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Volkswagen Passat

Blue · Petrol · 1992 · 1,781 cc

G16 TJCMOT history

G16 TJC is a blue petrol Volkswagen Passat first used on 10 Dec 1992. Its MOT is valid until 19 May 2027 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 133,989 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 19 May 2027
Mileage
133,989 mi
At MOT on 7 May 2026
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
66 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
G16 TJC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
1992
First used
10 Dec 1992
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 May 2027
Latest MOT test
7 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

G16 TJC was last recorded at 133,989 miles on 7 May 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Apr 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 14 May 2024: 129,406 miles, lower than 195,263 miles on 8 Jun 2017.

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
133,988 miles · 30 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
66 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 133,989 miles
  • 2025 – 131,481 miles
  • 2024 – 129,422 miles
  • 2017 – 195,263 miles
  • 2016 – 170,051 miles
  • 2014 – 166,201 miles
  • 2013 – 163,123 miles
  • 2012 – 157,716 miles
  • 2011 – 153,850 miles
  • 2010 – 151,176 miles
  • 2009 – 147,510 miles
  • 2008 – 143,193 miles
  • 2007 – 138,762 miles
  • 2006 – 132,677 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass133,989 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Electrical wiring insecure (4.11 (a) (i))
  • MinorNearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative when indicating left (4.9.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • MinorOffside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2010–2016

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2017

  • Boot floor slightly corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

21 tests since 17 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass133,989 miles (+1)3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2027
    Odometer
    133,989 miles
    Test number
    614189916018
    • MinorNearside Front Electrical wiring insecure (4.11 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative when indicating left (4.9.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail133,988 miles (+2,507)1 dangerous4 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,988 miles
    Test number
    837840196884
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure worn inner edge showing cord (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MinorNearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative when indicating left (4.9.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass131,481 miles (+2,059)2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2026
    Odometer
    131,481 miles
    Test number
    992371937299
    • MinorNearside Front Electrical wiring insecure engine bay (4.11 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Electrical wiring insecure wing (4.11 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBoot floor slightly corroded

  4. Pass129,422 miles (+16)3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2025
    Odometer
    129,422 miles
    Test number
    102207688163
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorElectrical wiring inadequately secured engine bay and under nearside wheel arch (4.11 (a) (i))
    • MinorElectrical wiring insecure behind front bumper (4.11 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoot floor slightly corroded

  5. Fail129,406 miles (-65,857)1 dangerous6 major3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,406 miles
    Test number
    956298363546
    • DangerousNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached loose (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorHeadlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorElectrical wiring inadequately secured engine bay and under nearside wheel arch (4.11 (a) (i))
    • MinorElectrical wiring insecure behind front bumper (4.11 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoot floor slightly corroded

  6. Pass195,263 miles (+25,212)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    195,263 miles
    Test number
    346751646053
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  7. Pass170,051 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    170,051 miles
    Test number
    978301558446
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  8. Fail170,051 miles (+3,850)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,051 miles
    Test number
    785475896911
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  9. Pass166,201 miles (+3,078)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    166,201 miles
    Test number
    549485484164
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  10. Pass163,123 miles (+14)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    163,123 miles
    Test number
    848803063174
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Fail163,109 miles (+5,393)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,109 miles
    Test number
    168058353157
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Pass157,716 miles (+3,866)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    157,716 miles
    Test number
    799605262158
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass153,850 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    153,850 miles
    Test number
    865162251187
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFuel tank straps corroded

  14. Fail153,850 miles (+2,674)1 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,850 miles
    Test number
    907422351126
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFuel tank straps corroded

  15. Pass151,176 miles (+3,666)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    151,176 miles
    Test number
    280308350498
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass147,510 miles (+70)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    147,510 miles
    Test number
    852509959156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail147,440 miles (+4,247)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,440 miles
    Test number
    211406659493
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

  18. Pass143,193 miles (+4,431)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    143,193 miles
    Test number
    101717738168
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass138,762 miles (+169)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    138,762 miles
    Test number
    643669457103
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  20. Fail138,593 miles (+5,916)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,593 miles
    Test number
    904156237199
    • FailureNearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

  21. Pass132,677 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2007
    Odometer
    132,677 miles
    Test number
    402777836105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about G16 TJC

Does G16 TJC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on G16 TJC is valid until 19 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on G16 TJC?
The MOT on G16 TJC is valid until 19 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has G16 TJC done?
G16 TJC was recorded at 133,989 miles at its MOT on 7 May 2026, an average of 66 miles a year.
Has G16 TJC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. G16 TJC has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on G16 TJC ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 14 May 2024. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on G16 TJC find?
G16 TJC passed its latest MOT on 7 May 2026 with 3 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside front electrical wiring insecure; nearside indicator tell-tale inoperative when indicating left; offside front electrical wiring inadequately secured, and 2 more.

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