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Volkswagen Passat

Silver · Diesel · 1998 · 1,896 cc

R468 GVVMOT history

R468 GVV is a silver diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 19 Mar 1998. Its MOT expired on 25 Oct 2023 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 207,858 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Oct 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 25 Oct 2023
Mileage
207,858 mi
At MOT on 12 Oct 2022
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,230 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R468 GVV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
19 Mar 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
12 Oct 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

R468 GVV was last recorded at 207,858 miles on 12 Oct 2022, 1,510 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Oct 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 17 Oct 2007: 126,152 miles, lower than 133,844 miles on 8 Oct 2007.

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
206,348 miles · 14 Oct 2021
Between the last two tests
1,510 miles
Average per year
5,230 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 207,858 miles
  • 2021 – 206,348 miles
  • 2020 – 205,010 miles
  • 2019 – 202,300 miles
  • 2018 – 195,392 miles
  • 2017 – 188,620 miles
  • 2016 – 180,965 miles
  • 2015 – 174,079 miles
  • 2014 – 167,527 miles
  • 2013 – 162,999 miles
  • 2012 – 158,746 miles
  • 2011 – 154,550 miles
  • 2010 – 151,610 miles
  • 2009 – 148,204 miles
  • 2008 – 140,143 miles
  • 2007 – 126,152 miles
  • 2006 – 124,308 miles
  • 2005 – 119,044 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass207,858 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryBrake and suspension components corroded
  • AdvisoryFront subframe slightly corroded
  • AdvisoryHeadlamps slightly deteriorated

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 Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2016

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

26 tests since 18 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass207,858 miles (+1,510)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    207,858 miles
    Test number
    990927928997
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryBrake and suspension components corroded
    • AdvisoryFront subframe slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryHeadlamps slightly deteriorated

  2. Pass206,348 miles (+1,338)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    206,348 miles
    Test number
    797507818417
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear brake and suspension components slightly corroded

  3. Pass205,010 miles (+2,710)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    205,010 miles
    Test number
    563612384857
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass202,300 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    202,300 miles
    Test number
    303585917500
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail202,300 miles (+6,908)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    202,300 miles
    Test number
    735026173657
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass195,392 miles (+10)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    195,392 miles
    Test number
    915636687953
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake caliper leaking fluid

  7. Fail195,382 miles (+6,762)1 dangerous1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    195,382 miles
    Test number
    510065302008
    • DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake caliper leaking fluid

  8. Pass188,620 miles (+196)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    188,620 miles
    Test number
    714845114395
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion o/s inner sill (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  9. Fail188,424 miles (+7,459)4 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,424 miles
    Test number
    172348999839
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion o/s inner sill (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  10. Pass180,965 miles (+294)13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    180,965 miles
    Test number
    626475670393
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint front (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  11. Fail180,671 miles (+6,592)2 failures13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,671 miles
    Test number
    634906684587
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint front (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint front (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Pass174,079 miles (+113)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    174,079 miles
    Test number
    774592168827
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake binding slightly
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (3.5.1i)

  13. Fail173,966 miles (+6,439)5 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,966 miles
    Test number
    923533886397
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint forward arm (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear arm (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear arm (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake binding slightly
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass167,527 miles (+4,528)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    167,527 miles
    Test number
    227697884243
    • NoteAll 4 tyres perished on sidewalls
    • NoteNearside front indicator lense damaged
    • NoteOffside front indicator lense damaged
    • NoteOffside front upper rear suspension arm inner bush deteriorating

  15. Pass162,999 miles (+130)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    162,999 miles
    Test number
    945677293282
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront and rear brake discs worn

  16. Fail162,869 miles (+4,123)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,869 miles
    Test number
    599269683234
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront and rear brake discs worn

  17. Pass158,746 miles (+96)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    158,746 miles
    Test number
    385259392244
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  18. Fail158,650 miles (+4,100)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,650 miles
    Test number
    888040392275
    • FailureOffside Front 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 Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  19. Pass154,550 miles (+2,940)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    154,550 miles
    Test number
    608855881272
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  20. Pass151,610 miles (+3,406)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    151,610 miles
    Test number
    341789890232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass148,204 miles (+8,061)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    148,204 miles
    Test number
    433955689202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass140,143 miles (+13,991)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    140,143 miles
    Test number
    332081588208
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  23. Pass126,152 miles (-7,692)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    126,152 miles
    Test number
    311010297459

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail133,844 miles (+9,536)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,844 miles
    Test number
    334621987421
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  25. Pass124,308 miles (+5,264)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    124,308 miles
    Test number
    372833496427

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass119,044 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    119,044 miles
    Test number
    213341995287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R468 GVV

Does R468 GVV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on R468 GVV expired on 25 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on R468 GVV?
The MOT on R468 GVV expired on 25 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has R468 GVV done?
R468 GVV was recorded at 207,858 miles at its MOT on 12 Oct 2022, an average of 5,230 miles a year.
Has R468 GVV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R468 GVV has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Oct 2019.
Has the mileage on R468 GVV ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 17 Oct 2007. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on R468 GVV find?
R468 GVV passed its latest MOT on 12 Oct 2022 with 6 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread, and 3 more.

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