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Volkswagen Passat

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 1,896 cc

T420 RVEMOT history

T420 RVE is a blue diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 21 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 17 Feb 2024 and it has passed 18 of 29 MOT tests, with 149,705 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Feb 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 17 Feb 2024
Mileage
149,705 mi
At MOT on 14 Feb 2023
MOT tests
29
18 passed · 11 failed
Per year
5,624 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T420 RVE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
21 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Feb 2024
Latest MOT test
14 Feb 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T420 RVE was last recorded at 149,705 miles on 14 Feb 2023, 3,990 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Feb 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 13 Oct 2016: 118,297 miles, lower than 411,197 miles on 15 Oct 2015.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
145,715 miles · 18 Feb 2022
Between the last two tests
3,990 miles
Average per year
5,624 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 149,705 miles
  • 2022 – 145,715 miles
  • 2021 – 142,829 miles
  • 2020 – 139,105 miles
  • 2019 – 131,705 miles
  • 2018 – 126,032 miles
  • 2016 – 118,297 miles
  • 2015 – 411,197 miles
  • 2014 – 106,904 miles
  • 2013 – 102,983 miles
  • 2012 – 98,647 miles
  • 2011 – 92,154 miles
  • 2010 – 88,480 miles
  • 2009 – 82,652 miles
  • 2008 – 75,076 miles
  • 2007 – 67,679 miles
  • 2006 – 59,030 miles
  • 2005 – 50,431 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass149,705 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Front Arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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 Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

29 tests since 21 Jun 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass149,705 miles3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    149,705 miles
    Test number
    505769316000
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Front Arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail149,705 miles (+3,990)2 dangerous3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,705 miles
    Test number
    342695530654
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Front Arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass145,715 miles (+22)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    145,715 miles
    Test number
    313192122374
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail145,693 miles (+2,864)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,693 miles
    Test number
    980489690483
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass142,829 miles (+3,724)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    142,829 miles
    Test number
    414589159778
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Pass139,105 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    139,105 miles
    Test number
    324460313150
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail139,105 miles (+7,400)7 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,105 miles
    Test number
    612071201451
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorSteering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass131,705 miles (+58)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    131,705 miles
    Test number
    378239067218
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  9. Fail131,647 miles (+5,615)6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,647 miles
    Test number
    884101332367
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  10. Pass126,032 miles (+7,735)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    126,032 miles
    Test number
    753447513575

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass118,297 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    118,297 miles
    Test number
    109261383412

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail118,297 miles (-292,900)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,297 miles
    Test number
    373697604247
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  13. Pass411,197 miles (+299,157)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    411,197 miles
    Test number
    364515318400

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail112,040 miles (+5,136)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,040 miles
    Test number
    464037230715
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass106,904 miles (+3,921)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    106,904 miles
    Test number
    948992484221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass102,983 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    102,983 miles
    Test number
    835646993278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail102,983 miles (+4,336)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,983 miles
    Test number
    387345993236
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  18. Pass98,647 miles (+6,493)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    98,647 miles
    Test number
    327827692224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass92,154 miles (+3,674)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    92,154 miles
    Test number
    115456681250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass88,480 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    88,480 miles
    Test number
    632721100349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail88,480 miles (+5,828)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,480 miles
    Test number
    731121900352
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

  22. Pass82,652 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    82,652 miles
    Test number
    824522099209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail82,652 miles (+7,576)1 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,652 miles
    Test number
    343372599276
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass75,076 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    75,076 miles
    Test number
    471698688221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail75,076 miles (+7,397)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,076 miles
    Test number
    141097888293
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  26. Pass67,679 miles (+8,649)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    67,679 miles
    Test number
    304946187457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass59,030 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    59,030 miles
    Test number
    512033076135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail59,030 miles (+8,599)4 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,030 miles
    Test number
    401670176190
    • DangerousNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • DangerousNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • DangerousOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • DangerousOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  29. Pass50,431 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2006
    Odometer
    50,431 miles
    Test number
    973532475104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T420 RVE

Does T420 RVE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T420 RVE expired on 17 Feb 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T420 RVE?
The MOT on T420 RVE expired on 17 Feb 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T420 RVE done?
T420 RVE was recorded at 149,705 miles at its MOT on 14 Feb 2023, an average of 5,624 miles a year.
Has T420 RVE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T420 RVE has failed 11 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on T420 RVE ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 13 Oct 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T420 RVE find?
T420 RVE passed its latest MOT on 14 Feb 2023 with 3 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside front upper suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm; offside obligatory mirror slightly damaged; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view, and 2 more.

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