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L55 ORC

2018 Volkswagen Passat Sel TDI S-a

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

124,046 mi
Last recorded124,046 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL55 ORC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat Sel TDI S-a
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc
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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 124,046 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2025 96,671 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2025 96,424 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure out of shape 245 35 20 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Nov 2024 77,749 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2024 77,749 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 63,892 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge 245 35 20 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 51,596 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 38,862 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 36,449 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 37,240 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 13 Oct 2022 37,240 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Mar 2022 28,791 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 29,197 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 8 Mar 2021 21,977 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Passat Sel TDI S-a?

Based on 7,499 MOT tests across 2,147 vehicles.

89.3%
Pass Rate
12,237
Miles/Year
2,147
On UK Roads
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L55 ORC is a 2018 Volkswagen Passat Sel TDI S-a in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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L55 ORC is a 2018 Volkswagen Passat Sel TDI S-a, first registered on 22 January 2018.

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