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Volkswagen Passat

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,798 cc

T265 AFCMOT history

T265 AFC is a green petrol Volkswagen Passat first used on 15 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 25 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 120,992 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 25 Mar 2027
Mileage
120,992 mi
At MOT on 24 Mar 2026
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,188 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T265 AFC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,798 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
15 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T265 AFC was last recorded at 120,992 miles on 24 Mar 2026, 660 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
120,332 miles · 26 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
660 miles
Average per year
3,188 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 120,992 miles
  • 2025 – 120,332 miles
  • 2024 – 118,732 miles
  • 2022 – 116,290 miles
  • 2021 – 115,290 miles
  • 2020 – 113,373 miles
  • 2019 – 112,102 miles
  • 2018 – 110,911 miles
  • 2017 – 108,596 miles
  • 2016 – 105,966 miles
  • 2015 – 103,914 miles
  • 2014 – 99,249 miles
  • 2013 – 94,728 miles
  • 2012 – 90,783 miles
  • 2011 – 87,466 miles
  • 2010 – 84,718 miles
  • 2009 – 79,941 miles
  • 2008 – 72,529 miles
  • 2007 – 65,331 miles
  • 2006 – 57,271 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass120,992 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2006–2016

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Rear BUMP STOPS BROCKEN

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass120,992 miles (+660)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    120,992 miles
    Test number
    974168176795
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass120,332 miles (+1,600)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    120,332 miles
    Test number
    925199480414
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass118,732 miles (+2,442)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    118,732 miles
    Test number
    809143363265
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass116,290 miles (+1,000)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    116,290 miles
    Test number
    772204607443
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass115,290 miles (+1,917)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    115,290 miles
    Test number
    753083264224
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass113,373 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    113,373 miles
    Test number
    180561766853
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear BUMP STOPS BROCKEN
    • AdvisoryRear COIL SPRINGS COIL SPRING CORRODED

  7. Fail113,371 miles (+1,269)3 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,371 miles
    Test number
    252671691902
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear BUMP STOPS BROCKEN
    • AdvisoryRear COIL SPRINGS COIL SPRING CORRODED

  8. Pass112,102 miles (+1,191)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    112,102 miles
    Test number
    412310793864
    • MinorCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Bump stop broken.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass110,911 miles (+2)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    110,911 miles
    Test number
    845096618362
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear stop lamp deteriated
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront brake fluidslightly deteriated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front track rod end rubber mount slight play
    • AdvisoryRear bump stops brocken
    • AdvisoryRear no plate deteriated
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded

  10. Fail110,909 miles (+2,313)3 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,909 miles
    Test number
    984610515304
    • MajorFront Braking system leaking (1.1.3 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear stop lamp deteriated
    • AdvisoryFront Coolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront brake fluidslightly deteriated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front track rod end rubber mount slight play
    • AdvisoryRear bump stops brocken
    • AdvisoryRear no plate deteriated
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded

  11. Pass108,596 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    108,596 miles
    Test number
    899690631654
    • AdvisoryHeadlamps slightly frosted.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisorySteering column has slight play.

  12. Fail108,592 miles (+2,626)2 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,592 miles
    Test number
    446269143281
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs corroded on inner face.
    • AdvisoryHeadlamps slightly frosted.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisorySteering column has slight play.

  13. Pass105,966 miles (+2,052)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    105,966 miles
    Test number
    830338714993
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear stop deteriated
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust deteriated
    • AdvisoryFront Inner brake discs very corroded
    • AdvisoryFront headlamps slightly deteriated
    • AdvisoryFront oil leak
    • AdvisoryFront slight play colum bush
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear bump stops deteriated
    • AdvisoryRear no plate deteriated

  14. Pass103,914 miles (+4,665)7 advisories7 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    103,914 miles
    Test number
    756345475109
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteCentre exhaust deteriated
    • NoteFront discs very corroded
    • NotePlay in track rod end rubber mounts
    • NoteRear bump stops brocken
    • NoteService due
    • NoteSlight play colum bush

  15. Pass99,249 miles7 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    99,249 miles
    Test number
    767355474163
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine oil leak
    • NoteSlight play in both front track rod end rubber mounts

  16. Fail99,249 miles (+4,521)6 repaired7 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,249 miles
    Test number
    947725774145
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine oil leak
    • NoteSlight play in both front track rod end rubber mounts

  17. Fail94,728 miles4 repaired1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,728 miles
    Test number
    666545383132
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteAll brake discs corroded
    • NoteSlight deteriation rear no plate
    • NoteSlight play track rod end rubber mounts

  18. Pass94,728 miles (+3,945)1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    94,728 miles
    Test number
    749435683195
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteAll brake discs corroded
    • NoteSlight deteriation rear no plate
    • NoteSlight play track rod end rubber mounts

  19. Pass90,783 miles (+3,317)3 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    90,783 miles
    Test number
    659462892148
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFront discs corroded
    • NoteRear bump stops brocken
    • NoteSlight bind all brakes due to corrosion
    • NoteSlight play track rod ends rubber mounts

  20. Pass87,466 miles (+2,748)7 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    87,466 miles
    Test number
    336108971187
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryRear Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFront discs corroded
    • NoteRear bump stops brocken
    • NoteSlight play in front track rod end rubber mounts

  21. Fail84,718 miles1 repaired2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,718 miles
    Test number
    200066980490
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteOsf tyre small splits in tread
    • NoteRear bump stops breaking up
    • NoteSlight play in rubber bonding front track rod ends

  22. Pass84,718 miles (+4,777)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    84,718 miles
    Test number
    484556980151
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteOsf tyre small splits in tread
    • NoteRear bump stops breaking up
    • NoteSlight play in rubber bonding front track rod ends

  23. Pass79,941 miles (+7,412)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    79,941 miles
    Test number
    331517589169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass72,529 miles (+7,198)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    72,529 miles
    Test number
    881232798123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass65,331 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    65,331 miles
    Test number
    230113997029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail65,331 miles (+8,060)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,331 miles
    Test number
    130282397412
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  27. Pass57,271 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    57,271 miles
    Test number
    663948786005
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T265 AFC

Does T265 AFC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T265 AFC is valid until 25 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T265 AFC?
The MOT on T265 AFC is valid until 25 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T265 AFC done?
T265 AFC was recorded at 120,992 miles at its MOT on 24 Mar 2026, an average of 3,188 miles a year.
Has T265 AFC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T265 AFC has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Aug 2020.
Has the mileage on T265 AFC 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 T265 AFC find?
T265 AFC passed its latest MOT on 24 Mar 2026 with 6 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front upper suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear coil spring corroded, and 3 more.

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