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Volkswagen Passat

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,798 cc

T173 XPBMOT history

T173 XPB is a red petrol Volkswagen Passat first used on 19 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 14 Oct 2024 and it has passed 18 of 29 MOT tests, with 166,501 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Oct 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 14 Oct 2024
Mileage
166,501 mi
At MOT on 7 Oct 2024
MOT tests
29
18 passed · 11 failed
Per year
4,614 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T173 XPB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,798 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
19 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Oct 2024
Latest MOT test
7 Oct 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

T173 XPB was last recorded at 166,501 miles on 7 Oct 2024, 1,159 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
165,342 miles · 6 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
1,159 miles
Average per year
4,614 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 166,501 miles
  • 2023 – 165,342 miles
  • 2022 – 164,026 miles
  • 2021 – 163,211 miles
  • 2020 – 161,457 miles
  • 2019 – 159,844 miles
  • 2018 – 157,863 miles
  • 2017 – 156,069 miles
  • 2016 – 153,331 miles
  • 2015 – 150,191 miles
  • 2014 – 146,712 miles
  • 2013 – 142,558 miles
  • 2012 – 137,906 miles
  • 2011 – 133,331 miles
  • 2010 – 126,313 miles
  • 2009 – 117,063 miles
  • 2008 – 105,796 miles
  • 2007 – 94,308 miles
  • 2006 – 81,372 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail166,501 miles
  • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
  • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Exhaust centre box corroding

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

29 tests since 26 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail166,501 miles (+1,159)1 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,501 miles
    Test number
    804651160366
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (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))

  2. Pass165,342 miles (+1,316)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    165,342 miles
    Test number
    406161375289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass164,026 miles (+815)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    164,026 miles
    Test number
    383333770131
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust centre corroding
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust flexi corroding

  4. Pass163,211 miles (+8)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    163,211 miles
    Test number
    597308261555
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust centre box corroding
    • AdvisoryExhaust front flexi joint corroding

  5. Fail163,203 miles (+1,746)3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,203 miles
    Test number
    604523559867
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust centre box corroding
    • AdvisoryExhaust front flexi joint corroding

  6. Pass161,457 miles (+38)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    161,457 miles
    Test number
    835789354381
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Fail161,419 miles (+1,575)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,419 miles
    Test number
    944158931705
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass159,844 miles (+1,981)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    159,844 miles
    Test number
    931478742104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass157,863 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2019
    Odometer
    157,863 miles
    Test number
    786404506789
    • AdvisoryV-BELT LOOSE

  10. Fail157,863 miles (+1,794)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,863 miles
    Test number
    484289069046
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryV-BELT LOOSE

  11. Pass156,069 miles (+2,738)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2018
    Odometer
    156,069 miles
    Test number
    143238054433

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass153,331 miles (+3,140)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2017
    Odometer
    153,331 miles
    Test number
    821627511179
    • AdvisoryFRONT AND REAR NUMBER PLATES
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH FRONT (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass150,191 miles (+3,479)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2016
    Odometer
    150,191 miles
    Test number
    686825825174
    • NoteNearside front tyre

  14. Pass146,712 miles (+46)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2015
    Odometer
    146,712 miles
    Test number
    147318324164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail146,666 miles (+4,108)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,666 miles
    Test number
    586575814106
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  16. Pass142,558 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2014
    Odometer
    142,558 miles
    Test number
    298809723426

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail142,556 miles (+4,650)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,556 miles
    Test number
    235230723423
    • FailureHeadlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  18. Pass137,906 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2013
    Odometer
    137,906 miles
    Test number
    356293422154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail137,904 miles (+4,573)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,904 miles
    Test number
    749942022186
    • FailureFront Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  20. Pass133,331 miles (+114)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    133,331 miles
    Test number
    166073981472

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail133,217 miles (+6,904)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,217 miles
    Test number
    587464871046
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteBoth wiper blades

  22. Pass126,313 miles (+9,250)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    126,313 miles
    Test number
    452099700149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass117,063 miles (+1)1 advisory6 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    117,063 miles
    Test number
    210117299017
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteBoth number plates starting to deteriorate
    • NoteHeadlamp lenses starting to fade
    • NoteMisting of oil on o/s/r inner brake pad
    • NoteRear bump stops perished
    • NoteRear pads getting low
    • NoteSlight blow from exhaust flexy

  24. Fail117,062 miles (+11,266)4 failures1 advisory6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,062 miles
    Test number
    192976699017
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteBoth number plates starting to deteriorate
    • NoteHeadlamp lenses starting to fade
    • NoteMisting of oil on o/s/r inner brake pad
    • NoteRear bump stops perished
    • NoteRear pads getting low
    • NoteSlight blow from exhaust flexy

  25. Fail105,796 miles1 repaired3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,796 miles
    Test number
    493352628138
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteOil leak

  26. Pass105,796 miles (+11,488)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    105,796 miles
    Test number
    893132728133
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteOil leak

  27. Pass94,308 miles (+12,936)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    94,308 miles
    Test number
    843121927166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail81,372 miles4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,372 miles
    Test number
    163006416108
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

  29. Pass81,372 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    81,372 miles
    Test number
    592876316133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T173 XPB

Does T173 XPB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T173 XPB expired on 14 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T173 XPB?
The MOT on T173 XPB expired on 14 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T173 XPB done?
T173 XPB was recorded at 166,501 miles at its MOT on 7 Oct 2024, an average of 4,614 miles a year.
Has T173 XPB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T173 XPB has failed 11 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on T173 XPB 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 T173 XPB find?
T173 XPB failed its latest MOT on 7 Oct 2024 with 1 dangerous defect, 3 major defects and 3 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system; exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits; nearside front headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect, and 4 more.

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