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Volkswagen Passat

Blue · Diesel · 2012 · 1,968 cc

DOT 222MOT history

DOT 222 is a blue diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 15 Oct 2012. Its MOT is valid until 14 Oct 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 106,376 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Oct 2026.

DOT 222 blue Volkswagen Passat – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Passat, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 14 Oct 2027
Mileage
106,376 mi
At MOT on 15 Oct 2026
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,566 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
DOT 222
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
15 Oct 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

DOT 222 was last recorded at 106,376 miles on 15 Oct 2026, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Oct 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
106,373 miles · 14 Oct 2026
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
7,566 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 106,376 miles
  • 2025 – 101,045 miles
  • 2024 – 96,596 miles
  • 2023 – 89,209 miles
  • 2022 – 82,006 miles
  • 2021 – 73,704 miles
  • 2020 – 68,033 miles
  • 2019 – 60,299 miles
  • 2018 – 51,296 miles
  • 2017 – 41,955 miles
  • 2016 – 32,498 miles
  • 2015 – 22,980 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass106,376 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Spring arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre wearing unevenlyRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Spring arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre wearing unevenlyRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

16 tests since 7 Oct 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass106,376 miles (+3)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    106,376 miles
    Test number
    539144840749
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Spring arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre wearing unevenly
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Spring arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre wearing unevenly
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail106,373 miles (+5,328)2 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,373 miles
    Test number
    518415840198
    • 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 Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Spring arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre wearing unevenly
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Spring arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre wearing unevenly
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass101,045 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    101,045 miles
    Test number
    730828914170
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail101,045 miles (+4,449)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,045 miles
    Test number
    345225342031
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass96,596 miles (+7,387)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    96,596 miles
    Test number
    418809135054
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass89,209 miles (+7,203)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    89,209 miles
    Test number
    558808528241
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged stepping / worn low on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension component pin or bush slightly worn both rear trailing arm bushes slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass82,006 miles (+8,302)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    82,006 miles
    Test number
    715550647358
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass73,704 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    73,704 miles
    Test number
    259120726501
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Fail73,704 miles (+5,671)2 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,704 miles
    Test number
    165783870858
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass68,033 miles (+7,734)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    68,033 miles
    Test number
    903552745642
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge castellated inner tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower 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 castellated inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass60,299 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    60,299 miles
    Test number
    508841279013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail60,296 miles (+9,000)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,296 miles
    Test number
    144201750718
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  13. Pass51,296 miles (+9,341)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    51,296 miles
    Test number
    194098332795

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass41,955 miles (+9,457)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    41,955 miles
    Test number
    870918557688

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass32,498 miles (+9,518)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    32,498 miles
    Test number
    351851457919
    • AdvisoryRear both tyres wearing uneven on inside edge

  16. Pass22,980 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    22,980 miles
    Test number
    729659559825
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Questions about DOT 222

What vehicle is registration DOT 222 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show DOT 222 on a blue diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 15 Oct 2012. 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 DOT 222 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on DOT 222 is valid until 14 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on DOT 222?
The MOT on DOT 222 is valid until 14 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has DOT 222 done?
DOT 222 was recorded at 106,376 miles at its MOT on 15 Oct 2026, an average of 7,566 miles a year.
Has DOT 222 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. DOT 222 has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on DOT 222 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 DOT 222 find?
DOT 222 passed its latest MOT on 15 Oct 2026 with 8 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement spring arm; nearside rear tyre wearing unevenly, and 5 more.

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