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Volkswagen Passat

Green · Diesel · 1999 · 1,900 cc

T377 DFCMOT history

T377 DFC is a green diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 11 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 4 May 2026 and it has passed 21 of 34 MOT tests, with 213,960 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Apr 2026.

MOT
Expired
On 4 May 2026
Mileage
213,960 mi
At MOT on 27 Apr 2026
MOT tests
34
21 passed · 13 failed
Per year
7,297 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T377 DFC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,900 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
11 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 May 2026
Latest MOT test
27 Apr 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

T377 DFC was last recorded at 213,960 miles on 27 Apr 2026, 7,792 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
206,168 miles · 28 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
7,792 miles
Average per year
7,297 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 213,960 miles
  • 2025 – 206,168 miles
  • 2024 – 195,585 miles
  • 2023 – 186,559 miles
  • 2022 – 178,975 miles
  • 2021 – 171,439 miles
  • 2020 – 165,000 miles
  • 2019 – 158,980 miles
  • 2018 – 154,145 miles
  • 2017 – 147,953 miles
  • 2016 – 142,541 miles
  • 2015 – 136,678 miles
  • 2014 – 129,992 miles
  • 2013 – 122,591 miles
  • 2012 – 115,493 miles
  • 2011 – 110,150 miles
  • 2010 – 102,705 miles
  • 2009 – 95,874 miles
  • 2008 – 88,373 miles
  • 2007 – 80,000 miles
  • 2006 – 69,391 miles
  • 2005 – 63,425 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail213,960 miles
  • DangerousOffside Rear Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system flexi to caliper (1.1.12 (c) (ii))
  • MajorExhaust fumes entering cabin front exhaust flexi leaking (6.1.2 (b) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush 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))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • MajorOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached upper shocker mount corroded and weakened (5.3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryCoolant level low

What MOT failures 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.

  • Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier

    Minor8 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

34 tests since 9 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail213,960 miles (+7,792)1 dangerous4 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    213,960 miles
    Test number
    572058640795
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system flexi to caliper (1.1.12 (c) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust fumes entering cabin front exhaust flexi leaking (6.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush 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 Rear Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached upper shocker mount corroded and weakened (5.3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant level low

  2. Pass206,168 miles (+10,583)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2026
    Odometer
    206,168 miles
    Test number
    218165827985
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule from body to axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower rear most, ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule from body to axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass195,585 miles (+9,026)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2025
    Odometer
    195,585 miles
    Test number
    964658191177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass186,559 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2024
    Odometer
    186,559 miles
    Test number
    465576378638
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail186,559 miles (+7,584)5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,559 miles
    Test number
    325790789499
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass178,975 miles (+7,536)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    178,975 miles
    Test number
    666809440775
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass171,439 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    171,439 miles
    Test number
    632273621583
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail171,439 miles (+6,439)4 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,439 miles
    Test number
    652900930419
    • MajorNearside 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 Anti-roll bar pin or bush 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 Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front most (chalked) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))

  9. Pass165,000 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    165,000 miles
    Test number
    453368264618
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail165,000 miles (+6,020)1 dangerous1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,000 miles
    Test number
    458933713209
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass158,980 miles (+16)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    158,980 miles
    Test number
    627819295472
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Fail158,964 miles (+4,819)4 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,964 miles
    Test number
    417245926613
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass154,145 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    154,145 miles
    Test number
    666022953494
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  14. Fail154,145 miles (+6,192)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,145 miles
    Test number
    823552748974
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  15. Pass147,953 miles (+5,412)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    147,953 miles
    Test number
    565054032374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass142,541 miles (+5,863)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    142,541 miles
    Test number
    843801284978

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass136,678 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    136,678 miles
    Test number
    136418285143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail136,671 miles (+6,679)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,671 miles
    Test number
    155548985114
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

  19. Pass129,992 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    129,992 miles
    Test number
    429912304255
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  20. Fail129,988 miles (+7,397)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,988 miles
    Test number
    525882304223
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  21. Pass122,591 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    122,591 miles
    Test number
    557984403261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail122,587 miles (+7,094)1 dangerous5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,587 miles
    Test number
    989293703251
    • DangerousOffside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  23. Pass115,493 miles (+5,343)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    115,493 miles
    Test number
    398137502242
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  24. Pass110,150 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    110,150 miles
    Test number
    536573821277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail110,148 miles (+7,443)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,148 miles
    Test number
    255403021222
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

  26. Pass102,705 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    102,705 miles
    Test number
    501523220217
    • AdvisoryFront constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFull under tray fitted

  27. Fail102,705 miles (+6,831)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,705 miles
    Test number
    723763520258
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFull under tray fitted

  28. Pass95,874 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    95,874 miles
    Test number
    603303329241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail95,874 miles (+7,501)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,874 miles
    Test number
    331192229297
    • FailureBraking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

  30. Pass88,373 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    88,373 miles
    Test number
    282336948216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail88,373 miles (+8,373)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,373 miles
    Test number
    420595548213
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

  32. Pass80,000 miles (+10,609)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    80,000 miles
    Test number
    430791947226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  33. Pass69,391 miles (+5,966)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    69,391 miles
    Test number
    124286136236
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  34. Pass63,425 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    63,425 miles
    Test number
    471942155224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T377 DFC

Does T377 DFC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T377 DFC expired on 4 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T377 DFC?
The MOT on T377 DFC expired on 4 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T377 DFC done?
T377 DFC was recorded at 213,960 miles at its MOT on 27 Apr 2026, an average of 7,297 miles a year.
Has T377 DFC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T377 DFC has failed 13 of its 34 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on T377 DFC 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 T377 DFC find?
T377 DFC failed its latest MOT on 27 Apr 2026 with 1 dangerous defect, 4 major defects and 7 advisories: offside rear brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system flexi to caliper; exhaust fumes entering cabin front exhaust flexi leaking; nearside front lower anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn, and 9 more.

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