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Volkswagen Passat

Grey · Diesel · 2010 · 1,968 cc

290 DRCMOT history

290 DRC is a grey diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 1 Mar 2010. Its MOT is valid until 23 Sept 2027 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 87,003 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Sept 2026.

290 DRC grey Volkswagen Passat – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 23 Sept 2027
Mileage
87,003 mi
At MOT on 14 Sept 2026
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,539 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
290 DRC
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
1 Mar 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

290 DRC was last recorded at 87,003 miles on 14 Sept 2026, 72 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
86,931 miles · 10 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
72 miles
Average per year
5,539 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 87,003 miles
  • 2025 – 79,456 miles
  • 2024 – 72,527 miles
  • 2023 – 67,008 miles
  • 2022 – 59,560 miles
  • 2021 – 55,925 miles
  • 2020 – 52,115 miles
  • 2019 – 40,252 miles
  • 2018 – 35,261 miles
  • 2017 – 30,515 miles
  • 2016 – 25,635 miles
  • 2015 – 19,342 miles
  • 2014 – 15,539 miles
  • 2013 – 12,161 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass87,003 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Undertray not fully secure

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

20 tests since 11 Mar 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass87,003 miles (+72)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    87,003 miles
    Test number
    371069022659
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail86,931 miles (+7,475)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,931 miles
    Test number
    942692417385
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear lower control arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass79,456 miles (+6,929)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    79,456 miles
    Test number
    537320844839
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also signs of perishing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also signs of perishing (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass72,527 miles (+5,519)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    72,527 miles
    Test number
    263265871787

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass67,008 miles (+7,448)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    67,008 miles
    Test number
    198839860693
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass59,560 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    59,560 miles
    Test number
    972544700071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail59,550 miles (+3,625)1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,550 miles
    Test number
    686996410045
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorElectronic parking brake control inoperative (1.1.6 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  8. Pass55,925 miles (+3,810)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    55,925 miles
    Test number
    203944957092
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass52,115 miles (+14)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    52,115 miles
    Test number
    628925168191
    • AdvisoryUndertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

  10. Fail52,101 miles (+11,849)2 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,101 miles
    Test number
    924709790852
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUndertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass40,252 miles (+4,991)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    40,252 miles
    Test number
    503138685625
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • AdvisoryUnderside components corroded

  12. Pass35,261 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2019
    Odometer
    35,261 miles
    Test number
    529872801356
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  13. Fail35,257 miles (+4,742)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,257 miles
    Test number
    205164874139
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  14. Pass30,515 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    30,515 miles
    Test number
    679815301329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail30,515 miles (+4,880)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,515 miles
    Test number
    770124809954
    • DangerousNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  16. Pass25,635 miles (+6,293)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    25,635 miles
    Test number
    479518490508

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass19,342 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    19,342 miles
    Test number
    666564355088
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Fail19,342 miles (+3,803)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,342 miles
    Test number
    597991155010
    • FailureBrake pressure build up too slow (3.3.E.6)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass15,539 miles (+3,378)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    15,539 miles
    Test number
    318579454004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass12,161 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    12,161 miles
    Test number
    836440673052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 290 DRC

What vehicle is registration 290 DRC currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 290 DRC on a grey diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 1 Mar 2010. 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 290 DRC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 290 DRC is valid until 23 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on 290 DRC?
The MOT on 290 DRC is valid until 23 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 290 DRC done?
290 DRC was recorded at 87,003 miles at its MOT on 14 Sept 2026, an average of 5,539 miles a year.
Has 290 DRC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 290 DRC has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on 290 DRC 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 290 DRC find?
290 DRC passed its latest MOT on 14 Sept 2026 with 6 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 3 more.

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