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Volkswagen Passat

Yellow · Diesel · 1999 · 1,900 cc

T141 VKEMOT history

T141 VKE is a yellow diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 16 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 14 Dec 2024 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 318,459 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Dec 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 14 Dec 2024
Mileage
318,459 mi
At MOT on 15 Dec 2023
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
12,106 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T141 VKE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,900 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
16 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Dec 2024
Latest MOT test
15 Dec 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T141 VKE was last recorded at 318,459 miles on 15 Dec 2023, 5,347 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Dec 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
313,112 miles · 15 Dec 2022
Between the last two tests
5,347 miles
Average per year
12,106 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 318,459 miles
  • 2022 – 313,112 miles
  • 2021 – 304,779 miles
  • 2020 – 297,306 miles
  • 2019 – 289,994 miles
  • 2018 – 284,614 miles
  • 2017 – 277,259 miles
  • 2016 – 264,171 miles
  • 2015 – 249,500 miles
  • 2014 – 236,416 miles
  • 2013 – 222,948 miles
  • 2012 – 207,611 miles
  • 2011 – 194,127 miles
  • 2010 – 181,181 miles
  • 2009 – 168,785 miles
  • 2008 – 153,536 miles
  • 2007 – 134,276 miles
  • 2006 – 115,038 miles
  • 2005 – 99,140 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass318,459 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
  • MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020

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.

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

28 tests since 2 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass318,459 miles (+5,347)4 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    318,459 miles
    Test number
    810029035976
    • MinorNearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass313,112 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    313,112 miles
    Test number
    235936994350
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail313,112 miles (+8,333)1 dangerous3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    313,112 miles
    Test number
    743816875186
    • DangerousNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass304,779 miles (+7,473)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    304,779 miles
    Test number
    182258620099
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass297,306 miles (+7,312)3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    297,306 miles
    Test number
    766308394257
    • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass289,994 miles (+16)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    289,994 miles
    Test number
    457761794604
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Fail289,978 miles (+5,364)6 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    289,978 miles
    Test number
    886237794877
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass284,614 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    284,614 miles
    Test number
    183294482489
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Fail284,614 miles (+7,355)3 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    284,614 miles
    Test number
    592909220806
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  10. Pass277,259 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    277,259 miles
    Test number
    485079938975
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. Fail277,259 miles (+13,088)1 dangerous3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    277,259 miles
    Test number
    934625571398
    • DangerousOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailurePower steering component(s) leaking steering rack (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Pass264,171 miles (+14,671)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    264,171 miles
    Test number
    855819730925
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass249,500 miles (+13,084)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    249,500 miles
    Test number
    452323598339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass236,416 miles (+13,468)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    236,416 miles
    Test number
    927785334354

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass222,948 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    222,948 miles
    Test number
    899673933304
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail222,948 miles (+15,337)1 dangerous6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    222,948 miles
    Test number
    146351633307
    • DangerousNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter missing (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass207,611 miles (+13,484)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    207,611 miles
    Test number
    126888432307
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  18. Pass194,127 miles (+12,946)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    194,127 miles
    Test number
    156676241334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass181,181 miles (+12,396)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    181,181 miles
    Test number
    591796610372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass168,785 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    168,785 miles
    Test number
    571424429396
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteOil leak

  21. Fail168,785 miles (+15,249)7 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,785 miles
    Test number
    230082129328
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteOil leak

  22. Pass153,536 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    153,536 miles
    Test number
    433906068335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail153,536 miles (+19,260)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,536 miles
    Test number
    492065168388
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres are perishing on side walls

  24. Pass134,276 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    134,276 miles
    Test number
    261262307319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail134,276 miles (+19,238)1 dangerous4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,276 miles
    Test number
    674217797295
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  26. Pass115,038 miles (+15,898)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    115,038 miles
    Test number
    930053496221
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  27. Pass99,140 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    99,140 miles
    Test number
    442161415473

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail99,140 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,140 miles
    Test number
    913166905396
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureTyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T141 VKE

Does T141 VKE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T141 VKE expired on 14 Dec 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T141 VKE?
The MOT on T141 VKE expired on 14 Dec 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T141 VKE done?
T141 VKE was recorded at 318,459 miles at its MOT on 15 Dec 2023, an average of 12,106 miles a year.
Has T141 VKE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T141 VKE has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on T141 VKE 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 T141 VKE find?
T141 VKE passed its latest MOT on 15 Dec 2023 with 4 minor defects and 6 advisories: nearside front tyre obviously under inflated; offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside front tyre obviously under inflated, and 7 more.

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