Volkswagen Passat
Grey · Diesel · 2001 · 1,896 cc
T13 RSMMOT history
T13 RSM is a grey diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 26 Nov 2001. Its MOT is valid until 28 Jan 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 178,790 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 28 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 178,790 mi
- At MOT on 29 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 29
- 21 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 7,433 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T13 RSM
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Passat
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 26 Nov 2001
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 28 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 29 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T13 RSM was last recorded at 178,790 miles on 29 Jan 2026, 7,931 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jan 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 170,859 miles · 27 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 7,931 miles
- Average per year
- 7,433 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 178,790 miles
- 2025 – 170,859 miles
- 2023 – 161,838 miles
- 2022 – 155,318 miles
- 2021 – 151,053 miles
- 2020 – 147,355 miles
- 2019 – 142,799 miles
- 2018 – 137,052 miles
- 2017 – 124,497 miles
- 2016 – 105,065 miles
- 2015 – 82,595 miles
- 2014 – 75,034 miles
- 2013 – 68,325 miles
- 2012 – 65,154 miles
- 2011 – 61,905 miles
- 2010 – 59,017 miles
- 2009 – 54,160 miles
- 2008 – 49,894 miles
- 2007 – 44,992 miles
- 2006 – 35,394 miles
- 2005 – 29,372 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass178,790 miles
- AdvisoryFront Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory5 MOTs, 2006–2011
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2007
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2007
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault
Major2 MOTs, 2019–2022
Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
29 tests since 23 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass178,790 miles (+7,931)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 178,790 miles
- Test number
- 855824927374
- AdvisoryFront Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass170,859 miles (+9,021)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 170,859 miles
- Test number
- 851960341580
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass161,838 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 161,838 miles
- Test number
- 826945091877
- AdvisoryFront Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Fail161,838 miles (+6,520)1 dangerous1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 161,838 miles
- Test number
- 745731368569
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryFront Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Pass155,318 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 155,318 miles
- Test number
- 389443790010
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Fail155,318 miles (+4,265)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 155,318 miles
- Test number
- 244768494150
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Pass151,053 miles (+3,698)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 151,053 miles
- Test number
- 614408730777
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass147,355 miles (+4,556)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 147,355 miles
- Test number
- 345957614705
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass142,799 miles (+28)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 142,799 miles
- Test number
- 720419306006
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail142,771 miles (+5,719)2 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 142,771 miles
- Test number
- 797898707994
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass137,052 miles (+12,555)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 137,052 miles
- Test number
- 988128215879
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass124,497 miles (+19,432)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 124,497 miles
- Test number
- 582527138324
- AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on inner edge
- AdvisoryRear brake discs corroded
Pass105,065 miles (+22,470)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 105,065 miles
- Test number
- 349427799031
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass82,595 miles (+7,561)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 82,595 miles
- Test number
- 290586092591
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass75,034 miles2 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 26 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 75,034 miles
- Test number
- 677112944399
- AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteBoth n/s/f upper suspension arms bushes split.
- NoteBoth o/s/f upper suspension arms bushes split.
- NoteN/s/r tyre starting to perrish.
Fail75,034 miles (+6,709)1 failure2 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,034 miles
- Test number
- 468739334306
- FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
- AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteBoth n/s/f upper suspension arms bushes split.
- NoteBoth o/s/f upper suspension arms bushes split.
- NoteN/s/r tyre starting to perrish.
Pass68,325 miles (+3,171)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 26 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 68,325 miles
- Test number
- 776406543327
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- NoteNearside mirror housing damaged
Pass65,154 miles (+10)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 65,154 miles
- Test number
- 266919542316
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail65,144 miles (+3,239)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 65,144 miles
- Test number
- 398787742339
- 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)
Pass61,905 miles (+25)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 61,905 miles
- Test number
- 669875351367
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail61,880 miles (+2,863)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 61,880 miles
- Test number
- 458071051339
- FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass59,017 miles (+4,857)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 59,017 miles
- Test number
- 440345050346
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass54,160 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 54,160 miles
- Test number
- 484532759445
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail54,160 miles (+4,266)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 54,160 miles
- Test number
- 622662659338
- Repaired at testExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Pass49,894 miles (+4,902)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 26 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 49,894 miles
- Test number
- 752371858354
- NoteOil leak
- NoteChip in the front screen
Pass44,992 miles (+9,598)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Dec 2008
- Odometer
- 44,992 miles
- Test number
- 940442257346
- 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)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass35,394 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Dec 2007
- Odometer
- 35,394 miles
- Test number
- 323871966319
- 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)
- 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)
Fail35,394 miles (+6,022)3 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 35,394 miles
- Test number
- 531295956364
- FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- 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)
- 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)
Pass29,372 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2006
- Odometer
- 29,372 miles
- Test number
- 910437855349
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T13 RSM
- Does T13 RSM currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T13 RSM is valid until 28 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T13 RSM?
- The MOT on T13 RSM is valid until 28 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T13 RSM done?
- T13 RSM was recorded at 178,790 miles at its MOT on 29 Jan 2026, an average of 7,433 miles a year.
- Has T13 RSM ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T13 RSM has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Dec 2023.
- Has the mileage on T13 RSM 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 T13 RSM find?
- T13 RSM passed its latest MOT on 29 Jan 2026 with 4 advisories: front bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached; nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside track rod end ball joint has slight play, and 1 more.
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