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Volkswagen Passat

Grey · Diesel · 2013 · 1,968 cc

403 SHWMOT history

403 SHW is a grey diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 17 Dec 2013. Its MOT is valid until 18 Jan 2027 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 135,408 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jan 2026.

403 SHW grey Volkswagen Passat – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 18 Jan 2027
Mileage
135,408 mi
At MOT on 19 Jan 2026
MOT tests
15
11 passed · 4 failed
Per year
11,548 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
403 SHW
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
17 Dec 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

403 SHW was last recorded at 135,408 miles on 19 Jan 2026, 7,660 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
127,748 miles · 7 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
7,660 miles
Average per year
11,548 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 135,408 miles
  • 2025 – 127,748 miles
  • 2024 – 119,834 miles
  • 2023 – 107,911 miles
  • 2022 – 96,393 miles
  • 2020 – 73,286 miles
  • 2019 – 56,614 miles
  • 2018 – 44,809 miles
  • 2017 – 37,656 miles
  • 2016 – 22,633 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass135,408 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryCorrosion to the exhaust clamp (part of clamp is missing)
  • AdvisoryCorrosion to the rear subframe
  • AdvisoryExhaust flexy joint wornRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil level high

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

15 tests since 14 Apr 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass135,408 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    135,408 miles
    Test number
    864841331811
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to the exhaust clamp (part of clamp is missing)
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to the rear subframe
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexy joint worn
    • AdvisoryOil level high

  2. Fail135,408 miles (+7,660)1 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,408 miles
    Test number
    917135711328
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to the exhaust clamp (part of clamp is missing)
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to the rear subframe
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexy joint worn
    • AdvisoryOil level high

  3. Pass127,748 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    127,748 miles
    Test number
    646835830902
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to the exhaust clamp front clamp missing
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexy joint worn
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion to the front suspension arms
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to the rear subframe

  4. Fail127,748 miles (+7,914)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,748 miles
    Test number
    121372574552
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to the exhaust clamp front clamp missing
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexy joint worn
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion to the front suspension arms
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to the rear subframe

  5. Pass119,834 miles (+11,923)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    119,834 miles
    Test number
    926884613292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass107,911 miles (+11,518)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    107,911 miles
    Test number
    609230383501
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to the exhaust clamp
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexy joint split
    • AdvisorySlight lip on the front brake discs
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to the suspension arms

  7. Pass96,393 miles (+23,107)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    96,393 miles
    Test number
    279609889040
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  8. Pass73,286 miles (+4,106)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    73,286 miles
    Test number
    998091076094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass69,180 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    69,180 miles
    Test number
    464091073255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail69,180 miles (+12,566)2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,180 miles
    Test number
    254688288735
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))

  11. Pass56,614 miles (+11,805)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    56,614 miles
    Test number
    107358823858
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  12. Pass44,809 miles (+7,153)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    44,809 miles
    Test number
    597072078597

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass37,656 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    37,656 miles
    Test number
    173606565988
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

  14. Fail37,656 miles (+15,023)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,656 miles
    Test number
    823139481256
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass22,633 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    22,633 miles
    Test number
    141765459710

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 403 SHW

What vehicle is registration 403 SHW currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 403 SHW on a grey diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 17 Dec 2013. 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 403 SHW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 403 SHW is valid until 18 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on 403 SHW?
The MOT on 403 SHW is valid until 18 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 403 SHW done?
403 SHW was recorded at 135,408 miles at its MOT on 19 Jan 2026, an average of 11,548 miles a year.
Has 403 SHW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 403 SHW has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on 403 SHW 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 403 SHW find?
403 SHW passed its latest MOT on 19 Jan 2026 with 8 advisories: front service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge; offside front service brake binding but not excessively, and 5 more.

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