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Volkswagen Passat

White · Diesel · 2011 · 1,968 cc

T18 TCSMOT history

T18 TCS is a white diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 20 May 2011. Its MOT is valid until 2 Oct 2027 and it has passed 13 of 21 MOT tests, with 220,154 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 2 Oct 2027
Mileage
220,154 mi
At MOT on 29 Sept 2026
MOT tests
21
13 passed · 8 failed
Per year
12,472 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T18 TCS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
20 May 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T18 TCS was last recorded at 220,154 miles on 29 Sept 2026, 17,712 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
202,442 miles · 24 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
17,712 miles
Average per year
12,472 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 220,154 miles
  • 2025 – 202,442 miles
  • 2024 – 189,105 miles
  • 2023 – 181,016 miles
  • 2022 – 172,748 miles
  • 2021 – 164,851 miles
  • 2020 – 156,908 miles
  • 2019 – 149,782 miles
  • 2018 – 142,864 miles
  • 2017 – 135,043 miles
  • 2016 – 113,088 miles
  • 2015 – 88,585 miles
  • 2014 – 65,235 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass220,154 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2022

Full MOT history

21 tests since 28 Apr 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass220,154 miles (+17,712)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    220,154 miles
    Test number
    706028662005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass202,442 miles (+13,337)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    202,442 miles
    Test number
    901288712820
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Console bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass189,105 miles (+166)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    189,105 miles
    Test number
    305604446882
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Fail188,939 miles (+7,923)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,939 miles
    Test number
    218088467473
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass181,016 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    181,016 miles
    Test number
    767880071521
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySlight knock on front suspension

  6. Fail181,011 miles (+8,263)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,011 miles
    Test number
    358257630432
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySlight knock on front suspension

  7. Pass172,748 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    172,748 miles
    Test number
    610750414943

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail172,746 miles (+7,895)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,746 miles
    Test number
    309763405968
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened where coil spring is located (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre light on

  9. Pass164,851 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    164,851 miles
    Test number
    779373496232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail164,851 miles (+7,943)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,851 miles
    Test number
    621569044742
    • DangerousOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm fractured coil spring fits into (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass156,908 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    156,908 miles
    Test number
    106571829487
    • AdvisoryFront antiroll bar D bushes slight play
    • AdvisoryNoise from front suspension when driving car

  12. Fail156,908 miles (+7,126)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,908 miles
    Test number
    176794625713
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront antiroll bar D bushes slight play
    • AdvisoryNoise from front suspension when driving car

  13. Pass149,782 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    149,782 miles
    Test number
    539353111557

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail149,782 miles (+6,918)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,782 miles
    Test number
    936962896431
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front driving light inop
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front on limit 235/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

  15. Pass142,864 miles (+7,821)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    142,864 miles
    Test number
    340118947968
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  16. Pass135,043 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    135,043 miles
    Test number
    770514330077
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  17. Fail135,043 miles (+21,955)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,043 miles
    Test number
    405264947047
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  18. Pass113,088 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    113,088 miles
    Test number
    344172900004
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  19. Fail113,088 miles (+24,503)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,088 miles
    Test number
    902675397620
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/45/17 (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  20. Pass88,585 miles (+23,350)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2016
    Odometer
    88,585 miles
    Test number
    985546925180
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass65,235 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2015
    Odometer
    65,235 miles
    Test number
    727288514165
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about T18 TCS

Does T18 TCS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T18 TCS is valid until 2 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on T18 TCS?
The MOT on T18 TCS is valid until 2 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T18 TCS done?
T18 TCS was recorded at 220,154 miles at its MOT on 29 Sept 2026, an average of 12,472 miles a year.
Has T18 TCS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T18 TCS has failed 8 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on T18 TCS 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 TCS find?
T18 TCS passed its latest MOT on 29 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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