
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
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.
- 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
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Pass161,142 miles (+2,109)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 161,142 miles
- Test number
- 710792118730
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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