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Volkswagen Passat

Grey · Diesel · 2002 · 1,896 cc

T500 LABMOT history

T500 LAB is a grey diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 10 Dec 2002. Its MOT is valid until 19 Nov 2026 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 123,725 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 19 Nov 2026
Mileage
123,725 mi
At MOT on 17 Nov 2025
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,860 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T500 LAB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
10 Dec 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T500 LAB was last recorded at 123,725 miles on 17 Nov 2025, 3,502 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Nov 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 6 Sept 2007: 27,325 miles, lower than 37,324 miles on 3 Sept 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
120,223 miles · 6 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
3,502 miles
Average per year
4,860 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 123,725 miles
  • 2024 – 120,223 miles
  • 2023 – 116,114 miles
  • 2022 – 111,690 miles
  • 2021 – 107,037 miles
  • 2020 – 103,104 miles
  • 2019 – 99,016 miles
  • 2018 – 93,042 miles
  • 2017 – 87,918 miles
  • 2016 – 82,056 miles
  • 2015 – 77,397 miles
  • 2014 – 72,749 miles
  • 2013 – 69,595 miles
  • 2012 – 67,313 miles
  • 2011 – 63,081 miles
  • 2010 – 57,766 miles
  • 2009 – 51,999 miles
  • 2008 – 44,401 miles
  • 2007 – 27,325 miles
  • 2006 – 32,820 miles
  • 2005 – 26,572 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass123,725 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor5 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor5 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2017

Full MOT history

29 tests since 21 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass123,725 miles (+3,502)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    123,725 miles
    Test number
    951262179622

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass120,223 miles (+4,109)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    120,223 miles
    Test number
    509536524537
    • MinorCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass116,114 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    116,114 miles
    Test number
    694526337674
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail116,114 miles (+4,424)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,114 miles
    Test number
    197467114361
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass111,690 miles (+4,653)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    111,690 miles
    Test number
    819820490520
    • MinorCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front door mirror glass missing

  6. Pass107,037 miles (+3,933)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    107,037 miles
    Test number
    174664649919
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass103,104 miles (+49)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    103,104 miles
    Test number
    639607505566
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Fail103,055 miles (+4,039)1 dangerous1 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,055 miles
    Test number
    834193723228
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass99,016 miles (+90)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    99,016 miles
    Test number
    287005659576
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Fail98,926 miles (+5,884)1 dangerous1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,926 miles
    Test number
    325296087415
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass93,042 miles (+94)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    93,042 miles
    Test number
    477512936765
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Fail92,948 miles (+5,030)1 dangerous2 major1 repaired2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,948 miles
    Test number
    831673552956
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  13. Pass87,918 miles (+5,862)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    87,918 miles
    Test number
    652140850456
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded near flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on both edges of the tread (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass82,056 miles (+4,659)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    82,056 miles
    Test number
    221348745358
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass77,397 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    77,397 miles
    Test number
    175107413872
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel arch slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  16. Fail77,397 miles (+4,648)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,397 miles
    Test number
    514798929354
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel arch slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  17. Pass72,749 miles (+66)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    72,749 miles
    Test number
    646584324389

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail72,683 miles (+3,088)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,683 miles
    Test number
    168157714367
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  19. Pass69,595 miles (+2,282)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    69,595 miles
    Test number
    405704023403
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  20. Pass67,313 miles (+4,232)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    67,313 miles
    Test number
    788763642269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass63,081 miles (+5,315)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    63,081 miles
    Test number
    738956631222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass57,766 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    57,766 miles
    Test number
    172968710221
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteFront brake discs inner face slightly corroded/worn
    • NoteLower engine/outer sill/lower floorpan covers fitted

  23. Fail57,766 miles (+5,767)4 repaired1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,766 miles
    Test number
    560658210270
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteFront brake discs inner face slightly corroded/worn
    • NoteLower engine/outer sill/lower floorpan covers fitted

  24. Pass51,999 miles (+7,598)3 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    51,999 miles
    Test number
    790998939254
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteFront tyres worn edges
    • NoteLower engine cover fitted
    • NoteN/s front tyre outer sidewall cracking/deteriorated
    • NoteOuter sill covers fitted
    • NoteWiper blades worn

  25. Pass44,401 miles (+17,076)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    44,401 miles
    Test number
    380588248459

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass27,325 miles (-9,999)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    27,325 miles
    Test number
    612929947201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail37,324 miles (+4,504)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,324 miles
    Test number
    283326247256
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteCentre seatbelt not fastening

  28. Pass32,820 miles (+6,248)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    32,820 miles
    Test number
    924959916361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass26,572 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    26,572 miles
    Test number
    793135125341

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T500 LAB

Does T500 LAB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T500 LAB is valid until 19 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on T500 LAB?
The MOT on T500 LAB is valid until 19 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T500 LAB done?
T500 LAB was recorded at 123,725 miles at its MOT on 17 Nov 2025, an average of 4,860 miles a year.
Has T500 LAB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T500 LAB has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on T500 LAB ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 6 Sept 2007. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T500 LAB find?
T500 LAB passed its latest MOT on 17 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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