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Volkswagen Passat

Grey · Petrol · 1999 · 1,798 cc

T397 KANMOT history

T397 KAN is a grey petrol Volkswagen Passat first used on 18 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 14 Mar 2025 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 167,076 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Mar 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 14 Mar 2025
Mileage
167,076 mi
At MOT on 12 Mar 2024
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,876 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T397 KAN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,798 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
18 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
12 Mar 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T397 KAN was last recorded at 167,076 miles on 12 Mar 2024, 5,608 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Mar 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
161,468 miles · 11 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
5,608 miles
Average per year
4,876 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 167,076 miles
  • 2023 – 161,468 miles
  • 2022 – 150,919 miles
  • 2021 – 143,649 miles
  • 2020 – 138,164 miles
  • 2019 – 135,136 miles
  • 2018 – 132,925 miles
  • 2017 – 129,957 miles
  • 2014 – 124,933 miles
  • 2013 – 120,320 miles
  • 2012 – 115,680 miles
  • 2011 – 112,659 miles
  • 2010 – 112,641 miles
  • 2008 – 98,450 miles
  • 2007 – 85,691 miles
  • 2006 – 80,461 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass167,076 miles
  • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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 Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2008–2013

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2008–2013

  • Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2008–2010

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2014

  • Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2011

Full MOT history

22 tests since 7 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass167,076 miles (+5,608)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    167,076 miles
    Test number
    666972271196
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass161,468 miles (+10,549)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    161,468 miles
    Test number
    103611781839
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  3. Pass150,919 miles (+7,270)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    150,919 miles
    Test number
    623522964249
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorFront Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  4. Pass143,649 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    143,649 miles
    Test number
    672683512147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail143,649 miles (+5,485)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,649 miles
    Test number
    532968640838
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  6. Pass138,164 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    138,164 miles
    Test number
    455212939455

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail138,164 miles (+164)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,164 miles
    Test number
    479984331431
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  8. Fail138,000 miles (+2,864)5 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,000 miles
    Test number
    420880943242
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexipipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass135,136 miles (+2,211)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    135,136 miles
    Test number
    173463810809
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass132,925 miles (+2,968)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    132,925 miles
    Test number
    680059539599
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  11. Pass129,957 miles (+5,024)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    129,957 miles
    Test number
    734765049287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass124,933 miles (+4,613)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    124,933 miles
    Test number
    469192404074
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on inner & outer edges

  13. Fail120,320 miles1 repaired2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,320 miles
    Test number
    155783203068
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

  14. Pass120,320 miles (+4,640)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    120,320 miles
    Test number
    677793303090
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

  15. Pass115,680 miles (+3,021)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    115,680 miles
    Test number
    235466702030
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres perishing on outer walls
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on inner edge

  16. Pass112,659 miles (+18)7 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    112,659 miles
    Test number
    148943411023
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteAll tyres slightly mishapen
    • NoteDamage to n/s/r

  17. Fail112,641 miles (+14,191)6 failures7 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,641 miles
    Test number
    750139040302
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteAll tyres slightly mishapen
    • NoteDamage to n/s rear

  18. Pass98,450 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    98,450 miles
    Test number
    800369448219
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail98,450 miles (+1)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,450 miles
    Test number
    834049348218
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Fail98,449 miles (+12,758)6 failures8 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,449 miles
    Test number
    310275948269
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • 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)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteCover sills fitted,sump cover fitted
    • NoteO/s/f top rear arm inner bush starting to debond

  21. Pass85,691 miles (+5,230)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    85,691 miles
    Test number
    702058657150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass80,461 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    80,461 miles
    Test number
    162248256129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T397 KAN

Does T397 KAN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T397 KAN expired on 14 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T397 KAN?
The MOT on T397 KAN expired on 14 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T397 KAN done?
T397 KAN was recorded at 167,076 miles at its MOT on 12 Mar 2024, an average of 4,876 miles a year.
Has T397 KAN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T397 KAN has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Mar 2021.
Has the mileage on T397 KAN 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 T397 KAN find?
T397 KAN passed its latest MOT on 12 Mar 2024 with 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; front windscreen wiper blade defective; nearside rear anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened, and 3 more.

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