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Volkswagen Passat

Black · Diesel · 2010 · 1,968 cc

B5 VVWMOT history

B5 VVW is a black diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 27 Sept 2010. Its MOT is valid until 4 Jan 2027 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 168,769 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Dec 2025.

B5 VVW black Volkswagen Passat – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 4 Jan 2027
Mileage
168,769 mi
At MOT on 8 Dec 2025
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
11,760 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
B5 VVW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
27 Sept 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

B5 VVW was last recorded at 168,769 miles on 8 Dec 2025, 11,948 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
156,821 miles · 16 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
11,948 miles
Average per year
11,760 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 168,769 miles
  • 2024 – 156,821 miles
  • 2023 – 147,706 miles
  • 2022 – 135,263 miles
  • 2021 – 124,227 miles
  • 2020 – 112,259 miles
  • 2019 – 100,253 miles
  • 2018 – 88,801 miles
  • 2016 – 59,985 miles
  • 2015 – 46,907 miles
  • 2014 – 27,305 miles
  • 2013 – 27,300 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass168,769 miles
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner plastic wheel arch not fully attatched
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush perished and starting to delaminate (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush perished and starting to delaminate (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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 Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2018–2020

Full MOT history

20 tests since 27 Nov 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass168,769 miles (+11,948)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    168,769 miles
    Test number
    934916902269
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner plastic wheel arch not fully attatched
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush perished and starting to delaminate (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush perished and starting to delaminate (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass156,821 miles (+9,115)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    156,821 miles
    Test number
    716676173222
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass147,706 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    147,706 miles
    Test number
    239241717439
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Fail147,706 miles (+12,443)1 dangerous4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,706 miles
    Test number
    399656247531
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass135,263 miles (+11,036)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    135,263 miles
    Test number
    929195007736
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and worn to base rubber inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass124,227 miles (+11,968)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    124,227 miles
    Test number
    297159876187
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass112,259 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    112,259 miles
    Test number
    694741863307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail112,259 miles (+12,006)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,259 miles
    Test number
    821160390437
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass100,253 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    100,253 miles
    Test number
    234849483294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail100,253 miles (+11,452)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,253 miles
    Test number
    220963997513
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  11. Pass88,801 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    88,801 miles
    Test number
    125889408968
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  12. Fail88,801 miles (+14,100)4 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,801 miles
    Test number
    943453092463
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine oil is over full!
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  13. Pass74,701 miles (+14,716)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    74,701 miles
    Test number
    611379325647
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass59,985 miles (+13,078)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    59,985 miles
    Test number
    446754463874

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass46,907 miles (+8,546)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    46,907 miles
    Test number
    997982529466
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass38,361 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    38,361 miles
    Test number
    639465205042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail38,361 miles (+11,056)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,361 miles
    Test number
    695905305082
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass27,305 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    27,305 miles
    Test number
    239675454081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass27,300 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    27,300 miles
    Test number
    485341033359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail27,300 miles4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,300 miles
    Test number
    876621333377
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Questions about B5 VVW

Does B5 VVW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on B5 VVW is valid until 4 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on B5 VVW?
The MOT on B5 VVW is valid until 4 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has B5 VVW done?
B5 VVW was recorded at 168,769 miles at its MOT on 8 Dec 2025, an average of 11,760 miles a year.
Has B5 VVW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. B5 VVW has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on B5 VVW 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 B5 VVW find?
B5 VVW passed its latest MOT on 8 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 8 advisories: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front inner plastic wheel arch not fully attatched; nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play, and 6 more.

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