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Volkswagen Passat

White · Diesel · 2014 · 1,968 cc

MLJ 538MOT history

MLJ 538 is a white diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 16 Dec 2014. Its MOT is valid until 11 Jun 2027 and it has passed 9 of 10 MOT tests, with 124,401 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Jun 2026.

MLJ 538 white Volkswagen Passat – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 11 Jun 2027
Mileage
124,401 mi
At MOT on 12 Jun 2026
MOT tests
10
9 passed · 1 failed
Per year
10,469 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
MLJ 538
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
16 Dec 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

MLJ 538 was last recorded at 124,401 miles on 12 Jun 2026, 85 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jun 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
124,316 miles · 10 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
85 miles
Average per year
10,469 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 124,401 miles
  • 2025 – 114,832 miles
  • 2024 – 106,167 miles
  • 2023 – 97,038 miles
  • 2021 – 77,745 miles
  • 2020 – 66,715 miles
  • 2019 – 60,150 miles
  • 2018 – 48,069 miles
  • 2017 – 35,406 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass124,401 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (rear bush perishing) (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Spare tyre defective

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021

Full MOT history

10 tests since 11 Dec 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass124,401 miles (+85)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    124,401 miles
    Test number
    422371043150
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (rear bush perishing) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Fail124,316 miles (+9,484)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,316 miles
    Test number
    636370795994
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (235-40-18) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (235-40-18) (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (rear bush perishing) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass114,832 miles (+8,665)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    114,832 miles
    Test number
    902046912717
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Pass106,167 miles (+9,129)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    106,167 miles
    Test number
    960338248201
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (tread perishing and wearing uneven on inner edge) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (tread perishing and wearing uneven on inner edge) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside front tyre worn on innner edges
  5. Pass97,038 miles (+19,293)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2024
    Odometer
    97,038 miles
    Test number
    896686433050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass77,745 miles (+11,030)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    77,745 miles
    Test number
    887869751847
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective
  7. Pass66,715 miles (+6,565)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    66,715 miles
    Test number
    284980030183
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass60,150 miles (+12,081)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    60,150 miles
    Test number
    764164045548
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective
  9. Pass48,069 miles (+12,663)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    48,069 miles
    Test number
    502757108094
    • MinorTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective
  10. Pass35,406 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    35,406 miles
    Test number
    257323487229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about MLJ 538

What vehicle is registration MLJ 538 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show MLJ 538 on a white diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 16 Dec 2014. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does MLJ 538 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on MLJ 538 is valid until 11 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on MLJ 538?
The MOT on MLJ 538 is valid until 11 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has MLJ 538 done?
MLJ 538 was recorded at 124,401 miles at its MOT on 12 Jun 2026, an average of 10,469 miles a year.
Has MLJ 538 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. MLJ 538 has failed 1 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on MLJ 538 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 MLJ 538 find?
MLJ 538 passed its latest MOT on 12 Jun 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (rear bush perishing).

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