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Volkswagen Passat

Blue · Diesel · 2009 · 1,968 cc

RFN 120MOT history

RFN 120 is a blue diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 29 Jan 2009. Its MOT is valid until 20 Oct 2027 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 131,553 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Oct 2026.

RFN 120 blue Volkswagen Passat – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Passat, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 20 Oct 2027
Mileage
131,553 mi
At MOT on 20 Oct 2026
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,009 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
RFN 120
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
29 Jan 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

RFN 120 was last recorded at 131,553 miles on 20 Oct 2026, 754 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Sept 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 20 Oct 2021: 126,968 miles, lower than 127,967 miles on 19 Oct 2021.

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
130,799 miles · 30 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
754 miles
Average per year
5,009 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 131,553 miles
  • 2025 – 130,799 miles
  • 2024 – 130,018 miles
  • 2023 – 128,992 miles
  • 2022 – 128,100 miles
  • 2021 – 126,968 miles
  • 2020 – 125,389 miles
  • 2019 – 124,104 miles
  • 2018 – 121,081 miles
  • 2017 – 117,279 miles
  • 2016 – 109,873 miles
  • 2015 – 104,377 miles
  • 2014 – 97,794 miles
  • 2013 – 89,781 miles
  • 2012 – 79,976 miles
  • 2011 – 56,572 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass131,553 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022

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 Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning

    Minor4 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Nearside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning

    Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

23 tests since 31 Oct 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass131,553 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    131,553 miles
    Test number
    851196761198
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Fail131,553 miles (+754)3 major2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,553 miles
    Test number
    138775167487
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Interaction with directional indicator (4.2.3 (c))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Interaction with directional indicator (4.2.3 (c))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Non working LEDs Intermittent flickering (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Non working LEDs Intermittent flickering (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass130,799 miles (+781)4 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    130,799 miles
    Test number
    871658326725
    • MinorNearside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Position lamp (4.4.3 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Position lamp (4.4.3 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass130,018 miles (+1,026)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    130,018 miles
    Test number
    382495733361
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.mm+ & worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4+mm & worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass128,992 miles (+892)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    128,992 miles
    Test number
    317504996408
    • MinorNearside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  6. Pass128,100 miles1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    128,100 miles
    Test number
    753018607849
    • MinorOffside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside rear inner tread stepped/feathered
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside rear inner tread stepped/feathered
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Fail128,100 miles (+1,132)2 repaired1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,100 miles
    Test number
    849956970054
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside rear inner tread stepped/feathered
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside rear inner tread stepped/feathered
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass126,968 miles (-999)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    126,968 miles
    Test number
    363710278069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail127,967 miles (+2,578)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,967 miles
    Test number
    937305361779
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass125,389 miles (+1,285)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    125,389 miles
    Test number
    269315336071
    • MinorNearside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass124,104 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    124,104 miles
    Test number
    825579270742

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail124,103 miles (+3,022)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,103 miles
    Test number
    402644940078
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass121,081 miles (+3,802)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    121,081 miles
    Test number
    772953910650
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre slight damage to outer sidewall not deep enough to cords

  14. Pass117,279 miles (+7,406)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    117,279 miles
    Test number
    209603803975

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass109,873 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    109,873 miles
    Test number
    130027611009
    • 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)

  16. Fail109,873 miles (+5,496)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,873 miles
    Test number
    218048158685
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • 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)

  17. Pass104,377 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    104,377 miles
    Test number
    949925266026
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres worn unevenly inner edge

  18. Fail104,377 miles (+6,583)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,377 miles
    Test number
    797036801708
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres worn unevenly inner edge

  19. Pass97,794 miles (+8,013)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    97,794 miles
    Test number
    415048484277
    • 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)

  20. Pass89,781 miles (+9,805)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    89,781 miles
    Test number
    499114093244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass79,976 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    79,976 miles
    Test number
    346511242297
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteRear tyres castleated

  22. Fail79,976 miles (+23,404)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,976 miles
    Test number
    656994532223
    • FailureNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteRear tyres castleated

  23. Pass56,572 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    56,572 miles
    Test number
    768544701349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about RFN 120

What vehicle is registration RFN 120 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show RFN 120 on a blue diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 29 Jan 2009. 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 RFN 120 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on RFN 120 is valid until 20 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on RFN 120?
The MOT on RFN 120 is valid until 20 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has RFN 120 done?
RFN 120 was recorded at 131,553 miles at its MOT on 20 Oct 2026, an average of 5,009 miles a year.
Has RFN 120 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. RFN 120 has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on RFN 120 ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 20 Oct 2021. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on RFN 120 find?
RFN 120 passed its latest MOT on 20 Oct 2026 with 7 advisories: nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush; offside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 4 more.

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