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Volkswagen Passat

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 1,896 cc

T532 OCLMOT history

T532 OCL is a blue diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 24 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 29 Oct 2023 and it has passed 18 of 30 MOT tests, with 249,228 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Oct 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 29 Oct 2023
Mileage
249,228 mi
At MOT on 17 Oct 2023
MOT tests
30
18 passed · 12 failed
Per year
7,916 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T532 OCL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
24 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
17 Oct 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

T532 OCL was last recorded at 249,228 miles on 17 Oct 2023, 19,490 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Oct 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
229,738 miles · 28 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
19,490 miles
Average per year
7,916 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 249,228 miles
  • 2022 – 229,738 miles
  • 2021 – 223,389 miles
  • 2020 – 217,946 miles
  • 2019 – 208,672 miles
  • 2018 – 199,893 miles
  • 2017 – 190,200 miles
  • 2016 – 183,904 miles
  • 2015 – 176,331 miles
  • 2014 – 170,223 miles
  • 2013 – 164,251 miles
  • 2012 – 159,794 miles
  • 2011 – 155,607 miles
  • 2010 – 148,737 miles
  • 2009 – 140,094 miles
  • 2008 – 133,207 miles
  • 2007 – 125,451 miles
  • 2006 – 115,665 miles
  • 2005 – 103,270 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail249,228 miles
  • MajorNearside Rear Brake cable damaged Brake staying on (1.1.15 (a))
  • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
  • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

What MOT failures 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 Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2010

  • Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2010

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2016

Full MOT history

30 tests since 9 May 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail249,228 miles (+19,490)5 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    249,228 miles
    Test number
    391110388491
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake cable damaged Brake staying on (1.1.15 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass229,738 miles (+6,349)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    229,738 miles
    Test number
    188361865196
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass223,389 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    223,389 miles
    Test number
    188630775009
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened os/ns (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail223,389 miles (+5,443)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    223,389 miles
    Test number
    587992135090
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened os/ns (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass217,946 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    217,946 miles
    Test number
    907114506436

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail217,946 miles (+9,274)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    217,946 miles
    Test number
    997724036089
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

  7. Pass208,672 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    208,672 miles
    Test number
    597152648465

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail208,672 miles (+8,779)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    208,672 miles
    Test number
    656303850073
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

  9. Pass199,893 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    199,893 miles
    Test number
    101344436895

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail199,893 miles (+9,693)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    199,893 miles
    Test number
    233088968506
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

  11. Pass190,200 miles (+6,296)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    190,200 miles
    Test number
    127153194188
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  12. Pass183,904 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    183,904 miles
    Test number
    967241768619
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNail in nearside rear tyre.

  13. Fail183,904 miles (+7,573)3 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,904 miles
    Test number
    904824709775
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNail in nearside rear tyre.

  14. Pass176,331 miles (+6,108)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    176,331 miles
    Test number
    249572245473

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass170,223 miles (+5,972)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    170,223 miles
    Test number
    238688454183
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside 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)

  16. Pass164,251 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    164,251 miles
    Test number
    765063963159
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteWiper blades slightly deteriorated.

  17. Fail164,251 miles (+4,457)2 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,251 miles
    Test number
    828533963108
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteWiper blades slightly deteriorated.

  18. Pass159,794 miles (+4,187)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    159,794 miles
    Test number
    157647762122
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • 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)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  19. Pass155,607 miles (+6,870)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    155,607 miles
    Test number
    209491261183
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • 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)

  20. Pass148,737 miles (+8,643)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    148,737 miles
    Test number
    380971460145
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass140,094 miles (+18)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    140,094 miles
    Test number
    772100769102
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteEngine oil leak
    • NoteFront No. plate slightly deteriated
    • NoteSRS lamp on

  22. Fail140,076 miles (+6,869)2 failures2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,076 miles
    Test number
    874686259140
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteEngine oil leak
    • NoteFront No. plate slightly deteriated
    • NoteSRS lamp on

  23. Pass133,207 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    133,207 miles
    Test number
    904095068131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail133,207 miles (+7,756)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,207 miles
    Test number
    961764068106
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  25. Pass125,451 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    125,451 miles
    Test number
    312573647190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail125,451 miles (+9,786)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,451 miles
    Test number
    493163647146
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  27. Pass115,665 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    115,665 miles
    Test number
    973754666108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail115,665 miles (+12,395)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,665 miles
    Test number
    731703066173
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  29. Pass103,270 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2006
    Odometer
    103,270 miles
    Test number
    614063035101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail103,270 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,270 miles
    Test number
    530099925198
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Questions about T532 OCL

Does T532 OCL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T532 OCL expired on 29 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T532 OCL?
The MOT on T532 OCL expired on 29 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T532 OCL done?
T532 OCL was recorded at 249,228 miles at its MOT on 17 Oct 2023, an average of 7,916 miles a year.
Has T532 OCL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T532 OCL has failed 12 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on T532 OCL 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 T532 OCL find?
T532 OCL failed its latest MOT on 17 Oct 2023 with 5 major defects, 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside rear brake cable damaged brake staying on; nearside rear other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm, and 6 more.

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