Volkswagen Passat
Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 1,968 cc
RCK 97MOT history
RCK 97 is a grey diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 22 Jun 2012. Its MOT is valid until 3 Aug 2027 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 196,074 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 3 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 196,074 mi
- At MOT on 1 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 18
- 12 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 13,332 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- RCK 97
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Passat
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,968 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 22 Jun 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 3 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 1 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
RCK 97 was last recorded at 196,074 miles on 1 Aug 2026, 8,368 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Aug 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 187,706 miles · 1 Aug 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 8,368 miles
- Average per year
- 13,332 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 196,074 miles
- 2025 – 187,706 miles
- 2024 – 177,532 miles
- 2023 – 171,414 miles
- 2022 – 159,274 miles
- 2021 – 142,053 miles
- 2020 – 137,001 miles
- 2019 – 129,135 miles
- 2018 – 114,224 miles
- 2017 – 94,761 miles
- 2016 – 74,498 miles
- 2015 – 47,076 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass196,074 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryChip in front windscreen
- AdvisoryRear subframe corroded
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 Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Nearside Side repeater not working
Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Full MOT history
18 tests since 29 May 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass196,074 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 196,074 miles
- Test number
- 355474656726
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryChip in front windscreen
- AdvisoryRear subframe corroded
Fail196,073 miles (+8,367)3 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 196,073 miles
- Test number
- 692327129506
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryChip in front windscreen
- AdvisoryRear subframe corroded
Pass187,706 miles2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 187,706 miles
- Test number
- 566791705224
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail187,704 miles (+10,172)2 major2 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 187,704 miles
- Test number
- 716070663174
- MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn - on limit (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn / perishing (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn - on limit (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn / perishing - on limit (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass177,532 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 177,532 miles
- Test number
- 691574580715
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn / perishing (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail177,532 miles (+6,118)1 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 177,532 miles
- Test number
- 242559583773
- MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn / perishing (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass171,414 miles (+12,140)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 171,414 miles
- Test number
- 115349963791
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass159,274 miles (+535)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 159,274 miles
- Test number
- 738305601096
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail158,739 miles (+16,686)7 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 158,739 miles
- Test number
- 485365066517
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorElectronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))
- MajorElectronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))
- MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryEngine under tray hanging down (secure)
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc showing signs of slight heat damage
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass142,053 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 142,053 miles
- Test number
- 498536469811
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail142,053 miles (+5,052)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 142,053 miles
- Test number
- 859546144107
- Repaired at testCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Pass137,001 miles (+7,866)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 137,001 miles
- Test number
- 823529059456
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass129,135 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 129,135 miles
- Test number
- 198467879885
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail129,134 miles (+14,910)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 129,134 miles
- Test number
- 833130425528
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Pass114,224 miles (+19,463)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 114,224 miles
- Test number
- 328908610364
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass94,761 miles (+20,263)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 94,761 miles
- Test number
- 341446367055
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass74,498 miles (+27,422)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 74,498 miles
- Test number
- 498598644351
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,076 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 47,076 miles
- Test number
- 969099145178
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about RCK 97
- What vehicle is registration RCK 97 currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show RCK 97 on a grey diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 22 Jun 2012. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
- Does RCK 97 currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on RCK 97 is valid until 3 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on RCK 97?
- The MOT on RCK 97 is valid until 3 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has RCK 97 done?
- RCK 97 was recorded at 196,074 miles at its MOT on 1 Aug 2026, an average of 13,332 miles a year.
- Has RCK 97 ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. RCK 97 has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Aug 2026.
- Has the mileage on RCK 97 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 RCK 97 find?
- RCK 97 passed its latest MOT on 1 Aug 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; rear coil spring corroded both, and 2 more.
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