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Volkswagen Passat

Grey · Diesel · 2010 · 1,968 cc

EMB 8MOT history

EMB 8 is a grey diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 30 Mar 2010. Its MOT is valid until 20 Jul 2027 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 78,823 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jul 2026.

EMB 8 grey Volkswagen Passat – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Passat, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 20 Jul 2027
Mileage
78,823 mi
At MOT on 10 Jul 2026
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
649 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
EMB 8
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
30 Mar 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

EMB 8 was last recorded at 78,823 miles on 10 Jul 2026, 2,155 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jul 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 14 Jul 2014: 54,055 miles, lower than 70,181 miles on 15 Mar 2013.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
76,668 miles · 21 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
2,155 miles
Average per year
649 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 78,823 miles
  • 2025 – 76,668 miles
  • 2024 – 75,437 miles
  • 2023 – 73,968 miles
  • 2022 – 72,876 miles
  • 2021 – 71,329 miles
  • 2020 – 70,563 miles
  • 2019 – 68,834 miles
  • 2018 – 66,717 miles
  • 2017 – 63,226 miles
  • 2016 – 59,482 miles
  • 2015 – 56,919 miles
  • 2014 – 54,055 miles
  • 2013 – 70,181 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass78,823 miles
  • MinorOffside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2024

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Engine covers and under trays fitted

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

Full MOT history

19 tests since 15 Mar 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass78,823 miles (+2,155)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    78,823 miles
    Test number
    568948423377
    • MinorOffside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass76,668 miles (+1,231)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    76,668 miles
    Test number
    119957322447
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass75,437 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    75,437 miles
    Test number
    506240342682
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail75,437 miles (+1,469)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,437 miles
    Test number
    440746021079
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass73,968 miles (+52)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    73,968 miles
    Test number
    708602702006
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail73,916 miles (+1,040)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,916 miles
    Test number
    794427869150
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass72,876 miles (+1,547)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    72,876 miles
    Test number
    446946837278
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass71,329 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    71,329 miles
    Test number
    878186889746
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Fail71,329 miles (+766)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,329 miles
    Test number
    859880945431
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass70,563 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    70,563 miles
    Test number
    201206823651
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Fail70,563 miles (+1,729)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,563 miles
    Test number
    302173965295
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Pass68,834 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    68,834 miles
    Test number
    286128746941

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail68,834 miles (+2,117)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,834 miles
    Test number
    395182627319
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  14. Pass66,717 miles (+3,491)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    66,717 miles
    Test number
    698281093806
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted

  15. Pass63,226 miles (+3,744)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    63,226 miles
    Test number
    543171628889
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted

  16. Pass59,482 miles (+2,563)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    59,482 miles
    Test number
    969647268513
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted

  17. Pass56,919 miles (+2,864)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    56,919 miles
    Test number
    299109785198
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass54,055 miles (-16,126)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    54,055 miles
    Test number
    508085694131
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass70,181 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    70,181 miles
    Test number
    285914273027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about EMB 8

What vehicle is registration EMB 8 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show EMB 8 on a grey diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 30 Mar 2010. 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 EMB 8 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on EMB 8 is valid until 20 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on EMB 8?
The MOT on EMB 8 is valid until 20 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has EMB 8 done?
EMB 8 was recorded at 78,823 miles at its MOT on 10 Jul 2026, an average of 649 miles a year.
Has EMB 8 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. EMB 8 has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on EMB 8 ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 14 Jul 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on EMB 8 find?
EMB 8 passed its latest MOT on 10 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 1 more.

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