Volkswagen Passat
Green · Diesel · 1999 · 1,896 cc
T116 AVJMOT history
T116 AVJ is a green diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 1 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 4 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 113,042 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 4 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 113,042 mi
- At MOT on 5 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 24
- 20 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 2,953 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T116 AVJ
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Passat
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 1 May 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 4 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 5 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
T116 AVJ was last recorded at 113,042 miles on 5 Nov 2025, 12 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Oct 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 113,030 miles · 28 Oct 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 12 miles
- Average per year
- 2,953 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 113,042 miles
- 2024 – 112,070 miles
- 2023 – 111,215 miles
- 2022 – 110,095 miles
- 2021 – 108,049 miles
- 2020 – 105,808 miles
- 2019 – 102,301 miles
- 2018 – 98,698 miles
- 2017 – 94,096 miles
- 2016 – 91,828 miles
- 2015 – 89,123 miles
- 2014 – 86,705 miles
- 2013 – 83,069 miles
- 2012 – 81,258 miles
- 2011 – 78,162 miles
- 2010 – 77,058 miles
- 2009 – 72,969 miles
- 2008 – 67,308 miles
- 2007 – 60,668 miles
- 2006 – 55,316 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass113,042 miles
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryRear axle corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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.
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2024
Rear axle has signs of corrosion
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2008
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2008
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2016
Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011
Full MOT history
24 tests since 20 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass113,042 miles (+12)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 113,042 miles
- Test number
- 680444534840
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear axle corroded
Fail113,030 miles (+960)1 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 113,030 miles
- Test number
- 733921775369
- MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear axle corroded
Pass112,070 miles (+855)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 112,070 miles
- Test number
- 835858458062
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass111,215 miles (+1,120)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 111,215 miles
- Test number
- 697190546544
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass110,095 miles (+2,046)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 110,095 miles
- Test number
- 894955817589
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass108,049 miles (+2,241)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 108,049 miles
- Test number
- 774806099857
- AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Oil leak surrounding engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear axle has signs of corrosion
Pass105,808 miles (+5)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 105,808 miles
- Test number
- 941748092684
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear axle has signs of corrosion
Fail105,803 miles (+3,502)1 dangerous6 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 105,803 miles
- Test number
- 991119895280
- DangerousFront discs and pads have signs of excessive heat
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Lower front arm outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear axle has signs of corrosion
Pass102,301 miles (+3,603)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 102,301 miles
- Test number
- 934874546936
- AdvisoryAxle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both rear and also axle corroeded (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Pass98,698 miles (+4,602)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 98,698 miles
- Test number
- 718757315509
- AdvisoryFront tyres wearing on shoulders
- AdvisoryFront wipers smeary
- AdvisoryRear bump stops deteriorated
- AdvisoryRear discs corroded
Pass94,096 miles (+2,268)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 94,096 miles
- Test number
- 887110619063
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass91,828 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 91,828 miles
- Test number
- 965226481960
- 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)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail91,828 miles (+2,705)1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,828 miles
- Test number
- 709425085275
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.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)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass89,123 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 89,123 miles
- Test number
- 195195205162
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail89,123 miles (+2,418)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,123 miles
- Test number
- 585295905189
- Repaired at testOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Pass86,705 miles (+3,636)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 86,705 miles
- Test number
- 465998914119
- NoteNsf brake holding slightly - not showing in rollers
- NoteRear reg plate de-laminating
- NoteSurface corrosion on rear discs
Pass83,069 miles (+1,811)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 83,069 miles
- Test number
- 757040303159
- NoteNsf brake holding slightly
- NoteRear reg plate de-laminating
Pass81,258 miles (+3,096)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 81,258 miles
- Test number
- 707541212155
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass78,162 miles (+1,104)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 78,162 miles
- Test number
- 936368991077
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryRear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Pass77,058 miles (+4,089)4 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 77,058 miles
- Test number
- 322314200137
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- NoteAnti roll bar drop link bushes worn but not causing excessive movement
- NoteRear axle bushes split but not causing excessive movement
Pass72,969 miles (+5,661)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 72,969 miles
- Test number
- 913454809108
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass67,308 miles (+6,640)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 67,308 miles
- Test number
- 772577908129
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Pass60,668 miles (+5,352)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 60,668 miles
- Test number
- 762378607147
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- NoteRadiator leaking coolant
Pass55,316 miles2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2007
- Odometer
- 55,316 miles
- Test number
- 233470616404
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- NoteCoolent level low and rad is wet!
Questions about T116 AVJ
- Does T116 AVJ currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T116 AVJ is valid until 4 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on T116 AVJ?
- The MOT on T116 AVJ is valid until 4 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T116 AVJ done?
- T116 AVJ was recorded at 113,042 miles at its MOT on 5 Nov 2025, an average of 2,953 miles a year.
- Has T116 AVJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T116 AVJ has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Oct 2025.
- Has the mileage on T116 AVJ 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 T116 AVJ find?
- T116 AVJ passed its latest MOT on 5 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 2 more.
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