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Volkswagen Passat

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,798 cc

T386 WGJMOT history

T386 WGJ is a blue petrol Volkswagen Passat first used on 25 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 16 Aug 2023 and it has passed 16 of 26 MOT tests, with 159,123 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Aug 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 16 Aug 2023
Mileage
159,123 mi
At MOT on 17 Aug 2022
MOT tests
26
16 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,925 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T386 WGJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,798 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
25 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Aug 2023
Latest MOT test
17 Aug 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T386 WGJ was last recorded at 159,123 miles on 17 Aug 2022, 1,078 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jun 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
158,045 miles · 15 Jun 2021
Between the last two tests
1,078 miles
Average per year
4,925 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 159,123 miles
  • 2021 – 158,045 miles
  • 2019 – 153,938 miles
  • 2018 – 146,959 miles
  • 2017 – 144,185 miles
  • 2016 – 137,243 miles
  • 2015 – 133,416 miles
  • 2014 – 127,491 miles
  • 2013 – 121,442 miles
  • 2012 – 115,961 miles
  • 2011 – 110,626 miles
  • 2010 – 104,815 miles
  • 2009 – 99,518 miles
  • 2008 – 96,149 miles
  • 2007 – 90,138 miles
  • 2006 – 79,467 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass159,123 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2010–2015

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2010–2015

  • Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

26 tests since 14 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass159,123 miles (+1,078)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    159,123 miles
    Test number
    717911653880
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass158,045 miles (+4,107)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    158,045 miles
    Test number
    793911189864

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass153,938 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    153,938 miles
    Test number
    467542111230
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished & cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail153,938 miles (+6,979)1 major3 repaired2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,938 miles
    Test number
    142207146496
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished & cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass146,959 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    146,959 miles
    Test number
    230132278561

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail146,959 miles (+2,774)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,959 miles
    Test number
    219032465701
    • Repaired at testNearside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

  7. Pass144,185 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    144,185 miles
    Test number
    810589030589
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  8. Fail144,183 miles (+6,940)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,183 miles
    Test number
    175848787346
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  9. Pass137,243 miles (+3,827)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    137,243 miles
    Test number
    798915166819

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass133,416 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    133,416 miles
    Test number
    879357375190
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • NoteO/s/r quarter pannel damage

  11. Fail133,416 miles (+5,925)11 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,416 miles
    Test number
    448946375129
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureHeadlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteO/s/r quarter pannel damage

  12. Pass127,491 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    127,491 miles
    Test number
    806308374146
    • AdvisoryNearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteO/s/r wing damage not dangerous

  13. Fail127,491 miles (+6,049)12 failures6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,491 miles
    Test number
    657517774113
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteO/s/r wing damage not dangerous

  14. Pass121,442 miles (+5,481)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    121,442 miles
    Test number
    266475873455
    • NoteOffside rear body damaged

  15. Pass115,961 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    115,961 miles
    Test number
    409095082102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail115,961 miles (+5,335)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,961 miles
    Test number
    137364682156
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

  17. Pass110,626 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    110,626 miles
    Test number
    189758171195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail110,626 miles (+5,811)2 dangerous7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,626 miles
    Test number
    999044871171
    • DangerousNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  19. Pass104,815 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    104,815 miles
    Test number
    203111480178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail104,815 miles (+5,297)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,815 miles
    Test number
    904200880124
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

  21. Pass99,518 miles (+3,369)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    99,518 miles
    Test number
    824623369157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass96,149 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2009
    Odometer
    96,149 miles
    Test number
    230750638420

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail96,149 miles (+6,011)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,149 miles
    Test number
    322170138140
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  24. Pass90,138 miles (+10,671)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    90,138 miles
    Test number
    811025067132
    • NoteAdvise both front indicators slightly discoloured

  25. Pass79,467 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    79,467 miles
    Test number
    680797766125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail79,467 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,467 miles
    Test number
    620455866129
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Questions about T386 WGJ

Does T386 WGJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T386 WGJ expired on 16 Aug 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T386 WGJ?
The MOT on T386 WGJ expired on 16 Aug 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T386 WGJ done?
T386 WGJ was recorded at 159,123 miles at its MOT on 17 Aug 2022, an average of 4,925 miles a year.
Has T386 WGJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T386 WGJ has failed 10 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jun 2019.
Has the mileage on T386 WGJ 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 T386 WGJ find?
T386 WGJ passed its latest MOT on 17 Aug 2022 with 4 advisories: central front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside front anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened; offside front track rod end ball joint has slight play, and 1 more.

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