Volkswagen Passat
Silver · Diesel · 1999 · 1,900 cc
T301 RYCMOT history
T301 RYC is a silver diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 6 Aug 1999. Its MOT is valid until 12 Apr 2027 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 173,884 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 12 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 173,884 mi
- At MOT on 13 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 24
- 18 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 3,599 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T301 RYC
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Passat
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,900 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 6 Aug 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 12 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 13 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T301 RYC was last recorded at 173,884 miles on 13 Apr 2026, 3,932 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Mar 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 169,952 miles · 3 Mar 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 3,932 miles
- Average per year
- 3,599 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 173,884 miles
- 2025 – 169,952 miles
- 2024 – 166,684 miles
- 2022 – 164,743 miles
- 2021 – 162,828 miles
- 2020 – 161,005 miles
- 2019 – 159,754 miles
- 2018 – 155,224 miles
- 2017 – 147,314 miles
- 2016 – 147,302 miles
- 2015 – 145,263 miles
- 2014 – 143,545 miles
- 2013 – 141,596 miles
- 2011 – 137,636 miles
- 2010 – 133,535 miles
- 2009 – 125,424 miles
- 2008 – 115,689 miles
- 2007 – 105,994 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass173,884 miles
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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.
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2016
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Corrosion is evident to the underside of the vehicle
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Front discs heavy corrosion to innerside
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Full MOT history
24 tests since 31 May 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass173,884 miles (+3,932)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 173,884 miles
- Test number
- 795295364088
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass169,952 miles (+3,268)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 169,952 miles
- Test number
- 389510699570
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass166,684 miles (+1,941)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 166,684 miles
- Test number
- 710181922261
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass164,743 miles (+1,915)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 164,743 miles
- Test number
- 529140776290
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass162,828 miles (+1,823)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 162,828 miles
- Test number
- 413181511229
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass161,005 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 161,005 miles
- Test number
- 630394645116
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail161,005 miles (+1,251)7 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 161,005 miles
- Test number
- 903517337073
- MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass159,754 miles (+4,530)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 159,754 miles
- Test number
- 178070415654
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass155,224 miles (+7,910)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 155,224 miles
- Test number
- 663725619001
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass147,314 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 147,314 miles
- Test number
- 255716733285
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail147,314 miles (+12)4 dangerous3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 147,314 miles
- Test number
- 932456167384
- DangerousNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- DangerousNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- DangerousOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement upper (2.4.G.2)
- DangerousOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Pass147,302 miles9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 147,302 miles
- Test number
- 770229395129
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryCorrosion is evident to the underside of the vehicle
- AdvisoryFront discs heavy corrosion to innerside
- AdvisoryN/s front lower suspension arm bushes deteriorated
- AdvisoryO/s front rear upper arm bush deterioated but not resulting in exssesive movement
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisorySlight smear from wiper blades
Fail147,302 miles (+2,039)1 dangerous4 failures9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 147,302 miles
- Test number
- 420577935079
- DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement left hand (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement right hand (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement right hand (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement right hand (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryCorrosion is evident to the underside of the vehicle
- AdvisoryFront discs heavy corrosion to innerside
- AdvisoryN/s front lower suspension arm bushes deteriorated
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisorySlight smear from wiper blades
Pass145,263 miles (+1,718)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 145,263 miles
- Test number
- 648830575066
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass143,545 miles (+1,949)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 143,545 miles
- Test number
- 646497194013
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass141,596 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 141,596 miles
- Test number
- 907266763066
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Fail141,596 miles (+3,960)2 dangerous1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 141,596 miles
- Test number
- 627126063047
- DangerousNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- DangerousOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass137,636 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 137,636 miles
- Test number
- 337796481235
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail137,636 miles (+4,101)2 dangerous1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 137,636 miles
- Test number
- 978696081206
- DangerousNearside Front Upper Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- DangerousOffside Upper Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureHeadlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Pass133,535 miles (+8,111)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 133,535 miles
- Test number
- 574898170290
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass125,424 miles (+9,735)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 125,424 miles
- Test number
- 884485469255
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass115,689 miles (+9,695)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 115,689 miles
- Test number
- 194250968271
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass105,994 miles (+17)6 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 105,994 miles
- Test number
- 680898857199
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
- NoteWiring hanging in front of engine pullys
Fail105,977 miles6 failures6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 105,977 miles
- Test number
- 753211057117
- FailureNearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
- FailureOffside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
- FailureOffside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
- FailureOffside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Questions about T301 RYC
- Does T301 RYC currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T301 RYC is valid until 12 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T301 RYC?
- The MOT on T301 RYC is valid until 12 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T301 RYC done?
- T301 RYC was recorded at 173,884 miles at its MOT on 13 Apr 2026, an average of 3,599 miles a year.
- Has T301 RYC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T301 RYC has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Nov 2020.
- Has the mileage on T301 RYC 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 T301 RYC find?
- T301 RYC passed its latest MOT on 13 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside front track rod end ball joint has slight play.
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