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Volkswagen Passat

Silver · Diesel · 2015 · 1,968 cc

FAS 281MOT history

FAS 281 is a silver diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 13 Apr 2015. Its MOT is valid until 30 Jan 2027 and it has passed 9 of 10 MOT tests, with 109,249 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Jan 2026.

FAS 281 silver Volkswagen Passat – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 30 Jan 2027
Mileage
109,249 mi
At MOT on 28 Jan 2026
MOT tests
10
9 passed · 1 failed
Per year
10,695 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
FAS 281
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
13 Apr 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

FAS 281 was last recorded at 109,249 miles on 28 Jan 2026, 7,215 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
102,034 miles · 27 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
7,215 miles
Average per year
10,695 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 109,249 miles
  • 2025 – 102,034 miles
  • 2024 – 94,453 miles
  • 2023 – 85,630 miles
  • 2022 – 76,675 miles
  • 2021 – 66,378 miles
  • 2020 – 58,254 miles
  • 2019 – 42,507 miles
  • 2018 – 23,778 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass109,249 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

10 tests since 31 Jan 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass109,249 miles (+7,215)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    109,249 miles
    Test number
    299940029826

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass102,034 miles (+26)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    102,034 miles
    Test number
    480422399355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail102,008 miles (+7,555)2 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,008 miles
    Test number
    665643690445
    • 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 Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  4. Pass94,453 miles (+8,823)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    94,453 miles
    Test number
    749701332129
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass85,630 miles (+8,955)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    85,630 miles
    Test number
    330919500279
    • 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))

  6. Pass76,675 miles (+10,297)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    76,675 miles
    Test number
    920280268250
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass66,378 miles (+8,124)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    66,378 miles
    Test number
    311682020867
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass58,254 miles (+15,747)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    58,254 miles
    Test number
    145896617122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass42,507 miles (+18,729)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    42,507 miles
    Test number
    472773117267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass23,778 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    23,778 miles
    Test number
    273476604702
    • 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)

Questions about FAS 281

What vehicle is registration FAS 281 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show FAS 281 on a silver diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 13 Apr 2015. 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 FAS 281 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on FAS 281 is valid until 30 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on FAS 281?
The MOT on FAS 281 is valid until 30 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has FAS 281 done?
FAS 281 was recorded at 109,249 miles at its MOT on 28 Jan 2026, an average of 10,695 miles a year.
Has FAS 281 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. FAS 281 has failed 1 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on FAS 281 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 FAS 281 find?
FAS 281 passed its latest MOT on 28 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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