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Volkswagen Passat

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,798 cc

T551 JCLMOT history

T551 JCL is a silver petrol Volkswagen Passat first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 15 Mar 2023 and it has passed 16 of 26 MOT tests, with 129,913 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Mar 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 15 Mar 2023
Mileage
129,913 mi
At MOT on 1 Mar 2022
MOT tests
26
16 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,140 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T551 JCL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,798 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Mar 2023
Latest MOT test
1 Mar 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T551 JCL was last recorded at 129,913 miles on 1 Mar 2022, 2,719 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Feb 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 20 Feb 2008: 87,642 miles, lower than 87,842 miles on 19 Feb 2008.

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
127,194 miles · 17 Feb 2021
Between the last two tests
2,719 miles
Average per year
3,140 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 129,913 miles
  • 2021 – 127,194 miles
  • 2020 – 124,898 miles
  • 2019 – 122,395 miles
  • 2018 – 119,793 miles
  • 2017 – 117,796 miles
  • 2016 – 115,459 miles
  • 2015 – 113,448 miles
  • 2014 – 111,018 miles
  • 2013 – 108,460 miles
  • 2012 – 106,039 miles
  • 2011 – 102,873 miles
  • 2010 – 99,520 miles
  • 2009 – 94,805 miles
  • 2008 – 87,642 miles
  • 2007 – 82,488 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass129,913 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in windscreen (zone B) (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs corroded on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured both repeaters (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded near hose union (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes between hoses corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both springs lower coils corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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, 2010–2016

  • Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2014–2017

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

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inner braking faces

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

26 tests since 22 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass129,913 miles (+2,719)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    129,913 miles
    Test number
    797180587596
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in windscreen (zone B) (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs corroded on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured both repeaters (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded near hose union (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes between hoses corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both springs lower coils corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass127,194 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    127,194 miles
    Test number
    143026663784
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inner braking faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective detached from pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both springs corroded on lower coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySide repeater slightly discoloured both repeaters becoming discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front & nearside rear tyres slight cracks on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Fail127,194 miles (+2,296)1 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,194 miles
    Test number
    992157679832
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inner braking faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective detached from pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both springs corroded on lower coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySide repeater slightly discoloured both repeaters becoming discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front & nearside rear tyres slight cracks on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass124,898 miles (+19)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    124,898 miles
    Test number
    509447233108
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  5. Fail124,879 miles (+2,484)4 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,879 miles
    Test number
    809294545239
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Front upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on braking faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass122,395 miles (+2,602)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    122,395 miles
    Test number
    603521464470
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  7. Pass119,793 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    119,793 miles
    Test number
    288795566534

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail119,793 miles (+1,997)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,793 miles
    Test number
    717011818800
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  9. Pass117,796 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    117,796 miles
    Test number
    887192191154
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryFront front brake fluctuating, but not excessively x2 (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryO/s wiper rubber split

  10. Fail117,792 miles (+2,333)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,792 miles
    Test number
    950260360443
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryFront front brake fluctuating, but not excessively x2 (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryO/s wiper rubber split

  11. Pass115,459 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    115,459 miles
    Test number
    563279375195
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  12. Fail115,457 miles (+2,009)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,457 miles
    Test number
    837639447016
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Rear (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  13. Pass113,448 miles (+9)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    113,448 miles
    Test number
    109451065074
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  14. Fail113,439 miles (+2,421)1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,439 miles
    Test number
    857068655035
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteSpare tyre defective

  15. Pass111,018 miles5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    111,018 miles
    Test number
    575047164009
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteAll brake discs slightly corroded

  16. Fail111,018 miles (+2,558)5 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,018 miles
    Test number
    669384564089
    • FailureDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteAll brake discs slightly corroded

  17. Pass108,460 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    108,460 miles
    Test number
    919236663081
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  18. Fail108,460 miles (+2,421)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,460 miles
    Test number
    167146463459
    • FailureNearside 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 Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  19. Pass106,039 miles (+3,166)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    106,039 miles
    Test number
    709413472058
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNearside headlamp condition becoming poor

  20. Pass102,873 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    102,873 miles
    Test number
    207195771001
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  21. Fail102,873 miles (+3,353)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,873 miles
    Test number
    799075571066
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  22. Pass99,520 miles (+4,715)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    99,520 miles
    Test number
    901805220076
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  23. Pass94,805 miles (+7,163)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    94,805 miles
    Test number
    370053929066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass87,642 miles (-200)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    87,642 miles
    Test number
    363021058060
    • NoteANTI ROLL BAR BUSHES STARTING TO CRACK FRONT,RERR FLEXY BRAKE PIPE ENDS CORRODED.SLIGHT CRACKS IN BOTH FRONT FLEXYS,BOTH FRONT INDICATORS FADING TO WHITE,

  25. Fail87,842 miles (+5,354)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,842 miles
    Test number
    712890858093
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteANTI ROLL BAR BUSHES STARTING TO CRACK FRONT,RERR FLEXY BRAKE PIPE ENDS CORRODED.SLIGHT CRACKS IN BOTH FRONT FLEXYS,BOTH FRONT INDICATORS FADING TO WHITE,

  26. Pass82,488 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    82,488 miles
    Test number
    604822827012
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Questions about T551 JCL

Does T551 JCL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T551 JCL expired on 15 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T551 JCL?
The MOT on T551 JCL expired on 15 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T551 JCL done?
T551 JCL was recorded at 129,913 miles at its MOT on 1 Mar 2022, an average of 3,140 miles a year.
Has T551 JCL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T551 JCL has failed 10 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Feb 2021.
Has the mileage on T551 JCL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 20 Feb 2008. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T551 JCL find?
T551 JCL passed its latest MOT on 1 Mar 2022 with 1 minor defect and 9 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in windscreen (zone b); front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs corroded on inner faces; front direction indicator slightly discoloured both repeaters, and 7 more.

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