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Volkswagen Passat

Blue · Diesel · 2010 · 1,968 cc

C5 UEMMOT history

C5 UEM is a blue diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 21 Dec 2010. Its MOT is valid until 22 Jan 2027 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 99,796 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jan 2026.

C5 UEM blue Volkswagen Passat – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Passat, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 22 Jan 2027
Mileage
99,796 mi
At MOT on 19 Jan 2026
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,410 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C5 UEM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
21 Dec 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

C5 UEM was last recorded at 99,796 miles on 19 Jan 2026, 7,917 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
91,879 miles · 21 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
7,917 miles
Average per year
6,410 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 99,796 miles
  • 2025 – 91,879 miles
  • 2024 – 87,823 miles
  • 2023 – 82,072 miles
  • 2022 – 78,218 miles
  • 2021 – 71,466 miles
  • 2019 – 64,649 miles
  • 2018 – 57,737 miles
  • 2017 – 49,880 miles
  • 2016 – 47,203 miles
  • 2015 – 39,983 miles
  • 2014 – 29,249 miles
  • 2013 – 22,126 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass99,796 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • 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.

  • Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Brake pads wear sensor wiring defective

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Under body covers fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

19 tests since 7 Dec 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass99,796 miles (+7,917)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    99,796 miles
    Test number
    732878149502
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass91,879 miles (+158)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    91,879 miles
    Test number
    190758410315
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pads wear sensor wiring defective
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Fail91,721 miles (+3,898)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,721 miles
    Test number
    363351669219
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pads wear sensor wiring defective
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Pass87,823 miles (+5,751)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    87,823 miles
    Test number
    713584480172
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Centre of the tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Centre of the tread (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass82,072 miles (+3,854)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    82,072 miles
    Test number
    190859132349
    • AdvisoryBrake wear warning light on dash, N/S/F wear sensor wire defective
    • AdvisoryUnder tray covers fitted

  6. Pass78,218 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    78,218 miles
    Test number
    642810099513
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryUnder body covers fitted

  7. Fail78,218 miles (+6,752)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,218 miles
    Test number
    308815071960
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (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))
    • AdvisoryUnder body covers fitted

  8. Pass71,466 miles (+7)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    71,466 miles
    Test number
    677976840976
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUndertray and engine covers fitted to underside

  9. Fail71,459 miles (+6,810)3 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,459 miles
    Test number
    833856821387
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cuts on side wall (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))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryLight malfunction warning lamp on- cornering lamp??
    • AdvisoryUndertray and engine covers fitted to underside

  10. Pass64,649 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    64,649 miles
    Test number
    528960048965
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail64,645 miles (+6,908)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,645 miles
    Test number
    224694277265
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass57,737 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    57,737 miles
    Test number
    105082599317
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside mirror glass loose
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Fail57,736 miles (+7,856)1 dangerous2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,736 miles
    Test number
    992380700385
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside mirror glass loose
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass49,880 miles (+2,677)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    49,880 miles
    Test number
    983843468766

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass47,203 miles (+7,220)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    47,203 miles
    Test number
    121625881992
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres close to wear indicators.

  16. Pass39,983 miles (+10,734)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    39,983 miles
    Test number
    483414044893

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass29,249 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    29,249 miles
    Test number
    367043954391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail29,249 miles (+7,123)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,249 miles
    Test number
    439253254470
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  19. Pass22,126 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    22,126 miles
    Test number
    837981443346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about C5 UEM

Does C5 UEM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C5 UEM is valid until 22 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on C5 UEM?
The MOT on C5 UEM is valid until 22 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C5 UEM done?
C5 UEM was recorded at 99,796 miles at its MOT on 19 Jan 2026, an average of 6,410 miles a year.
Has C5 UEM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C5 UEM has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on C5 UEM 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 C5 UEM find?
C5 UEM passed its latest MOT on 19 Jan 2026 with 4 advisories: offside rear seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner side wall; rear lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides, and 1 more.

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