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Volkswagen Passat

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 1,898 cc

T128 NKJMOT history

T128 NKJ is a blue diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 18 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 12 May 2022 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 82,537 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 May 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 12 May 2022
Mileage
82,537 mi
At MOT on 5 May 2022
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,532 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T128 NKJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,898 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
18 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 May 2022
Latest MOT test
5 May 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

T128 NKJ was last recorded at 82,537 miles on 5 May 2022, 4,459 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Apr 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
78,078 miles · 16 Apr 2021
Between the last two tests
4,459 miles
Average per year
2,532 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 82,537 miles
  • 2021 – 78,078 miles
  • 2020 – 77,925 miles
  • 2019 – 76,994 miles
  • 2018 – 76,437 miles
  • 2017 – 76,004 miles
  • 2016 – 74,521 miles
  • 2015 – 72,742 miles
  • 2014 – 68,553 miles
  • 2013 – 64,442 miles
  • 2012 – 61,708 miles
  • 2011 – 57,460 miles
  • 2010 – 52,364 miles
  • 2009 – 49,550 miles
  • 2008 – 47,758 miles
  • 2007 – 44,918 miles
  • 2006 – 42,058 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail82,537 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

What MOT failures mean

Full MOT history

23 tests since 9 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail82,537 miles (+4,459)9 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,537 miles
    Test number
    891917566042
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass78,078 miles (+153)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2022
    Odometer
    78,078 miles
    Test number
    795224036376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass77,925 miles (+931)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2021
    Odometer
    77,925 miles
    Test number
    621946500630

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass76,994 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2020
    Odometer
    76,994 miles
    Test number
    738181527563

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail76,982 miles (+545)7 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,982 miles
    Test number
    524668280775
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  6. Pass76,437 miles (+433)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2019
    Odometer
    76,437 miles
    Test number
    505839928827

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass76,004 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2018
    Odometer
    76,004 miles
    Test number
    781860541194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail76,001 miles (+1,480)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,001 miles
    Test number
    294401811260
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

  9. Pass74,521 miles (+1,779)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2017
    Odometer
    74,521 miles
    Test number
    894018406381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass72,742 miles (+4,189)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2016
    Odometer
    72,742 miles
    Test number
    195404315165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass68,553 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2015
    Odometer
    68,553 miles
    Test number
    285205314453

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail68,553 miles (+4,111)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,553 miles
    Test number
    575445114110
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

  13. Pass64,442 miles (+2,734)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2014
    Odometer
    64,442 miles
    Test number
    835203523124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass61,708 miles (+56)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2013
    Odometer
    61,708 miles
    Test number
    145701522133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail61,652 miles (+4,192)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,652 miles
    Test number
    289956912151
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass57,460 miles (+5,096)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2012
    Odometer
    57,460 miles
    Test number
    247300911195
    • NoteFront brake discs corrode on inner edge.
    • NoteNearside rear tyre is on 2mm on the outer edge.
    • NoteRear brake discs are starting to corrode on the inner edge.

  17. Pass52,364 miles (+2,814)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2011
    Odometer
    52,364 miles
    Test number
    773072610179
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass49,550 miles (+1,792)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2010
    Odometer
    49,550 miles
    Test number
    450948319135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail47,758 miles2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,758 miles
    Test number
    742393728188
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  20. Pass47,758 miles (+2,840)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2009
    Odometer
    47,758 miles
    Test number
    891383828183
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  21. Pass44,918 miles (+2,860)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2008
    Odometer
    44,918 miles
    Test number
    492942227108
    • NoteREAR DISCS SLIGHTLY CORRODED ON INNER AND OUTER FACES. PADS WORN APPROX 85-90%

  22. Pass42,058 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2007
    Odometer
    42,058 miles
    Test number
    400529726119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail42,054 miles1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,054 miles
    Test number
    251809526167
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • NoteMinimal wear on both n/s/f and o/s/f drop link arms. NOT EXCESSIVE.
    • NoteRear disc pads worn 75%. NOT EXCESSIVE.

Questions about T128 NKJ

Does T128 NKJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T128 NKJ expired on 12 May 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T128 NKJ?
The MOT on T128 NKJ expired on 12 May 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T128 NKJ done?
T128 NKJ was recorded at 82,537 miles at its MOT on 5 May 2022, an average of 2,532 miles a year.
Has T128 NKJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T128 NKJ has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 5 May 2022.
Has the mileage on T128 NKJ 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 T128 NKJ find?
T128 NKJ failed its latest MOT on 5 May 2022 with 9 major defects: nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn; nearside front track rod end ball joint has excessive play; nearside front upper suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front, and 6 more.

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