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Volkswagen Passat

Silver · Diesel · 1999 · 1,896 cc

T297 JBAMOT history

T297 JBA is a silver diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 4 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 167,076 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 4 Apr 2027
Mileage
167,076 mi
At MOT on 12 Mar 2026
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,733 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T297 JBA
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
1 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T297 JBA was last recorded at 167,076 miles on 12 Mar 2026, 10,816 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
156,260 miles · 1 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
10,816 miles
Average per year
6,733 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 167,076 miles
  • 2025 – 156,260 miles
  • 2024 – 141,884 miles
  • 2023 – 132,285 miles
  • 2022 – 123,532 miles
  • 2021 – 118,070 miles
  • 2020 – 115,310 miles
  • 2019 – 111,200 miles
  • 2018 – 107,148 miles
  • 2017 – 103,273 miles
  • 2016 – 98,502 miles
  • 2014 – 95,281 miles
  • 2013 – 87,093 miles
  • 2012 – 81,169 miles
  • 2011 – 75,289 miles
  • 2010 – 68,411 miles
  • 2009 – 59,208 miles
  • 2008 – 48,605 miles
  • 2007 – 34,458 miles
  • 2006 – 32,989 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass167,076 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryNearside handbrake low effort
  • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre outer edge no tread
  • AdvisoryRear axle corroded

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.

  • Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2009

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

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2009

Full MOT history

27 tests since 12 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass167,076 miles (+10,816)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    167,076 miles
    Test number
    927389600103
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside handbrake low effort
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre outer edge no tread
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded

  2. Pass156,260 miles (+14,376)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    156,260 miles
    Test number
    901056664980
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass141,884 miles (+9,599)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    141,884 miles
    Test number
    137297246230
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass132,285 miles (+8,753)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    132,285 miles
    Test number
    275997515046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass123,532 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    123,532 miles
    Test number
    291154705954
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail123,532 miles (+5,462)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,532 miles
    Test number
    276757959524
    • DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass118,070 miles (+2,760)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    118,070 miles
    Test number
    141868628989
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass115,310 miles (+4,110)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    115,310 miles
    Test number
    478100872544

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass111,200 miles (+4,052)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    111,200 miles
    Test number
    139836892238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass107,148 miles (+3,875)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    107,148 miles
    Test number
    335923852635

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass103,273 miles (+4,771)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    103,273 miles
    Test number
    930778837666

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass98,502 miles (+3,221)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    98,502 miles
    Test number
    811480385378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail95,281 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,281 miles
    Test number
    506272924357
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass95,281 miles (+8,188)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    95,281 miles
    Test number
    728492024398
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass87,093 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    87,093 miles
    Test number
    159819913370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail87,093 miles (+5,924)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,093 miles
    Test number
    885806113327
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass81,169 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    81,169 miles
    Test number
    896604802346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail81,169 miles (+5,880)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,169 miles
    Test number
    167664902373
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  19. Pass75,289 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    75,289 miles
    Test number
    466253971229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail75,289 miles (+6,878)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,289 miles
    Test number
    796752671277
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass68,411 miles (+9,203)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    68,411 miles
    Test number
    373311470229
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSills have covers unable to fully check condition

  22. Pass59,208 miles (+798)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    59,208 miles
    Test number
    810247149259
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

  23. Fail58,410 miles (+9,805)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,410 miles
    Test number
    391660119451
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  24. Pass48,605 miles (+14,147)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    48,605 miles
    Test number
    323742318270
    • 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)

  25. Pass34,458 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    34,458 miles
    Test number
    554950307178
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

  26. Fail34,453 miles (+1,464)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,453 miles
    Test number
    864335597015
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

  27. Pass32,989 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    32,989 miles
    Test number
    221602106176
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Questions about T297 JBA

Does T297 JBA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T297 JBA is valid until 4 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T297 JBA?
The MOT on T297 JBA is valid until 4 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T297 JBA done?
T297 JBA was recorded at 167,076 miles at its MOT on 12 Mar 2026, an average of 6,733 miles a year.
Has T297 JBA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T297 JBA has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on T297 JBA 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 T297 JBA find?
T297 JBA passed its latest MOT on 12 Mar 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside rear service brake binding but not excessively; nearside handbrake low effort; offside front tyre outer edge no tread, and 1 more.

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