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Volkswagen Passat

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,781 cc

T553 KCJMOT history

T553 KCJ is a silver petrol Volkswagen Passat first used on 22 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 7 Apr 2025 and it has passed 18 of 29 MOT tests, with 164,916 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Apr 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 7 Apr 2025
Mileage
164,916 mi
At MOT on 5 Apr 2024
MOT tests
29
18 passed · 11 failed
Per year
3,933 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T553 KCJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
22 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Apr 2025
Latest MOT test
5 Apr 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T553 KCJ was last recorded at 164,916 miles on 5 Apr 2024, 803 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Mar 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 1 Jun 2012: 128,124 miles, lower than 143,939 miles on 4 Mar 2011.

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
164,113 miles · 24 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
803 miles
Average per year
3,933 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 164,916 miles
  • 2023 – 164,113 miles
  • 2022 – 163,668 miles
  • 2021 – 162,594 miles
  • 2019 – 161,072 miles
  • 2018 – 158,802 miles
  • 2017 – 155,487 miles
  • 2016 – 150,935 miles
  • 2015 – 147,517 miles
  • 2014 – 141,692 miles
  • 2013 – 134,148 miles
  • 2012 – 128,124 miles
  • 2011 – 143,939 miles
  • 2010 – 119,419 miles
  • 2009 – 112,643 miles
  • 2008 – 106,999 miles
  • 2007 – 101,492 miles
  • 2006 – 93,960 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass164,916 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front arm

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

29 tests since 21 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass164,916 miles (+803)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    164,916 miles
    Test number
    512519826601
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass164,113 miles (+445)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    164,113 miles
    Test number
    130653982148
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass163,668 miles (+22)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    163,668 miles
    Test number
    364673890938
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail163,646 miles (+25)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,646 miles
    Test number
    518499596633
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower sill outer trim slight damage
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper heat shield clip loose

  5. Fail163,621 miles (+1,027)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,621 miles
    Test number
    248288276678
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass162,594 miles5 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    162,594 miles
    Test number
    343852557615
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured fading (4.4.3 (a))

  7. Fail162,594 miles (+1,522)1 repaired5 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,594 miles
    Test number
    194545990790
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured fading (4.4.3 (a))

  8. Pass161,072 miles (+18)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    161,072 miles
    Test number
    855418221518
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail161,054 miles (+2,252)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,054 miles
    Test number
    488636036310
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective no beam image (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective no beam image (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass158,802 miles (+14)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    158,802 miles
    Test number
    744780405568
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Fail158,788 miles (+3,301)4 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,788 miles
    Test number
    320945951178
    • MajorDriver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass155,487 miles (+4,552)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    155,487 miles
    Test number
    384521683088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass150,935 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    150,935 miles
    Test number
    936804422286
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint front arm (2.5.B.1a)

  14. Fail150,935 miles (+57)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,935 miles
    Test number
    739992412006
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint front arm (2.5.B.1a)

  15. Fail150,878 miles (+3,361)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,878 miles
    Test number
    913691678583
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureHeadlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect n/s o/s (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' x3 (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront and rear shock absorbers worn
    • AdvisoryN/s o/s rear shock absorber dust covers deteriorated
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak

  16. Pass147,517 miles (+5,825)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2016
    Odometer
    147,517 miles
    Test number
    308345635126
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Pass141,692 miles (+125)3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2015
    Odometer
    141,692 miles
    Test number
    265949044489
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteTow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

  18. Fail141,567 miles (+7,419)1 failure3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,567 miles
    Test number
    707142144136
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteTow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

  19. Pass134,148 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2014
    Odometer
    134,148 miles
    Test number
    517798743184
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Fail134,141 miles (+6,017)8 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,141 miles
    Test number
    225288143401
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass128,124 miles (-15,815)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2013
    Odometer
    128,124 miles
    Test number
    809143352102
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  22. Pass143,939 miles (+24,520)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    143,939 miles
    Test number
    827793561044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass119,419 miles (+6,776)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    119,419 miles
    Test number
    300861570031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass112,643 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    112,643 miles
    Test number
    260211279091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail112,643 miles (+5,644)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,643 miles
    Test number
    320251679067
    • Repaired at testNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

  26. Pass106,999 miles (+53)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    106,999 miles
    Test number
    814779378086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail106,946 miles (+5,454)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,946 miles
    Test number
    570817678087
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  28. Pass101,492 miles (+7,532)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    101,492 miles
    Test number
    110007487420

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass93,960 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    93,960 miles
    Test number
    832070986027
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T553 KCJ

Does T553 KCJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T553 KCJ expired on 7 Apr 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T553 KCJ?
The MOT on T553 KCJ expired on 7 Apr 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T553 KCJ done?
T553 KCJ was recorded at 164,916 miles at its MOT on 5 Apr 2024, an average of 3,933 miles a year.
Has T553 KCJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T553 KCJ has failed 11 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on T553 KCJ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 1 Jun 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T553 KCJ find?
T553 KCJ passed its latest MOT on 5 Apr 2024 with 2 advisories: offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four.

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