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Volkswagen Passat

Silver · Diesel · 1999 · 1,896 cc

T201 RPGMOT history

T201 RPG is a silver diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 26 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 25 Oct 2026 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 302,147 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Sept 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 25 Oct 2026
Mileage
302,147 mi
At MOT on 26 Sept 2025
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
9,159 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T201 RPG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
26 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
26 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T201 RPG was last recorded at 302,147 miles on 26 Sept 2025, 4,434 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
297,713 miles · 3 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
4,434 miles
Average per year
9,159 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 302,147 miles
  • 2024 – 297,713 miles
  • 2023 – 293,699 miles
  • 2022 – 288,959 miles
  • 2021 – 282,915 miles
  • 2020 – 278,349 miles
  • 2019 – 276,457 miles
  • 2018 – 269,471 miles
  • 2017 – 257,751 miles
  • 2016 – 246,939 miles
  • 2015 – 236,552 miles
  • 2012 – 212,563 miles
  • 2011 – 205,087 miles
  • 2010 – 196,491 miles
  • 2009 – 182,792 miles
  • 2008 – 168,533 miles
  • 2007 – 150,326 miles
  • 2006 – 126,371 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass302,147 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm (5.3.4 (b) (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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007

Full MOT history

29 tests since 18 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass302,147 miles (+4,434)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    302,147 miles
    Test number
    829378246696
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  2. Pass297,713 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    297,713 miles
    Test number
    190369323284
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail297,713 miles (+4,014)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    297,713 miles
    Test number
    934689355190
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible damaged (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass293,699 miles (+4,740)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    293,699 miles
    Test number
    322645496553
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted on inner face of disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted on inner face of disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Pass288,959 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    288,959 miles
    Test number
    731571954798
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail288,959 miles (+6,044)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    288,959 miles
    Test number
    496551610250
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass282,915 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    282,915 miles
    Test number
    117572769885

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail282,915 miles (+4,566)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    282,915 miles
    Test number
    575325373743
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

  9. Pass278,349 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    278,349 miles
    Test number
    110560684531
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn beam axle bush perrished but no movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn beam axle bush perrished but no movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Fail278,349 miles (+1,892)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    278,349 miles
    Test number
    359154657083
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front top arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn beam axle bush perrished but no movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn beam axle bush perrished but no movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass276,457 miles (+6,986)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    276,457 miles
    Test number
    537156420845
    • AdvisoryOffside mirror cover damaged

  12. Pass269,471 miles (+11,720)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    269,471 miles
    Test number
    119911693219
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Pass257,751 miles (+10,812)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    257,751 miles
    Test number
    370347585628
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  14. Pass246,939 miles (+10,387)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    246,939 miles
    Test number
    499111981065
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  15. Pass236,552 miles (+14,689)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    236,552 miles
    Test number
    691178091707
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint front arm (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass221,863 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    221,863 miles
    Test number
    369809105021
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  17. Fail221,863 miles (+9,300)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    221,863 miles
    Test number
    789859605083
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass212,563 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2013
    Odometer
    212,563 miles
    Test number
    218032522177
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  19. Fail212,563 miles (+7,476)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    212,563 miles
    Test number
    365042122113
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  20. Pass205,087 miles (+195)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2012
    Odometer
    205,087 miles
    Test number
    229356931198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail204,892 miles (+8,401)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    204,892 miles
    Test number
    698761931176
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

  22. Fail196,491 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    196,491 miles
    Test number
    581557400209
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  23. Pass196,491 miles (+13,699)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    196,491 miles
    Test number
    961107000284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass182,792 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    182,792 miles
    Test number
    361974609258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail182,792 miles (+14,259)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,792 miles
    Test number
    234333009232
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

  26. Pass168,533 miles (+18,207)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    168,533 miles
    Test number
    394810718234
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass150,326 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    150,326 miles
    Test number
    841954997134
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  28. Fail150,325 miles (+23,954)7 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,325 miles
    Test number
    650583897151
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  29. Pass126,371 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    126,371 miles
    Test number
    344639396124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T201 RPG

Does T201 RPG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T201 RPG is valid until 25 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on T201 RPG?
The MOT on T201 RPG is valid until 25 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T201 RPG done?
T201 RPG was recorded at 302,147 miles at its MOT on 26 Sept 2025, an average of 9,159 miles a year.
Has T201 RPG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T201 RPG has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on T201 RPG 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 T201 RPG find?
T201 RPG passed its latest MOT on 26 Sept 2025 with 1 minor defect: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm.

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