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Volkswagen Passat

Red · Diesel · 2011 · 1,968 cc

T16 SEVMOT history

T16 SEV is a red diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 26 Oct 2011. Its MOT is valid until 2 Aug 2027 and it has passed 13 of 23 MOT tests, with 174,488 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 2 Aug 2027
Mileage
174,488 mi
At MOT on 3 Aug 2026
MOT tests
23
13 passed · 10 failed
Per year
11,992 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T16 SEV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
26 Oct 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T16 SEV was last recorded at 174,488 miles on 3 Aug 2026, 12,893 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
161,595 miles · 28 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
12,893 miles
Average per year
11,992 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 174,488 miles
  • 2025 – 161,595 miles
  • 2024 – 145,315 miles
  • 2023 – 132,212 miles
  • 2022 – 122,205 miles
  • 2021 – 111,812 miles
  • 2020 – 101,583 miles
  • 2019 – 83,655 miles
  • 2018 – 71,468 miles
  • 2017 – 55,851 miles
  • 2016 – 52,107 miles
  • 2015 – 43,537 miles
  • 2014 – 33,208 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass174,488 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryElectronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated H/Brake switch (1.1.6 (d))
  • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Main arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension rod ball joint has slight play Drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Surface corrosion

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.

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2026

  • Both rear trailing arm bushes perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • O/s/r tyre scrubbed inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear subframe corroded and rear suspension arms

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush split

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

23 tests since 22 Oct 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass174,488 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    174,488 miles
    Test number
    700528025582
    • AdvisoryElectronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated H/Brake switch (1.1.6 (d))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Main arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension rod ball joint has slight play Drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Surface corrosion

  2. Fail174,487 miles (+12,892)4 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,487 miles
    Test number
    104379263700
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working Damaged (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryElectronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated H/Brake switch (1.1.6 (d))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Main arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension rod ball joint has slight play Drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Surface corrosion

  3. Pass161,595 miles (+9)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    161,595 miles
    Test number
    786159416807
    • AdvisoryBoth rear trailing arm bushes perishing
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre scrubbed inner edge
    • AdvisoryRear subframe corroded and rear suspension arms

  4. Fail161,586 miles (+16,271)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,586 miles
    Test number
    894293567429
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear trailing arm bushes perishing
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre scrubbed inner edge
    • AdvisoryRear subframe corroded and rear suspension arms

  5. Pass145,315 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    145,315 miles
    Test number
    142529328628
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Fail145,315 miles (+13,103)2 dangerous1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,315 miles
    Test number
    127127943303
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass132,212 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    132,212 miles
    Test number
    653267419142
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail132,212 miles (+10,007)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,212 miles
    Test number
    884415686462
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass122,205 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    122,205 miles
    Test number
    956334406802
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  10. Fail122,205 miles (+10,393)2 dangerous1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,205 miles
    Test number
    339634210063
    • DangerousNearside Front Steering arm fractured to the extent that steering is affected (2.1.3 (c) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass111,812 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    111,812 miles
    Test number
    294216458498

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail111,812 miles (+10,229)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,812 miles
    Test number
    575373930196
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Pass101,583 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    101,583 miles
    Test number
    222957152649

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail101,567 miles (+17,912)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,567 miles
    Test number
    358334450296
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  15. Pass83,655 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    83,655 miles
    Test number
    664890783463
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  16. Fail83,653 miles (+12,185)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,653 miles
    Test number
    848304422988
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  17. Pass71,468 miles (+15,617)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    71,468 miles
    Test number
    881471529490
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre worn on inside edge

  18. Pass55,851 miles (+3,744)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    55,851 miles
    Test number
    867998856453
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

  19. Pass52,107 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    52,107 miles
    Test number
    705816256189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail52,107 miles (+8,570)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,107 miles
    Test number
    836326517223
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  21. Pass43,537 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    43,537 miles
    Test number
    426267551350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail43,537 miles (+10,329)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,537 miles
    Test number
    868184173895
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)

  23. Pass33,208 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    33,208 miles
    Test number
    505645194256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T16 SEV

Does T16 SEV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T16 SEV is valid until 2 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on T16 SEV?
The MOT on T16 SEV is valid until 2 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T16 SEV done?
T16 SEV was recorded at 174,488 miles at its MOT on 3 Aug 2026, an average of 11,992 miles a year.
Has T16 SEV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T16 SEV has failed 10 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on T16 SEV 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 SEV find?
T16 SEV passed its latest MOT on 3 Aug 2026 with 8 advisories: electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated h/brake switch; front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; nearside rear lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened, and 5 more.

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