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Volkswagen Passat

Grey · Diesel · 1996 · 1,896 cc

P258 RGBMOT history

P258 RGB is a grey diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 1 Sept 1996. Its MOT expired on 27 Sept 2023 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 200,379 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Sept 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 27 Sept 2023
Mileage
200,379 mi
At MOT on 14 Sept 2022
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,251 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P258 RGB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
1 Sept 1996
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Sept 2023
Latest MOT test
14 Sept 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

P258 RGB was last recorded at 200,379 miles on 14 Sept 2022, 7,257 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Sept 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
193,122 miles · 28 Sept 2021
Between the last two tests
7,257 miles
Average per year
3,251 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 200,379 miles
  • 2021 – 193,122 miles
  • 2020 – 185,845 miles
  • 2019 – 183,789 miles
  • 2018 – 181,798 miles
  • 2017 – 179,375 miles
  • 2016 – 176,553 miles
  • 2015 – 174,372 miles
  • 2014 – 171,976 miles
  • 2013 – 168,808 miles
  • 2012 – 165,578 miles
  • 2011 – 162,466 miles
  • 2010 – 159,521 miles
  • 2009 – 156,963 miles
  • 2008 – 154,101 miles
  • 2007 – 151,073 miles
  • 2006 – 148,376 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass200,379 miles
  • MinorCentral Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside wing mirror glass crackedRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisorySlight play to offside steering inner tie rod balljointRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisorySlight play to nearside front /offside front top strut mountingRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside front seatbelt slow in retracting

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside front outer sill corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2015

  • Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2014

Full MOT history

24 tests since 15 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass200,379 miles (+7,257)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    200,379 miles
    Test number
    487718360565
    • MinorCentral Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside wing mirror glass cracked
    • AdvisorySlight play to offside steering inner tie rod balljoint
    • AdvisorySlight play to nearside front /offside front top strut mounting

  2. Pass193,122 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    193,122 miles
    Test number
    175457325339
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside front seatbelt slow in retracting
    • AdvisoryNearside wing mirror glass cracked
    • AdvisoryOffside front outer sill corroded
    • AdvisorySlight play to nearside front /offside front top strut mounting
    • AdvisorySlight play to offside steering inner tie rod balljoint

  3. Fail193,122 miles (+7,277)3 dangerous6 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    193,122 miles
    Test number
    248059480266
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside front seatbelt slow in retracting
    • AdvisoryNearside wing mirror glass cracked
    • AdvisoryOffside front outer sill corroded
    • AdvisorySlight play to nearside front /offside front top strut mounting
    • AdvisorySlight play to offside steering inner tie rod balljoint

  4. Pass185,845 miles (+2,056)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    185,845 miles
    Test number
    601744153573
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  5. Pass183,789 miles (+1,991)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    183,789 miles
    Test number
    502407207735
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  6. Pass181,798 miles (+2,423)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    181,798 miles
    Test number
    910295964535
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass179,375 miles (+2,822)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    179,375 miles
    Test number
    132564273285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass176,553 miles (+2,181)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    176,553 miles
    Test number
    712278924376
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  9. Pass174,372 miles (+2,396)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    174,372 miles
    Test number
    241461299642
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  10. Pass171,976 miles11 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    171,976 miles
    Test number
    779271634291
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  11. Fail171,976 miles (+3,168)4 failures11 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,976 miles
    Test number
    787761934237
    • FailureNearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteOil leak

  12. Pass168,808 miles (+3,230)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    168,808 miles
    Test number
    858502643281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass165,578 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    165,578 miles
    Test number
    169705042219
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteOil leak

  14. Fail165,578 miles (+3,112)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,578 miles
    Test number
    716355642212
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Pass162,466 miles (+2,945)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    162,466 miles
    Test number
    397179331430

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass159,521 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    159,521 miles
    Test number
    184807530280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail159,521 miles (+2,558)8 failures4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,521 miles
    Test number
    133976930205
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine/gearbox mounting(s) defective
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Pass156,963 miles (+2,862)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    156,963 miles
    Test number
    571234349226
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass154,101 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    154,101 miles
    Test number
    430792848205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail154,101 miles (+3,028)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,101 miles
    Test number
    171272248220
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  21. Pass151,073 miles (+61)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    151,073 miles
    Test number
    520151047210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail151,012 miles (+2,636)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,012 miles
    Test number
    564556537282
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

  23. Pass148,376 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    148,376 miles
    Test number
    472251766211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail148,376 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,376 miles
    Test number
    743578956280
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Questions about P258 RGB

Does P258 RGB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on P258 RGB expired on 27 Sept 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on P258 RGB?
The MOT on P258 RGB expired on 27 Sept 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has P258 RGB done?
P258 RGB was recorded at 200,379 miles at its MOT on 14 Sept 2022, an average of 3,251 miles a year.
Has P258 RGB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P258 RGB has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Sept 2021.
Has the mileage on P258 RGB 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 P258 RGB find?
P258 RGB passed its latest MOT on 14 Sept 2022 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: central front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; front brake hose slightly deteriorated both; nearside wing mirror glass cracked, and 2 more.

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