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Volkswagen Passat

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 1,900 cc

T187 BLNMOT history

T187 BLN is a blue diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 20 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 26 May 2026 and it has passed 20 of 22 MOT tests, with 213,799 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 May 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 26 May 2026
Mileage
213,799 mi
At MOT on 20 May 2025
MOT tests
22
20 passed · 2 failed
Per year
6,403 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T187 BLN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,900 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
20 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 May 2026
Latest MOT test
20 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T187 BLN was last recorded at 213,799 miles on 20 May 2025, 2,762 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 May 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
211,037 miles · 24 May 2024
Between the last two tests
2,762 miles
Average per year
6,403 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 213,799 miles
  • 2024 – 211,037 miles
  • 2023 – 207,911 miles
  • 2022 – 205,085 miles
  • 2021 – 201,262 miles
  • 2020 – 199,203 miles
  • 2019 – 195,025 miles
  • 2018 – 186,980 miles
  • 2017 – 180,739 miles
  • 2016 – 171,177 miles
  • 2015 – 163,231 miles
  • 2014 – 155,700 miles
  • 2013 – 147,591 miles
  • 2012 – 137,932 miles
  • 2011 – 128,450 miles
  • 2010 – 120,652 miles
  • 2009 – 111,547 miles
  • 2008 – 102,157 miles
  • 2007 – 97,835 miles
  • 2006 – 92,055 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass213,799 miles
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

Full MOT history

22 tests since 15 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass213,799 miles (+2,762)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2026
    Odometer
    213,799 miles
    Test number
    780609972758
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass211,037 miles (+3,126)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2025
    Odometer
    211,037 miles
    Test number
    654937923307
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass207,911 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2024
    Odometer
    207,911 miles
    Test number
    129552015747

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail207,910 miles (+2,825)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    207,910 miles
    Test number
    508030465201
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  5. Pass205,085 miles (+3,823)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2023
    Odometer
    205,085 miles
    Test number
    784910626991
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass201,262 miles (+2,059)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2022
    Odometer
    201,262 miles
    Test number
    350271795984

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass199,203 miles (+4,178)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2021
    Odometer
    199,203 miles
    Test number
    366561993844
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Cloudy. (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  8. Pass195,025 miles (+8,045)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    195,025 miles
    Test number
    302280956724
    • AdvisoryO/S head light beam pattern fading
    • AdvisoryO/S/F tyre badly worn inner edge

  9. Pass186,980 miles (+6,241)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2019
    Odometer
    186,980 miles
    Test number
    829595921895

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass180,739 miles (+9,562)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2018
    Odometer
    180,739 miles
    Test number
    837132223748
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  11. Pass171,177 miles (+7,946)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2017
    Odometer
    171,177 miles
    Test number
    903655145446
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass163,231 miles (+7,531)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2016
    Odometer
    163,231 miles
    Test number
    327867725102
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  13. Pass155,700 miles (+8,109)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2015
    Odometer
    155,700 miles
    Test number
    677997324176
    • NoteFront flexy brake hose's perished
    • NoteOffside front tyre wearing inner edge
    • NoteOffside rear tyre worn outer edge and perished

  14. Pass147,591 miles (+9,659)6 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2014
    Odometer
    147,591 miles
    Test number
    597587223121
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteAll front top suspension arm rubber bush's perished
    • NoteFront anti roll bar drop link rubber bush's worn
    • NoteNearside front flexy brake hose perished
    • NoteRear number plate marked
    • NoteSill kit fitted

  15. Pass137,932 miles (+9,482)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2013
    Odometer
    137,932 miles
    Test number
    315101422168
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth front flexy slightly perished
    • NoteRear brake pads appear low
    • NoteRear number plate marked
    • NoteSill kit fitted

  16. Pass128,450 miles (+7,798)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2012
    Odometer
    128,450 miles
    Test number
    566841431103
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteFront pads appear low

  17. Pass120,652 miles (+9,105)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2011
    Odometer
    120,652 miles
    Test number
    770757220140
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

  18. Pass111,547 miles (+9,390)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2010
    Odometer
    111,547 miles
    Test number
    380441039143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass102,157 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2009
    Odometer
    102,157 miles
    Test number
    604930038128
    • NoteFront tyres worn 2mm & worn on inside edges.
    • NoteN/s/r tyre worn 3mm.
    • NoteSuspect rear brakes pads wearing low.

  20. Fail102,157 miles (+4,322)3 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,157 miles
    Test number
    354660038146
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteFront tyres worn 2mm & worn on inside edges.
    • NoteN/s/r tyre worn 3mm.
    • NoteSuspect rear brakes pads wearing low.

  21. Pass97,835 miles (+5,780)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2008
    Odometer
    97,835 miles
    Test number
    230954437410
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass92,055 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2007
    Odometer
    92,055 miles
    Test number
    934435736170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T187 BLN

Does T187 BLN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T187 BLN expired on 26 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T187 BLN?
The MOT on T187 BLN expired on 26 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T187 BLN done?
T187 BLN was recorded at 213,799 miles at its MOT on 20 May 2025, an average of 6,403 miles a year.
Has T187 BLN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T187 BLN has failed 2 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 2 May 2023.
Has the mileage on T187 BLN 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 T187 BLN find?
T187 BLN passed its latest MOT on 20 May 2025 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside headlamp lens slightly defective; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge; oil leak, but not excessive engine.

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