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Volkswagen Passat

Grey · Diesel · 2013 · 1,968 cc

797 AJWMOT history

797 AJW is a grey diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 31 Jan 2013. Its MOT is valid until 23 Sept 2027 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 143,662 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Sept 2026.

797 AJW grey Volkswagen Passat – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Passat, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 23 Sept 2027
Mileage
143,662 mi
At MOT on 12 Sept 2026
MOT tests
16
11 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,792 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
797 AJW
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
31 Jan 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

797 AJW was last recorded at 143,662 miles on 12 Sept 2026, 9,436 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
134,226 miles · 24 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
9,436 miles
Average per year
4,792 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 143,662 miles
  • 2025 – 134,226 miles
  • 2024 – 131,606 miles
  • 2023 – 128,860 miles
  • 2022 – 126,493 miles
  • 2021 – 123,574 miles
  • 2020 – 120,824 miles
  • 2019 – 116,440 miles
  • 2018 – 109,630 miles
  • 2017 – 100,066 miles
  • 2016 – 92,458 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass143,662 miles

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.

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Console bushes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

16 tests since 5 Jan 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass143,662 miles (+9,436)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    143,662 miles
    Test number
    665505508390

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass134,226 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    134,226 miles
    Test number
    511366905886
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail134,224 miles (+2,618)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,224 miles
    Test number
    235517489257
    • DangerousFront Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass131,606 miles (+2,746)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    131,606 miles
    Test number
    699239352549
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass128,860 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    128,860 miles
    Test number
    712963372873
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both console bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face heavily worn/corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail128,860 miles (+2,367)3 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,860 miles
    Test number
    159029075365
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested Due to tyre (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both console bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face heavily worn/corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass126,493 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    126,493 miles
    Test number
    721700562949
    • 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))

  8. Fail126,493 miles (+2,919)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,493 miles
    Test number
    770713851904
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • 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))

  9. Pass123,574 miles (+6)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    123,574 miles
    Test number
    412883498032
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Console bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail123,568 miles (+2,744)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,568 miles
    Test number
    889996861978
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front 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 Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Console bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass120,824 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    120,824 miles
    Test number
    910125347671
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arm console bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Fail120,819 miles (+4,379)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,819 miles
    Test number
    404075252333
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arm console bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Pass116,440 miles (+6,810)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    116,440 miles
    Test number
    842070863332
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass109,630 miles (+9,564)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    109,630 miles
    Test number
    393760004019
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has slight wear on inner edge and is perishing in tread

  15. Pass100,066 miles (+7,608)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    100,066 miles
    Test number
    208779173051
    • AdvisoryEngine covers obscuring some components

  16. Pass92,458 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    92,458 miles
    Test number
    452102022831

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 797 AJW

What vehicle is registration 797 AJW currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 797 AJW on a grey diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 31 Jan 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 797 AJW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 797 AJW is valid until 23 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on 797 AJW?
The MOT on 797 AJW 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 797 AJW done?
797 AJW was recorded at 143,662 miles at its MOT on 12 Sept 2026, an average of 4,792 miles a year.
Has 797 AJW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 797 AJW has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on 797 AJW 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 797 AJW find?
797 AJW passed its latest MOT on 12 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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