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Volkswagen Passat

Red · Diesel · 1998 · 1,896 cc

R366 OUYMOT history

R366 OUY is a red diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 1 Jan 1998. Its MOT expired on 8 Sept 2025 and it has passed 17 of 29 MOT tests, with 112,426 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Aug 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 8 Sept 2025
Mileage
112,426 mi
At MOT on 31 Aug 2024
MOT tests
29
17 passed · 12 failed
Per year
4,510 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R366 OUY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
1 Jan 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
31 Aug 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

R366 OUY was last recorded at 112,426 miles on 31 Aug 2024, 8,572 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Sept 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
103,854 miles · 8 Sept 2023
Between the last two tests
8,572 miles
Average per year
4,510 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 112,426 miles
  • 2023 – 103,854 miles
  • 2022 – 99,637 miles
  • 2021 – 96,484 miles
  • 2020 – 93,834 miles
  • 2019 – 90,367 miles
  • 2018 – 84,275 miles
  • 2017 – 78,959 miles
  • 2016 – 73,165 miles
  • 2015 – 66,901 miles
  • 2014 – 61,940 miles
  • 2013 – 56,970 miles
  • 2012 – 52,918 miles
  • 2011 – 45,676 miles
  • 2010 – 42,623 miles
  • 2009 – 39,281 miles
  • 2007 – 35,591 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass112,426 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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 Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2021

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Offside Front Inner tyre worn

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

29 tests since 18 Aug 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass112,426 miles (+8,572)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    112,426 miles
    Test number
    923906585960
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass103,854 miles (+4,217)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    103,854 miles
    Test number
    394923338475

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass99,637 miles (+39)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    99,637 miles
    Test number
    460247471074
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive unable to see severity of leak due to under tray fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine oil dipstick sleeve/holder cracked

  4. Fail99,598 miles (+3,114)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,598 miles
    Test number
    551340890483
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect and too low (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive unable to see severity of leak due to under tray fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine oil dipstick sleeve/holder cracked

  5. Pass96,484 miles (+6)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    96,484 miles
    Test number
    290280535497
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Fail96,478 miles (+2,644)1 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,478 miles
    Test number
    586241250364
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass93,834 miles (+1)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    93,834 miles
    Test number
    823676490281
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer tyre edge worn
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner tyre worn
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryBoth head light lens faded

  8. Fail93,833 miles (+3,466)3 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,833 miles
    Test number
    391914180279
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer tyre edge worn
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner tyre worn
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryBoth head light lens faded

  9. Pass90,367 miles (+6,092)3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    90,367 miles
    Test number
    616740643579
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner tyre worn

  10. Pass84,275 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    84,275 miles
    Test number
    990178551603
    • MinorFront Brake hose slightly damaged o/s/n/s deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryReversing lamp not working on electrical towing socket.

  11. Fail84,275 miles (+5,316)2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,275 miles
    Test number
    295706430264
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Brake hose slightly damaged o/s/n/s deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryReversing lamp not working on electrical towing socket.

  12. Pass78,959 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    78,959 miles
    Test number
    689862426238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail78,959 miles (+5,794)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,959 miles
    Test number
    341298289279
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureNearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt forward facing (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  14. Pass73,165 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    73,165 miles
    Test number
    531468022195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail73,165 miles (+6,264)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,165 miles
    Test number
    283818468352
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  16. Pass66,901 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    66,901 miles
    Test number
    798359900857
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn oninner edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre worn onouter edge

  17. Fail66,901 miles (+4,961)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,901 miles
    Test number
    507144444320
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rearward (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre worn on outer edge

  18. Pass61,940 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    61,940 miles
    Test number
    309301954460

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail61,940 miles (+4,970)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,940 miles
    Test number
    668339044210
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass56,970 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    56,970 miles
    Test number
    359862153271
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  21. Fail56,970 miles (+4,052)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,970 miles
    Test number
    557502053280
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  22. Pass52,918 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    52,918 miles
    Test number
    136888742294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail52,918 miles (+7,242)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,918 miles
    Test number
    359938642425
    • FailureDirection indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  24. Pass45,676 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    45,676 miles
    Test number
    117253451443
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  25. Fail45,676 miles (+3,053)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,676 miles
    Test number
    138102351424
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  26. Pass42,623 miles (+3,342)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    42,623 miles
    Test number
    234345260023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass39,281 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    39,281 miles
    Test number
    842987109026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail39,281 miles (+3,690)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,281 miles
    Test number
    460356909097
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

  29. Pass35,591 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    35,591 miles
    Test number
    870620337264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R366 OUY

Does R366 OUY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on R366 OUY expired on 8 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on R366 OUY?
The MOT on R366 OUY expired on 8 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has R366 OUY done?
R366 OUY was recorded at 112,426 miles at its MOT on 31 Aug 2024, an average of 4,510 miles a year.
Has R366 OUY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R366 OUY has failed 12 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on R366 OUY 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 R366 OUY find?
R366 OUY passed its latest MOT on 31 Aug 2024 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: nearside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front track rod end ball joint has slight play, and 5 more.

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