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Volkswagen Passat

Brown · Diesel · 2012 · 1,968 cc

22 DRYMOT history

22 DRY is a brown diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 3 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 3 Sept 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 180,868 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Aug 2026.

22 DRY brown Volkswagen Passat – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Passat, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 3 Sept 2027
Mileage
180,868 mi
At MOT on 20 Aug 2026
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
9,418 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
22 DRY
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Colour
Brown
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
3 Sept 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

22 DRY was last recorded at 180,868 miles on 20 Aug 2026, 2,818 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
178,050 miles · 19 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
2,818 miles
Average per year
9,418 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 180,868 miles
  • 2025 – 178,050 miles
  • 2024 – 174,978 miles
  • 2023 – 171,145 miles
  • 2022 – 167,526 miles
  • 2021 – 163,402 miles
  • 2020 – 159,756 miles
  • 2019 – 156,195 miles
  • 2018 – 148,671 miles
  • 2017 – 124,690 miles
  • 2016 – 102,752 miles
  • 2015 – 77,594 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass180,868 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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.

  • Central Exhaust Clamp Corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

16 tests since 2 Sept 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass180,868 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    180,868 miles
    Test number
    459454754302
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail180,866 miles (+2,816)5 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,866 miles
    Test number
    105187850869
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorTyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass178,050 miles (+3,072)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    178,050 miles
    Test number
    801056273893
    • AdvisoryInner Exhaust mounting defective sleeve clamp (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  4. Pass174,978 miles (+3,833)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    174,978 miles
    Test number
    163391529328
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Exhaust mounting defective sleeve clamp deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass171,145 miles (+3,619)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    171,145 miles
    Test number
    300878841410

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass167,526 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    167,526 miles
    Test number
    404251636663
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust Clamp Corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Fail167,526 miles (+4,124)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,526 miles
    Test number
    328357830764
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust Clamp Corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass163,402 miles (+292)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    163,402 miles
    Test number
    274236213552
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust Clamp Corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail163,110 miles (+3,354)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,110 miles
    Test number
    627425393931
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust Clamp Corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass159,756 miles (+3,561)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    159,756 miles
    Test number
    416987565388
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  11. Pass156,195 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    156,195 miles
    Test number
    344561943867
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  12. Fail156,195 miles (+7,524)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,195 miles
    Test number
    927322452732
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  13. Pass148,671 miles (+23,981)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    148,671 miles
    Test number
    253556761916
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  14. Pass124,690 miles (+21,938)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    124,690 miles
    Test number
    129170640192
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH REAR (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass102,752 miles (+25,158)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    102,752 miles
    Test number
    492285894056
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement console (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil very slight (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement console (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre starting to step and wear slightly on inner edge
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' small stonechips (8.3.1a)

  16. Pass77,594 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    77,594 miles
    Test number
    545941086251
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit heavily worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Questions about 22 DRY

What vehicle is registration 22 DRY currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 22 DRY on a brown diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 3 Sept 2012. 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 22 DRY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 22 DRY is valid until 3 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on 22 DRY?
The MOT on 22 DRY is valid until 3 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 22 DRY done?
22 DRY was recorded at 180,868 miles at its MOT on 20 Aug 2026, an average of 9,418 miles a year.
Has 22 DRY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 22 DRY has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on 22 DRY 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 22 DRY find?
22 DRY passed its latest MOT on 20 Aug 2026 with 6 advisories: nearside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; nearside front lower coil spring corroded; nearside rear lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened, and 3 more.

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