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Volkswagen Passat

Silver · Diesel · 2014 · 1,968 cc

C8 EFYMOT history

C8 EFY is a silver diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 27 Mar 2014. Its MOT is valid until 15 Nov 2026 and it has passed 10 of 14 MOT tests, with 179,643 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Oct 2025.

C8 EFY silver Volkswagen Passat – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 15 Nov 2026
Mileage
179,643 mi
At MOT on 30 Oct 2025
MOT tests
14
10 passed · 4 failed
Per year
12,976 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C8 EFY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
27 Mar 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
30 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

C8 EFY was last recorded at 179,643 miles on 30 Oct 2025, 14,957 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
164,686 miles · 6 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
14,957 miles
Average per year
12,976 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 179,643 miles
  • 2024 – 164,686 miles
  • 2023 – 151,739 miles
  • 2022 – 136,135 miles
  • 2021 – 122,519 miles
  • 2020 – 114,268 miles
  • 2019 – 107,258 miles
  • 2018 – 91,760 miles
  • 2017 – 77,460 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass179,643 miles
  • 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))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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 Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

14 tests since 7 Mar 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass179,643 miles (+14,957)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    179,643 miles
    Test number
    563661425657
    • 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))

  2. Pass164,686 miles (+12,947)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    164,686 miles
    Test number
    762179070069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass151,739 miles (+10)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    151,739 miles
    Test number
    972045634633
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  4. Fail151,729 miles (+15,594)2 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,729 miles
    Test number
    111206206173
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 23545 r17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  5. Pass136,135 miles (+13,616)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    136,135 miles
    Test number
    347789809548
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass122,519 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    122,519 miles
    Test number
    988064317701
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail122,520 miles (+1)2 dangerous1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,520 miles
    Test number
    486331286492
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail122,519 miles (+8,251)2 dangerous1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,519 miles
    Test number
    503366426612
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass114,268 miles (+7,010)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    114,268 miles
    Test number
    209236306197
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass107,258 miles (+15,498)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    107,258 miles
    Test number
    174952953450
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 slightly perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass91,760 miles (+14,300)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    91,760 miles
    Test number
    368454598781
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush cracking and split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush cracking and split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPassenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rear seats folded

  12. Pass77,460 miles (+10,042)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    77,460 miles
    Test number
    621964560894

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass67,418 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    67,418 miles
    Test number
    978070358687

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail67,418 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,418 miles
    Test number
    893139709281
    • FailureNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Questions about C8 EFY

Does C8 EFY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C8 EFY is valid until 15 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on C8 EFY?
The MOT on C8 EFY is valid until 15 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C8 EFY done?
C8 EFY was recorded at 179,643 miles at its MOT on 30 Oct 2025, an average of 12,976 miles a year.
Has C8 EFY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C8 EFY has failed 4 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on C8 EFY 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 C8 EFY find?
C8 EFY passed its latest MOT on 30 Oct 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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