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Volkswagen Passat

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,798 cc

T253 RSGMOT history

T253 RSG is a blue petrol Volkswagen Passat first used on 30 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 20 Jan 2023 and it has passed 16 of 30 MOT tests, with 192,115 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jan 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 20 Jan 2023
Mileage
192,115 mi
At MOT on 14 Jan 2022
MOT tests
30
16 passed · 14 failed
Per year
8,921 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T253 RSG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,798 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
30 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Jan 2023
Latest MOT test
14 Jan 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T253 RSG was last recorded at 192,115 miles on 14 Jan 2022, 9,558 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Jan 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
182,557 miles · 12 Jan 2021
Between the last two tests
9,558 miles
Average per year
8,921 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 192,115 miles
  • 2021 – 182,557 miles
  • 2020 – 175,360 miles
  • 2019 – 166,518 miles
  • 2018 – 158,765 miles
  • 2017 – 148,653 miles
  • 2016 – 140,252 miles
  • 2015 – 131,511 miles
  • 2014 – 122,680 miles
  • 2013 – 114,569 miles
  • 2012 – 105,151 miles
  • 2011 – 96,576 miles
  • 2009 – 78,083 miles
  • 2008 – 69,560 miles
  • 2007 – 61,238 miles
  • 2006 – 50,865 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass192,115 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2015–2018

  • Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both outer

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside front seat belt needs assistance to wind back

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

30 tests since 16 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass192,115 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    192,115 miles
    Test number
    333532841536
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Fail192,112 miles (+9,555)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    192,112 miles
    Test number
    653155320794
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass182,557 miles (+3)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    182,557 miles
    Test number
    957178171981
    • MinorFront Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside front seat belt needs assistance to wind back
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

  4. Fail182,554 miles (+7,194)2 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,554 miles
    Test number
    244526137842
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside front seat belt needs assistance to wind back
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass175,360 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    175,360 miles
    Test number
    937911498113
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated back arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail175,360 miles (+8,842)3 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,360 miles
    Test number
    767858451784
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn droplink (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn droplink (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated back arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass166,518 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    166,518 miles
    Test number
    875180188187
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper very slight cracking in ball joint boot

  8. Fail166,518 miles (+7,753)5 dangerous1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,518 miles
    Test number
    798720487675
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass158,765 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    158,765 miles
    Test number
    979015810538
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt back arm (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  10. Fail158,765 miles (+10,112)4 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,765 miles
    Test number
    245345990278
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint front arm (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint back arm (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt back arm (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  11. Pass148,653 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    148,653 miles
    Test number
    597063228044
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section. slight leak. (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.32 mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.43 mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOil leak from engine area.

  12. Fail148,653 miles (+8,401)2 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,653 miles
    Test number
    482618687952
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexible hose to calpier (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section. slight leak. (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.32 mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.43 mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOil leak from engine area.

  13. Pass140,252 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    140,252 miles
    Test number
    124433155477
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Fail140,252 miles (+8,741)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,252 miles
    Test number
    736003095388
    • FailureDriver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint front arm (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass131,511 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    131,511 miles
    Test number
    126553215402
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail131,511 miles (+8,831)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,511 miles
    Test number
    225742815031
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass122,680 miles (+8,111)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    122,680 miles
    Test number
    247283414067
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass114,569 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    114,569 miles
    Test number
    917829903068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail114,569 miles (+9,418)3 failures1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,569 miles
    Test number
    689039503043
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass105,151 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    105,151 miles
    Test number
    788232212034
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  21. Fail105,150 miles (+8,574)2 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,150 miles
    Test number
    235942212020
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  22. Pass96,576 miles (+16)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    96,576 miles
    Test number
    189481421053
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  23. Fail96,560 miles (+18,477)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,560 miles
    Test number
    589310521075
    • FailureOffside Outer Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  24. Pass78,083 miles (+8,523)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    78,083 miles
    Test number
    174487479494

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass69,560 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    69,560 miles
    Test number
    731885688079
    • NoteADVISE, BOTH REAR TYRES LOW

  26. Fail69,560 miles (+8,322)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,560 miles
    Test number
    361365988083
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • NoteADVISE, BOTH REAR TYRES LOW

  27. Pass61,238 miles (+1)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    61,238 miles
    Test number
    822536287025
    • NoteAs previous vt32 - item 006

  28. Fail61,237 miles (+10,372)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,237 miles
    Test number
    860031687049
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  29. Pass50,865 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    50,865 miles
    Test number
    110095176433

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail50,865 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,865 miles
    Test number
    160375976426
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Questions about T253 RSG

Does T253 RSG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T253 RSG expired on 20 Jan 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T253 RSG?
The MOT on T253 RSG expired on 20 Jan 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T253 RSG done?
T253 RSG was recorded at 192,115 miles at its MOT on 14 Jan 2022, an average of 8,921 miles a year.
Has T253 RSG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T253 RSG has failed 14 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on T253 RSG 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 T253 RSG find?
T253 RSG passed its latest MOT on 14 Jan 2022 with 5 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; oil leak, but not excessive, and 2 more.

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