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Volkswagen Passat

Blue · Diesel · 2004 · 1,896 cc

J9 AHFMOT history

J9 AHF is a blue diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 5 Mar 2004. Its MOT expired on 17 Feb 2026 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 155,848 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Feb 2025.

J9 AHF blue Volkswagen Passat – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Passat, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 17 Feb 2026
Mileage
155,848 mi
At MOT on 18 Feb 2025
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
7,124 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J9 AHF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
5 Mar 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Feb 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Feb 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

J9 AHF was last recorded at 155,848 miles on 18 Feb 2025, 636 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Feb 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 5 Sept 2013: 88,141 miles, lower than 91,403 miles on 12 Sept 2012.

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
155,212 miles · 14 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
636 miles
Average per year
7,124 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 155,848 miles
  • 2024 – 155,212 miles
  • 2023 – 148,978 miles
  • 2022 – 142,670 miles
  • 2021 – 135,242 miles
  • 2020 – 126,355 miles
  • 2019 – 119,068 miles
  • 2018 – 111,724 miles
  • 2017 – 106,470 miles
  • 2016 – 98,783 miles
  • 2014 – 94,327 miles
  • 2013 – 88,141 miles
  • 2012 – 91,403 miles
  • 2011 – 65,534 miles
  • 2010 – 56,049 miles
  • 2009 – 47,583 miles
  • 2008 – 37,354 miles
  • 2007 – 27,759 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass155,848 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryBoth front wings corroded
  • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both headlamps cloudy (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both nearside and offside

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

27 tests since 26 Feb 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass155,848 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    155,848 miles
    Test number
    205639757318
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front wings corroded
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both headlamps cloudy (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail155,848 miles (+636)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,848 miles
    Test number
    471893336679
    • Repaired at testOffside Body component corroded and likely to cause injury wing panel (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front wings corroded
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both headlamps cloudy (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass155,212 miles (+9)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    155,212 miles
    Test number
    286323103503
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail155,203 miles (+6,225)3 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,203 miles
    Test number
    976176611020
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass148,978 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    148,978 miles
    Test number
    167664027728
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Body component slightly loose wing corroded (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail148,977 miles (+6,307)2 dangerous4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,977 miles
    Test number
    176432494417
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Body component slightly loose wing corroded (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass142,670 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    142,670 miles
    Test number
    920433040924

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail142,662 miles (+7,420)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,662 miles
    Test number
    521887107447
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged Compression Joint Repair Evident. (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass135,242 miles (+8,887)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    135,242 miles
    Test number
    851939998102
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside rear fading white (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass126,355 miles (+7,287)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    126,355 miles
    Test number
    421331486435

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass119,068 miles (+4)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    119,068 miles
    Test number
    136965134620
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  12. Fail119,064 miles (+7,340)6 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,064 miles
    Test number
    818368111559
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  13. Pass111,724 miles (+5,254)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    111,724 miles
    Test number
    856574275506

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass106,470 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    106,470 miles
    Test number
    642265042467
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Fail106,467 miles (+7,684)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,467 miles
    Test number
    348808586554
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint Forward outer joint worn (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass98,783 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    98,783 miles
    Test number
    502493877100
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Fail98,783 miles (+4,456)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,783 miles
    Test number
    101836255557
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass94,327 miles (+6,186)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    94,327 miles
    Test number
    338393754214
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres starting to perrish

  19. Pass88,141 miles (-3,262)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    88,141 miles
    Test number
    386048343272
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  20. Pass91,403 miles (+10,000)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    91,403 miles
    Test number
    818306052289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail81,403 miles (+4,243)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,403 miles
    Test number
    216844652295
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

  22. Pass77,160 miles (+11,626)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    77,160 miles
    Test number
    639046412043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass65,534 miles (+9,485)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    65,534 miles
    Test number
    315578221075
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  24. Pass56,049 miles (+8,466)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    56,049 miles
    Test number
    314624250054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass47,583 miles (+10,229)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    47,583 miles
    Test number
    721150559078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass37,354 miles (+9,595)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    37,354 miles
    Test number
    234744968056
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteSlight wear on oute edge of n/s/f tyre

  27. Pass27,759 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    27,759 miles
    Test number
    901707057044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about J9 AHF

Does J9 AHF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on J9 AHF expired on 17 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on J9 AHF?
The MOT on J9 AHF expired on 17 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has J9 AHF done?
J9 AHF was recorded at 155,848 miles at its MOT on 18 Feb 2025, an average of 7,124 miles a year.
Has J9 AHF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J9 AHF has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on J9 AHF ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 5 Sept 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on J9 AHF find?
J9 AHF passed its latest MOT on 18 Feb 2025 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; both front wings corroded; headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlamps cloudy, and 1 more.

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