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Volkswagen Passat

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 1,896 cc

T126 MKLMOT history

T126 MKL is a blue diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 4 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 1 May 2026 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 150,886 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 May 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 1 May 2026
Mileage
150,886 mi
At MOT on 2 May 2025
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,855 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T126 MKL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
4 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 May 2026
Latest MOT test
2 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T126 MKL was last recorded at 150,886 miles on 2 May 2025, 2,652 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Dec 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
148,234 miles · 5 Dec 2023
Between the last two tests
2,652 miles
Average per year
4,855 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 150,886 miles
  • 2023 – 148,234 miles
  • 2022 – 146,105 miles
  • 2021 – 141,511 miles
  • 2020 – 133,805 miles
  • 2019 – 123,867 miles
  • 2018 – 122,809 miles
  • 2017 – 121,217 miles
  • 2016 – 118,399 miles
  • 2015 – 113,656 miles
  • 2014 – 108,190 miles
  • 2013 – 103,026 miles
  • 2012 – 97,238 miles
  • 2011 – 91,533 miles
  • 2010 – 85,849 miles
  • 2009 – 79,616 miles
  • 2008 – 72,800 miles
  • 2007 – 65,997 miles
  • 2006 – 58,461 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass150,886 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked outside n/s ,o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

28 tests since 18 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass150,886 miles (+2,652)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2026
    Odometer
    150,886 miles
    Test number
    365419269740
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked outside n/s ,o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass148,234 miles (+2,129)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    148,234 miles
    Test number
    212569422894
    • MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  3. Pass146,105 miles (+4,594)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    146,105 miles
    Test number
    685732675809
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass141,511 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    141,511 miles
    Test number
    513004283521

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail141,507 miles (+7,702)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,507 miles
    Test number
    129232344655
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake binding but not excessively Slight brake bind on both front wheels (1.2.1 (f))

  6. Pass133,805 miles (+9,938)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    133,805 miles
    Test number
    357981453182
    • MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  7. Pass123,867 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    123,867 miles
    Test number
    558175398629
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nsf upper rear arm bush seperated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail123,867 miles (+1,058)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,867 miles
    Test number
    762653014136
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front lower arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nsf upper rear arm bush seperated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass122,809 miles (+1,592)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2019
    Odometer
    122,809 miles
    Test number
    801876194659
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre perished

  10. Pass121,217 miles (+2,818)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2018
    Odometer
    121,217 miles
    Test number
    794771821260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass118,399 miles (+4,743)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2017
    Odometer
    118,399 miles
    Test number
    998097453659

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass113,656 miles (+5,466)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2016
    Odometer
    113,656 miles
    Test number
    176337715147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass108,190 miles (+23)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2015
    Odometer
    108,190 miles
    Test number
    119059214130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail108,167 miles (+5,141)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,167 miles
    Test number
    797508614186
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  15. Pass103,026 miles (+5,788)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2014
    Odometer
    103,026 miles
    Test number
    287621923433
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSlight play o/s front lower rear ball joint

  16. Pass97,238 miles (+5,705)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2013
    Odometer
    97,238 miles
    Test number
    718828712185
    • NoteFront and rear brake discs rusty
    • NoteFront anti roll bar drop link rubber bushes perrished

  17. Pass91,533 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2012
    Odometer
    91,533 miles
    Test number
    406343221108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail91,533 miles (+5,684)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,533 miles
    Test number
    207363321441
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  19. Pass85,849 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2011
    Odometer
    85,849 miles
    Test number
    453956400118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail85,849 miles (+6,233)5 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,849 miles
    Test number
    262795400485
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • NoteFront discs start to rust inner edge

  21. Pass79,616 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2010
    Odometer
    79,616 miles
    Test number
    122335109103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail79,616 miles (+6,816)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,616 miles
    Test number
    974695209160
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  23. Fail72,800 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,800 miles
    Test number
    261441628424
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  24. Pass72,800 miles (+6,803)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2009
    Odometer
    72,800 miles
    Test number
    460091128128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass65,997 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2008
    Odometer
    65,997 miles
    Test number
    370864017123
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteRear pads wearing thin!

  26. Fail65,997 miles (+7,536)1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,997 miles
    Test number
    712754217190
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteRear pads wearing thin!

  27. Fail58,461 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,461 miles
    Test number
    200998206413
    • Repaired at testOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  28. Pass58,461 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2007
    Odometer
    58,461 miles
    Test number
    684068606114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T126 MKL

Does T126 MKL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T126 MKL expired on 1 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T126 MKL?
The MOT on T126 MKL expired on 1 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T126 MKL done?
T126 MKL was recorded at 150,886 miles at its MOT on 2 May 2025, an average of 4,855 miles a year.
Has T126 MKL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T126 MKL has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on T126 MKL 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 T126 MKL find?
T126 MKL passed its latest MOT on 2 May 2025 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked outside n/s ,o/s.

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