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Volkswagen Passat

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,781 cc

T455 OKYMOT history

T455 OKY is a blue petrol Volkswagen Passat first used on 28 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 13 Jan 2024 and it has passed 15 of 24 MOT tests, with 242,022 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jan 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 13 Jan 2024
Mileage
242,022 mi
At MOT on 9 Jan 2023
MOT tests
24
15 passed · 9 failed
Per year
8,158 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T455 OKY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
28 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Jan 2024
Latest MOT test
9 Jan 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T455 OKY was last recorded at 242,022 miles on 9 Jan 2023, 2,949 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jan 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 7 Jan 2009: 12,377 miles, lower than 118,518 miles on 19 Nov 2007.

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
239,073 miles · 13 Jan 2022
Between the last two tests
2,949 miles
Average per year
8,158 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 242,022 miles
  • 2022 – 239,073 miles
  • 2021 – 231,773 miles
  • 2020 – 231,418 miles
  • 2019 – 218,588 miles
  • 2018 – 210,296 miles
  • 2017 – 199,073 miles
  • 2016 – 191,024 miles
  • 2015 – 180,973 miles
  • 2013 – 166,524 miles
  • 2012 – 157,374 miles
  • 2011 – 147,038 miles
  • 2010 – 136,619 miles
  • 2009 – 12,377 miles
  • 2007 – 118,518 miles
  • 2006 – 108,392 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass242,022 miles
  • MinorFront Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Front front parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly near side and offside slight (3.7.B.6b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2016

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

24 tests since 23 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass242,022 miles (+2,949)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    242,022 miles
    Test number
    126809366799
    • MinorFront Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass239,073 miles (+7,300)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    239,073 miles
    Test number
    617418714441
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryUndertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass231,773 miles (+355)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    231,773 miles
    Test number
    346726072612
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail231,418 miles (+12,830)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    231,418 miles
    Test number
    833094107201
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass218,588 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    218,588 miles
    Test number
    305997119789
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail218,588 miles (+8,292)1 dangerous1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    218,588 miles
    Test number
    768989625888
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass210,296 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2019
    Odometer
    210,296 miles
    Test number
    542035397565

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail210,296 miles (+11,223)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    210,296 miles
    Test number
    445204120246
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH (3.4 (b) (ii))

  9. Pass199,073 miles (+8,049)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2018
    Odometer
    199,073 miles
    Test number
    861651729276
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass191,024 miles (+142)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    191,024 miles
    Test number
    376077980120
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront front parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly near side and offside slight (3.7.B.6b)

  11. Fail190,882 miles (+9,909)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    190,882 miles
    Test number
    841266008290
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront front parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly near side and offside slight (3.7.B.6b)

  12. Pass180,973 miles (+14,449)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    180,973 miles
    Test number
    409916065196
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  13. Pass166,524 miles (+182)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    166,524 miles
    Test number
    599856493242
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  14. Fail166,342 miles (+8,968)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,342 miles
    Test number
    365989483490
    • FailureFront Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  15. Pass157,374 miles (+189)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    157,374 miles
    Test number
    915430172215
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  16. Fail157,185 miles (+10,147)1 dangerous2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,185 miles
    Test number
    206583162216
    • DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  17. Pass147,038 miles (+101)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    147,038 miles
    Test number
    619857031264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail146,937 miles (+10,318)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,937 miles
    Test number
    127760231292
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  19. Pass136,619 miles (+124,242)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    136,619 miles
    Test number
    421203580111
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass12,377 miles (-106,141)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    12,377 miles
    Test number
    861507409046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass118,518 miles (+308)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    118,518 miles
    Test number
    554363827377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail118,210 miles (+9,818)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,210 miles
    Test number
    742099907397
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

  23. Pass108,392 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    108,392 miles
    Test number
    362092446242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail108,392 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,392 miles
    Test number
    351175736431
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Questions about T455 OKY

Does T455 OKY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T455 OKY expired on 13 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T455 OKY?
The MOT on T455 OKY expired on 13 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T455 OKY done?
T455 OKY was recorded at 242,022 miles at its MOT on 9 Jan 2023, an average of 8,158 miles a year.
Has T455 OKY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T455 OKY has failed 9 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Dec 2020.
Has the mileage on T455 OKY ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 7 Jan 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T455 OKY find?
T455 OKY passed its latest MOT on 9 Jan 2023 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; front oil leak, but not excessive; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play.

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