M40 AVB was last recorded at 118,998 miles on 5 Dec 2025, 2,497 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Dec 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 116,501 miles · 4 Dec 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 2,497 miles
- Average per year
- 3,664 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 118,998 miles
- 2024 – 116,501 miles
- 2023 – 114,492 miles
- 2022 – 113,311 miles
- 2021 – 111,003 miles
- 2020 – 109,678 miles
- 2019 – 107,994 miles
- 2018 – 106,459 miles
- 2017 – 104,022 miles
- 2016 – 101,734 miles
- 2015 – 98,184 miles
- 2014 – 94,677 miles
- 2013 – 90,940 miles
- 2012 – 87,599 miles
- 2011 – 82,222 miles
- 2010 – 76,012 miles
- 2009 – 68,755 miles
- 2008 – 61,445 miles
- 2007 – 55,858 miles
- 2006 – 48,435 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass118,998 miles
- AdvisoryAll direction indicators slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2015
Under and over shields fitted preventing inspection of components
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2011
Full MOT history
24 tests since 1 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass118,998 miles (+2,497)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 118,998 miles
- Test number
- 820001261783
- AdvisoryAll direction indicators slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass116,501 miles (+2,009)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 116,501 miles
- Test number
- 174945622967
- AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured BOTH ON REAR (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH LAMPS (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass114,492 miles (+1,181)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 114,492 miles
- Test number
- 340892261403
- AdvisoryOffside Front wing arc rusty
Pass113,311 miles (+2,308)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 113,311 miles
- Test number
- 914365749930
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass111,003 miles (+1,325)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 19 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 111,003 miles
- Test number
- 823684866371
- MinorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Pass109,678 miles (+1,684)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 109,678 miles
- Test number
- 755914933613
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass107,994 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 107,994 miles
- Test number
- 100118420346
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail107,982 miles (+1,523)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 107,982 miles
- Test number
- 897543606099
- MajorExhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))
Pass106,459 miles (+6)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 106,459 miles
- Test number
- 248148375361
- AdvisoryUnder and over shields fitted preventing inspection of components
Fail106,453 miles (+2,431)3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 106,453 miles
- Test number
- 691117997493
- FailureNearside Outer 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 passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
- FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- AdvisoryUnder and over shields fitted preventing inspection of components
Pass104,022 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 104,022 miles
- Test number
- 132064374848
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail104,022 miles (+2,288)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 104,022 miles
- Test number
- 618970164123
- FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Pass101,734 miles (+3,550)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 101,734 miles
- Test number
- 477441112294
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass98,184 miles (+3,507)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 98,184 miles
- Test number
- 418209115094
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass94,677 miles (+3,737)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 94,677 miles
- Test number
- 417694714052
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass90,940 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 90,940 miles
- Test number
- 897941013002
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail90,940 miles (+3,341)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,940 miles
- Test number
- 428690813087
- FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Pass87,599 miles (+5,377)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 87,599 miles
- Test number
- 808631312073
- AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass82,222 miles (+6,210)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 82,222 miles
- Test number
- 525512211017
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass76,012 miles (+7,257)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 76,012 miles
- Test number
- 672105310014
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass68,755 miles (+7,310)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 68,755 miles
- Test number
- 351584919034
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass61,445 miles (+5,587)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- 61,445 miles
- Test number
- 390411518064
- AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
- NoteNearside rear tyre very close to legal limit
Pass55,858 miles (+7,423)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jan 2008
- Odometer
- 55,858 miles
- Test number
- 273049807002
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,435 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 48,435 miles
- Test number
- 591094546269
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about M40 AVB
- Does M40 AVB currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on M40 AVB is valid until 14 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on M40 AVB?
- The MOT on M40 AVB is valid until 14 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has M40 AVB done?
- M40 AVB was recorded at 118,998 miles at its MOT on 5 Dec 2025, an average of 3,664 miles a year.
- Has M40 AVB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. M40 AVB has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Feb 2019.
- Has the mileage on M40 AVB 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 AVB find?
- M40 AVB passed its latest MOT on 5 Dec 2025 with 3 advisories: all direction indicators slightly discoloured both rear; brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear; oil leak, but not excessive.
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