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Volkswagen Passat

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,968 cc

T23 RYJMOT history

T23 RYJ is a black diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 18 Nov 2008. Its MOT expired on 15 Aug 2026 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 161,142 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Aug 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 15 Aug 2026
Mileage
161,142 mi
At MOT on 16 Aug 2025
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
9,792 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T23 RYJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
18 Nov 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
16 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T23 RYJ was last recorded at 161,142 miles on 16 Aug 2025, 2,109 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Feb 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
159,033 miles · 5 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
2,109 miles
Average per year
9,792 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 161,142 miles
  • 2024 – 159,033 miles
  • 2023 – 143,893 miles
  • 2022 – 124,682 miles
  • 2021 – 114,392 miles
  • 2019 – 89,199 miles
  • 2018 – 73,365 miles
  • 2017 – 51,926 miles
  • 2015 – 49,489 miles
  • 2014 – 44,713 miles
  • 2013 – 38,742 miles
  • 2012 – 32,041 miles
  • 2011 – 26,452 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass161,142 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.

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

16 tests since 14 Nov 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass161,142 miles (+2,109)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    161,142 miles
    Test number
    710792118730

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass159,033 miles (+56)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    159,033 miles
    Test number
    859230460401
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Fail158,977 miles (+28)5 dangerous4 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,977 miles
    Test number
    814105016493
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousService brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorElectronic parking brake control missing (1.1.6 (d))
    • MajorElectronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorRear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. Fail158,949 miles (+15,056)3 dangerous5 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,949 miles
    Test number
    327578748739
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge/sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge/sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorElectronic parking brake control inoperative (1.1.6 (d))
    • MajorElectronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorRear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Both rear position lamps (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre is worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both rear shockers (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All under body suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  5. Pass143,893 miles (+19,211)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    143,893 miles
    Test number
    994255254209
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  6. Pass124,682 miles (+10,290)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    124,682 miles
    Test number
    315942370206
    • MinorNearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass114,392 miles (+25,193)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    114,392 miles
    Test number
    354549398721
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  8. Pass89,199 miles (+9)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    89,199 miles
    Test number
    469748874850
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVarious suspension parts corroded
  9. Fail89,190 miles (+15,825)6 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,190 miles
    Test number
    938657132132
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVarious suspension parts corroded
  10. Pass73,365 miles (+21,439)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    73,365 miles
    Test number
    184635485756
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside windscreen washer blocked but offside provides enough to clear screen
  11. Pass51,926 miles (+2,437)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    51,926 miles
    Test number
    460811706063
    • AdvisoryPlastic engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring warning light illuminated
  12. Pass49,489 miles (+4,776)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    49,489 miles
    Test number
    341469511811
    • AdvisoryChild seat fitted nearside rear / unable to fully check seatbelt
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in engine bay
    • AdvisoryUnder - trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  13. Pass44,713 miles (+5,971)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    44,713 miles
    Test number
    935261034346
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  14. Pass38,742 miles (+6,701)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    38,742 miles
    Test number
    619328833379
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteOuter sill covers fitted
  15. Pass32,041 miles (+5,589)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    32,041 miles
    Test number
    285754632347
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  16. Pass26,452 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    26,452 miles
    Test number
    629968611387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T23 RYJ

Does T23 RYJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T23 RYJ expired on 15 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T23 RYJ?
The MOT on T23 RYJ expired on 15 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T23 RYJ done?
T23 RYJ was recorded at 161,142 miles at its MOT on 16 Aug 2025, an average of 9,792 miles a year.
Has T23 RYJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T23 RYJ has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on T23 RYJ 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 T23 RYJ find?
T23 RYJ passed its latest MOT on 16 Aug 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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