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Volkswagen Passat

Green · Diesel · 1999 · 1,896 cc

T356 BBWMOT history

T356 BBW is a green diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 2 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 4 Mar 2025 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 259,688 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Mar 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 4 Mar 2025
Mileage
259,688 mi
At MOT on 5 Mar 2024
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
10,038 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T356 BBW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
2 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
5 Mar 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T356 BBW was last recorded at 259,688 miles on 5 Mar 2024, 16,707 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Mar 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
242,981 miles · 20 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
16,707 miles
Average per year
10,038 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 259,688 miles
  • 2023 – 242,981 miles
  • 2022 – 225,492 miles
  • 2021 – 207,509 miles
  • 2020 – 185,536 miles
  • 2019 – 170,569 miles
  • 2018 – 161,961 miles
  • 2017 – 151,458 miles
  • 2016 – 145,335 miles
  • 2015 – 141,509 miles
  • 2014 – 137,587 miles
  • 2013 – 133,810 miles
  • 2012 – 124,039 miles
  • 2011 – 116,383 miles
  • 2010 – 108,180 miles
  • 2009 – 101,059 miles
  • 2008 – 95,193 miles
  • 2007 – 87,877 miles
  • 2006 – 78,744 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass259,688 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisorySill covers fitted
  • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

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 Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

28 tests since 24 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass259,688 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    259,688 miles
    Test number
    981117267095
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  2. Fail259,685 miles (+16,704)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    259,685 miles
    Test number
    846732209616
    • MajorRear Trailer electrical socket likely to become detached (4.10 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  3. Pass242,981 miles (+17,489)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    242,981 miles
    Test number
    152267302592
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension components corroded slightly

  4. Pass225,492 miles (+315)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    225,492 miles
    Test number
    989624464031
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder tray at rear

  5. Fail225,177 miles (+17,668)6 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    225,177 miles
    Test number
    173329014354
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • 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 Rear Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder tray at rear

  6. Pass207,509 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    207,509 miles
    Test number
    581780103094
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted over rear beam axle

  7. Fail207,507 miles (+21,971)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    207,507 miles
    Test number
    366522918048
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted over rear beam axle

  8. Pass185,536 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    185,536 miles
    Test number
    449887380254
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  9. Fail185,532 miles (+14,963)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,532 miles
    Test number
    832889460996
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass170,569 miles (+8,608)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    170,569 miles
    Test number
    176999920404
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Forward upper arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass161,961 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    161,961 miles
    Test number
    502931688105
    • AdvisoryRear tyres worn on iner edges

  12. Fail161,961 miles (+10,503)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,961 miles
    Test number
    854954459430
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear tyres worn on iner edges

  13. Pass151,458 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    151,458 miles
    Test number
    406698016538
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside front headlamp aim poor

  14. Fail151,458 miles (+6,123)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,458 miles
    Test number
    765378095228
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Front arm (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside front headlamp aim poor

  15. Pass145,335 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    145,335 miles
    Test number
    339907100330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail145,335 miles (+3,826)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,335 miles
    Test number
    839795656837
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  17. Pass141,509 miles (+3,922)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    141,509 miles
    Test number
    625367945096
    • NoteNearside rear axle beam bush becoming unbonded and weak
    • NoteNearside rear tyre worn thin on the outside edge and appraoching the wear bars
    • NoteOffside rear tyre worn thin on the inside edge and approaching the wear bars

  18. Pass137,587 miles (+3,777)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    137,587 miles
    Test number
    257255954073
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteNearside rear axle beam bush becoming weak and unbonded
    • NoteSlight blow from front exhaust flexi

  19. Pass133,810 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    133,810 miles
    Test number
    639414153068
    • NoteNearside rear axle beam bush becoming weak and unbonded

  20. Fail133,810 miles (+9,771)4 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,810 miles
    Test number
    417353753020
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth the front headlights are becoming crazed
    • NoteFront discs and pads in poor condition
    • NoteNearside rear axle beam bush becoming weak and unbonded

  21. Pass124,039 miles (+7,656)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    124,039 miles
    Test number
    168718532449
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteRear tyres are slightly perished

  22. Pass116,383 miles (+8,203)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    116,383 miles
    Test number
    606988241026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass108,180 miles (+7,121)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    108,180 miles
    Test number
    403389130001
    • NoteFront exhaust flexy has a slight gas leak

  24. Pass101,059 miles (+5,866)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    101,059 miles
    Test number
    490509749067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass95,193 miles (+7,316)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    95,193 miles
    Test number
    620076758065
    • NoteBoth rear tyres approaching the wear bars

  26. Pass87,877 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    87,877 miles
    Test number
    284590557027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail87,877 miles (+9,133)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,877 miles
    Test number
    684090057025
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

  28. Pass78,744 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    78,744 miles
    Test number
    911965156027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T356 BBW

Does T356 BBW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T356 BBW expired on 4 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T356 BBW?
The MOT on T356 BBW expired on 4 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T356 BBW done?
T356 BBW was recorded at 259,688 miles at its MOT on 5 Mar 2024, an average of 10,038 miles a year.
Has T356 BBW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T356 BBW has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on T356 BBW 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 T356 BBW find?
T356 BBW passed its latest MOT on 5 Mar 2024 with 6 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front brake pad(s) wearing thin; offside rear inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge, and 3 more.

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