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Silver · Diesel · 2002 · 1,896 cc

JBR 85MOT history

JBR 85 is a silver diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 28 Mar 2002. Its MOT is valid until 24 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 31 MOT tests, with 107,591 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Mar 2026.

JBR 85 silver Volkswagen Passat – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 24 Mar 2027
Mileage
107,591 mi
At MOT on 11 Mar 2026
MOT tests
31
21 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,524 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
JBR 85
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
28 Mar 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

JBR 85 was last recorded at 107,591 miles on 11 Mar 2026, 18 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
107,573 miles · 10 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
18 miles
Average per year
3,524 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 107,591 miles
  • 2025 – 105,408 miles
  • 2024 – 104,415 miles
  • 2023 – 102,410 miles
  • 2022 – 100,929 miles
  • 2021 – 98,532 miles
  • 2020 – 95,994 miles
  • 2019 – 92,588 miles
  • 2018 – 89,032 miles
  • 2017 – 85,698 miles
  • 2016 – 81,897 miles
  • 2015 – 78,699 miles
  • 2014 – 75,161 miles
  • 2013 – 70,754 miles
  • 2012 – 66,596 miles
  • 2011 – 63,159 miles
  • 2010 – 57,945 miles
  • 2009 – 52,569 miles
  • 2008 – 47,518 miles
  • 2007 – 42,147 miles
  • 2006 – 37,220 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass107,591 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))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 Obligatory mirror slightly damaged

    Minor4 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2017–2019

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major3 MOTs, 2019–2026

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass107,591 miles (+18)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    107,591 miles
    Test number
    885158123898
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. Fail107,573 miles (+2,165)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,573 miles
    Test number
    250484038239
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass105,408 miles (+993)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    105,408 miles
    Test number
    373668336100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass104,415 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    104,415 miles
    Test number
    169846991032
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Fail104,415 miles (+2,005)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,415 miles
    Test number
    257154399650
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Pass102,410 miles (+1,481)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    102,410 miles
    Test number
    181833007153
    • 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. Pass100,929 miles (+2,397)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    100,929 miles
    Test number
    212904801780

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass98,532 miles (+43)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    98,532 miles
    Test number
    815496773497
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
  9. Fail98,489 miles (+2,495)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,489 miles
    Test number
    970868723626
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
  10. Pass95,994 miles (+34)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    95,994 miles
    Test number
    540569973806

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail95,960 miles (+3,372)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,960 miles
    Test number
    339279731051
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  12. Pass92,588 miles (+7)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    92,588 miles
    Test number
    187743754075
    • MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  13. Fail92,581 miles (+3,549)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,581 miles
    Test number
    241572585906
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  14. Pass89,032 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    89,032 miles
    Test number
    337050271086
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  15. Fail89,032 miles (+3,334)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,032 miles
    Test number
    832229286266
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  16. Pass85,698 miles (+3,801)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    85,698 miles
    Test number
    492685324511
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
  17. Pass81,897 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    81,897 miles
    Test number
    965609841576
    • AdvisoryChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seatbelt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inside edge (4.1.E.1)
  18. Fail81,897 miles (+3,198)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,897 miles
    Test number
    711094494913
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seatbelt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inside edge (4.1.E.1)
  19. Pass78,699 miles (+37)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    78,699 miles
    Test number
    959774985045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail78,662 miles (+3,501)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,662 miles
    Test number
    936659975087
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
  21. Pass75,161 miles (+4,407)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    75,161 miles
    Test number
    615423974047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass70,754 miles (+4,158)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    70,754 miles
    Test number
    696490473060
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  23. Pass66,596 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    66,596 miles
    Test number
    107133982086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail66,596 miles (+3,437)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,596 miles
    Test number
    918322182035
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
  25. Pass63,159 miles (+5,214)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    63,159 miles
    Test number
    927437271006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass57,945 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    57,945 miles
    Test number
    493823280098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail57,945 miles (+5,376)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,945 miles
    Test number
    190123680035
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  28. Pass52,569 miles (+5,051)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    52,569 miles
    Test number
    252758479085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass47,518 miles (+5,371)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    47,518 miles
    Test number
    231153178050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass42,147 miles (+4,927)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    42,147 miles
    Test number
    904762277095
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  31. Pass37,220 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    37,220 miles
    Test number
    431321886002
    • 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)

Questions about JBR 85

What vehicle is registration JBR 85 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show JBR 85 on a silver diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 28 Mar 2002. 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 JBR 85 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on JBR 85 is valid until 24 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on JBR 85?
The MOT on JBR 85 is valid until 24 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has JBR 85 done?
JBR 85 was recorded at 107,591 miles at its MOT on 11 Mar 2026, an average of 3,524 miles a year.
Has JBR 85 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. JBR 85 has failed 10 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on JBR 85 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 JBR 85 find?
JBR 85 passed its latest MOT on 11 Mar 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output, and 1 more.

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