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Volkswagen Passat

Green · Diesel · 1999 · 1,896 cc

T268 NKJMOT history

T268 NKJ is a green diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 24 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 21 Dec 2024 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 215,084 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Dec 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 21 Dec 2024
Mileage
215,084 mi
At MOT on 15 Dec 2023
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
6,315 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T268 NKJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
24 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Dec 2024
Latest MOT test
15 Dec 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T268 NKJ was last recorded at 215,084 miles on 15 Dec 2023, 1,189 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Dec 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
213,895 miles · 21 Dec 2022
Between the last two tests
1,189 miles
Average per year
6,315 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 215,084 miles
  • 2022 – 213,895 miles
  • 2021 – 211,417 miles
  • 2020 – 210,278 miles
  • 2019 – 207,595 miles
  • 2018 – 203,888 miles
  • 2017 – 200,210 miles
  • 2016 – 197,732 miles
  • 2015 – 192,261 miles
  • 2014 – 188,144 miles
  • 2013 – 181,619 miles
  • 2012 – 172,666 miles
  • 2011 – 161,471 miles
  • 2010 – 144,922 miles
  • 2009 – 136,931 miles
  • 2008 – 125,297 miles
  • 2007 – 112,724 miles
  • 2006 – 104,995 miles
  • 2005 – 98,768 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass215,084 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
  • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rearward arm outer swivel gaiter (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective bracket to rear silencer broken (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (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.

  • Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2014

Full MOT history

29 tests since 14 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass215,084 miles4 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    215,084 miles
    Test number
    877534869326
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rearward arm outer swivel gaiter (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective bracket to rear silencer broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  2. Fail215,084 miles (+1,189)3 major4 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    215,084 miles
    Test number
    277610882265
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rearward arm outer swivel gaiter (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective bracket to rear silencer broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass213,895 miles (+116)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    213,895 miles
    Test number
    658294446880

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail213,779 miles (+2,362)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    213,779 miles
    Test number
    885972206445
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

  5. Pass211,417 miles (+1,139)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    211,417 miles
    Test number
    495657700447

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass210,278 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    210,278 miles
    Test number
    980171185682

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail210,278 miles (+2,683)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    210,278 miles
    Test number
    687297133635
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

  8. Pass207,595 miles (+58)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    207,595 miles
    Test number
    710189891877
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Fail207,537 miles (+3,649)2 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    207,537 miles
    Test number
    939838514615
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass203,888 miles (+3,678)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    203,888 miles
    Test number
    214867072889

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass200,210 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    200,210 miles
    Test number
    324065169989
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Fail200,194 miles (+2,462)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    200,194 miles
    Test number
    207955362863
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Pass197,732 miles (+29)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    197,732 miles
    Test number
    506512318272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail197,703 miles (+5,442)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    197,703 miles
    Test number
    100801293646
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

  15. Pass192,261 miles (+4,117)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    192,261 miles
    Test number
    758914375164
    • 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)

  16. Pass188,144 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    188,144 miles
    Test number
    597715274157
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail188,144 miles (+6,525)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,144 miles
    Test number
    486165374169
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass181,619 miles (+155)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    181,619 miles
    Test number
    286100713200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail181,464 miles (+8,798)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,464 miles
    Test number
    689544003203
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  20. Pass172,666 miles (+11,195)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    172,666 miles
    Test number
    757710882173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass161,471 miles (+16,549)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    161,471 miles
    Test number
    936722881103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass144,922 miles (+7,991)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    144,922 miles
    Test number
    352813600293
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  23. Pass136,931 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    136,931 miles
    Test number
    642207789119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail136,931 miles (+11,634)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,931 miles
    Test number
    370957489176
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

  25. Pass125,297 miles (+12,573)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    125,297 miles
    Test number
    231471798163
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  26. Pass112,724 miles (+7,729)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    112,724 miles
    Test number
    632492697116
    • 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)

  27. Pass104,995 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    104,995 miles
    Test number
    450853306282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail104,995 miles (+6,227)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,995 miles
    Test number
    151885996130
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  29. Pass98,768 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2006
    Odometer
    98,768 miles
    Test number
    202445195194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T268 NKJ

Does T268 NKJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T268 NKJ expired on 21 Dec 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T268 NKJ?
The MOT on T268 NKJ expired on 21 Dec 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T268 NKJ done?
T268 NKJ was recorded at 215,084 miles at its MOT on 15 Dec 2023, an average of 6,315 miles a year.
Has T268 NKJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T268 NKJ has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on T268 NKJ 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 T268 NKJ find?
T268 NKJ passed its latest MOT on 15 Dec 2023 with 4 minor defects and 3 advisories: battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier; headlamp lens slightly defective both sides; nearside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rearward arm outer swivel gaiter, and 4 more.

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