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Volkswagen Passat

Green · Diesel · 1999 · 1,900 cc

T178 CMAMOT history

T178 CMA is a green diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 24 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 26 Sept 2025 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 81,115 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Sept 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 26 Sept 2025
Mileage
81,115 mi
At MOT on 27 Sept 2023
MOT tests
30
20 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,623 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T178 CMA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,900 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
24 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
9 Sept 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T178 CMA was last recorded at 81,115 miles on 27 Sept 2023, 7 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Sept 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
81,108 miles · 13 Sept 2023
Between the last two tests
7 miles
Average per year
3,623 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 81,115 miles
  • 2022 – 78,780 miles
  • 2021 – 76,423 miles
  • 2020 – 72,675 miles
  • 2019 – 68,067 miles
  • 2018 – 57,449 miles
  • 2017 – 54,012 miles
  • 2016 – 53,182 miles
  • 2015 – 52,076 miles
  • 2014 – 50,788 miles
  • 2013 – 49,365 miles
  • 2012 – 48,483 miles
  • 2011 – 45,658 miles
  • 2010 – 42,327 miles
  • 2009 – 38,492 miles
  • 2008 – 33,016 miles
  • 2007 – 27,420 miles
  • 2006 – 21,576 miles
  • 2005 – 15,034 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top arm bush are split x 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top arm bushes are split x 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryCan not read mileage on clocks
  • AdvisoryUnder body general 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.

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2011–2016

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

Full MOT history

30 tests since 1 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. PassMileage not read5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    269649943734
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top arm bush are split x 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top arm bushes are split x 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCan not read mileage on clocks
    • AdvisoryUnder body general corrosion

  2. Pass81,115 miles (+7)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    81,115 miles
    Test number
    821571518181
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail81,108 miles (+2,328)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,108 miles
    Test number
    238946932990
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass78,780 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    78,780 miles
    Test number
    836738696226
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Engine mount worn but not excessively moving
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Engine mount worn but not excessively moving
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail78,779 miles (+2,356)1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,779 miles
    Test number
    724952653870
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Engine mount worn but not excessively moving
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Engine mount worn but not excessively moving
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass76,423 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    76,423 miles
    Test number
    115800349984
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail76,423 miles (+3,748)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,423 miles
    Test number
    596048049469
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass72,675 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    72,675 miles
    Test number
    879872087369
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  9. Fail72,675 miles (+4,608)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,675 miles
    Test number
    594489894820
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn Upper suspension rod ball joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn Upper suspension rod. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper suspension rod. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper suspension rod. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper suspension rod. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass68,067 miles (+10,618)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    68,067 miles
    Test number
    851249662087
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass57,449 miles (+1)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    57,449 miles
    Test number
    411636960033
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

  12. Fail57,448 miles (+3,436)1 dangerous2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,448 miles
    Test number
    569010101683
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass54,012 miles (+830)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    54,012 miles
    Test number
    378783399997
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated chalked. (3.6.B.4d)

  14. Pass53,182 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    53,182 miles
    Test number
    650968253015
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  15. Fail53,182 miles (+1,106)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,182 miles
    Test number
    706212734110
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  16. Pass52,076 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    52,076 miles
    Test number
    458243185132
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  17. Fail52,076 miles (+1,288)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,076 miles
    Test number
    799853585113
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass50,788 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    50,788 miles
    Test number
    166634484170
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  19. Fail50,788 miles (+1,423)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,788 miles
    Test number
    696984084185
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  20. Pass49,365 miles (+882)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    49,365 miles
    Test number
    136309383178
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass48,483 miles (+2,825)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    48,483 miles
    Test number
    447044882186
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass45,658 miles (+3,331)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    45,658 miles
    Test number
    305894291144
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  23. Pass42,327 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    42,327 miles
    Test number
    894173900218
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Fail42,327 miles (+3,835)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,327 miles
    Test number
    743683200227
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  25. Pass38,492 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    38,492 miles
    Test number
    354725209485

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail38,492 miles (+5,476)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,492 miles
    Test number
    654374509247
    • FailureOffside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

  27. Pass33,016 miles (+5,596)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    33,016 miles
    Test number
    574386608218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass27,420 miles (+5,844)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    27,420 miles
    Test number
    590210907290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass21,576 miles (+6,542)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2007
    Odometer
    21,576 miles
    Test number
    102154946161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass15,034 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2006
    Odometer
    15,034 miles
    Test number
    223962985406

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T178 CMA

Does T178 CMA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T178 CMA expired on 26 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T178 CMA?
The MOT on T178 CMA expired on 26 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T178 CMA done?
T178 CMA was recorded at 81,115 miles at its MOT on 27 Sept 2023, an average of 3,623 miles a year.
Has T178 CMA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T178 CMA has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on T178 CMA 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 T178 CMA find?
T178 CMA passed its latest MOT on 9 Sept 2024 with 5 advisories: nearside front macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top arm bush are split x 2; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top arm bushes are split x 2, and 2 more.

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