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Volkswagen Passat

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 1,796 cc

R389 MDYMOT history

R389 MDY is a blue petrol Volkswagen Passat first used on 3 Mar 1998. Its MOT expired on 9 Nov 2023 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 138,967 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Nov 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 9 Nov 2023
Mileage
138,967 mi
At MOT on 7 Nov 2022
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,699 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R389 MDY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
3 Mar 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Nov 2023
Latest MOT test
7 Nov 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

R389 MDY was last recorded at 138,967 miles on 7 Nov 2022, 3,059 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Nov 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
135,908 miles · 9 Nov 2021
Between the last two tests
3,059 miles
Average per year
3,699 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 138,967 miles
  • 2021 – 135,908 miles
  • 2020 – 133,988 miles
  • 2019 – 132,736 miles
  • 2018 – 128,892 miles
  • 2017 – 118,479 miles
  • 2016 – 116,555 miles
  • 2015 – 114,418 miles
  • 2014 – 112,090 miles
  • 2013 – 109,198 miles
  • 2012 – 106,250 miles
  • 2011 – 102,164 miles
  • 2010 – 97,717 miles
  • 2009 – 93,637 miles
  • 2008 – 89,793 miles
  • 2007 – 85,571 miles
  • 2006 – 79,706 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass138,967 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear beam axle corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

26 tests since 31 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass138,967 miles (+3,059)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    138,967 miles
    Test number
    268460599700
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass135,908 miles1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    135,908 miles
    Test number
    821169771206
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust front flexi pipe heavily deteriorated

  3. Fail135,908 miles (+1,920)2 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,908 miles
    Test number
    582647244284
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust front flexi pipe heavily deteriorated

  4. Pass133,988 miles (+9)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    133,988 miles
    Test number
    127091070809
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear beam axle corroded

  5. Fail133,979 miles (+1,243)4 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,979 miles
    Test number
    556367086734
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear beam axle corroded

  6. Pass132,736 miles (+9)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    132,736 miles
    Test number
    895865529140
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible section (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp lenses deteriorated, beam image marginal

  7. Fail132,727 miles (+3,835)8 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,727 miles
    Test number
    634768244596
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear end joining hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear end joining hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible section (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp lenses deteriorated, beam image marginal.

  8. Pass128,892 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    128,892 miles
    Test number
    992808202941
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes corroding
    • AdvisoryHead lamps deteriorating, beam image marginal
    • AdvisorySome wear suspension,rubber components deteriorating off side rear axle bush marginal

  9. Fail128,892 miles (+10,413)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,892 miles
    Test number
    333649386399
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes corroding
    • AdvisoryHead lamps deteriorating, beam image marginal
    • AdvisorySome wear suspension,rubber components deteriorating off side rear axle bush marginal

  10. Pass118,479 miles (+1,924)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    118,479 miles
    Test number
    356286197700
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryMarginal corrosion to rear steel brake pipes

  11. Pass116,555 miles (+2,137)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    116,555 miles
    Test number
    659545959973
    • AdvisoryCentre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear steel brake pipes deteriorating

  12. Pass114,418 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    114,418 miles
    Test number
    295549019079
    • AdvisoryCentre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

  13. Fail114,418 miles (+2,328)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,418 miles
    Test number
    666928763353
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryCentre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

  14. Pass112,090 miles (+2,892)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    112,090 miles
    Test number
    915446584204
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  15. Pass109,198 miles (+2,948)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    109,198 miles
    Test number
    777078583286
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Pass106,250 miles (+4,086)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    106,250 miles
    Test number
    369309692258
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass102,164 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    102,164 miles
    Test number
    347840191252
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail102,159 miles (+4,442)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,159 miles
    Test number
    259380791259
    • FailureNearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass97,717 miles2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    97,717 miles
    Test number
    164719570242
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteOffside front upper rear suspension arm inner rubber bush deteriorated
    • NoteRear inner brake pads low
    • NoteUndertrays fitted

  20. Fail97,717 miles (+4,080)3 failures2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,717 miles
    Test number
    584459670231
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteOffside front upper rear suspension arm inner rubber bush deteriorated
    • NoteRear inner brake pads low
    • NoteUndertrays fitted

  21. Pass93,637 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    93,637 miles
    Test number
    531251009363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail93,637 miles (+3,844)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,637 miles
    Test number
    500441509330
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteO/s/r door does not open from inside or outside.

  23. Pass89,793 miles (+4,222)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    89,793 miles
    Test number
    433703308386
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Fail85,571 miles1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,571 miles
    Test number
    464583407405
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

  25. Pass85,571 miles (+5,865)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    85,571 miles
    Test number
    763373107313
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

  26. Pass79,706 miles9 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    79,706 miles
    Test number
    783684306333
    • NoteAll discs lipped corroded
    • NoteBoth front brake flexi hoses perishing
    • NoteBoth outer cv boots starting to crack
    • NoteCam cover gasket leaking
    • NoteFront pads aprox 90% worn
    • NoteRear pads approx 90% worn and brakes binding
    • NoteRear shocks starting to leak
    • NoteSlight water ingress in rear number plate
    • NoteWipers smearing

Questions about R389 MDY

Does R389 MDY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on R389 MDY expired on 9 Nov 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on R389 MDY?
The MOT on R389 MDY expired on 9 Nov 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has R389 MDY done?
R389 MDY was recorded at 138,967 miles at its MOT on 7 Nov 2022, an average of 3,699 miles a year.
Has R389 MDY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R389 MDY has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on R389 MDY 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 R389 MDY find?
R389 MDY passed its latest MOT on 7 Nov 2022 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play; nearside rear brake pad(s) wearing thin, and 2 more.

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