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Volkswagen Passat

Blue · Diesel · 2006 · 1,968 cc

T30 MLKMOT history

T30 MLK is a blue diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 8 Mar 2006. Its MOT expired on 9 Apr 2023 and it has passed 14 of 24 MOT tests, with 145,028 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Apr 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 9 Apr 2023
Mileage
145,028 mi
At MOT on 8 Apr 2022
MOT tests
24
14 passed · 10 failed
Per year
8,670 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T30 MLK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
8 Mar 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Apr 2023
Latest MOT test
8 Apr 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T30 MLK was last recorded at 145,028 miles on 8 Apr 2022, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Apr 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
145,026 miles · 7 Apr 2022
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
8,670 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 145,028 miles
  • 2021 – 140,383 miles
  • 2020 – 136,785 miles
  • 2019 – 129,674 miles
  • 2018 – 121,027 miles
  • 2017 – 115,285 miles
  • 2016 – 107,620 miles
  • 2015 – 99,085 miles
  • 2014 – 87,145 miles
  • 2013 – 75,284 miles
  • 2012 – 64,401 miles
  • 2011 – 50,074 miles
  • 2010 – 44,620 miles
  • 2009 – 33,604 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass145,028 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2015

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2015

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit worn on inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit worn on inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

24 tests since 1 Jun 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass145,028 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    145,028 miles
    Test number
    669176192731

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail145,026 miles (+4,643)3 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,026 miles
    Test number
    907529429832
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  3. Pass140,383 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    140,383 miles
    Test number
    146860496541
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  4. Fail140,382 miles (+3,597)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,382 miles
    Test number
    190613620635
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  5. Pass136,785 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    136,785 miles
    Test number
    980820100822
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail136,784 miles (+7,110)1 dangerous7 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,784 miles
    Test number
    362275495694
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn trailing arm front bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side low effort (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn trailing arm front bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorRear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported across rear axle (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass129,674 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    129,674 miles
    Test number
    153600949681
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside WING CORRODED
    • AdvisorySuspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced BOTH REARS (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH REARS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail129,674 miles (+8,647)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,674 miles
    Test number
    727030603327
    • Repaired at testRoad wheel fixing missing ONE EACH WHELL (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside WING CORRODED
    • AdvisorySuspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced BOTH REARS (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH REARS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass121,027 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    121,027 miles
    Test number
    558906955910

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail121,025 miles (+5,740)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,025 miles
    Test number
    850207325752
    • 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 Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)

  11. Pass115,285 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    115,285 miles
    Test number
    239548994157
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  12. Fail115,282 miles (+7,662)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,282 miles
    Test number
    205719909624
    • FailureOffside Front 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 Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass107,620 miles (+8,535)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    107,620 miles
    Test number
    944820416015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass99,085 miles (+8)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    99,085 miles
    Test number
    448119115073
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOffside rear brake binding when spun by hand

  15. Fail99,077 miles (+11,932)2 failures5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,077 miles
    Test number
    868488205030
    • FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOffside rear brake binding when spun by hand

  16. Pass87,145 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    87,145 miles
    Test number
    888347114057
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Fail87,142 miles (+11,858)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,142 miles
    Test number
    546047114051
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass75,284 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    75,284 miles
    Test number
    989042623098
    • NoteRear discs slightly pitted

  19. Fail75,284 miles (+10,883)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,284 miles
    Test number
    267552523005
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteRear discs slightly pitted

  20. Fail64,401 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,401 miles
    Test number
    136264632483
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  21. Pass64,401 miles (+14,327)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    64,401 miles
    Test number
    209114332041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass50,074 miles (+5,454)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    50,074 miles
    Test number
    677739531086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass44,620 miles (+11,016)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2011
    Odometer
    44,620 miles
    Test number
    481829840167
    • 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)

  24. Pass33,604 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2010
    Odometer
    33,604 miles
    Test number
    720832159184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T30 MLK

Does T30 MLK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T30 MLK expired on 9 Apr 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T30 MLK?
The MOT on T30 MLK expired on 9 Apr 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T30 MLK done?
T30 MLK was recorded at 145,028 miles at its MOT on 8 Apr 2022, an average of 8,670 miles a year.
Has T30 MLK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T30 MLK has failed 10 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Apr 2022.
Has the mileage on T30 MLK 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 T30 MLK find?
T30 MLK passed its latest MOT on 8 Apr 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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