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Volkswagen Passat

Blue · Petrol · 1997 · 1,781 cc

R377 EFEMOT history

R377 EFE is a blue petrol Volkswagen Passat first used on 14 Oct 1997. Its MOT expired on 1 Dec 2024 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 123,077 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Nov 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 1 Dec 2024
Mileage
123,077 mi
At MOT on 23 Nov 2023
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,454 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R377 EFE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
14 Oct 1997
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Dec 2024
Latest MOT test
23 Nov 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

R377 EFE was last recorded at 123,077 miles on 23 Nov 2023, 3,907 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Nov 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
119,170 miles · 16 Nov 2022
Between the last two tests
3,907 miles
Average per year
4,454 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 123,077 miles
  • 2022 – 119,170 miles
  • 2021 – 115,489 miles
  • 2020 – 113,104 miles
  • 2019 – 111,129 miles
  • 2018 – 107,339 miles
  • 2017 – 104,358 miles
  • 2016 – 100,687 miles
  • 2015 – 96,447 miles
  • 2014 – 91,350 miles
  • 2013 – 85,532 miles
  • 2012 – 80,030 miles
  • 2011 – 74,608 miles
  • 2010 – 69,659 miles
  • 2009 – 67,415 miles
  • 2008 – 62,378 miles
  • 2007 – 55,695 miles
  • 2006 – 49,266 miles
  • 2005 – 43,029 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass123,077 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryGENERAL UNDERBODY CORROSION
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (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.

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

27 tests since 2 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass123,077 miles (+3,907)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    123,077 miles
    Test number
    755386135830
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGENERAL UNDERBODY CORROSION
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass119,170 miles (+81)3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    119,170 miles
    Test number
    993945452002
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Fail119,089 miles (+3,600)1 major3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,089 miles
    Test number
    744372129827
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass115,489 miles (+2,385)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    115,489 miles
    Test number
    898976182600
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass113,104 miles (+1,975)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    113,104 miles
    Test number
    268482378600
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Dust cover deteriorated (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Pass111,129 miles (+3,790)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    111,129 miles
    Test number
    192001734605
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass107,339 miles (+2,981)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    107,339 miles
    Test number
    501542126972
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass104,358 miles (+3,671)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    104,358 miles
    Test number
    105838024782
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  9. Pass100,687 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    100,687 miles
    Test number
    599382801083
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

  10. Fail100,687 miles (+4,240)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,687 miles
    Test number
    811805561083
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint front arm (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisey
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

  11. Pass96,447 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    96,447 miles
    Test number
    908132206799
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

  12. Fail96,447 miles (+5,097)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,447 miles
    Test number
    309514803254
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint front (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

  13. Pass91,350 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    91,350 miles
    Test number
    447841624312
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail91,350 miles (+5,818)2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,350 miles
    Test number
    929021124303
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass85,532 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    85,532 miles
    Test number
    645089013312
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

  16. Fail85,532 miles (+5,502)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,532 miles
    Test number
    976019213345
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

  17. Pass80,030 miles (+40)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    80,030 miles
    Test number
    859875932352
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

  18. Fail79,990 miles (+5,382)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,990 miles
    Test number
    836061232306
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

  19. Pass74,608 miles (+4,949)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    74,608 miles
    Test number
    276545421383
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  20. Fail69,659 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,659 miles
    Test number
    161740830374
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass69,659 miles (+2,244)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    69,659 miles
    Test number
    701590630388
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Fail67,415 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,415 miles
    Test number
    350668829351
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass67,415 miles (+5,037)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    67,415 miles
    Test number
    484348029303
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass62,378 miles (+6,683)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    62,378 miles
    Test number
    994393438301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass55,695 miles (+6,429)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    55,695 miles
    Test number
    423067927422

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass49,266 miles (+6,237)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    49,266 miles
    Test number
    272215136386
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass43,029 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    43,029 miles
    Test number
    653316335348

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R377 EFE

Does R377 EFE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on R377 EFE expired on 1 Dec 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on R377 EFE?
The MOT on R377 EFE expired on 1 Dec 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has R377 EFE done?
R377 EFE was recorded at 123,077 miles at its MOT on 23 Nov 2023, an average of 4,454 miles a year.
Has R377 EFE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R377 EFE has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on R377 EFE 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 R377 EFE find?
R377 EFE passed its latest MOT on 23 Nov 2023 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; front oil leak, but not excessive; general underbody corrosion, and 4 more.

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