Volkswagen Passat
Blue · Diesel · 2002 · 1,896 cc
T16 OLTMOT history
T16 OLT is a blue diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 10 Apr 2002. Its MOT is valid until 9 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 250,298 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 9 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 250,298 mi
- At MOT on 7 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 24
- 20 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 10,795 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T16 OLT
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Passat
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2002
- First used
- 10 Apr 2002
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 9 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 7 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
T16 OLT was last recorded at 250,298 miles on 7 Nov 2025, 16,693 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Oct 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 233,605 miles · 17 Oct 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 16,693 miles
- Average per year
- 10,795 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 250,298 miles
- 2024 – 233,605 miles
- 2023 – 222,555 miles
- 2022 – 208,216 miles
- 2021 – 194,483 miles
- 2020 – 183,050 miles
- 2019 – 164,949 miles
- 2018 – 152,529 miles
- 2017 – 141,154 miles
- 2016 – 125,915 miles
- 2015 – 113,596 miles
- 2014 – 105,088 miles
- 2013 – 100,747 miles
- 2012 – 94,746 miles
- 2011 – 89,868 miles
- 2010 – 83,977 miles
- 2009 – 74,051 miles
- 2008 – 61,978 miles
- 2007 – 49,844 miles
- 2006 – 39,392 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass250,298 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sightly corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Oil leak
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018
Engine covers fitted
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018
Full MOT history
24 tests since 25 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass250,298 miles (+16,693)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 250,298 miles
- Test number
- 260751861527
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass233,605 miles (+11,050)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 233,605 miles
- Test number
- 998966279618
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass222,555 miles (+14,339)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 222,555 miles
- Test number
- 823115863454
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass208,216 miles (+6)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 208,216 miles
- Test number
- 509714739247
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Fail208,210 miles (+13,727)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 208,210 miles
- Test number
- 858310684256
- DangerousFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Pass194,483 miles (+11,433)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 194,483 miles
- Test number
- 838571289289
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass183,050 miles (+18,101)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 183,050 miles
- Test number
- 657771159534
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass164,949 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 164,949 miles
- Test number
- 447299264942
- AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Fail164,949 miles (+12,420)2 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 164,949 miles
- Test number
- 893515301791
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Pass152,529 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2019
- Odometer
- 152,529 miles
- Test number
- 839843306598
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryAll 4 front top arms - inner bushes slightly deteriorated, no play
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on inner edges
- AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
Fail152,529 miles (+11,375)1 repaired5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 152,529 miles
- Test number
- 407754027576
- Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryAll 4 front top arms - inner bushes slightly deteriorated, no play
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on inner edges
- AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
Pass141,154 miles (+15,239)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 141,154 miles
- Test number
- 391551666149
- AdvisoryAll 4 front top arms - slight deterioration to all 4 inner bushes
- AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass125,915 miles (+12,319)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 125,915 miles
- Test number
- 566528117180
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass113,596 miles (+8,508)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 113,596 miles
- Test number
- 518502495139
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass105,088 miles (+4,341)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 105,088 miles
- Test number
- 375876884127
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass100,747 miles (+6,001)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 100,747 miles
- Test number
- 268033083465
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass94,746 miles (+4,878)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 94,746 miles
- Test number
- 448669482182
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass89,868 miles (+5,891)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 89,868 miles
- Test number
- 666080591139
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass83,977 miles (+9,926)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 83,977 miles
- Test number
- 181775990191
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- NoteFront brake discs corroded.
Pass74,051 miles (+12,073)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 74,051 miles
- Test number
- 374024409414
- AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteBaby seats fitted offside/nearside rear.
Pass61,978 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 61,978 miles
- Test number
- 213792598189
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail61,978 miles (+12,134)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 61,978 miles
- Test number
- 644182398188
- FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Pass49,844 miles (+10,452)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 49,844 miles
- Test number
- 293634097139
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,392 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Apr 2007
- Odometer
- 39,392 miles
- Test number
- 393818016104
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T16 OLT
- Does T16 OLT currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T16 OLT is valid until 9 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on T16 OLT?
- The MOT on T16 OLT is valid until 9 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T16 OLT done?
- T16 OLT was recorded at 250,298 miles at its MOT on 7 Nov 2025, an average of 10,795 miles a year.
- Has T16 OLT ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T16 OLT has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Nov 2022.
- Has the mileage on T16 OLT 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 OLT find?
- T16 OLT passed its latest MOT on 7 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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