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Volkswagen Passat

White · Diesel · 2013 · 1,968 cc

V40 KESMOT history

V40 KES is a white diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 2 Oct 2013. Its MOT is valid until 1 Oct 2027 and it has passed 11 of 13 MOT tests, with 192,509 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Sept 2026.

V40 KES white Volkswagen Passat – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 1 Oct 2027
Mileage
192,509 mi
At MOT on 14 Sept 2026
MOT tests
13
11 passed · 2 failed
Per year
14,069 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V40 KES
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
2 Oct 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V40 KES was last recorded at 192,509 miles on 14 Sept 2026, 14,313 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
178,196 miles · 19 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
14,313 miles
Average per year
14,069 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 192,509 miles
  • 2025 – 178,196 miles
  • 2024 – 156,678 miles
  • 2023 – 139,022 miles
  • 2022 – 125,658 miles
  • 2021 – 112,119 miles
  • 2020 – 103,498 miles
  • 2019 – 93,189 miles
  • 2018 – 78,909 miles
  • 2017 – 66,212 miles
  • 2016 – 52,453 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass192,509 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

13 tests since 30 Sept 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass192,509 miles (+14,313)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    192,509 miles
    Test number
    135787875023
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  2. Pass178,196 miles (+21,518)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    178,196 miles
    Test number
    950118303431
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Noise from top suspension mount.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
  3. Pass156,678 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    156,678 miles
    Test number
    782724538356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail156,678 miles (+17,656)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,678 miles
    Test number
    129818835977
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  5. Pass139,022 miles (+13,364)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    139,022 miles
    Test number
    790860841854
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass125,658 miles (+13,539)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    125,658 miles
    Test number
    886345286604
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Pass112,119 miles (+8,621)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    112,119 miles
    Test number
    400047298712

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass103,498 miles (+10,309)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    103,498 miles
    Test number
    219290829552
    • 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 (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass93,189 miles (+14,280)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    93,189 miles
    Test number
    315271683312
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass78,909 miles (+12,697)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    78,909 miles
    Test number
    413252033467
    • AdvisoryBoth front lower arm rear rubber bushes deteriorated
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs lipped
  11. Pass66,212 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    66,212 miles
    Test number
    212849687579

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail66,211 miles (+13,758)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,211 miles
    Test number
    383609592285
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryBoth of the rear tyre are worn on the inner edge
  13. Pass52,453 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    52,453 miles
    Test number
    662631656894

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V40 KES

Does V40 KES currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V40 KES is valid until 1 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on V40 KES?
The MOT on V40 KES is valid until 1 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V40 KES done?
V40 KES was recorded at 192,509 miles at its MOT on 14 Sept 2026, an average of 14,069 miles a year.
Has V40 KES ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V40 KES has failed 2 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on V40 KES 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 KES find?
V40 KES passed its latest MOT on 14 Sept 2026 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play, and 1 more.

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