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Volkswagen Passat

Blue · Diesel · 2008 · 1,968 cc

T31 MDLMOT history

T31 MDL is a blue diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 18 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 25 Nov 2026 and it has passed 13 of 22 MOT tests, with 116,032 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 25 Nov 2026
Mileage
116,032 mi
At MOT on 24 Nov 2025
MOT tests
22
13 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,426 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T31 MDL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
18 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
24 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T31 MDL was last recorded at 116,032 miles on 24 Nov 2025, 40 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
115,992 miles · 20 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
40 miles
Average per year
5,426 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 116,032 miles
  • 2024 – 111,647 miles
  • 2023 – 107,467 miles
  • 2021 – 105,250 miles
  • 2020 – 103,988 miles
  • 2019 – 99,692 miles
  • 2018 – 98,693 miles
  • 2016 – 94,200 miles
  • 2015 – 86,717 miles
  • 2014 – 76,066 miles
  • 2013 – 60,583 miles
  • 2012 – 48,826 miles
  • 2011 – 38,055 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,032 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear subframe heavy surface corrosionRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • O/s headlight condensation

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

22 tests since 12 Jul 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass116,032 miles (+40)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    116,032 miles
    Test number
    393706929804
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear subframe heavy surface corrosion

  2. Fail115,992 miles (+4,345)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,992 miles
    Test number
    326075948459
    • MajorDriver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear subframe heavy surface corrosion

  3. Pass111,647 miles (+9)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    111,647 miles
    Test number
    101275186533
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail111,638 miles (+4,171)6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,638 miles
    Test number
    340172015089
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door catch missing (6.2.3 (c) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass107,467 miles (+8)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    107,467 miles
    Test number
    941641319037
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryO/s headlight condensation

  6. Fail107,459 miles (+2,209)3 dangerous10 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,459 miles
    Test number
    838960839044
    • DangerousFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryO/s headlight condensation

  7. Pass105,250 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    105,250 miles
    Test number
    763948876725

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail105,234 miles (+1,246)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,234 miles
    Test number
    420845857847
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass103,988 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    103,988 miles
    Test number
    484929529862
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Fail103,988 miles (+4,296)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,988 miles
    Test number
    222556450283
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass99,692 miles (+999)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    99,692 miles
    Test number
    161961428994
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass98,693 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    98,693 miles
    Test number
    574571679841

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail98,693 miles (+4,493)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,693 miles
    Test number
    254883585004
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass94,200 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    94,200 miles
    Test number
    270533888156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail94,200 miles (+7,483)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,200 miles
    Test number
    442720559686
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  16. Pass86,717 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    86,717 miles
    Test number
    769402868905
    • AdvisoryAll 4 tyres worn inside edges

  17. Fail86,717 miles (+10,651)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,717 miles
    Test number
    223936831690
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryAll 4 tyres worn inside edges

  18. Pass76,066 miles (+15,483)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    76,066 miles
    Test number
    777210544212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass60,583 miles (+11,757)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    60,583 miles
    Test number
    706402653212
    • NoteFront tyres wearing inside edges
    • NoteNsr tyre worn on inside edge

  20. Pass48,826 miles (+10,771)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    48,826 miles
    Test number
    129979222285
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass38,055 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    38,055 miles
    Test number
    346303391196
    • NoteOs and ns front tyres cut in sidewalls

  22. Fail38,055 miles2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,055 miles
    Test number
    916093991113
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOs and ns front tyres cut in sidewalls

Questions about T31 MDL

Does T31 MDL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T31 MDL is valid until 25 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on T31 MDL?
The MOT on T31 MDL is valid until 25 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T31 MDL done?
T31 MDL was recorded at 116,032 miles at its MOT on 24 Nov 2025, an average of 5,426 miles a year.
Has T31 MDL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T31 MDL has failed 9 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on T31 MDL 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 T31 MDL find?
T31 MDL passed its latest MOT on 24 Nov 2025 with 2 advisories: offside rear upper suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush; rear subframe heavy surface corrosion.

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