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Volkswagen Passat

Black · Diesel · 1998 · 1,896 cc

R85 HRFMOT history

R85 HRF is a black diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 12 Jan 1998. Its MOT expired on 5 Jan 2023 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 263,112 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jan 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 5 Jan 2023
Mileage
263,112 mi
At MOT on 6 Jan 2022
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
11,803 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R85 HRF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
12 Jan 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Jan 2023
Latest MOT test
6 Jan 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

R85 HRF was last recorded at 263,112 miles on 6 Jan 2022, 13,031 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Dec 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
250,081 miles · 8 Dec 2020
Between the last two tests
13,031 miles
Average per year
11,803 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 263,112 miles
  • 2020 – 250,081 miles
  • 2019 – 238,602 miles
  • 2018 – 212,145 miles
  • 2017 – 204,195 miles
  • 2016 – 198,895 miles
  • 2015 – 193,342 miles
  • 2014 – 185,624 miles
  • 2013 – 175,720 miles
  • 2012 – 161,204 miles
  • 2011 – 150,540 miles
  • 2010 – 135,949 miles
  • 2009 – 119,101 miles
  • 2008 – 102,240 miles
  • 2007 – 86,753 miles
  • 2006 – 77,563 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass263,112 miles
  • AdvisoryN/s/f & o/s/f track rod ends slight play n/s & o/s/r floor slight corrosion

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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2012

Full MOT history

25 tests since 18 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass263,112 miles (+13,031)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    263,112 miles
    Test number
    842727678609
    • AdvisoryN/s/f & o/s/f track rod ends slight play n/s & o/s/r floor slight corrosion

  2. Pass250,081 miles (+11,479)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    250,081 miles
    Test number
    215507940171
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust clam slight corrosion
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear floor
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake pipes slight corrosion
    • AdvisoryFront discs wearing thin

  3. Pass238,602 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    238,602 miles
    Test number
    731502869016
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail238,602 miles (+26,457)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    238,602 miles
    Test number
    296188890223
    • Repaired at testRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass212,145 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    212,145 miles
    Test number
    998237009988
    • AdvisorySlight play n/s&o/s lower rear suspension arm bush slight play n/s/f lower rear suspension arms slight play both front upper suspension arm inner bushes rear brake discs worn

  6. Fail212,145 miles (+7,950)1 dangerous2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    212,145 miles
    Test number
    406200897798
    • DangerousRoad wheel more than one fixing missing rear n/s&o/s (5.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • Repaired at testDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • AdvisorySlight play n/s&o/s lower rear suspension arm bush slight play n/s/f lower rear suspension arms slight play both front upper suspension arm inner bushes rear brake discs worn

  7. Pass204,195 miles (+5,300)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    204,195 miles
    Test number
    362324306401
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  8. Pass198,895 miles (+5,553)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    198,895 miles
    Test number
    516951414031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass193,342 miles (+7,718)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    193,342 miles
    Test number
    487908134693

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass185,624 miles (+9,904)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    185,624 miles
    Test number
    316960934476
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • NoteOil leak

  11. Pass175,720 miles (+46)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    175,720 miles
    Test number
    455717453223
    • 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)

  12. Fail175,674 miles (+14,470)7 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,674 miles
    Test number
    909519893128
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • 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)

  13. Pass161,204 miles (+23)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    161,204 miles
    Test number
    285321292431
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteRear seat cusion missing

  14. Fail161,181 miles (+10,641)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,181 miles
    Test number
    477927582139
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteRear seat cusion missing

  15. Fail150,540 miles1 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,540 miles
    Test number
    357519181109
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteRear brake pads low
    • NoteRear seat cusion missing
    • NoteSlight wear o/s front lower ball joint( front )

  16. Pass150,540 miles (+14,591)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    150,540 miles
    Test number
    785729981149
    • NoteRear brake pads low
    • NoteRear seat cusion missing
    • NoteSlight wear o/s front lower ball joint( front )

  17. Pass135,949 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    135,949 miles
    Test number
    483556190102
    • NoteFront tyres worn near legal limit
    • NoteUnderside and suspension components badly contaminated with mud

  18. Fail135,949 miles (+16,848)6 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,949 miles
    Test number
    914753890181
    • FailureCentre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • NoteFront tyres worn near legal limit
    • NoteUnderside and suspension components badly contaminated with mud

  19. Pass119,101 miles (+55)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    119,101 miles
    Test number
    314632519202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail119,046 miles (+16,806)3 failures4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,046 miles
    Test number
    871133509218
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  21. Pass102,240 miles (+15,487)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    102,240 miles
    Test number
    253256798470
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  22. Pass86,753 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2008
    Odometer
    86,753 miles
    Test number
    180508827171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail86,753 miles (+9,190)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,753 miles
    Test number
    160514627112
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  24. Pass77,563 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    77,563 miles
    Test number
    841539506171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail77,563 miles5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,563 miles
    Test number
    330388106129
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Questions about R85 HRF

Does R85 HRF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on R85 HRF expired on 5 Jan 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on R85 HRF?
The MOT on R85 HRF expired on 5 Jan 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has R85 HRF done?
R85 HRF was recorded at 263,112 miles at its MOT on 6 Jan 2022, an average of 11,803 miles a year.
Has R85 HRF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R85 HRF has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Nov 2019.
Has the mileage on R85 HRF 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 R85 HRF find?
R85 HRF passed its latest MOT on 6 Jan 2022 with 1 advisory: n/s/f & o/s/f track rod ends slight play n/s & o/s/r floor slight corrosion.

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