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Volkswagen Passat

Silver · Diesel · 1999 · 1,896 cc

T343 JEYMOT history

T343 JEY is a silver diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 21 Dec 2022 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 226,866 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Dec 2021.

MOT
Expired
On 21 Dec 2022
Mileage
226,866 mi
At MOT on 22 Dec 2021
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
8,999 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T343 JEY
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 expired on 21 Dec 2022
Latest MOT test
22 Dec 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

T343 JEY was last recorded at 226,866 miles on 22 Dec 2021, 32 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Dec 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 2 Jul 2012: 68,879 miles, lower than 147,655 miles on 4 May 2011.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
226,834 miles · 13 Dec 2021
Between the last two tests
32 miles
Average per year
8,999 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 226,866 miles
  • 2020 – 225,281 miles
  • 2019 – 219,061 miles
  • 2018 – 212,754 miles
  • 2017 – 203,451 miles
  • 2016 – 196,941 miles
  • 2015 – 192,232 miles
  • 2014 – 185,148 miles
  • 2013 – 176,915 miles
  • 2012 – 68,879 miles
  • 2011 – 147,655 miles
  • 2010 – 135,410 miles
  • 2009 – 105,087 miles
  • 2008 – 99,172 miles
  • 2007 – 92,958 miles
  • 2006 – 86,018 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass226,866 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON EDGE AND ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened AXLE (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2006–2015

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Corrosion on both rear brake discs

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

23 tests since 28 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass226,866 miles (+32)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    226,866 miles
    Test number
    521637014784
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON EDGE AND ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened AXLE (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail226,834 miles (+1,553)5 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    226,834 miles
    Test number
    776333435568
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions SIZE WRONG AND DIRECTION WRONG (5.2.3 (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON EDGE AND ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened AXLE (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass225,281 miles (+6,220)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    225,281 miles
    Test number
    490717123392
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Slightly white (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Play in upper rear arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Plate starting to deteriorate around fastening bolt (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass219,061 miles (+143)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    219,061 miles
    Test number
    534420445315
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail218,918 miles (+6,164)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    218,918 miles
    Test number
    387952292164
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively Binding when turning with hand. not shown on brake test (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass212,754 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    212,754 miles
    Test number
    330123532433
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail212,754 miles (+9,303)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    212,754 miles
    Test number
    896471771046
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass203,451 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    203,451 miles
    Test number
    275763069030
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on both rear brake discs

  9. Fail203,451 miles (+6,510)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    203,451 miles
    Test number
    336934471352
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on both rear brake discs

  10. Pass196,941 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    196,941 miles
    Test number
    543680629353
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on both front , and nearside rear brake discs

  11. Fail196,941 miles (+4,709)6 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    196,941 miles
    Test number
    152087750841
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on both front , and nearside rear brake discs

  12. Pass192,232 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    192,232 miles
    Test number
    650156274396
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Fail192,232 miles (+7,084)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    192,232 miles
    Test number
    194134797131
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass185,148 miles (+8,233)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    185,148 miles
    Test number
    859450994159
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass176,915 miles (+108,036)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    176,915 miles
    Test number
    975261393100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass68,879 miles (-78,776)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    68,879 miles
    Test number
    326654682167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass147,655 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2012
    Odometer
    147,655 miles
    Test number
    829524921187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail147,655 miles (+12,245)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,655 miles
    Test number
    909953521102
    • FailureFront Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass135,410 miles (+30,323)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    135,410 miles
    Test number
    700454890203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass105,087 miles (+5,915)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    105,087 miles
    Test number
    961788019115
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  21. Pass99,172 miles (+6,214)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    99,172 miles
    Test number
    921628508122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass92,958 miles (+6,940)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    92,958 miles
    Test number
    673200327198
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

  23. Pass86,018 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    86,018 miles
    Test number
    462208816144
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about T343 JEY

Does T343 JEY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T343 JEY expired on 21 Dec 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T343 JEY?
The MOT on T343 JEY expired on 21 Dec 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T343 JEY done?
T343 JEY was recorded at 226,866 miles at its MOT on 22 Dec 2021, an average of 8,999 miles a year.
Has T343 JEY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T343 JEY has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on T343 JEY ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 2 Jul 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T343 JEY find?
T343 JEY passed its latest MOT on 22 Dec 2021 with 6 advisories: front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge and on limit; nearside rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule, and 3 more.

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