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Volkswagen Passat

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,968 cc

288 EXBMOT history

288 EXB is a black diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 9 Nov 2012. Its MOT is valid until 8 Nov 2026 and it has passed 11 of 12 MOT tests, with 89,035 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Nov 2025.

288 EXB black Volkswagen Passat – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 8 Nov 2026
Mileage
89,035 mi
At MOT on 4 Nov 2025
MOT tests
12
11 passed · 1 failed
Per year
6,600 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
288 EXB
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
9 Nov 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

288 EXB was last recorded at 89,035 miles on 4 Nov 2025, 5,866 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
83,169 miles · 6 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
5,866 miles
Average per year
6,600 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 89,035 miles
  • 2024 – 83,169 miles
  • 2023 – 78,401 miles
  • 2022 – 73,822 miles
  • 2021 – 66,053 miles
  • 2020 – 58,741 miles
  • 2019 – 50,599 miles
  • 2018 – 44,338 miles
  • 2017 – 36,066 miles
  • 2016 – 27,992 miles
  • 2015 – 23,064 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass89,035 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

12 tests since 6 Nov 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass89,035 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    89,035 miles
    Test number
    571862564389

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail89,035 miles (+5,866)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,035 miles
    Test number
    290281377676
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  3. Pass83,169 miles (+4,768)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    83,169 miles
    Test number
    831889258624

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass78,401 miles (+4,579)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    78,401 miles
    Test number
    334766616921
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Pass73,822 miles (+7,769)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    73,822 miles
    Test number
    707911896378
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  6. Pass66,053 miles (+7,312)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    66,053 miles
    Test number
    632098594215
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Pass58,741 miles (+8,142)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    58,741 miles
    Test number
    604313376610

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass50,599 miles (+6,261)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    50,599 miles
    Test number
    973027904632

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass44,338 miles (+8,272)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    44,338 miles
    Test number
    350149323998

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass36,066 miles (+8,074)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    36,066 miles
    Test number
    560053404557

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass27,992 miles (+4,928)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    27,992 miles
    Test number
    193508014603

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass23,064 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    23,064 miles
    Test number
    823185832565

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 288 EXB

What vehicle is registration 288 EXB currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 288 EXB on a black diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 9 Nov 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 288 EXB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 288 EXB is valid until 8 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on 288 EXB?
The MOT on 288 EXB is valid until 8 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 288 EXB done?
288 EXB was recorded at 89,035 miles at its MOT on 4 Nov 2025, an average of 6,600 miles a year.
Has 288 EXB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 288 EXB has failed 1 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on 288 EXB 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 288 EXB find?
288 EXB passed its latest MOT on 4 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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