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Volkswagen Passat

Black · Diesel · 2011 · 1,968 cc

T16 ARGMOT history

T16 ARG is a black diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 7 Mar 2011. Its MOT expired on 29 Jan 2025 and it has passed 10 of 16 MOT tests, with 225,177 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jan 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 29 Jan 2025
Mileage
225,177 mi
At MOT on 30 Jan 2024
MOT tests
16
10 passed · 6 failed
Per year
15,416 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T16 ARG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
7 Mar 2011
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Jan 2025
Latest MOT test
30 Jan 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T16 ARG was last recorded at 225,177 miles on 30 Jan 2024, 7,795 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jan 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
217,382 miles · 4 Jan 2023
Between the last two tests
7,795 miles
Average per year
15,416 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 225,177 miles
  • 2023 – 217,382 miles
  • 2022 – 203,394 miles
  • 2020 – 185,530 miles
  • 2019 – 165,791 miles
  • 2018 – 143,040 miles
  • 2017 – 120,954 miles
  • 2016 – 104,482 miles
  • 2015 – 89,765 miles
  • 2014 – 73,738 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass225,177 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

16 tests since 4 Apr 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass225,177 miles (+7,795)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    225,177 miles
    Test number
    347922976513

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass217,382 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    217,382 miles
    Test number
    759042979004
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail217,382 miles (+13,988)1 dangerous1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    217,382 miles
    Test number
    748852621953
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass203,394 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    203,394 miles
    Test number
    973308774143
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Fail203,394 miles (+17,864)3 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    203,394 miles
    Test number
    639196451419
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorCentral Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Pass185,530 miles (+19,739)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    185,530 miles
    Test number
    502124275435
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass165,791 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    165,791 miles
    Test number
    668625893881
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush shox top mount (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush shox top mount (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Fail165,791 miles (+22,751)4 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,791 miles
    Test number
    139892598871
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush shox top mount (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush shox top mount (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass143,040 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    143,040 miles
    Test number
    288284629423
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Fail143,040 miles (+22,086)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,040 miles
    Test number
    447312735673
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  11. Pass120,954 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    120,954 miles
    Test number
    212749444667
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

  12. Fail120,954 miles (+16,472)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,954 miles
    Test number
    368382987769
    • FailureNearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

  13. Pass104,482 miles (+14,717)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    104,482 miles
    Test number
    857451124210
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake disc corroded

  14. Pass89,765 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    89,765 miles
    Test number
    265463285465
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  15. Fail89,765 miles (+16,027)1 failure1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,765 miles
    Test number
    436913085111
    • FailureNearside Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  16. Pass73,738 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    73,738 miles
    Test number
    217074394098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T16 ARG

Does T16 ARG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T16 ARG expired on 29 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T16 ARG?
The MOT on T16 ARG expired on 29 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T16 ARG done?
T16 ARG was recorded at 225,177 miles at its MOT on 30 Jan 2024, an average of 15,416 miles a year.
Has T16 ARG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T16 ARG has failed 6 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on T16 ARG 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 T16 ARG find?
T16 ARG passed its latest MOT on 30 Jan 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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