Volkswagen Passat
Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,968 cc
74 XJMOT history
74 XJ is a black diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 1 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 18 Apr 2027 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 157,772 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 18 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 157,772 mi
- At MOT on 14 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 15
- 11 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 7,489 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- 74 XJ
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Passat
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,968 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 1 Sept 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 18 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 14 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
74 XJ was last recorded at 157,772 miles on 14 Apr 2026, 15,827 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Apr 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 141,945 miles · 19 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 15,827 miles
- Average per year
- 7,489 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 157,772 miles
- 2025 – 141,945 miles
- 2024 – 140,670 miles
- 2023 – 130,383 miles
- 2022 – 124,143 miles
- 2021 – 116,257 miles
- 2020 – 109,204 miles
- 2019 – 97,359 miles
- 2018 – 87,739 miles
- 2017 – 82,912 miles
- 2016 – 81,189 miles
- 2015 – 79,428 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass157,772 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2024
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective
Minor2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3 mm
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
15 tests since 28 Oct 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass157,772 miles (+15,827)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 157,772 miles
- Test number
- 785733361838
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass141,945 miles (+1,275)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 141,945 miles
- Test number
- 347391054659
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail140,670 miles (+10,287)2 dangerous1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 140,670 miles
- Test number
- 440584234826
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass130,383 miles1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 130,383 miles
- Test number
- 607081212751
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3 mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail130,383 miles (+6,240)4 major1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 130,383 miles
- Test number
- 952694672808
- MajorCentral Exhaust system insecure clamp (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3 mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass124,143 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 124,143 miles
- Test number
- 381041581317
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
Fail124,143 miles (+7,886)4 dangerous1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 124,143 miles
- Test number
- 613761773553
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
Pass116,257 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 116,257 miles
- Test number
- 172005482689
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
Fail116,257 miles (+7,053)2 dangerous2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 116,257 miles
- Test number
- 336982170104
- DangerousNearside Front 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 Rear 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))
Pass109,204 miles (+11,845)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 109,204 miles
- Test number
- 671495015802
- 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))
Pass97,359 miles (+9,620)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 97,359 miles
- Test number
- 139331171957
- 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))
Pass87,739 miles (+4,827)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 87,739 miles
- Test number
- 623973691620
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front &rear both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin front & rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass82,912 miles (+1,723)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 82,912 miles
- Test number
- 794758285313
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass81,189 miles (+1,761)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 81,189 miles
- Test number
- 955603455631
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass79,428 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 79,428 miles
- Test number
- 448005557871
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)
Questions about 74 XJ
- What vehicle is registration 74 XJ currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show 74 XJ on a black diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 1 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 74 XJ currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 74 XJ is valid until 18 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on 74 XJ?
- The MOT on 74 XJ is valid until 18 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has 74 XJ done?
- 74 XJ was recorded at 157,772 miles at its MOT on 14 Apr 2026, an average of 7,489 miles a year.
- Has 74 XJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. 74 XJ has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Nov 2024.
- Has the mileage on 74 XJ 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 74 XJ find?
- 74 XJ passed its latest MOT on 14 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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