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Volkswagen Passat

Black · Diesel · 1999 · 1,900 cc

T270 UAOMOT history

T270 UAO is a black diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 31 Aug 1999. Its MOT expired on 21 Oct 2025 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 188,296 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Oct 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 21 Oct 2025
Mileage
188,296 mi
At MOT on 22 Oct 2024
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,490 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T270 UAO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,900 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Aug 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
22 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T270 UAO was last recorded at 188,296 miles on 22 Oct 2024, 2,257 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Oct 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 6 Aug 2007: 16,971 miles, lower than 88,342 miles on 8 Aug 2006.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
186,039 miles · 20 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
2,257 miles
Average per year
5,490 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 188,296 miles
  • 2023 – 186,039 miles
  • 2022 – 184,257 miles
  • 2021 – 182,441 miles
  • 2020 – 180,683 miles
  • 2019 – 179,175 miles
  • 2018 – 177,800 miles
  • 2017 – 176,099 miles
  • 2016 – 172,547 miles
  • 2015 – 168,204 miles
  • 2014 – 164,765 miles
  • 2013 – 162,239 miles
  • 2012 – 159,234 miles
  • 2011 – 153,465 miles
  • 2010 – 142,735 miles
  • 2009 – 136,744 miles
  • 2008 – 120,954 miles
  • 2007 – 105,392 miles
  • 2006 – 88,342 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass188,296 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryAdvise engine under tray fitted
  • AdvisoryAdvise slight oil leak engine area

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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2016

  • Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear brake pipes in clips eroding and bubbling under coating of paint

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

26 tests since 8 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass188,296 miles (+2,257)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    188,296 miles
    Test number
    534172514114
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryAdvise engine under tray fitted
    • AdvisoryAdvise slight oil leak engine area

  2. Pass186,039 miles (+1,782)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    186,039 miles
    Test number
    258238044668
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass184,257 miles (+1,816)3 minor13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    184,257 miles
    Test number
    811028123583
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged cracking slightly (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged cracking slightly (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes in clips bubbling under coating (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage 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 front arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear underside of vehicle corroded

  4. Pass182,441 miles (+37)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    182,441 miles
    Test number
    373931769082
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear brake pipes in clips eroding and bubbling under coating of paint (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated where it goes into caliper slight cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated where it goes into caliper has slight cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Fail182,404 miles (+1,721)1 dangerous1 major12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,404 miles
    Test number
    483982607450
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear brake pipes in clips eroding and bubbling under coating of paint (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated where it goes into caliper slight cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated where it goes into caliper has slight cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass180,683 miles (+27)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    180,683 miles
    Test number
    152881945245
    • MinorHazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryIntermittent fault on direction indicators

  7. Fail180,656 miles (+1,481)2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,656 miles
    Test number
    265817437247
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorHazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryIntermittent fault on direction indicators

  8. Pass179,175 miles (+13)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    179,175 miles
    Test number
    106848355716
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Fail179,162 miles (+1,362)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,162 miles
    Test number
    425726886589
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative motor missing (4.1.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  10. Pass177,800 miles (+1,701)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    177,800 miles
    Test number
    678501343696
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass176,099 miles (+3,552)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    176,099 miles
    Test number
    433196779647

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass172,547 miles (+15)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    172,547 miles
    Test number
    525702204436
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail172,532 miles (+4,328)7 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,532 miles
    Test number
    758693966636
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass168,204 miles (+3,439)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    168,204 miles
    Test number
    567790108791
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass164,765 miles (+2)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    164,765 miles
    Test number
    488292874266
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteRear tyres low on outside edges
    • NoteSlight play in nearside front track rod end

  16. Fail164,763 miles (+2,524)2 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,763 miles
    Test number
    875907564274
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteRear tyres low on outside edges
    • NoteSlight play in nearside front track rod end

  17. Pass162,239 miles (+3,005)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    162,239 miles
    Test number
    188582163257
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  18. Pass159,234 miles (+5,769)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    159,234 miles
    Test number
    305391762428
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteN/s/f headlight slightly deteriorated.

  19. Pass153,465 miles (+10,730)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    153,465 miles
    Test number
    827449961217
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  20. Pass142,735 miles (+5,991)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    142,735 miles
    Test number
    373423460286
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass136,744 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    136,744 miles
    Test number
    543309369273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail136,738 miles (+15,784)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,738 miles
    Test number
    462914869221
    • FailureHeadlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

  23. Pass120,954 miles (+15,562)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    120,954 miles
    Test number
    391886068263
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  24. Pass105,392 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    105,392 miles
    Test number
    371038517283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail16,971 miles (-71,371)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,971 miles
    Test number
    814218617220
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

  26. Pass88,342 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    88,342 miles
    Test number
    201940226200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T270 UAO

Does T270 UAO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T270 UAO expired on 21 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T270 UAO?
The MOT on T270 UAO expired on 21 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T270 UAO done?
T270 UAO was recorded at 188,296 miles at its MOT on 22 Oct 2024, an average of 5,490 miles a year.
Has T270 UAO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T270 UAO has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on T270 UAO ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 6 Aug 2007. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T270 UAO find?
T270 UAO passed its latest MOT on 22 Oct 2024 with 6 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; items removed from driver's view prior to test; offside front upper driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed, and 3 more.

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