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Volkswagen Passat

Grey · Diesel · 2009 · 1,896 cc

T18 MONMOT history

T18 MON is a grey diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 31 Mar 2009. Its MOT is valid until 8 Apr 2027 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 161,834 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 8 Apr 2027
Mileage
161,834 mi
At MOT on 9 Apr 2026
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
9,012 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T18 MON
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
31 Mar 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T18 MON was last recorded at 161,834 miles on 9 Apr 2026, 15 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
161,819 miles · 26 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
15 miles
Average per year
9,012 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 161,834 miles
  • 2025 – 154,531 miles
  • 2024 – 147,006 miles
  • 2023 – 138,106 miles
  • 2022 – 130,056 miles
  • 2021 – 122,563 miles
  • 2020 – 119,294 miles
  • 2019 – 110,760 miles
  • 2018 – 100,672 miles
  • 2017 – 88,706 miles
  • 2016 – 76,750 miles
  • 2015 – 64,907 miles
  • 2014 – 52,933 miles
  • 2013 – 42,425 miles
  • 2012 – 35,360 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass161,834 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2026

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

20 tests since 27 Mar 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass161,834 miles (+15)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    161,834 miles
    Test number
    159298850649
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail161,819 miles (+7,288)4 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,819 miles
    Test number
    288887274514
    • MajorDriver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • 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 Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass154,531 miles (+7,525)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    154,531 miles
    Test number
    886973342866
    • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing uneven tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass147,006 miles (+37)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    147,006 miles
    Test number
    280150907428
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail146,969 miles (+8,863)3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,969 miles
    Test number
    697786925414
    • MajorNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (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))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass138,106 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    138,106 miles
    Test number
    137629631527
    • AdvisoryNearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured cracked murky inside light (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened assemble (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Fail138,102 miles (+8,046)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,102 miles
    Test number
    663906058630
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both ends (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured cracked murky inside light (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened assemble (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass130,056 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    130,056 miles
    Test number
    271132122948
    • MinorFront Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Fail130,056 miles (+7,493)1 dangerous1 repaired2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,056 miles
    Test number
    288687041828
    • DangerousOffside Rear Seat belt likely to become detached in the event of a collision (7.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MinorFront Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass122,563 miles (+3,269)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    122,563 miles
    Test number
    341121907840
    • MinorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted

  11. Pass119,294 miles (+47)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    119,294 miles
    Test number
    526903649550
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside side repeater lens cracked
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  12. Fail119,247 miles (+8,487)3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,247 miles
    Test number
    876301076527
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm,perishing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside side repeater lens cracked
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre also perishing

  13. Pass110,760 miles (+10,088)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    110,760 miles
    Test number
    947667272602
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNsr plastic trim missing in sill
    • AdvisorySmall cracks in both rear tyres treads
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion underneath vehicle rear subframe

  14. Pass100,672 miles (+11,966)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    100,672 miles
    Test number
    290302490074
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres cracking but no visible cords
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass88,706 miles (+11,956)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    88,706 miles
    Test number
    908568339568
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass76,750 miles (+11,843)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    76,750 miles
    Test number
    520847839062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass64,907 miles (+11,974)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    64,907 miles
    Test number
    128839685462
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

  18. Pass52,933 miles (+10,508)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    52,933 miles
    Test number
    677320094040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass42,425 miles (+7,065)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    42,425 miles
    Test number
    556496183014
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass35,360 miles6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    35,360 miles
    Test number
    239617982087
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront tyre treads cracking
    • NoteN/s/r tyre distorted

Questions about T18 MON

Does T18 MON currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T18 MON is valid until 8 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T18 MON?
The MOT on T18 MON is valid until 8 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T18 MON done?
T18 MON was recorded at 161,834 miles at its MOT on 9 Apr 2026, an average of 9,012 miles a year.
Has T18 MON ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T18 MON has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on T18 MON 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 T18 MON find?
T18 MON passed its latest MOT on 9 Apr 2026 with 6 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 3 more.

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