Volkswagen Passat
Black · Diesel · 2008 · 2,000 cc
T40 FRAMOT history
T40 FRA is a black diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 5 Jan 2008. Its MOT is valid until 27 Nov 2026 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 140,340 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 27 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 140,340 mi
- At MOT on 26 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 20
- 16 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 6,863 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T40 FRA
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Passat
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,000 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 5 Jan 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 27 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 26 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
T40 FRA was last recorded at 140,340 miles on 26 Nov 2025, 4,851 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Nov 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 135,489 miles · 20 Nov 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 4,851 miles
- Average per year
- 6,863 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 140,340 miles
- 2024 – 135,489 miles
- 2023 – 127,601 miles
- 2022 – 123,509 miles
- 2021 – 115,622 miles
- 2020 – 105,445 miles
- 2019 – 99,153 miles
- 2018 – 90,261 miles
- 2017 – 82,272 miles
- 2016 – 74,879 miles
- 2015 – 67,232 miles
- 2014 – 59,563 miles
- 2012 – 48,812 miles
- 2011 – 42,946 miles
- 2010 – 37,863 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass140,340 miles
- MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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.
Front Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated Sticking on closer of bonnet
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Slight ingress of water inside
Minor2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
20 tests since 21 Dec 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass140,340 miles (+4,851)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 140,340 miles
- Test number
- 338742465543
- MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass135,489 miles (+7,888)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 135,489 miles
- Test number
- 921905140069
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass127,601 miles (+45)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 127,601 miles
- Test number
- 844102494415
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Slight ingress of water inside (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated Sticking on closer of bonnet (3.1 (c))
Fail127,556 miles (+4,047)2 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 127,556 miles
- Test number
- 698488221536
- MajorNearside Front Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced Door mirror repeater (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Slight ingress of water inside (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated Sticking on closer of bonnet (3.1 (c))
Pass123,509 miles (+7,887)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 123,509 miles
- Test number
- 476570916751
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass115,622 miles (+10,177)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 115,622 miles
- Test number
- 793882234895
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass105,445 miles (+41)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 105,445 miles
- Test number
- 814431401606
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail105,404 miles (+6,251)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 105,404 miles
- Test number
- 117311698702
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass99,153 miles (+8,892)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 99,153 miles
- Test number
- 101755319978
- MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and small cut in cords (no cords) (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front small pin in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass90,261 miles (+7,989)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 90,261 miles
- Test number
- 294721668139
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + 2 cuts in tread to cords (5.2.3 (e))
Pass82,272 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 82,272 miles
- Test number
- 917667286257
- AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both nearside and offside front rack arms slight play
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perished (4.1.D.1e)
Fail82,272 miles (+7,393)1 failure4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,272 miles
- Test number
- 668867642672
- FailureNearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
- AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both nearside and offside front rack arms slight play
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perished (4.1.D.1e)
Pass74,879 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 74,879 miles
- Test number
- 645038700533
- AdvisoryFront brake pads getting low
- AdvisoryEngine oil level low
- AdvisoryFour hub caps
Fail74,879 miles (+7,647)3 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,879 miles
- Test number
- 701520030541
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryFront brake pads getting low
- AdvisoryEngine oil level low
- AdvisoryFour hub caps
Pass67,232 miles (+7,669)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 67,232 miles
- Test number
- 410976315237
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bold inner edge // tread low (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryUnder trays / front / sides /rear
Pass59,563 miles (+4,862)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 59,563 miles
- Test number
- 615572134338
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass54,701 miles (+5,889)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 54,701 miles
- Test number
- 889360314019
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,812 miles (+5,866)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 48,812 miles
- Test number
- 745019542308
- NoteRear brake pads getting discs are worn
- NoteWipers are smeary in opperation
Pass42,946 miles (+5,083)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 42,946 miles
- Test number
- 446447741351
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,863 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 37,863 miles
- Test number
- 441225050360
- 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)
Questions about T40 FRA
- Does T40 FRA currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T40 FRA is valid until 27 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on T40 FRA?
- The MOT on T40 FRA is valid until 27 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T40 FRA done?
- T40 FRA was recorded at 140,340 miles at its MOT on 26 Nov 2025, an average of 6,863 miles a year.
- Has T40 FRA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T40 FRA has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Nov 2023.
- Has the mileage on T40 FRA 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 FRA find?
- T40 FRA passed its latest MOT on 26 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; offside front play in steering rack inner joint(s), and 1 more.
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