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Volkswagen Passat

Silver · Diesel · 1999 · 1,896 cc

T48 SDWMOT history

T48 SDW is a silver diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 16 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 24 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 218,136 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 24 Jul 2027
Mileage
218,136 mi
At MOT on 22 Jul 2026
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,408 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T48 SDW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
16 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T48 SDW was last recorded at 218,136 miles on 22 Jul 2026, 1,169 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
216,967 miles · 3 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
1,169 miles
Average per year
7,408 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 218,136 miles
  • 2025 – 216,967 miles
  • 2024 – 214,379 miles
  • 2023 – 206,883 miles
  • 2022 – 201,134 miles
  • 2021 – 195,678 miles
  • 2020 – 190,094 miles
  • 2019 – 183,361 miles
  • 2018 – 175,869 miles
  • 2017 – 169,892 miles
  • 2016 – 163,951 miles
  • 2015 – 158,436 miles
  • 2014 – 152,707 miles
  • 2013 – 139,300 miles
  • 2012 – 133,522 miles
  • 2011 – 126,482 miles
  • 2010 – 115,660 miles
  • 2009 – 105,225 miles
  • 2008 – 96,177 miles
  • 2007 – 81,262 miles
  • 2006 – 69,378 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass218,136 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2014

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2014

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024–2025

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass218,136 miles (+1,169)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    218,136 miles
    Test number
    367719301760
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

  2. Pass216,967 miles (+2,588)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    216,967 miles
    Test number
    322014919652
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

  3. Pass214,379 miles (+7,496)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    214,379 miles
    Test number
    880431559904
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering rack

  4. Pass206,883 miles (+5,749)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    206,883 miles
    Test number
    140444946260
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass201,134 miles (+5,456)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    201,134 miles
    Test number
    359629643757
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  6. Pass195,678 miles (+5,584)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    195,678 miles
    Test number
    979007572002
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass190,094 miles (+6,733)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    190,094 miles
    Test number
    998350533348
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  8. Pass183,361 miles (+7,492)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    183,361 miles
    Test number
    900334823815
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Pass175,869 miles (+5,977)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    175,869 miles
    Test number
    799938701407

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass169,892 miles (+75)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    169,892 miles
    Test number
    361135165911
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  11. Fail169,817 miles (+5,866)3 dangerous1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,817 miles
    Test number
    368987311084
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  12. Pass163,951 miles (+4)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    163,951 miles
    Test number
    514954209742
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Fail163,947 miles (+5,511)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,947 miles
    Test number
    247952059959
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass158,436 miles (+5,729)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    158,436 miles
    Test number
    356255905499
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteWheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

  15. Pass152,707 miles (+13,407)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    152,707 miles
    Test number
    596029304215
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass139,300 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    139,300 miles
    Test number
    899811113209
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Fail139,300 miles (+5,778)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,300 miles
    Test number
    945121013233
    • Repaired at testFront Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass133,522 miles (+7,040)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    133,522 miles
    Test number
    178733512201
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Pass126,482 miles (+10,822)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    126,482 miles
    Test number
    469689181138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass115,660 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    115,660 miles
    Test number
    930940580129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail115,660 miles (+10,435)2 dangerous4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,660 miles
    Test number
    273319170423
    • DangerousNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass105,225 miles (+9,048)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    105,225 miles
    Test number
    263165179442
    • 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)

  23. Pass96,177 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    96,177 miles
    Test number
    311483488178
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  24. Fail96,177 miles (+14,915)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,177 miles
    Test number
    953933088105
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  25. Pass81,262 miles (+11,884)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    81,262 miles
    Test number
    733546877105
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass69,378 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    69,378 miles
    Test number
    623574876130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T48 SDW

Does T48 SDW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T48 SDW is valid until 24 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T48 SDW?
The MOT on T48 SDW is valid until 24 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T48 SDW done?
T48 SDW was recorded at 218,136 miles at its MOT on 22 Jul 2026, an average of 7,408 miles a year.
Has T48 SDW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T48 SDW has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jul 2017.
Has the mileage on T48 SDW 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 T48 SDW find?
T48 SDW passed its latest MOT on 22 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users.

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