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Volkswagen Passat

Silver · Diesel · 1999 · 1,896 cc

T278 JNGMOT history

T278 JNG is a silver diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 3 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 13 Oct 2027 and it has passed 20 of 22 MOT tests, with 155,816 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 13 Oct 2027
Mileage
155,816 mi
At MOT on 8 Oct 2026
MOT tests
22
20 passed · 2 failed
Per year
2,202 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T278 JNG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
3 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T278 JNG was last recorded at 155,816 miles on 8 Oct 2026, 902 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
154,914 miles · 10 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
902 miles
Average per year
2,202 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 155,816 miles
  • 2025 – 154,914 miles
  • 2024 – 153,345 miles
  • 2023 – 151,923 miles
  • 2022 – 150,820 miles
  • 2021 – 148,803 miles
  • 2020 – 146,830 miles
  • 2019 – 144,471 miles
  • 2018 – 140,772 miles
  • 2017 – 140,108 miles
  • 2016 – 139,602 miles
  • 2015 – 136,972 miles
  • 2014 – 134,911 miles
  • 2012 – 132,599 miles
  • 2011 – 128,640 miles
  • 2010 – 125,588 miles
  • 2009 – 120,996 miles
  • 2008 – 120,061 miles
  • 2007 – 116,232 miles
  • 2006 – 110,683 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass155,816 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.

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2024

Full MOT history

22 tests since 11 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass155,816 miles (+902)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    155,816 miles
    Test number
    349004189628

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass154,914 miles (+1,569)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    154,914 miles
    Test number
    241166308700
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass153,345 miles (+1,422)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    153,345 miles
    Test number
    764373011305
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass151,923 miles (+1,103)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    151,923 miles
    Test number
    247926895246
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass150,820 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    150,820 miles
    Test number
    249750674615

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail150,820 miles (+2,017)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,820 miles
    Test number
    242377672970
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

  7. Pass148,803 miles (+1,973)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    148,803 miles
    Test number
    660251436722

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass146,830 miles (+2,359)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    146,830 miles
    Test number
    168886875843
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass144,471 miles (+3,699)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    144,471 miles
    Test number
    451773500349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass140,772 miles (+664)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    140,772 miles
    Test number
    486237803742
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass140,108 miles (+506)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    140,108 miles
    Test number
    923508677339
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  12. Pass139,602 miles (+2,630)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    139,602 miles
    Test number
    554327035721
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass136,972 miles (+2,061)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    136,972 miles
    Test number
    240983705321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass134,911 miles (+2,312)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    134,911 miles
    Test number
    307762604265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass132,599 miles (+3,959)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    132,599 miles
    Test number
    979524032229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass128,640 miles (+3,052)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    128,640 miles
    Test number
    795766521381
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass125,588 miles (+4,592)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    125,588 miles
    Test number
    994246080178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass120,996 miles (+935)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    120,996 miles
    Test number
    242307999034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail120,061 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,061 miles
    Test number
    551542888118
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  20. Pass120,061 miles (+3,829)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    120,061 miles
    Test number
    710252188183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass116,232 miles (+5,549)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    116,232 miles
    Test number
    442701087100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass110,683 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    110,683 miles
    Test number
    120571606118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T278 JNG

Does T278 JNG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T278 JNG is valid until 13 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on T278 JNG?
The MOT on T278 JNG is valid until 13 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T278 JNG done?
T278 JNG was recorded at 155,816 miles at its MOT on 8 Oct 2026, an average of 2,202 miles a year.
Has T278 JNG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T278 JNG has failed 2 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on T278 JNG 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 T278 JNG find?
T278 JNG passed its latest MOT on 8 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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