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Volkswagen Passat

Blue · Diesel · 2009 · 1,968 cc

T40 AELMOT history

T40 AEL is a blue diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 25 Nov 2009. Its MOT is valid until 6 Apr 2027 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 213,508 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 6 Apr 2027
Mileage
213,508 mi
At MOT on 31 Mar 2026
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
12,757 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T40 AEL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
25 Nov 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
31 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T40 AEL was last recorded at 213,508 miles on 31 Mar 2026, 6,331 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
207,177 miles · 7 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
6,331 miles
Average per year
12,757 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 213,508 miles
  • 2025 – 207,177 miles
  • 2024 – 196,631 miles
  • 2023 – 187,324 miles
  • 2022 – 168,954 miles
  • 2020 – 149,300 miles
  • 2019 – 134,212 miles
  • 2018 – 119,294 miles
  • 2017 – 99,505 miles
  • 2016 – 80,395 miles
  • 2015 – 73,422 miles
  • 2014 – 59,455 miles
  • 2013 – 51,119 miles
  • 2012 – 42,473 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass213,508 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner 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.

  • Central Exhaust mounting defective exhaust sleeve

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

Full MOT history

18 tests since 2 Nov 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass213,508 miles (+6,331)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    213,508 miles
    Test number
    692806334690
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass207,177 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    207,177 miles
    Test number
    416431226047
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective exhaust sleeve (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail207,177 miles (+10,546)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    207,177 miles
    Test number
    982019337523
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective exhaust sleeve (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass196,631 miles (+9,307)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    196,631 miles
    Test number
    234700734219
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective Centre Sleeve (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass187,324 miles (+18,370)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    187,324 miles
    Test number
    985152088840

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass168,954 miles (+19,654)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    168,954 miles
    Test number
    652534736995

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass149,300 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    149,300 miles
    Test number
    626088892746
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail149,300 miles (+15,088)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,300 miles
    Test number
    297455188180
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass134,212 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    134,212 miles
    Test number
    401107911101
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail134,212 miles (+14,918)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,212 miles
    Test number
    742793716897
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass119,294 miles (+19,789)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    119,294 miles
    Test number
    265981711594
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted

  12. Pass99,505 miles (+19,110)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    99,505 miles
    Test number
    268770210001
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner edge (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass80,395 miles (+6,973)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    80,395 miles
    Test number
    256423243717

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass73,422 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    73,422 miles
    Test number
    937803966009
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail73,422 miles (+13,967)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,422 miles
    Test number
    234411361977
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass59,455 miles (+8,336)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    59,455 miles
    Test number
    937683084213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass51,119 miles (+8,646)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    51,119 miles
    Test number
    375935423360
    • NoteOffside front tyre getting low on tread

  18. Pass42,473 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    42,473 miles
    Test number
    638157402338
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn close to cords inner edges
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn close to legal limit

Questions about T40 AEL

Does T40 AEL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T40 AEL is valid until 6 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T40 AEL?
The MOT on T40 AEL is valid until 6 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T40 AEL done?
T40 AEL was recorded at 213,508 miles at its MOT on 31 Mar 2026, an average of 12,757 miles a year.
Has T40 AEL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T40 AEL has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on T40 AEL 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 T40 AEL find?
T40 AEL passed its latest MOT on 31 Mar 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge.

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