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Volkswagen Passat

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,798 cc

T484 VFLMOT history

T484 VFL is a blue petrol Volkswagen Passat first used on 12 Aug 1999. Its MOT expired on 23 Aug 2024 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 186,871 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Jul 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 23 Aug 2024
Mileage
186,871 mi
At MOT on 31 Jul 2023
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
7,276 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T484 VFL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,798 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
12 Aug 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Aug 2024
Latest MOT test
31 Jul 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T484 VFL was last recorded at 186,871 miles on 31 Jul 2023, 5,724 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jul 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
181,147 miles · 28 Jul 2022
Between the last two tests
5,724 miles
Average per year
7,276 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 186,871 miles
  • 2022 – 181,147 miles
  • 2021 – 174,899 miles
  • 2020 – 167,542 miles
  • 2019 – 160,863 miles
  • 2018 – 154,346 miles
  • 2017 – 149,258 miles
  • 2016 – 145,619 miles
  • 2015 – 142,086 miles
  • 2014 – 138,421 miles
  • 2013 – 134,556 miles
  • 2012 – 128,604 miles
  • 2011 – 122,601 miles
  • 2010 – 112,585 miles
  • 2009 – 100,643 miles
  • 2008 – 90,652 miles
  • 2007 – 79,888 miles
  • 2006 – 69,216 miles
  • 2005 – 58,947 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass186,871 miles
  • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread has minor damage (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking/ perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear axle corroded

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.

  • Exhaust system corroded

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2011–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2012

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear axle beam corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

28 tests since 30 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass186,871 miles (+5,724)2 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    186,871 miles
    Test number
    378274549232
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread has minor damage (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking/ perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded

  2. Pass181,147 miles (+1)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    181,147 miles
    Test number
    583603040498
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryRear axle beam corroded

  3. Fail181,146 miles (+6,247)1 dangerous2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,146 miles
    Test number
    409229047258
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance not tested due to leaking brake pipe (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rearward outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryRear axle beam corroded

  4. Pass174,899 miles (+227)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    174,899 miles
    Test number
    945247969955
    • AdvisoryEngine mil lamp inop
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to rear axle beam

  5. Fail174,672 miles (+7,130)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,672 miles
    Test number
    764843994372
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • 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 Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn forward outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine mil lamp inop
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to rear axle beam

  6. Pass167,542 miles (+427)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    167,542 miles
    Test number
    173243231930
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to front sub frame and rear axle beam

  7. Fail167,115 miles (+6,252)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,115 miles
    Test number
    665086114621
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to front sub frame and rear axle beam

  8. Pass160,863 miles (+6,517)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    160,863 miles
    Test number
    909536385954

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass154,346 miles (+82)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    154,346 miles
    Test number
    934140887022
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on inner edges
    • AdvisoryBoth headlamp lenses deteriorated
    • AdvisoryWindscreen damaged

  10. Fail154,264 miles (+5,006)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,264 miles
    Test number
    196241077944
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on inner edges
    • AdvisoryBoth headlamp lenses deteriorated
    • AdvisoryWindscreen damaged

  11. Pass149,258 miles (+85)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    149,258 miles
    Test number
    218947912708
    • AdvisoryWindscreen just servicable.

  12. Fail149,173 miles (+3,554)1 dangerous1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,173 miles
    Test number
    153741996722
    • DangerousNearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen just servicable.

  13. Pass145,619 miles (+3,533)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    145,619 miles
    Test number
    679869863433

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass142,086 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    142,086 miles
    Test number
    583437104632

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail142,076 miles (+3,655)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,076 miles
    Test number
    597951047328
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  16. Pass138,421 miles (+3,865)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    138,421 miles
    Test number
    485474354482

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass134,556 miles (+5,952)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    134,556 miles
    Test number
    418064243398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass128,604 miles (+49)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    128,604 miles
    Test number
    625292562315
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail128,555 miles (+5,954)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,555 miles
    Test number
    218232252357
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass122,601 miles (+189)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    122,601 miles
    Test number
    728505151381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail122,412 miles (+9,827)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,412 miles
    Test number
    806419641395
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

  22. Pass112,585 miles (+11,942)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    112,585 miles
    Test number
    853874750342
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass100,643 miles (+9,991)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    100,643 miles
    Test number
    444005649468

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass90,652 miles (+10,764)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    90,652 miles
    Test number
    752227548370
    • NoteO/s/f toprear suspension link bush becoming unbonded.
    • NoteO/s/r trailing arm bush unbonding

  25. Pass79,888 miles (+10,672)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    79,888 miles
    Test number
    570624347354
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteBoth front anti-roll bar link rubbers in poor condition.
    • NoteO/s/f rear top suspension link ,inner bush becoming unbonded.

  26. Pass69,216 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    69,216 miles
    Test number
    563762546338
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteBoth front anti-roll bar link rubbers partially unbonded.

  27. Fail69,216 miles (+10,269)2 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,216 miles
    Test number
    710722746378
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteBoth front anti-roll bar link rubbers partially unbonded.

  28. Pass58,947 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    58,947 miles
    Test number
    304574565333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T484 VFL

Does T484 VFL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T484 VFL expired on 23 Aug 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T484 VFL?
The MOT on T484 VFL expired on 23 Aug 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T484 VFL done?
T484 VFL was recorded at 186,871 miles at its MOT on 31 Jul 2023, an average of 7,276 miles a year.
Has T484 VFL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T484 VFL has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jul 2022.
Has the mileage on T484 VFL 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 T484 VFL find?
T484 VFL passed its latest MOT on 31 Jul 2023 with 2 minor defects and 10 advisories: nearside headlamp lens slightly defective; offside headlamp lens slightly defective; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases, and 9 more.

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