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Volkswagen Passat

Grey · Diesel · 2011 · 1,968 cc

K18 DRDMOT history

K18 DRD is a grey diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 12 Aug 2011. Its MOT is valid until 13 Sept 2027 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 142,452 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Sept 2026.

K18 DRD grey Volkswagen Passat – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Passat, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 13 Sept 2027
Mileage
142,452 mi
At MOT on 11 Sept 2026
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
9,543 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K18 DRD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
12 Aug 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K18 DRD was last recorded at 142,452 miles on 11 Sept 2026, 4,012 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
138,440 miles · 8 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
4,012 miles
Average per year
9,543 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 142,452 miles
  • 2025 – 138,440 miles
  • 2024 – 134,088 miles
  • 2023 – 127,701 miles
  • 2022 – 110,549 miles
  • 2021 – 100,442 miles
  • 2020 – 90,334 miles
  • 2019 – 75,235 miles
  • 2018 – 63,403 miles
  • 2017 – 51,090 miles
  • 2016 – 43,271 miles
  • 2015 – 36,437 miles
  • 2014 – 26,677 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass142,452 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  • AdvisoryRear suspension corroded not to excess

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.

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

16 tests since 25 Jul 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass142,452 miles (+4,012)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    142,452 miles
    Test number
    917549377057
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear suspension corroded not to excess
  2. Pass138,440 miles (+4,352)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    138,440 miles
    Test number
    946586231295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass134,088 miles (+6,387)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    134,088 miles
    Test number
    413109348623
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Rear suspension trailing arm foremost bush worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower suspension arm bush worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower suspension arm bush worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear suspension trailing arm foremost bush worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear suspension trailing arm foremost bush worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  4. Pass127,701 miles (+17,152)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    127,701 miles
    Test number
    274829699756
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONT REARMOST (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH REAR TRAILING ARM BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  5. Pass110,549 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    110,549 miles
    Test number
    485198499421

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail110,549 miles (+10,107)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,549 miles
    Test number
    735701178168
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass100,442 miles (+10,108)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    100,442 miles
    Test number
    456299048236
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass90,334 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    90,334 miles
    Test number
    932349448121
    • MinorOffside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
  9. Fail90,334 miles (+15,099)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,334 miles
    Test number
    884875448956
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
  10. Pass75,235 miles (+11,832)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    75,235 miles
    Test number
    465168676887
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  11. Pass63,403 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    63,403 miles
    Test number
    167324122701
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  12. Fail63,402 miles (+12,312)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,402 miles
    Test number
    146746369347
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  13. Pass51,090 miles (+7,819)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    51,090 miles
    Test number
    313079096062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass43,271 miles (+6,834)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    43,271 miles
    Test number
    449371683636

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass36,437 miles (+9,760)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    36,437 miles
    Test number
    867276815200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass26,677 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    26,677 miles
    Test number
    505456904268
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about K18 DRD

Does K18 DRD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K18 DRD is valid until 13 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on K18 DRD?
The MOT on K18 DRD is valid until 13 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K18 DRD done?
K18 DRD was recorded at 142,452 miles at its MOT on 11 Sept 2026, an average of 9,543 miles a year.
Has K18 DRD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K18 DRD has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on K18 DRD 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 K18 DRD find?
K18 DRD passed its latest MOT on 11 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt; rear suspension corroded not to excess.

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