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Volkswagen Passat

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,327 cc

T422 BLNMOT history

T422 BLN is a blue petrol Volkswagen Passat first used on 23 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 22 Dec 2022 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 119,711 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Oct 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 22 Dec 2022
Mileage
119,711 mi
At MOT on 26 Oct 2023
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,116 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T422 BLN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,327 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
23 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Dec 2022
Latest MOT test
26 Oct 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

T422 BLN was last recorded at 119,711 miles on 26 Oct 2023, 252 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Dec 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
119,459 miles · 16 Dec 2021
Between the last two tests
252 miles
Average per year
3,116 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 119,711 miles
  • 2021 – 119,459 miles
  • 2020 – 118,193 miles
  • 2019 – 116,944 miles
  • 2018 – 115,493 miles
  • 2017 – 113,414 miles
  • 2016 – 110,441 miles
  • 2015 – 105,465 miles
  • 2014 – 102,390 miles
  • 2013 – 99,709 miles
  • 2012 – 99,233 miles
  • 2011 – 97,110 miles
  • 2010 – 93,907 miles
  • 2009 – 89,061 miles
  • 2008 – 81,209 miles
  • 2007 – 72,986 miles
  • 2006 – 65,824 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail119,711 miles
  • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
  • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Sub frame (axle) suspension components and surrounding area (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres (2016) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

What MOT failures 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2009

Full MOT history

20 tests since 11 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail119,711 miles (+252)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,711 miles
    Test number
    401496141499
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Sub frame (axle) suspension components and surrounding area (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres (2016) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass119,459 miles (+1,266)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    119,459 miles
    Test number
    531476525330
    • AdvisoryFront subframe + suspension components corroded due to car being stood

  3. Pass118,193 miles (+1,249)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    118,193 miles
    Test number
    545923647261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass116,944 miles (+1,451)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    116,944 miles
    Test number
    797235267114
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass115,493 miles (+22)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    115,493 miles
    Test number
    558007684973
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Fail115,471 miles (+2,057)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,471 miles
    Test number
    447366068015
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Split (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Advise replacement (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass113,414 miles (+2,973)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    113,414 miles
    Test number
    352571109416
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner friction surfaces corroded (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner friction surfaces corroded (3.5.1i)

  8. Pass110,441 miles (+4,976)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    110,441 miles
    Test number
    450515574327
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  9. Pass105,465 miles (+3,075)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    105,465 miles
    Test number
    163293983912

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass102,390 miles (+2,681)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    102,390 miles
    Test number
    245453744316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass99,709 miles (+476)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    99,709 miles
    Test number
    719393833330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass99,233 miles (+2,123)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    99,233 miles
    Test number
    155716742312
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  13. Pass97,110 miles (+3,203)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    97,110 miles
    Test number
    189237451392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass93,907 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    93,907 miles
    Test number
    111180060291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail93,907 miles (+4,846)1 dangerous8 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,907 miles
    Test number
    321038250428
    • DangerousFront brake discs badly corroded on inner surface
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
    • NoteNearside rear suspension bush starting to split
    • NoteRear silencer front mount broken off

  16. Pass89,061 miles (+7,852)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    89,061 miles
    Test number
    363530869203
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront number plate cracked but secure

  17. Pass81,209 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    81,209 miles
    Test number
    142213268205
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail81,209 miles (+8,223)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,209 miles
    Test number
    940383568240
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass72,986 miles (+7,162)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    72,986 miles
    Test number
    804709297161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass65,824 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    65,824 miles
    Test number
    740022696169
    • 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 T422 BLN

Does T422 BLN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T422 BLN expired on 22 Dec 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T422 BLN?
The MOT on T422 BLN expired on 22 Dec 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T422 BLN done?
T422 BLN was recorded at 119,711 miles at its MOT on 26 Oct 2023, an average of 3,116 miles a year.
Has T422 BLN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T422 BLN has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on T422 BLN 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 T422 BLN find?
T422 BLN failed its latest MOT on 26 Oct 2023 with 4 major defects and 2 advisories: nearside headlamp not working on dipped beam; nearside rear service brake excessively binding; offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt, and 3 more.

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