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Volkswagen Passat

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 1,781 cc

B5 VWWMOT history

B5 VWW is a blue petrol Volkswagen Passat first used on 19 May 1998. Its MOT is valid until 6 May 2027 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 200,493 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 6 May 2027
Mileage
200,493 mi
At MOT on 7 May 2026
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,804 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
B5 VWW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
19 May 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 May 2027
Latest MOT test
7 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

B5 VWW was last recorded at 200,493 miles on 7 May 2026, 2,918 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
197,575 miles · 14 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
2,918 miles
Average per year
5,804 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 200,493 miles
  • 2025 – 197,575 miles
  • 2024 – 191,713 miles
  • 2022 – 190,664 miles
  • 2020 – 186,912 miles
  • 2019 – 182,811 miles
  • 2016 – 178,068 miles
  • 2015 – 177,891 miles
  • 2014 – 170,976 miles
  • 2013 – 162,368 miles
  • 2012 – 151,532 miles
  • 2011 – 147,014 miles
  • 2010 – 133,854 miles
  • 2009 – 123,617 miles
  • 2008 – 111,095 miles
  • 2007 – 97,882 miles
  • 2006 – 84,184 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass200,493 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

21 tests since 22 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass200,493 miles (+2,918)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2027
    Odometer
    200,493 miles
    Test number
    656708187125
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass197,575 miles (+5,862)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    197,575 miles
    Test number
    642998351157
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass191,713 miles (+1,049)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    191,713 miles
    Test number
    592031281395
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  4. Pass190,664 miles (+3,752)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    190,664 miles
    Test number
    148002176722
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass186,912 miles (+4,101)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    186,912 miles
    Test number
    493199351413
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  6. Pass182,811 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    182,811 miles
    Test number
    436595538925
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail182,811 miles (+4,743)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,811 miles
    Test number
    480222739584
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass178,068 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    178,068 miles
    Test number
    658530153930
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  9. Fail178,566 miles (+675)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,566 miles
    Test number
    992626104027
    • FailureExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  10. Pass177,891 miles (+6,915)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    177,891 miles
    Test number
    768875115031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass170,976 miles (+8,608)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    170,976 miles
    Test number
    327396314051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass162,368 miles (+10,836)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    162,368 miles
    Test number
    646491213035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass151,532 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    151,532 miles
    Test number
    506982812027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail151,529 miles (+4,515)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,529 miles
    Test number
    106931412494
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  15. Pass147,014 miles (+13,160)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    147,014 miles
    Test number
    178952981033
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  16. Pass133,854 miles (+10,237)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    133,854 miles
    Test number
    432744560065
    • 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)
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Pass123,617 miles (+12,522)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    123,617 miles
    Test number
    101598569097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass111,095 miles (+13,213)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    111,095 miles
    Test number
    374449178085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass97,882 miles (+13,698)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    97,882 miles
    Test number
    882468707196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail84,184 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,184 miles
    Test number
    100662116144
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

  21. Pass84,184 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    84,184 miles
    Test number
    921612616121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about B5 VWW

Does B5 VWW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on B5 VWW is valid until 6 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on B5 VWW?
The MOT on B5 VWW is valid until 6 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has B5 VWW done?
B5 VWW was recorded at 200,493 miles at its MOT on 7 May 2026, an average of 5,804 miles a year.
Has B5 VWW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. B5 VWW has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Aug 2019.
Has the mileage on B5 VWW 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 VWW find?
B5 VWW passed its latest MOT on 7 May 2026 with 2 advisories: offside front outer tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; oil leak, but not excessive.

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