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Volkswagen Passat

Black · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc

J8 SFVMOT history

J8 SFV is a black diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 22 Dec 2005. Its MOT is valid until 7 Jul 2027 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 230,144 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jul 2026.

J8 SFV black Volkswagen Passat – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 7 Jul 2027
Mileage
230,144 mi
At MOT on 3 Jul 2026
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
10,170 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J8 SFV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
22 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

J8 SFV was last recorded at 230,144 miles on 3 Jul 2026, 10,351 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
219,793 miles · 1 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
10,351 miles
Average per year
10,170 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 230,144 miles
  • 2025 – 219,793 miles
  • 2024 – 210,982 miles
  • 2023 – 201,800 miles
  • 2022 – 194,002 miles
  • 2021 – 182,891 miles
  • 2020 – 172,527 miles
  • 2019 – 162,909 miles
  • 2018 – 152,291 miles
  • 2017 – 142,873 miles
  • 2016 – 132,593 miles
  • 2015 – 123,520 miles
  • 2014 – 114,162 miles
  • 2013 – 103,145 miles
  • 2012 – 94,978 miles
  • 2010 – 83,656 miles
  • 2009 – 66,662 miles
  • 2008 – 51,327 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass230,144 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear axle beam corroded

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.

  • Central Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor4 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

22 tests since 2 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass230,144 miles (+10,351)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    230,144 miles
    Test number
    852222067046
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear axle beam corroded

  2. Pass219,793 miles (+8,811)3 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    219,793 miles
    Test number
    993707814307
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both need polishing (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear axle beam slightly corroded

  3. Pass210,982 miles (+9,182)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    210,982 miles
    Test number
    528880947649
    • MinorCentral Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  4. Pass201,800 miles (+7,798)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    201,800 miles
    Test number
    723997139596
    • MinorCentral Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  5. Pass194,002 miles (+11,111)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    194,002 miles
    Test number
    102186815868
    • MinorCentral Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  6. Pass182,891 miles (+10,364)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    182,891 miles
    Test number
    998804439969
    • MinorCentral Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass172,527 miles (+9,618)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    172,527 miles
    Test number
    370524310319
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass162,909 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    162,909 miles
    Test number
    975344541626
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryEngine & underbody covers fitted
    • AdvisoryRear axle rusty

  9. Fail162,908 miles (+10,617)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,908 miles
    Test number
    762590228362
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryEngine & underbody covers fitted
    • AdvisoryRear axle rusty

  10. Pass152,291 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    152,291 miles
    Test number
    345367839073
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/60/15 (4.1.E.1)

  11. Fail152,289 miles (+9,416)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,289 miles
    Test number
    674957661696
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/60/15 (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/60/15 (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass142,873 miles (+10,280)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    142,873 miles
    Test number
    441646373877
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides 205/60/15 (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass132,593 miles (+9,073)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    132,593 miles
    Test number
    567992250597
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  14. Pass123,520 miles (+136)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    123,520 miles
    Test number
    626053205137
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NotePlastic cover sills fitted

  15. Fail123,384 miles (+9,222)3 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,384 miles
    Test number
    567517895003
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NotePlastic cover sills fitted

  16. Pass114,162 miles (+11,017)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    114,162 miles
    Test number
    747557404175
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteN/s beam image becoming poor

  17. Pass103,145 miles (+18)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    103,145 miles
    Test number
    188888593028
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  18. Fail103,127 miles (+8,149)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,127 miles
    Test number
    917852793021
    • FailureBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  19. Pass94,978 miles (+11,322)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    94,978 miles
    Test number
    228272512076
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteAirbag light on
    • NoteFront tyres wearing on inner edges

  20. Pass83,656 miles (+16,994)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    83,656 miles
    Test number
    450154740440
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  21. Pass66,662 miles (+15,335)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    66,662 miles
    Test number
    564417539370
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteBonnet release mechanism partially seized.
    • NoteChild seat fitted (2nd row offside) not allowing full inspection of adult belt.

  22. Pass51,327 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    51,327 miles
    Test number
    824427438374
    • AdvisoryFront constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Questions about J8 SFV

Does J8 SFV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J8 SFV is valid until 7 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on J8 SFV?
The MOT on J8 SFV is valid until 7 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has J8 SFV done?
J8 SFV was recorded at 230,144 miles at its MOT on 3 Jul 2026, an average of 10,170 miles a year.
Has J8 SFV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J8 SFV has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Apr 2019.
Has the mileage on J8 SFV 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 J8 SFV find?
J8 SFV passed its latest MOT on 3 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; rear axle beam corroded.

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