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Volkswagen Passat

Silver · Diesel · 2011 · 1,968 cc

PTB 557MOT history

PTB 557 is a silver diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 13 Jun 2011. Its MOT is valid until 22 Jan 2027 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 140,408 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jan 2026.

PTB 557 silver Volkswagen Passat – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Passat, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 22 Jan 2027
Mileage
140,408 mi
At MOT on 23 Jan 2026
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,545 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
PTB 557
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
13 Jun 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

PTB 557 was last recorded at 140,408 miles on 23 Jan 2026, 10 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Oct 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 30 Oct 2025: 140,398 miles, lower than 192,951 miles on 9 Sept 2024.

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
140,398 miles · 30 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
10 miles
Average per year
2,545 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 140,408 miles
  • 2025 – 140,398 miles
  • 2024 – 192,951 miles
  • 2023 – 192,379 miles
  • 2022 – 174,053 miles
  • 2021 – 167,405 miles
  • 2020 – 155,837 miles
  • 2019 – 145,472 miles
  • 2018 – 137,162 miles
  • 2017 – 131,843 miles
  • 2016 – 125,415 miles
  • 2015 – 119,232 miles
  • 2014 – 113,732 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass140,408 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass140,408 miles (+10)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    140,408 miles
    Test number
    637021738885
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail140,398 miles (-52,553)5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,398 miles
    Test number
    615651761356
    • MajorNearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass192,951 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    192,951 miles
    Test number
    647759373210
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail192,948 miles (+569)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    192,948 miles
    Test number
    531541161265
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass192,379 miles (+18,326)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    192,379 miles
    Test number
    274516138302
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  6. Pass174,053 miles (+6,648)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    174,053 miles
    Test number
    384457125823

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass167,405 miles (+11,568)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    167,405 miles
    Test number
    666519716500

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass155,837 miles (+10,365)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    155,837 miles
    Test number
    418441014292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass145,472 miles (+8,310)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    145,472 miles
    Test number
    831137521636

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass137,162 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    137,162 miles
    Test number
    607980095400

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail137,162 miles (+5,319)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,162 miles
    Test number
    251681038325
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

  12. Pass131,843 miles (+6,428)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    131,843 miles
    Test number
    717673619443
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted

  13. Pass125,415 miles (+6,183)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    125,415 miles
    Test number
    665654694838
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass119,232 miles (+5,500)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    119,232 miles
    Test number
    745361615200
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  15. Pass113,732 miles (+3,080)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    113,732 miles
    Test number
    145845724284
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass110,652 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    110,652 miles
    Test number
    699926334120
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  17. Fail110,651 miles3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,651 miles
    Test number
    275566734441
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Questions about PTB 557

What vehicle is registration PTB 557 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show PTB 557 on a silver diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 13 Jun 2011. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does PTB 557 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on PTB 557 is valid until 22 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on PTB 557?
The MOT on PTB 557 is valid until 22 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has PTB 557 done?
PTB 557 was recorded at 140,408 miles at its MOT on 23 Jan 2026, an average of 2,545 miles a year.
Has PTB 557 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. PTB 557 has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on PTB 557 ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 30 Oct 2025. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on PTB 557 find?
PTB 557 passed its latest MOT on 23 Jan 2026 with 3 advisories: front brake disc worn, but not excessively; nearside rear inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge; offside rear inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge.

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