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Volkswagen Passat

Blue · Petrol · 1991 · 1,984 cc

J471 TOBMOT history

J471 TOB is a blue petrol Volkswagen Passat first used on 30 Oct 1991. Its MOT is valid until 8 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 142,137 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 8 Aug 2027
Mileage
142,137 mi
At MOT on 24 Jul 2026
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
1,071 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J471 TOB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
1991
First used
30 Oct 1991
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

J471 TOB was last recorded at 142,137 miles on 24 Jul 2026, 1,116 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
141,021 miles · 26 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
1,116 miles
Average per year
1,071 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 142,137 miles
  • 2025 – 141,021 miles
  • 2024 – 140,509 miles
  • 2023 – 140,253 miles
  • 2022 – 140,056 miles
  • 2021 – 139,875 miles
  • 2020 – 139,580 miles
  • 2019 – 138,992 miles
  • 2018 – 138,104 miles
  • 2017 – 137,260 miles
  • 2016 – 136,293 miles
  • 2015 – 135,107 miles
  • 2014 – 134,125 miles
  • 2013 – 133,323 miles
  • 2012 – 132,011 miles
  • 2011 – 130,535 miles
  • 2010 – 129,059 miles
  • 2009 – 127,404 miles
  • 2008 – 125,502 miles
  • 2007 – 123,003 miles
  • 2006 – 120,901 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass142,137 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

    Advisory8 MOTs, 2018–2023

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

    Advisory8 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2008–2014

  • Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2010–2014

Full MOT history

29 tests since 22 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass142,137 miles (+1,116)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    142,137 miles
    Test number
    503792225526

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass141,021 miles (+512)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    141,021 miles
    Test number
    410792704543
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass140,509 miles (+256)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    140,509 miles
    Test number
    145890902695
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust mounting defective X2 centre box rubbers not connected (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S/F top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass140,253 miles (+197)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    140,253 miles
    Test number
    509759673531
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass140,056 miles (+181)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    140,056 miles
    Test number
    227358906981
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass139,875 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    139,875 miles
    Test number
    736524282252
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Fail139,875 miles (+295)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,875 miles
    Test number
    115366936808
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass139,580 miles (+588)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    139,580 miles
    Test number
    400117220342
    • 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))

  9. Pass138,992 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    138,992 miles
    Test number
    761664428406
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  10. Fail138,992 miles (+888)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,992 miles
    Test number
    547099689009
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  11. Pass138,104 miles (+844)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    138,104 miles
    Test number
    864202206969
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • 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))

  12. Pass137,260 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    137,260 miles
    Test number
    666980531646
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  13. Fail137,260 miles (+967)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,260 miles
    Test number
    193893815603
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass136,293 miles (+1,186)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    136,293 miles
    Test number
    997816527619
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass135,107 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    135,107 miles
    Test number
    638264924808

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail135,107 miles (+982)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,107 miles
    Test number
    654627340511
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

  17. Pass134,125 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    134,125 miles
    Test number
    338423654488
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

  18. Fail134,125 miles (+802)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,125 miles
    Test number
    118792754208
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

  19. Pass133,323 miles (+1,312)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    133,323 miles
    Test number
    325749563406
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  20. Pass132,011 miles (+1,476)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    132,011 miles
    Test number
    137741672259
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteO/s/r coil spring broken at extreme end
    • NoteRear exhaust box deteriorated

  21. Pass130,535 miles (+1,476)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    130,535 miles
    Test number
    619935361289
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

  22. Pass129,059 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    129,059 miles
    Test number
    302222070271
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
    • NoteSuspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

  23. Fail129,059 miles (+1,655)1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,059 miles
    Test number
    214461570237
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
    • NoteSuspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

  24. Pass127,404 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    127,404 miles
    Test number
    913225979201
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

  25. Fail127,404 miles (+1,902)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,404 miles
    Test number
    823645279299
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

  26. Pass125,502 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    125,502 miles
    Test number
    133554378265
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
    • NoteEngine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

  27. Fail125,502 miles (+2,499)3 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,502 miles
    Test number
    302573778217
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
    • NoteEngine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

  28. Pass123,003 miles (+2,102)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    123,003 miles
    Test number
    242347567257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass120,901 miles6 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    120,901 miles
    Test number
    822025566208
    • NoteCOOLAINT LEAK FROM CYLINDER BLOCK AT REAR
    • NoteNEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN LOW (3mm)
    • NoteOFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT BRAKE HOSHES PERISHED
    • NoteOFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE REAR TRAILING ARM BUSHES SPLIT
    • NotePLAY IN BOTH REAR WHEEL BEARINGS
    • NoteTESTED IN WET CONDITIONS

Questions about J471 TOB

Does J471 TOB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J471 TOB is valid until 8 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on J471 TOB?
The MOT on J471 TOB is valid until 8 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has J471 TOB done?
J471 TOB was recorded at 142,137 miles at its MOT on 24 Jul 2026, an average of 1,071 miles a year.
Has J471 TOB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J471 TOB has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on J471 TOB 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 J471 TOB find?
J471 TOB passed its latest MOT on 24 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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