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Volkswagen Passat

Grey · Diesel · 2010 · 1,968 cc

K21 RAEMOT history

K21 RAE is a grey diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 30 Mar 2010. Its MOT is valid until 6 Feb 2027 and it has passed 14 of 24 MOT tests, with 132,462 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Feb 2026.

K21 RAE grey Volkswagen Passat – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Passat, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 6 Feb 2027
Mileage
132,462 mi
At MOT on 4 Feb 2026
MOT tests
24
14 passed · 10 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
K21 RAE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
30 Mar 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K21 RAE was last recorded at 132,462 miles on 4 Feb 2026, 13,513 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jan 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 16 Apr 2013: 52,824 miles, lower than 137,684 miles on 5 Dec 2011.

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
118,949 miles · 30 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
13,513 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 132,462 miles
  • 2025 – 118,949 miles
  • 2024 – 115,612 miles
  • 2023 – 111,643 miles
  • 2022 – 106,844 miles
  • 2021 – 103,847 miles
  • 2020 – 101,247 miles
  • 2019 – 96,684 miles
  • 2018 – 91,467 miles
  • 2017 – 81,894 miles
  • 2016 – 71,580 miles
  • 2014 – 59,663 miles
  • 2013 – 53,050 miles
  • 2011 – 137,684 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass132,462 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.

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

24 tests since 5 Dec 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass132,462 miles (+13,513)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    132,462 miles
    Test number
    552507177155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass118,949 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    118,949 miles
    Test number
    730193713059
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm and sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail118,949 miles (+3,337)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,949 miles
    Test number
    482946047325
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm and sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass115,612 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    115,612 miles
    Test number
    689932714821
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge slightly worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine and cover damp with oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail115,609 miles (+3,966)2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,609 miles
    Test number
    394662208194
    • DangerousNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability lower not connected (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge worn cords visable in damaged area 235/45ZR 17 XL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge slightly worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine and cover damp with oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass111,643 miles (+4,799)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    111,643 miles
    Test number
    648923650445
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass106,844 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    106,844 miles
    Test number
    863867321000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail106,836 miles (+2,989)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,836 miles
    Test number
    379056984023
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass103,847 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    103,847 miles
    Test number
    308378853353

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail103,838 miles (+2,591)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,838 miles
    Test number
    124049616032
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush yellow chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass101,247 miles (+4,563)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    101,247 miles
    Test number
    693577051254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass96,684 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    96,684 miles
    Test number
    587267182769
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing inner edge close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Fail96,684 miles (+5,217)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,684 miles
    Test number
    682165168157
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing inner edge close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass91,467 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    91,467 miles
    Test number
    123931607109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail91,467 miles (+9,573)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,467 miles
    Test number
    111704473194
    • FailureFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both side (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass81,894 miles (+10,314)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    81,894 miles
    Test number
    775036976855

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass71,580 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    71,580 miles
    Test number
    231524150296
    • AdvisoryNearside Front child seat

  18. Fail71,580 miles (+11,917)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,580 miles
    Test number
    152372418386
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front child seat

  19. Pass59,663 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    59,663 miles
    Test number
    128481814256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail59,658 miles (+6,608)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,658 miles
    Test number
    908696904265
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass53,050 miles (+226)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    53,050 miles
    Test number
    426444413189
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre wear on edge
    • NoteOffside rear tyre bald on edge

  22. Fail52,824 miles (-84,860)4 failures6 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,824 miles
    Test number
    257786503155
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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)
    • NoteBrake pad warning light on
    • NoteNearside rear tyre wear on edge
    • NoteOffside rear tyre bald on edge

  23. Fail137,684 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,684 miles
    Test number
    387439131322
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  24. Pass137,684 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    137,684 miles
    Test number
    568439931330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K21 RAE

Does K21 RAE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K21 RAE is valid until 6 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on K21 RAE?
The MOT on K21 RAE is valid until 6 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K21 RAE done?
K21 RAE was recorded at 132,462 miles at its MOT on 4 Feb 2026.
Has K21 RAE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K21 RAE has failed 10 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on K21 RAE ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 16 Apr 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on K21 RAE find?
K21 RAE passed its latest MOT on 4 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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