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Volkswagen Passat

Blue · Petrol · 2010 · 3,597 cc

V40 ARTMOT history

V40 ART is a blue petrol Volkswagen Passat first used on 19 Mar 2010. Its MOT is valid until 12 Feb 2027 and it has passed 14 of 14 MOT tests, with 70,794 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Feb 2026.

V40 ART blue Volkswagen Passat – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 12 Feb 2027
Mileage
70,794 mi
At MOT on 9 Feb 2026
MOT tests
14
14 passed · 0 failed
Per year
3,434 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V40 ART
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,597 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
19 Mar 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V40 ART was last recorded at 70,794 miles on 9 Feb 2026, 1,779 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
69,015 miles · 11 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
1,779 miles
Average per year
3,434 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 70,794 miles
  • 2025 – 69,015 miles
  • 2024 – 66,732 miles
  • 2023 – 64,478 miles
  • 2022 – 60,602 miles
  • 2021 – 56,250 miles
  • 2020 – 53,217 miles
  • 2019 – 49,312 miles
  • 2018 – 46,064 miles
  • 2017 – 42,957 miles
  • 2016 – 39,941 miles
  • 2015 – 35,690 miles
  • 2014 – 31,059 miles
  • 2013 – 26,392 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass70,794 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

14 tests since 6 Mar 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass70,794 miles (+1,779)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    70,794 miles
    Test number
    346660615799
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Pass69,015 miles (+2,283)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    69,015 miles
    Test number
    820840342708
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass66,732 miles (+2,254)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    66,732 miles
    Test number
    133713940469

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass64,478 miles (+3,876)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    64,478 miles
    Test number
    241110683990

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass60,602 miles (+4,352)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    60,602 miles
    Test number
    819931739727
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Both inner tie rod ends have slight play
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Pass56,250 miles (+3,033)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    56,250 miles
    Test number
    236189874457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass53,217 miles (+3,905)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    53,217 miles
    Test number
    941200119171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass49,312 miles (+3,248)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    49,312 miles
    Test number
    907682377153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass46,064 miles (+3,107)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    46,064 miles
    Test number
    959496904591

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass42,957 miles (+3,016)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    42,957 miles
    Test number
    271141876935

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass39,941 miles (+4,251)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    39,941 miles
    Test number
    399706028327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass35,690 miles (+4,631)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    35,690 miles
    Test number
    359645865061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass31,059 miles (+4,667)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    31,059 miles
    Test number
    928508674049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass26,392 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    26,392 miles
    Test number
    398975163090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V40 ART

Does V40 ART currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V40 ART is valid until 12 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on V40 ART?
The MOT on V40 ART is valid until 12 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V40 ART done?
V40 ART was recorded at 70,794 miles at its MOT on 9 Feb 2026, an average of 3,434 miles a year.
Has V40 ART ever failed its MOT?
No. V40 ART has passed all 14 of its MOT tests on record.
Has the mileage on V40 ART 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 V40 ART find?
V40 ART passed its latest MOT on 9 Feb 2026 with 2 advisories: rear oil leak, but not excessive diff; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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