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Volkswagen Passat

Silver · Diesel · 1999 · 1,896 cc

T246 JGNMOT history

T246 JGN is a silver diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 18 Aug 1999. Its MOT is valid until 19 Dec 2026 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 203,687 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 19 Dec 2026
Mileage
203,687 mi
At MOT on 1 Dec 2025
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
7,467 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T246 JGN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
18 Aug 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
1 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T246 JGN was last recorded at 203,687 miles on 1 Dec 2025, 6,485 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
197,202 miles · 20 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
6,485 miles
Average per year
7,467 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 203,687 miles
  • 2024 – 197,202 miles
  • 2023 – 188,494 miles
  • 2022 – 179,403 miles
  • 2021 – 171,934 miles
  • 2020 – 165,871 miles
  • 2019 – 157,072 miles
  • 2018 – 147,462 miles
  • 2017 – 136,756 miles
  • 2015 – 132,900 miles
  • 2014 – 128,467 miles
  • 2013 – 124,061 miles
  • 2012 – 118,638 miles
  • 2011 – 112,354 miles
  • 2010 – 106,405 miles
  • 2009 – 94,659 miles
  • 2008 – 83,359 miles
  • 2007 – 70,855 miles
  • 2006 – 59,080 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass203,687 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyreRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2015

Full MOT history

29 tests since 18 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass203,687 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    203,687 miles
    Test number
    829120376983
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail203,687 miles (+6,485)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    203,687 miles
    Test number
    806765059251
    • MajorFuel system component leaking from injector spill pipes (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass197,202 miles (+8,708)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    197,202 miles
    Test number
    866886573766
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass188,494 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    188,494 miles
    Test number
    612963688546
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight imbalance in front brakes

  5. Fail188,488 miles (+9,085)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,488 miles
    Test number
    368257922972
    • MajorFuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front most (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
    • 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 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass179,403 miles (+7,469)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    179,403 miles
    Test number
    712914441575
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass171,934 miles (+6,063)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    171,934 miles
    Test number
    761017412801

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass165,871 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    165,871 miles
    Test number
    825768294577
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail165,871 miles (+8,799)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,871 miles
    Test number
    922948318097
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass157,072 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    157,072 miles
    Test number
    899720263488
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

  11. Fail157,072 miles (+9,610)5 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,072 miles
    Test number
    274084625570
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryGearbox mounting defective
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass147,462 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    147,462 miles
    Test number
    180507034686

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail147,460 miles (+10,704)4 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,460 miles
    Test number
    769220205850
    • MajorNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

  14. Pass136,756 miles (+3,856)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    136,756 miles
    Test number
    544748062318
    • AdvisoryFront and rear brake discs pitted and corroed
    • AdvisoryFront shockers getting weak

  15. Pass132,900 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    132,900 miles
    Test number
    132667371947
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear shocker cover insecure
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Fail132,900 miles (+4,433)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,900 miles
    Test number
    337297429808
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear shocker cover insecure
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass128,467 miles (+4,406)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    128,467 miles
    Test number
    466068444280
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteNear side rear shocker not sucure

  18. Pass124,061 miles (+5,423)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    124,061 miles
    Test number
    765950053231
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront brake disc corroed around edges
    • NoteNearside rear shocker cover not secure

  19. Pass118,638 miles (+6,284)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    118,638 miles
    Test number
    356772252474
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNearside rear shocker not secure

  20. Pass112,354 miles (+5,949)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    112,354 miles
    Test number
    398023051438
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass106,405 miles (+11,746)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    106,405 miles
    Test number
    252345240254
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • NoteFront brake discs scored
    • NoteRear brake discs scored
    • NoteUnevan makes of tyres on rear axle

  22. Pass94,659 miles (+22)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    94,659 miles
    Test number
    912168009291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail94,637 miles (+11,278)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,637 miles
    Test number
    350134109413
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  24. Pass83,359 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    83,359 miles
    Test number
    402091108294
    • NoteOffside cv boot damp with grease

  25. Fail83,359 miles (+12,504)2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,359 miles
    Test number
    950001108224
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • NoteOffside cv boot damp with grease

  26. Fail70,855 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,855 miles
    Test number
    204867687170
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  27. Pass70,855 miles (+11,775)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    70,855 miles
    Test number
    251587187130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass59,080 miles (+42)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    59,080 miles
    Test number
    940971806293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail59,038 miles2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,038 miles
    Test number
    893719896187
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Questions about T246 JGN

Does T246 JGN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T246 JGN is valid until 19 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on T246 JGN?
The MOT on T246 JGN is valid until 19 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T246 JGN done?
T246 JGN was recorded at 203,687 miles at its MOT on 1 Dec 2025, an average of 7,467 miles a year.
Has T246 JGN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T246 JGN has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on T246 JGN 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 T246 JGN find?
T246 JGN passed its latest MOT on 1 Dec 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside rear nail in tyre; offside front track rod end ball joint has slight play; offside front upper suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear most arm.

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