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Volkswagen Passat

Red · Diesel · 2008 · 1,968 cc

754 DBKMOT history

754 DBK is a red diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 6 Nov 2008. Its MOT is valid until 19 Sept 2027 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 121,163 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Aug 2026.

754 DBK red Volkswagen Passat – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Passat, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 19 Sept 2027
Mileage
121,163 mi
At MOT on 27 Aug 2026
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,995 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
754 DBK
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
6 Nov 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

754 DBK was last recorded at 121,163 miles on 27 Aug 2026, 3,225 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
117,938 miles · 9 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
3,225 miles
Average per year
5,995 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 121,163 miles
  • 2025 – 117,938 miles
  • 2024 – 114,103 miles
  • 2023 – 111,207 miles
  • 2022 – 107,288 miles
  • 2021 – 102,510 miles
  • 2020 – 98,216 miles
  • 2019 – 92,759 miles
  • 2018 – 86,703 miles
  • 2017 – 79,955 miles
  • 2016 – 72,906 miles
  • 2015 – 66,998 miles
  • 2014 – 60,509 miles
  • 2012 – 44,841 miles
  • 2011 – 32,823 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass121,163 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Rear suspension trailing arm,antroll barlink bushes deterorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Surface rust inner wheel arches and underside

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Covers fitted to sills not allowing full inspection

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

24 tests since 2 Dec 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass121,163 miles (+3,225)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    121,163 miles
    Test number
    714338222110
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass117,938 miles (+11)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    117,938 miles
    Test number
    652286301096
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail117,927 miles (+3,824)1 dangerous1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,927 miles
    Test number
    746625969499
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass114,103 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    114,103 miles
    Test number
    686185276650

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail114,103 miles (+2,896)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,103 miles
    Test number
    684703898515
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre perished and split with cords exposed. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass111,207 miles (+3,919)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    111,207 miles
    Test number
    948863100755

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass107,288 miles (+34)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    107,288 miles
    Test number
    134909199326

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail107,254 miles (+4,744)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,254 miles
    Test number
    901979842881
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass102,510 miles (+4,294)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    102,510 miles
    Test number
    351948212472

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass98,216 miles (+5,457)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    98,216 miles
    Test number
    496421726658
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes x4 trailing arm and rear bush rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass92,759 miles (+6,056)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    92,759 miles
    Test number
    772706617391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass86,703 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    86,703 miles
    Test number
    640655276784
    • AdvisoryVehicle suspension corroded front

  13. Fail86,695 miles (+6,740)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,695 miles
    Test number
    779214907460
    • MajorHeadlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • AdvisoryVehicle suspension corroded front

  14. Pass79,955 miles (+113)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    79,955 miles
    Test number
    604513477104
    • AdvisoryTrailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear suspension trailing arm,antroll barlink bushes deterorated
    • AdvisorySurface rust inner wheel arches and underside

  15. Fail79,842 miles (+6,936)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,842 miles
    Test number
    979179591887
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryTrailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear suspension trailing arm,antroll barlink bushes deterorated
    • AdvisorySurface rust inner wheel arches and underside

  16. Pass72,906 miles (+7)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    72,906 miles
    Test number
    908490067034
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted to sills not allowing full inspection

  17. Fail72,899 miles (+5,901)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,899 miles
    Test number
    964197588942
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • FailureFront brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted to sills not allowing full inspection

  18. Pass66,998 miles (+6,489)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    66,998 miles
    Test number
    343002987093
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass60,509 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    60,509 miles
    Test number
    917074604321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail60,504 miles (+1,859)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,504 miles
    Test number
    126253404375
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  21. Pass58,645 miles (+13,804)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    58,645 miles
    Test number
    168504614496

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass44,841 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    44,841 miles
    Test number
    169225222315
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  23. Fail44,841 miles (+12,018)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,841 miles
    Test number
    388295022340
    • Repaired at testFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  24. Pass32,823 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    32,823 miles
    Test number
    496686031317

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 754 DBK

What vehicle is registration 754 DBK currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 754 DBK on a red diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 6 Nov 2008. 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 754 DBK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 754 DBK is valid until 19 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on 754 DBK?
The MOT on 754 DBK is valid until 19 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 754 DBK done?
754 DBK was recorded at 121,163 miles at its MOT on 27 Aug 2026, an average of 5,995 miles a year.
Has 754 DBK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 754 DBK has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on 754 DBK 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 754 DBK find?
754 DBK passed its latest MOT on 27 Aug 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill.; offside rear inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill., and 1 more.

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