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Volkswagen Passat

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 1,898 cc

T291 GKOMOT history

T291 GKO is a blue diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 9 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 28 Aug 2024 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 189,285 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Aug 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 28 Aug 2024
Mileage
189,285 mi
At MOT on 22 Aug 2024
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,510 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T291 GKO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,898 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
9 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Aug 2024
Latest MOT test
22 Aug 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

T291 GKO was last recorded at 189,285 miles on 22 Aug 2024, 16,247 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Aug 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
173,038 miles · 29 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
16,247 miles
Average per year
5,510 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 189,285 miles
  • 2023 – 173,038 miles
  • 2022 – 170,905 miles
  • 2021 – 168,616 miles
  • 2020 – 168,603 miles
  • 2019 – 167,610 miles
  • 2017 – 164,114 miles
  • 2016 – 161,164 miles
  • 2015 – 157,360 miles
  • 2014 – 148,643 miles
  • 2012 – 143,683 miles
  • 2011 – 132,930 miles
  • 2010 – 122,959 miles
  • 2009 – 112,662 miles
  • 2008 – 104,501 miles
  • 2007 – 97,210 miles
  • 2006 – 88,580 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail189,285 miles
  • MajorDriver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
  • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
  • MajorExhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))
  • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))

What MOT failures mean

Full MOT history

27 tests since 13 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail189,285 miles (+16,247)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    189,285 miles
    Test number
    381968100747
    • MajorDriver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))

  2. Pass173,038 miles (+2,133)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    173,038 miles
    Test number
    939171327998

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass170,905 miles (+2,289)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    170,905 miles
    Test number
    719197792402

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass168,616 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    168,616 miles
    Test number
    353593762036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail168,616 miles (+13)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,616 miles
    Test number
    385233778888
    • MajorHeadlamp aim too low headlamp unable to adjust to correct level (4.1.2 (a))

  6. Fail168,603 miles (+993)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,603 miles
    Test number
    585496247400
    • MajorEmissions not tested noise from engine on revving,and excessive smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim too low headlamp adjuster broken (4.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass167,610 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    167,610 miles
    Test number
    357115364021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail167,610 miles (+1,393)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,610 miles
    Test number
    536698026207
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass166,217 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    166,217 miles
    Test number
    166232279729

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail166,217 miles (+2,103)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,217 miles
    Test number
    937160342715
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

  11. Pass164,114 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    164,114 miles
    Test number
    467235283433

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail164,113 miles (+2,949)1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,113 miles
    Test number
    768334985924
    • DangerousOffside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

  13. Pass161,164 miles (+3,804)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    161,164 miles
    Test number
    817531280812

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass157,360 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    157,360 miles
    Test number
    300666541889

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail157,360 miles (+4,089)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,360 miles
    Test number
    568479282456
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

  16. Pass153,271 miles (+4,628)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    153,271 miles
    Test number
    319647705011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass148,643 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    148,643 miles
    Test number
    147886604037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail148,643 miles (+4,960)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,643 miles
    Test number
    379136204085
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  19. Pass143,683 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    143,683 miles
    Test number
    695037542313

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail143,683 miles (+5,016)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,683 miles
    Test number
    749597242324
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

  21. Pass138,667 miles (+5,737)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    138,667 miles
    Test number
    619093102074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass132,930 miles (+9,971)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2012
    Odometer
    132,930 miles
    Test number
    347627211126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass122,959 miles (+10,297)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2011
    Odometer
    122,959 miles
    Test number
    782226720103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass112,662 miles (+8,161)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2010
    Odometer
    112,662 miles
    Test number
    140295609129
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  25. Pass104,501 miles (+7,291)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2009
    Odometer
    104,501 miles
    Test number
    813075108171
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

  26. Pass97,210 miles (+8,630)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2008
    Odometer
    97,210 miles
    Test number
    224201737444

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass88,580 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2007
    Odometer
    88,580 miles
    Test number
    274863536462
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Questions about T291 GKO

Does T291 GKO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T291 GKO expired on 28 Aug 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T291 GKO?
The MOT on T291 GKO expired on 28 Aug 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T291 GKO done?
T291 GKO was recorded at 189,285 miles at its MOT on 22 Aug 2024, an average of 5,510 miles a year.
Has T291 GKO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T291 GKO has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on T291 GKO 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 T291 GKO find?
T291 GKO failed its latest MOT on 22 Aug 2024 with 5 major defects and 3 advisories: driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle; exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit; exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour, and 5 more.

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