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Volkswagen Passat

Green · Diesel · 1999 · 1,896 cc

T280 DBWMOT history

T280 DBW is a green diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 2 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 20 Nov 2023 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 324,524 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Nov 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 20 Nov 2023
Mileage
324,524 mi
At MOT on 7 Nov 2022
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
11,929 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T280 DBW
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
2 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Nov 2023
Latest MOT test
7 Nov 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T280 DBW was last recorded at 324,524 miles on 7 Nov 2022, 21,555 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Nov 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
302,969 miles · 9 Nov 2021
Between the last two tests
21,555 miles
Average per year
11,929 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 324,524 miles
  • 2021 – 302,969 miles
  • 2020 – 280,174 miles
  • 2019 – 262,399 miles
  • 2018 – 242,152 miles
  • 2017 – 222,577 miles
  • 2016 – 217,560 miles
  • 2015 – 214,426 miles
  • 2014 – 213,564 miles
  • 2013 – 205,394 miles
  • 2012 – 195,315 miles
  • 2011 – 184,504 miles
  • 2010 – 174,820 miles
  • 2009 – 161,385 miles
  • 2008 – 151,960 miles
  • 2007 – 139,590 miles
  • 2006 – 127,449 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass324,524 miles
  • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (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.

  • Oil leak

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2012

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass324,524 miles (+21,555)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    324,524 miles
    Test number
    292944264688
    • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  2. Pass302,969 miles (+22,795)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    302,969 miles
    Test number
    659549287771

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass280,174 miles (+17,775)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    280,174 miles
    Test number
    109766392469
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass262,399 miles (+20,247)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    262,399 miles
    Test number
    402775129072
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass242,152 miles (+19,575)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    242,152 miles
    Test number
    373782255736

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass222,577 miles (+5,017)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    222,577 miles
    Test number
    909280920155
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  7. Pass217,560 miles (+3,134)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    217,560 miles
    Test number
    607354864153
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  8. Pass214,426 miles (+862)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    214,426 miles
    Test number
    788402920127
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  9. Pass213,564 miles (+8,170)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    213,564 miles
    Test number
    437837414386
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

  10. Pass205,394 miles (+10,079)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    205,394 miles
    Test number
    465655023316
    • NoteOil leak

  11. Pass195,315 miles (+31)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    195,315 miles
    Test number
    658617302343
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFront & rear discs in very poor condition

  12. Fail195,284 miles (+10,780)6 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    195,284 miles
    Test number
    926808592236
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFront & rear discs in very poor condition

  13. Fail184,504 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,504 miles
    Test number
    996993281231
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  14. Pass184,504 miles (+9,684)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    184,504 miles
    Test number
    999863281212
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  15. Pass174,820 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    174,820 miles
    Test number
    100903490231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail174,816 miles (+13,431)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,816 miles
    Test number
    480241890277
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureHeadlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

  17. Pass161,385 miles (+9,425)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2010
    Odometer
    161,385 miles
    Test number
    503451129127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass151,960 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2009
    Odometer
    151,960 miles
    Test number
    574677328157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail151,939 miles (+12,349)7 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,939 miles
    Test number
    503962828140
    • FailureFront Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass139,590 miles (+12,141)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2008
    Odometer
    139,590 miles
    Test number
    354283027198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass127,449 miles (+57)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2007
    Odometer
    127,449 miles
    Test number
    243896926401

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail127,392 miles4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,392 miles
    Test number
    663669016140
    • FailureFront Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Questions about T280 DBW

Does T280 DBW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T280 DBW expired on 20 Nov 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T280 DBW?
The MOT on T280 DBW expired on 20 Nov 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T280 DBW done?
T280 DBW was recorded at 324,524 miles at its MOT on 7 Nov 2022, an average of 11,929 miles a year.
Has T280 DBW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T280 DBW has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Oct 2012.
Has the mileage on T280 DBW 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 T280 DBW find?
T280 DBW passed its latest MOT on 7 Nov 2022 with 1 minor defect: nearside steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt.

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