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Volkswagen Passat

Yellow · Diesel · 1999 · 1,896 cc

T121 MMRMOT history

T121 MMR is a yellow diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 16 Jul 1999. Its MOT is valid until 30 Oct 2026 and it has passed 20 of 23 MOT tests, with 443,145 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 30 Oct 2026
Mileage
443,145 mi
At MOT on 24 Oct 2025
MOT tests
23
20 passed · 3 failed
Per year
14,227 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T121 MMR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
16 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
24 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T121 MMR was last recorded at 443,145 miles on 24 Oct 2025, 1,357 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
441,788 miles · 24 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
1,357 miles
Average per year
14,227 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 443,145 miles
  • 2024 – 441,788 miles
  • 2023 – 440,044 miles
  • 2022 – 435,509 miles
  • 2021 – 420,300 miles
  • 2020 – 403,626 miles
  • 2019 – 391,280 miles
  • 2018 – 379,616 miles
  • 2017 – 364,549 miles
  • 2016 – 351,153 miles
  • 2015 – 336,505 miles
  • 2014 – 318,436 miles
  • 2013 – 299,896 miles
  • 2012 – 280,977 miles
  • 2011 – 263,221 miles
  • 2010 – 245,309 miles
  • 2009 – 229,468 miles
  • 2008 – 207,246 miles
  • 2007 – 189,123 miles
  • 2006 – 170,129 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass443,145 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Foremost arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavy wear inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

23 tests since 16 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass443,145 miles (+1,357)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    443,145 miles
    Test number
    655634441633
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Foremost arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavy wear inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass441,788 miles (+1,744)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    441,788 miles
    Test number
    264277263308
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass440,044 miles (+4,535)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    440,044 miles
    Test number
    374845979556
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass435,509 miles (+15,209)5 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    435,509 miles
    Test number
    577851685068
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass420,300 miles (+16,674)5 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    420,300 miles
    Test number
    233892456347
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rearmost arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass403,626 miles (+12,346)7 minor
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    403,626 miles
    Test number
    782063340773
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Foremost arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Foremost arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  7. Pass391,280 miles3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    391,280 miles
    Test number
    131326233424
    • MinorNearside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension unit damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail391,280 miles (+11,664)1 dangerous3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    391,280 miles
    Test number
    112979024397
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension unit damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass379,616 miles (+15,067)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    379,616 miles
    Test number
    499544606201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass364,549 miles (+13,396)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    364,549 miles
    Test number
    864303893866

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass351,153 miles (+14,648)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    351,153 miles
    Test number
    383618317666

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass336,505 miles (+18,069)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    336,505 miles
    Test number
    353730118164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass318,436 miles (+18,540)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    318,436 miles
    Test number
    677946274246
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass299,896 miles (+18,919)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    299,896 miles
    Test number
    768508893211
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  15. Pass280,977 miles (+17,756)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    280,977 miles
    Test number
    116413382285
    • AdvisoryFront Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  16. Pass263,221 miles (+17,912)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    263,221 miles
    Test number
    809529691254
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

  17. Pass245,309 miles (+437)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    245,309 miles
    Test number
    442218570249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail244,872 miles (+15,404)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    244,872 miles
    Test number
    733847960285
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

  19. Pass229,468 miles (+60)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    229,468 miles
    Test number
    403942209386
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Fail229,408 miles (+22,162)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    229,408 miles
    Test number
    104041909352
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass207,246 miles (+18,123)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    207,246 miles
    Test number
    851207148259
    • AdvisoryNearside 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass189,123 miles (+18,994)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    189,123 miles
    Test number
    503071547295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass170,129 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    170,129 miles
    Test number
    892508026217
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T121 MMR

Does T121 MMR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T121 MMR is valid until 30 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on T121 MMR?
The MOT on T121 MMR is valid until 30 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T121 MMR done?
T121 MMR was recorded at 443,145 miles at its MOT on 24 Oct 2025, an average of 14,227 miles a year.
Has T121 MMR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T121 MMR has failed 3 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Oct 2019.
Has the mileage on T121 MMR 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 T121 MMR find?
T121 MMR passed its latest MOT on 24 Oct 2025 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front track rod end ball joint has slight play; nearside front upper suspension arm ball joint has slight play foremost arm, and 1 more.

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