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Volkswagen Passat

Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc

K70 ARWMOT history

K70 ARW is a blue diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 10 Jan 2005. Its MOT expired on 30 Jul 2023 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 145,603 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Jul 2022.

K70 ARW blue Volkswagen Passat – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Passat, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 30 Jul 2023
Mileage
145,603 mi
At MOT on 31 Jul 2022
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,898 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K70 ARW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
10 Jan 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Jul 2023
Latest MOT test
31 Jul 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

K70 ARW was last recorded at 145,603 miles on 31 Jul 2022, 3,032 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Apr 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
142,571 miles · 3 Apr 2022
Between the last two tests
3,032 miles
Average per year
6,898 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 145,603 miles
  • 2021 – 135,587 miles
  • 2019 – 133,320 miles
  • 2018 – 126,311 miles
  • 2017 – 119,664 miles
  • 2015 – 105,553 miles
  • 2014 – 95,706 miles
  • 2013 – 89,706 miles
  • 2012 – 87,550 miles
  • 2011 – 77,027 miles
  • 2010 – 66,735 miles
  • 2009 – 55,970 miles
  • 2008 – 45,585 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass145,603 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryGEAR BOX DEFCTIVE
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Body panel slightly loose WING CORRODED (6.2.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (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.

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2022

Full MOT history

22 tests since 3 Jan 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass145,603 miles (+3,032)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    145,603 miles
    Test number
    720695713189
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryGEAR BOX DEFCTIVE
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Body panel slightly loose WING CORRODED (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail142,571 miles (+6,984)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,571 miles
    Test number
    717875978599
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt cv boot split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGearbox mounting defective
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass135,587 miles (+2,267)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    135,587 miles
    Test number
    539500825889

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass133,320 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    133,320 miles
    Test number
    606273439530

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail133,320 miles (+7,009)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,320 miles
    Test number
    696354146693
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

  6. Pass126,311 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    126,311 miles
    Test number
    176264540098
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBoth front headlamps deteriorated

  7. Fail126,311 miles (+6,647)2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,311 miles
    Test number
    591769393473
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBoth front headlamps deteriorated

  8. Pass119,664 miles (+6,388)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    119,664 miles
    Test number
    615960951774
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyre's wearing on the edge's

  9. Pass113,276 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    113,276 miles
    Test number
    774987654498
    • AdvisoryEML on
    • AdvisoryFront Both headlamp beam patterns poor
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

  10. Fail113,262 miles (+7,709)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,262 miles
    Test number
    264455795957
    • FailureEmissions not tested excessive black smoke (7.3.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt suspension arm boot split open (rear arm out of two Joint pointing up) (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Both headlamp beam patterns poor
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass105,553 miles (+323)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    105,553 miles
    Test number
    319855745429
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteHeadlight slighly misty

  12. Fail105,230 miles (+9,524)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,230 miles
    Test number
    329609635485
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteHeadlight slighly misty

  13. Pass95,706 miles (+6,000)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    95,706 miles
    Test number
    636846644232
    • AdvisoryNearside 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)
    • NoteWear to offside front tyre on edges

  14. Pass89,706 miles (+2,156)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    89,706 miles
    Test number
    219342493449
    • NoteCorrosion both rear brake disc's
    • NoteN/s/f tyre 2mm

  15. Pass87,550 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    87,550 miles
    Test number
    245387502262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail87,550 miles (+10,523)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,550 miles
    Test number
    786497802290
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  17. Pass77,027 miles (+10,292)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    77,027 miles
    Test number
    838751611253
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing low
    • NoteBoth rear tyres starting to wear low
    • NoteBrake fluid level just above minimum

  18. Pass66,735 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    66,735 miles
    Test number
    163194010261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail66,735 miles (+10,765)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,735 miles
    Test number
    672474310248
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  20. Pass55,970 miles (+10,385)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    55,970 miles
    Test number
    671864709291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass45,585 miles (+515)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    45,585 miles
    Test number
    173735408246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass45,070 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    45,070 miles
    Test number
    364013208043
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOuter Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteFront no plate cracked and dirty
    • NoteVechicle dirty

Questions about K70 ARW

Does K70 ARW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on K70 ARW expired on 30 Jul 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on K70 ARW?
The MOT on K70 ARW expired on 30 Jul 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has K70 ARW done?
K70 ARW was recorded at 145,603 miles at its MOT on 31 Jul 2022, an average of 6,898 miles a year.
Has K70 ARW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K70 ARW has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Apr 2022.
Has the mileage on K70 ARW 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 K70 ARW find?
K70 ARW passed its latest MOT on 31 Jul 2022 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; gear box defctive; offside front body panel slightly loose wing corroded, and 1 more.

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