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Volkswagen Passat

Green · Diesel · 1999 · 1,896 cc

T477 OVFMOT history

T477 OVF is a green diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 15 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 25 Apr 2023 and it has passed 16 of 27 MOT tests, with 156,517 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Apr 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 25 Apr 2023
Mileage
156,517 mi
At MOT on 26 Apr 2022
MOT tests
27
16 passed · 11 failed
Per year
5,986 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T477 OVF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
15 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Apr 2023
Latest MOT test
26 Apr 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T477 OVF was last recorded at 156,517 miles on 26 Apr 2022, 306 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Apr 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
156,211 miles · 8 Apr 2022
Between the last two tests
306 miles
Average per year
5,986 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 156,517 miles
  • 2021 – 155,864 miles
  • 2020 – 148,422 miles
  • 2019 – 142,927 miles
  • 2018 – 140,386 miles
  • 2017 – 134,769 miles
  • 2016 – 129,210 miles
  • 2015 – 125,444 miles
  • 2014 – 122,818 miles
  • 2013 – 115,619 miles
  • 2012 – 109,017 miles
  • 2011 – 99,555 miles
  • 2010 – 92,119 miles
  • 2009 – 83,136 miles
  • 2008 – 74,766 miles
  • 2007 – 68,799 miles
  • 2006 – 61,881 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass156,517 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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.

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

    Advisory10 MOTs, 2008–2016

  • Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Rear brake discs corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Corrosion to front of o/s floor pan but not within a prescribed area

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

27 tests since 5 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass156,517 miles (+306)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    156,517 miles
    Test number
    384352584538
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  2. Fail156,211 miles (+347)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,211 miles
    Test number
    260843773932
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorFront Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  3. Fail155,864 miles (+7,442)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,864 miles
    Test number
    114898334511
    • MajorDriver's airbag obviously inoperative air bag warning light on [at time of testing] (7.1.5 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front n /s outer c. v. boot split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle rear n /s door wont open (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps rear o/s number plate light out (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator rear n/s brake pads worn (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front both n/s o/s upper MacPherson struts top bearings worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front n/s inner tyre worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryLittle reserve travel in handbrake
  4. Pass148,422 miles (+10)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    148,422 miles
    Test number
    252288220195
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs corroded
  5. Fail148,412 miles (+5,485)3 dangerous4 major3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,412 miles
    Test number
    609871623169
    • DangerousBrake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MinorElectrical wiring insecure dash board (4.11 (a) (i))
    • MinorHazard warning switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs corroded
  6. Pass142,927 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    142,927 miles
    Test number
    965911462610
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Fail142,927 miles (+2,541)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,927 miles
    Test number
    842457687706
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass140,386 miles (+5,617)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    140,386 miles
    Test number
    848062701974
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. Pass134,769 miles (+169)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    134,769 miles
    Test number
    625084195253
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to front of o/s floor pan but not within a prescribed area
    • AdvisoryWindscreen damaged
  10. Fail134,600 miles (+5,390)2 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,600 miles
    Test number
    634407578202
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Braking system leaking caliper (3.6.A.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to front of o/s floor pan but not within a prescribed area
    • AdvisoryWindscreen damaged
  11. Pass129,210 miles (+3,766)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    129,210 miles
    Test number
    572489464317
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisorySlight play in offside front top rear link bush
  12. Pass125,444 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    125,444 miles
    Test number
    679018775147
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  13. Fail125,444 miles (+196)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,444 miles
    Test number
    295468175469
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  14. Fail125,248 miles (+2,430)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,248 miles
    Test number
    387824865188
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  15. Pass122,818 miles (+7,199)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    122,818 miles
    Test number
    477655074197
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNearside & offside front headlamps have poor beam image
  16. Pass115,619 miles (+119)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    115,619 miles
    Test number
    396227973163
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  17. Fail115,500 miles (+6,483)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,500 miles
    Test number
    887431373152
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • 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 Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  18. Pass109,017 miles (+9,462)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    109,017 miles
    Test number
    249707382189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass99,555 miles (+241)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    99,555 miles
    Test number
    675552991140
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  20. Fail99,314 miles (+7,195)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,314 miles
    Test number
    785220881180
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNearside rear passenger door wont open.
  21. Pass92,119 miles (+279)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    92,119 miles
    Test number
    864124090112
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteAir bag warning light on.
    • NoteFront tyres 2m and worn on inner edge.
    • NoteNearside front top links inner bushes worn.
  22. Fail91,840 miles (+8,704)2 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,840 miles
    Test number
    273071580452
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteAir bag warning light on.
    • NoteFront tyres 2m and worn on inner edge.
    • NoteNearside front top links inner bushes worn.
  23. Pass83,136 miles (+8,370)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    83,136 miles
    Test number
    120998089130
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteAir bag warning light on.
    • NoteBoth rear tyres worn on inner edges.
    • NoteNearside front drive shaft cv boot greasey.
  24. Pass74,766 miles (+2)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    74,766 miles
    Test number
    850100198194
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteAir bag warning light on
    • NoteFront anti roll bar drop links bushes in very poor perished condition
    • NoteNearside rear wheel arch damaged,green paint
  25. Fail74,764 miles (+5,965)4 dangerous1 failure2 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,764 miles
    Test number
    533323288171
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • DangerousNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • DangerousNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteAir bag warning light on
    • NoteFront anti roll bar drop links bushes in very poor perished condition
    • NoteNearside rear tyre worn on inner edge ,tread distorted
    • NoteNearside rear wheel arch damaged,green paint
    • NoteOffsde rear tyre worn on inner edges.
    • NoteSlight imbalance to front brakes
  26. Pass68,799 miles (+6,918)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    68,799 miles
    Test number
    493362197110
    • NoteAir bag warning light on. †brake pad warning light on. †front rubber brake hoses sarting to crack[caliper end]. †front brake discs rusty and worn.
  27. Pass61,881 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    61,881 miles
    Test number
    620106286186
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteAir bag warning lamp staying on
    • NoteBoth front top wishbones,front outter joints small amount off wear. †both front rubber brake hoses starting to perrish. †n/s/rear seat swab missing. †tailgate damaged and badge missing.

Questions about T477 OVF

Does T477 OVF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T477 OVF expired on 25 Apr 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T477 OVF?
The MOT on T477 OVF expired on 25 Apr 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T477 OVF done?
T477 OVF was recorded at 156,517 miles at its MOT on 26 Apr 2022, an average of 5,986 miles a year.
Has T477 OVF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T477 OVF has failed 11 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Apr 2022.
Has the mileage on T477 OVF 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 T477 OVF find?
T477 OVF passed its latest MOT on 26 Apr 2022 with 4 advisories: nearside front upper macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front upper macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front upper suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 1 more.

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