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Volkswagen Passat

Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 1,968 cc

T26 SLTMOT history

T26 SLT is a grey diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 28 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 22 Apr 2027 and it has passed 9 of 11 MOT tests, with 116,568 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 22 Apr 2027
Mileage
116,568 mi
At MOT on 23 Apr 2026
MOT tests
11
9 passed · 2 failed
Per year
7,549 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T26 SLT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
28 Sept 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T26 SLT was last recorded at 116,568 miles on 23 Apr 2026, 11,578 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jan 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
104,990 miles · 11 Jan 2023
Between the last two tests
11,578 miles
Average per year
7,549 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 116,568 miles
  • 2023 – 104,990 miles
  • 2021 – 97,616 miles
  • 2020 – 92,264 miles
  • 2019 – 84,968 miles
  • 2018 – 71,445 miles
  • 2017 – 57,608 miles
  • 2016 – 44,438 miles
  • 2015 – 36,785 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,568 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm bushes perished

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm bushes perished

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside arm bushes perished

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play offside and nearside

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

11 tests since 28 Sept 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass116,568 miles (+11,578)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    116,568 miles
    Test number
    875751113101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass104,990 miles (+7,374)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    104,990 miles
    Test number
    378528818819

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass97,616 miles (+10)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    97,616 miles
    Test number
    642444430742
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside arm bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Fail97,606 miles (+5,342)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,606 miles
    Test number
    126312460539
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside arm bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Pass92,264 miles (+10)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    92,264 miles
    Test number
    566036207012
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  6. Fail92,254 miles (+7,286)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,254 miles
    Test number
    313377262787
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  7. Pass84,968 miles (+13,523)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    84,968 miles
    Test number
    566335765592

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass71,445 miles (+13,837)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    71,445 miles
    Test number
    463551999595

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass57,608 miles (+13,170)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    57,608 miles
    Test number
    391292464145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass44,438 miles (+7,653)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    44,438 miles
    Test number
    983184406223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass36,785 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    36,785 miles
    Test number
    795191825696
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T26 SLT

Does T26 SLT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T26 SLT is valid until 22 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T26 SLT?
The MOT on T26 SLT is valid until 22 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T26 SLT done?
T26 SLT was recorded at 116,568 miles at its MOT on 23 Apr 2026, an average of 7,549 miles a year.
Has T26 SLT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T26 SLT has failed 2 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on T26 SLT 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 T26 SLT find?
T26 SLT passed its latest MOT on 23 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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