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Volkswagen Passat

Black · Diesel · 2009 · 1,968 cc

T21 RMMMOT history

T21 RMM is a black diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 1 Sept 2009. Its MOT is valid until 28 Oct 2026 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 161,770 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 28 Oct 2026
Mileage
161,770 mi
At MOT on 20 Oct 2025
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,894 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T21 RMM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
1 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
20 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T21 RMM was last recorded at 161,770 miles on 20 Oct 2025, 5,733 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Oct 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 7 Aug 2015: 10,963 miles, lower than 95,716 miles on 22 Aug 2014.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
156,037 miles · 29 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
5,733 miles
Average per year
7,894 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 161,770 miles
  • 2024 – 156,037 miles
  • 2023 – 150,904 miles
  • 2022 – 145,854 miles
  • 2021 – 140,546 miles
  • 2020 – 135,354 miles
  • 2019 – 130,282 miles
  • 2018 – 124,652 miles
  • 2017 – 120,147 miles
  • 2016 – 115,432 miles
  • 2015 – 109,731 miles
  • 2014 – 95,716 miles
  • 2013 – 82,681 miles
  • 2012 – 57,829 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass161,770 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass161,770 miles (+5,733)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    161,770 miles
    Test number
    559964231112
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass156,037 miles (+5,133)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    156,037 miles
    Test number
    833017862134
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass150,904 miles (+5,050)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    150,904 miles
    Test number
    621605889232
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  4. Pass145,854 miles (+5,308)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    145,854 miles
    Test number
    969956055341
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass140,546 miles (+12)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    140,546 miles
    Test number
    983515720358
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  6. Fail140,534 miles (+5,180)1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,534 miles
    Test number
    630879710139
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  7. Pass135,354 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    135,354 miles
    Test number
    276863806923
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approximately 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  8. Fail135,354 miles (+5,072)1 dangerous1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,354 miles
    Test number
    648406347945
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approximately 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  9. Pass130,282 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    130,282 miles
    Test number
    509121894342
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Road wheel slightly distorted Both (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  10. Fail130,281 miles (+5,629)1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,281 miles
    Test number
    598539218280
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Road wheel slightly distorted Both (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  11. Pass124,652 miles (+4,505)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    124,652 miles
    Test number
    752973952696
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass120,147 miles (+4,715)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    120,147 miles
    Test number
    115657379538
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  13. Pass115,432 miles (+5,701)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    115,432 miles
    Test number
    617408280796
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass109,731 miles (+98,768)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    109,731 miles
    Test number
    699190725219
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  15. Fail10,963 miles (-84,753)1 failure3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    10,963 miles
    Test number
    436419815272
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre has a deep cut to cords (10mm) but is within mot requirements
    • NoteOffside rear tyre has a deep cut to cords (7mm) but is within mot requirements

  16. Pass95,716 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    95,716 miles
    Test number
    195284534287
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteFront tyres wearing on inner edges

  17. Fail95,716 miles (+13,035)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,716 miles
    Test number
    896824034228
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteFront tyres wearing on inner edges

  18. Pass82,681 miles (+24,852)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    82,681 miles
    Test number
    337826543487
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteN/s/r and o/s/r tyres wearing on inner edge close to limit

  19. Pass57,829 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    57,829 miles
    Test number
    987313932267
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Questions about T21 RMM

Does T21 RMM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T21 RMM is valid until 28 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on T21 RMM?
The MOT on T21 RMM is valid until 28 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T21 RMM done?
T21 RMM was recorded at 161,770 miles at its MOT on 20 Oct 2025, an average of 7,894 miles a year.
Has T21 RMM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T21 RMM has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on T21 RMM ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 7 Aug 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T21 RMM find?
T21 RMM passed its latest MOT on 20 Oct 2025 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; nearside rear nail in tyre; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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