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Volkswagen Passat

Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc

T121 TCCMOT history

T121 TCC is a blue diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 17 Mar 2005. Its MOT expired on 14 Sept 2026 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 128,237 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Sept 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 14 Sept 2026
Mileage
128,237 mi
At MOT on 15 Sept 2025
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,274 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T121 TCC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
17 Mar 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
15 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T121 TCC was last recorded at 128,237 miles on 15 Sept 2025, 1,524 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
126,713 miles · 5 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
1,524 miles
Average per year
4,274 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 128,237 miles
  • 2024 – 126,713 miles
  • 2023 – 126,547 miles
  • 2021 – 125,286 miles
  • 2020 – 122,636 miles
  • 2019 – 119,124 miles
  • 2018 – 115,384 miles
  • 2017 – 111,058 miles
  • 2016 – 106,657 miles
  • 2015 – 102,833 miles
  • 2014 – 98,343 miles
  • 2013 – 93,500 miles
  • 2012 – 88,495 miles
  • 2011 – 79,159 miles
  • 2010 – 71,522 miles
  • 2009 – 62,771 miles
  • 2008 – 53,254 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass128,237 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023

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 Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

22 tests since 29 Feb 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass128,237 miles (+1,524)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    128,237 miles
    Test number
    174300184769
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass126,713 miles (+166)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    126,713 miles
    Test number
    516966451630
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass126,547 miles (+1,261)1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    126,547 miles
    Test number
    123625653540
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass125,286 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    125,286 miles
    Test number
    205847577920
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater dim, still working
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Fail125,286 miles (+2,650)4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,286 miles
    Test number
    870217195363
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater dim, still working
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass122,636 miles (+3,512)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    122,636 miles
    Test number
    196692908239
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass119,124 miles (+3,740)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    119,124 miles
    Test number
    222477656733
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass115,384 miles (+4,326)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    115,384 miles
    Test number
    788139634160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass111,058 miles (+4,401)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2018
    Odometer
    111,058 miles
    Test number
    443675858567
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak

  10. Pass106,657 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    106,657 miles
    Test number
    970564762321
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

  11. Fail106,656 miles (+3,823)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,656 miles
    Test number
    863915061713
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass102,833 miles (+177)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    102,833 miles
    Test number
    448368575080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail102,656 miles (+4,313)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,656 miles
    Test number
    415963365075
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

  14. Pass98,343 miles (+4,843)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    98,343 miles
    Test number
    299695384087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass93,500 miles (+5,005)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    93,500 miles
    Test number
    615450783025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass88,495 miles (+9,336)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    88,495 miles
    Test number
    749819772055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass79,159 miles (+7,637)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    79,159 miles
    Test number
    346647481045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail71,522 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,522 miles
    Test number
    292384380094
    • Repaired at testNearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

  19. Pass71,522 miles (+8,751)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    71,522 miles
    Test number
    580104280024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass62,771 miles (+9,517)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    62,771 miles
    Test number
    344189189081
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass53,254 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    53,254 miles
    Test number
    591751268011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail53,254 miles2 failures1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,254 miles
    Test number
    184890868408
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Questions about T121 TCC

Does T121 TCC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T121 TCC expired on 14 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T121 TCC?
The MOT on T121 TCC expired on 14 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T121 TCC done?
T121 TCC was recorded at 128,237 miles at its MOT on 15 Sept 2025, an average of 4,274 miles a year.
Has T121 TCC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T121 TCC has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on T121 TCC 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 TCC find?
T121 TCC passed its latest MOT on 15 Sept 2025 with 3 advisories: front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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