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Volkswagen Passat

Green · Diesel · 1999 · 1,898 cc

T288 THNMOT history

T288 THN is a green diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 23 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 4 Oct 2027 and it has passed 20 of 32 MOT tests, with 204,665 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 4 Oct 2027
Mileage
204,665 mi
At MOT on 5 Oct 2026
MOT tests
32
20 passed · 12 failed
Per year
7,429 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T288 THN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,898 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
23 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T288 THN was last recorded at 204,665 miles on 5 Oct 2026, 1,381 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
203,284 miles · 30 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
1,381 miles
Average per year
7,429 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 204,665 miles
  • 2025 – 203,284 miles
  • 2024 – 200,630 miles
  • 2023 – 198,629 miles
  • 2021 – 195,799 miles
  • 2020 – 181,714 miles
  • 2019 – 173,352 miles
  • 2018 – 165,801 miles
  • 2017 – 158,122 miles
  • 2016 – 151,191 miles
  • 2015 – 142,356 miles
  • 2014 – 133,924 miles
  • 2013 – 127,479 miles
  • 2012 – 121,327 miles
  • 2011 – 109,766 miles
  • 2010 – 96,261 miles
  • 2009 – 80,505 miles
  • 2008 – 66,001 miles
  • 2007 – 58,507 miles
  • 2006 – 53,888 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass204,665 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryBad oil leaksRecorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryBad surface corrosion to rear axle assembly

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, but not excessive

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

  • Front n/s tyre worn on inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Front o/s brake binding

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

32 tests since 19 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass204,665 miles (+1,381)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    204,665 miles
    Test number
    654446608768
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryBad oil leaks
    • AdvisoryBad surface corrosion to rear axle assembly

  2. Pass203,284 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    203,284 miles
    Test number
    819828378921
    • AdvisoryBad oil leaks

  3. Fail203,282 miles (+2,652)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    203,282 miles
    Test number
    967257547727
    • DangerousNearside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryBad oil leaks

  4. Pass200,630 miles (+2,001)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    200,630 miles
    Test number
    866596858111
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryBad oil leaks
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to suspension components

  5. Pass198,629 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    198,629 miles
    Test number
    836249504504
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail198,624 miles (+2,825)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    198,624 miles
    Test number
    605225342807
    • MajorOffside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass195,799 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    195,799 miles
    Test number
    933580784830

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail195,796 miles (+14,082)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    195,796 miles
    Test number
    766625157591
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass181,714 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    181,714 miles
    Test number
    200790084947
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail181,712 miles (+8,360)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,712 miles
    Test number
    925763031341
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront o/s tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryRear n/s back plate loose /touching wheel

  11. Pass173,352 miles (+154)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    173,352 miles
    Test number
    644486252768
    • MinorNearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Fail173,198 miles (+7,397)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,198 miles
    Test number
    172338578093
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass165,801 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    165,801 miles
    Test number
    867679212776
    • AdvisoryFront n/s tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryFront o/s brake binding

  14. Fail165,801 miles (+7,679)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,801 miles
    Test number
    303059394101
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront n/s tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryFront o/s brake binding

  15. Pass158,122 miles (+28)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    158,122 miles
    Test number
    595822149155
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  16. Fail158,094 miles (+6,903)7 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,094 miles
    Test number
    450121101326
    • FailureFront Battery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureFront Direction indicators incorrect colour Both o/s n/s (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both o/s n/s (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass151,191 miles (+42)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    151,191 miles
    Test number
    649582322311
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Fail151,149 miles (+8,793)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,149 miles
    Test number
    642878271946
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front arm (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Outer 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 Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear arm (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear arm (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass142,356 miles (+8,432)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    142,356 miles
    Test number
    268533727281
    • AdvisoryOil leaks

  20. Pass133,924 miles (+6,445)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    133,924 miles
    Test number
    885192564228
    • NoteCentre middle exhaust clamp corroded

  21. Pass127,479 miles (+24)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    127,479 miles
    Test number
    907104253236
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Fail127,455 miles (+6,128)2 dangerous5 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,455 miles
    Test number
    668599743249
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil leak

  23. Fail121,327 miles1 repaired2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,327 miles
    Test number
    337530472222
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteExhaust is deteriorated
    • NoteFront tyres are wearing on the inner edges

  24. Pass121,327 miles (+11,561)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    121,327 miles
    Test number
    745130172206
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteExhaust is deteriorated
    • NoteFront tyres are wearing on the inner edges

  25. Pass109,766 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    109,766 miles
    Test number
    425381831292
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  26. Fail109,766 miles (+13,505)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,766 miles
    Test number
    407081931223
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  27. Pass96,261 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    96,261 miles
    Test number
    443339720269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail96,245 miles (+15,740)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,245 miles
    Test number
    784908020266
    • FailureNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  29. Pass80,505 miles (+14,504)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    80,505 miles
    Test number
    354943339256
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  30. Pass66,001 miles (+7,494)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    66,001 miles
    Test number
    492787308213
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFront to rear brake pipes routed over fuel tank cannot be inspected visually

  31. Pass58,507 miles (+4,619)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    58,507 miles
    Test number
    120136637223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Pass53,888 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    53,888 miles
    Test number
    320790176133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T288 THN

Does T288 THN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T288 THN is valid until 4 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on T288 THN?
The MOT on T288 THN is valid until 4 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T288 THN done?
T288 THN was recorded at 204,665 miles at its MOT on 5 Oct 2026, an average of 7,429 miles a year.
Has T288 THN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T288 THN has failed 12 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on T288 THN 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 T288 THN find?
T288 THN passed its latest MOT on 5 Oct 2026 with 3 advisories: offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; bad oil leaks; bad surface corrosion to rear axle assembly.

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