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Volkswagen Passat

Red · Diesel · 1999 · 1,896 cc

T234 AWVMOT history

T234 AWV is a red diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 10 Aug 1999. Its MOT expired on 14 Sept 2023 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 161,618 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Sept 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 14 Sept 2023
Mileage
161,618 mi
At MOT on 15 Sept 2022
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,652 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T234 AWV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
10 Aug 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Sept 2023
Latest MOT test
15 Sept 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T234 AWV was last recorded at 161,618 miles on 15 Sept 2022, 47 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Sept 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 12 Mar 2014: 124,106 miles, lower than 124,959 miles on 5 Mar 2013.

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
161,571 miles · 12 Sept 2022
Between the last two tests
47 miles
Average per year
4,652 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 161,618 miles
  • 2021 – 147,156 miles
  • 2020 – 140,619 miles
  • 2019 – 135,764 miles
  • 2018 – 131,051 miles
  • 2017 – 128,498 miles
  • 2016 – 126,937 miles
  • 2015 – 125,211 miles
  • 2014 – 124,106 miles
  • 2013 – 124,959 miles
  • 2012 – 119,472 miles
  • 2011 – 117,511 miles
  • 2010 – 113,625 miles
  • 2009 – 107,019 miles
  • 2008 – 100,856 miles
  • 2007 – 94,583 miles
  • 2006 – 84,923 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass161,618 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.

  • Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

22 tests since 21 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass161,618 miles (+47)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    161,618 miles
    Test number
    538759494464

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail161,571 miles (+14,415)1 dangerous5 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,571 miles
    Test number
    663639069651
    • DangerousOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  3. Pass147,156 miles (+34)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    147,156 miles
    Test number
    942911281599
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Fail147,122 miles (+6,503)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,122 miles
    Test number
    881822942750
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Pass140,619 miles (+89)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    140,619 miles
    Test number
    641997508371
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  6. Fail140,530 miles (+4,766)2 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,530 miles
    Test number
    441725729630
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  7. Pass135,764 miles (+4,713)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    135,764 miles
    Test number
    280711282432

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass131,051 miles (+2,553)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    131,051 miles
    Test number
    597850698399

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass128,498 miles (+1,561)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    128,498 miles
    Test number
    203359134857
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  10. Pass126,937 miles (+1,726)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    126,937 miles
    Test number
    721255755744

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass125,211 miles (+1,105)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    125,211 miles
    Test number
    139375655460

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass124,106 miles (-853)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    124,106 miles
    Test number
    286091074078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass124,959 miles (+5,487)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    124,959 miles
    Test number
    357374563092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass119,472 miles (+1,961)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    119,472 miles
    Test number
    106074672061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass117,511 miles (+3,886)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    117,511 miles
    Test number
    125503771463
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  16. Pass113,625 miles3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    113,625 miles
    Test number
    194527270454
    • AdvisoryFront constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth rear shock absorber bumpstops loose
    • NoteN/S/R shock absorber piston has corrosion at the top
    • NoteNearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
  17. Fail113,625 miles (+6,606)3 failures3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,625 miles
    Test number
    211435070043
    • FailureFront Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth rear shock absorber bumpstops loose
    • NoteN/S/R shock absorber piston has corrosion at the top
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteNearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
  18. Pass107,019 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    107,019 miles
    Test number
    933597779003
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  19. Fail107,019 miles (+6,163)2 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,019 miles
    Test number
    394557279032
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront disc brake pads worn low and discs in poor condition
    • NoteRear disc pads worn low
  20. Pass100,856 miles (+6,273)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    100,856 miles
    Test number
    853304778007
    • NoteFront disc brake pads worn low
  21. Pass94,583 miles (+9,660)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    94,583 miles
    Test number
    423969577097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass84,923 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    84,923 miles
    Test number
    781480786089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T234 AWV

Does T234 AWV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T234 AWV expired on 14 Sept 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T234 AWV?
The MOT on T234 AWV expired on 14 Sept 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T234 AWV done?
T234 AWV was recorded at 161,618 miles at its MOT on 15 Sept 2022, an average of 4,652 miles a year.
Has T234 AWV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T234 AWV has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on T234 AWV ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 12 Mar 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T234 AWV find?
T234 AWV passed its latest MOT on 15 Sept 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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