Volkswagen Passat
Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 1,968 cc
T23 BDNMOT history
T23 BDN is a silver diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 11 May 2012. Its MOT is valid until 18 Apr 2027 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 139,372 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 18 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 139,372 mi
- At MOT on 13 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 16
- 13 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 8,835 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T23 BDN
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Passat
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,968 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 11 May 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 18 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 13 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T23 BDN was last recorded at 139,372 miles on 13 Apr 2026, 9,535 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Apr 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 20 Jan 2021: 102,898 miles, lower than 110,703 miles on 20 Jan 2020.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 129,837 miles · 10 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 9,535 miles
- Average per year
- 8,835 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 139,372 miles
- 2025 – 129,837 miles
- 2024 – 120,935 miles
- 2023 – 113,909 miles
- 2022 – 106,293 miles
- 2021 – 102,898 miles
- 2020 – 110,703 miles
- 2019 – 98,555 miles
- 2018 – 89,214 miles
- 2017 – 78,134 miles
- 2016 – 62,863 miles
- 2015 – 42,424 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass139,372 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryBoth front wheel arches have surface rust on them
- AdvisorySurface rust on rear suspension
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.
Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
16 tests since 23 Apr 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass139,372 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 139,372 miles
- Test number
- 453553596593
- AdvisoryBoth front wheel arches have surface rust on them
- AdvisorySurface rust on rear suspension
Fail139,372 miles (+9,535)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 139,372 miles
- Test number
- 233896499168
- DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth front wheel arches have surface rust on them
- AdvisorySurface rust on rear suspension
Pass129,837 miles (+8,902)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 129,837 miles
- Test number
- 286131281651
- AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass120,935 miles (+7,026)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 120,935 miles
- Test number
- 121149140869
- AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Two seats across rear seats
Pass113,909 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 113,909 miles
- Test number
- 459812836846
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Fail113,909 miles (+7,616)1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 113,909 miles
- Test number
- 491571734151
- Repaired at testTyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass106,293 miles (+908)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 106,293 miles
- Test number
- 412317490841
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass105,385 miles (+2,487)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 105,385 miles
- Test number
- 484066826921
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn slightly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass102,898 miles (-7,805)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 102,898 miles
- Test number
- 410648265981
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass110,703 miles (+10,005)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 110,703 miles
- Test number
- 578230724563
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail100,698 miles (+2,143)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,698 miles
- Test number
- 617787947286
- MajorExhaust system insecure exhaust sleeve fractured (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at exhaust sleeve (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass98,555 miles (+9,341)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 98,555 miles
- Test number
- 924898894827
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass89,214 miles (+11,080)
- MOT expiry
- 11 May 2019
- Odometer
- 89,214 miles
- Test number
- 210026534878
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass78,134 miles (+15,271)
- MOT expiry
- 11 May 2018
- Odometer
- 78,134 miles
- Test number
- 677245683839
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass62,863 miles (+20,439)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 May 2017
- Odometer
- 62,863 miles
- Test number
- 365717717297
- 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)
Pass42,424 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 May 2016
- Odometer
- 42,424 miles
- Test number
- 908913915137
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T23 BDN
- Does T23 BDN currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T23 BDN is valid until 18 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T23 BDN?
- The MOT on T23 BDN is valid until 18 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T23 BDN done?
- T23 BDN was recorded at 139,372 miles at its MOT on 13 Apr 2026, an average of 8,835 miles a year.
- Has T23 BDN ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T23 BDN has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Apr 2026.
- Has the mileage on T23 BDN ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 20 Jan 2021. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on T23 BDN find?
- T23 BDN passed its latest MOT on 13 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: both front wheel arches have surface rust on them; surface rust on rear suspension.
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