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Volkswagen Passat

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,771 cc

T185 PGAMOT history

T185 PGA is a silver petrol Volkswagen Passat first used on 20 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 2 Jul 2025 and it has passed 19 of 30 MOT tests, with 116,201 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jun 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 2 Jul 2025
Mileage
116,201 mi
At MOT on 30 Jun 2025
MOT tests
30
19 passed · 11 failed
Per year
2,938 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T185 PGA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,771 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
20 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
30 Jun 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

T185 PGA was last recorded at 116,201 miles on 30 Jun 2025, 8,665 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jun 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
107,536 miles · 27 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
8,665 miles
Average per year
2,938 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 116,201 miles
  • 2024 – 107,536 miles
  • 2023 – 100,429 miles
  • 2022 – 97,493 miles
  • 2021 – 96,309 miles
  • 2020 – 94,508 miles
  • 2019 – 91,606 miles
  • 2018 – 89,014 miles
  • 2017 – 87,386 miles
  • 2016 – 86,008 miles
  • 2015 – 84,707 miles
  • 2014 – 83,243 miles
  • 2013 – 83,151 miles
  • 2012 – 82,370 miles
  • 2011 – 79,910 miles
  • 2010 – 77,442 miles
  • 2009 – 74,963 miles
  • 2008 – 72,769 miles
  • 2007 – 66,401 miles
  • 2006 – 59,836 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail116,201 miles
  • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
  • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement os ns both wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisorySill covers fitted

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 hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2011–2014

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

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All Rear Bushes Perished

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

30 tests since 24 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail116,201 miles (+8,665)5 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,201 miles
    Test number
    889045404769
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement os ns both wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted

  2. Pass107,536 miles (+1,069)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    107,536 miles
    Test number
    315961554274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail106,467 miles (+6,038)1 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,467 miles
    Test number
    986197980555
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  4. Pass100,429 miles (+2,936)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    100,429 miles
    Test number
    780772504040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass97,493 miles (+34)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    97,493 miles
    Test number
    854869666121
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All Rear Bushes Perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail97,459 miles (+1,150)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,459 miles
    Test number
    673667341551
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All Rear Bushes Perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass96,309 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    96,309 miles
    Test number
    925047320224
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail96,304 miles (+1,796)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,304 miles
    Test number
    805451099762
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass94,508 miles (+2,902)3 minor
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    94,508 miles
    Test number
    256931840505
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass91,606 miles (+225)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    91,606 miles
    Test number
    652136350807

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail91,381 miles (+2,367)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,381 miles
    Test number
    782700822688
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible H I D kit fitted (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible H I D kit fitted (4.1.4 (c))
    • AdvisoryNo washers fitted for headlamps

  12. Pass89,014 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2019
    Odometer
    89,014 miles
    Test number
    572501276818

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail89,000 miles (+1,614)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,000 miles
    Test number
    553072895341
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  14. Pass87,386 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2018
    Odometer
    87,386 miles
    Test number
    885976155132
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

  15. Fail87,386 miles (+1,378)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,386 miles
    Test number
    826168409400
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/40/zr18/88w (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass86,008 miles (+11)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2017
    Odometer
    86,008 miles
    Test number
    832624367041
    • AdvisoryNearside front & offside front headlamp glasses deterioating

  17. Fail85,997 miles (+1,290)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,997 miles
    Test number
    945129867405
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside front & offside front headlamp glasses deterioating

  18. Pass84,707 miles (+1,464)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2016
    Odometer
    84,707 miles
    Test number
    999103735154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass83,243 miles (+4)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2015
    Odometer
    83,243 miles
    Test number
    705471154165
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • NoteNearside front & offside front cv boots starting to crack

  20. Fail83,239 miles (+4)2 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,239 miles
    Test number
    256689144498
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • NoteNearside front & offside front cv boots starting to crack

  21. Fail83,235 miles (+84)3 failures4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,235 miles
    Test number
    128495394401
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteFront outer cv boots cracking
    • NoteHeadlamps slightly diffused
    • NoteRear suspension bushes worn

  22. Pass83,151 miles (+781)6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2014
    Odometer
    83,151 miles
    Test number
    289646193004
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  23. Pass82,370 miles (+2,460)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2013
    Odometer
    82,370 miles
    Test number
    557428092066
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteOil leak

  24. Pass79,910 miles (+2,468)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2012
    Odometer
    79,910 miles
    Test number
    118669591013
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on inside edge

  25. Pass77,442 miles (+2,479)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2011
    Odometer
    77,442 miles
    Test number
    774968210194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass74,963 miles (+2,194)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2010
    Odometer
    74,963 miles
    Test number
    711088309144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass72,769 miles (+6,368)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2009
    Odometer
    72,769 miles
    Test number
    932029098020
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on edges

  28. Fail66,401 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,401 miles
    Test number
    263751427496
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteOil leak

  29. Pass66,401 miles (+6,565)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2008
    Odometer
    66,401 miles
    Test number
    813641027107
    • NoteOil leak

  30. Pass59,836 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2007
    Odometer
    59,836 miles
    Test number
    690324216155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T185 PGA

Does T185 PGA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T185 PGA expired on 2 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T185 PGA?
The MOT on T185 PGA expired on 2 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T185 PGA done?
T185 PGA was recorded at 116,201 miles at its MOT on 30 Jun 2025, an average of 2,938 miles a year.
Has T185 PGA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T185 PGA has failed 11 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on T185 PGA 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 T185 PGA find?
T185 PGA failed its latest MOT on 30 Jun 2025 with 5 major defects, 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: exhaust lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits; exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits; exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits, and 6 more.

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