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Volkswagen Passat

Red · Diesel · 1992 · 1,588 cc

K47 VNHMOT history

K47 VNH is a red diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 1 Aug 1992. Its MOT expired on 14 Jul 2022 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 221,624 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Sept 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 14 Jul 2022
Mileage
221,624 mi
At MOT on 8 Sept 2022
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,966 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K47 VNH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,588 cc
Year of manufacture
1992
First used
1 Aug 1992
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Jul 2022
Latest MOT test
8 Sept 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

K47 VNH was last recorded at 221,624 miles on 8 Sept 2022, 844 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jul 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 20 Sept 2011: 132,467 miles, lower than 162,464 miles on 16 Sept 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
220,780 miles · 15 Jul 2021
Between the last two tests
844 miles
Average per year
4,966 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 221,624 miles
  • 2021 – 220,780 miles
  • 2018 – 220,723 miles
  • 2017 – 217,013 miles
  • 2016 – 211,812 miles
  • 2015 – 201,806 miles
  • 2014 – 189,909 miles
  • 2013 – 175,738 miles
  • 2012 – 167,880 miles
  • 2011 – 132,467 miles
  • 2010 – 159,962 miles
  • 2007 – 145,562 miles
  • 2006 – 141,544 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail221,624 miles
  • MajorCentral Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
  • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryVehicle undersealed

What MOT failures 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.

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material .both front to rear brake pipes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside and offside rear rigid brake pipes very close to chassis

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

17 tests since 24 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail221,624 miles (+844)10 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    221,624 miles
    Test number
    416055727605
    • MajorCentral Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle undersealed

  2. Pass220,780 miles (+57)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    220,780 miles
    Test number
    631269567308
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryUnder car has been under sealed

  3. Pass220,723 miles (+2)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    220,723 miles
    Test number
    132455438461
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material .both front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside rear rigid brake pipes very close to chassis

  4. Fail220,721 miles (+3,708)1 dangerous3 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    220,721 miles
    Test number
    788597359960
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material .both front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside rear rigid brake pipes very close to chassis

  5. Pass217,013 miles (+5,201)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    217,013 miles
    Test number
    828182070257
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  6. Pass211,812 miles (+10,006)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    211,812 miles
    Test number
    322394481422
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear tyres close to legal limit.

  7. Pass201,806 miles (+11,897)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    201,806 miles
    Test number
    921828224053
    • AdvisoryNearside Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

  8. Pass189,909 miles (+14,171)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    189,909 miles
    Test number
    755998534283
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  9. Pass175,738 miles (+7,858)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    175,738 miles
    Test number
    127990843218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass167,880 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    167,880 miles
    Test number
    665104462282
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  11. Fail167,879 miles (+35,412)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,879 miles
    Test number
    477023462281
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass132,467 miles (-29,997)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    132,467 miles
    Test number
    319453761201
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteN/s/r hub noise

  13. Fail162,464 miles (+2,502)5 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,464 miles
    Test number
    419529451240
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteN/s/r hub noise

  14. Pass159,962 miles (+14,400)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    159,962 miles
    Test number
    104018230238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass145,562 miles (+4,018)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2008
    Odometer
    145,562 miles
    Test number
    124182557188
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
    • NoteEngine/gearbox mounting(s) defective
    • NoteSpare tyre defective

  16. Pass141,544 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    141,544 miles
    Test number
    393516306471

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail141,544 miles4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,544 miles
    Test number
    213625406227
    • FailureFront Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about K47 VNH

Does K47 VNH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on K47 VNH expired on 14 Jul 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on K47 VNH?
The MOT on K47 VNH expired on 14 Jul 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has K47 VNH done?
K47 VNH was recorded at 221,624 miles at its MOT on 8 Sept 2022, an average of 4,966 miles a year.
Has K47 VNH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K47 VNH has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on K47 VNH ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 20 Sept 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on K47 VNH find?
K47 VNH failed its latest MOT on 8 Sept 2022 with 10 major defects, 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: central front exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases; exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit; nearside front seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced, and 13 more.

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