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Volkswagen Passat

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,771 cc

T553 WAEMOT history

T553 WAE is a silver petrol Volkswagen Passat first used on 19 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 6 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 167,186 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 6 Nov 2026
Mileage
167,186 mi
At MOT on 3 Nov 2025
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,711 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T553 WAE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,771 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
19 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T553 WAE was last recorded at 167,186 miles on 3 Nov 2025, 4,571 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
162,615 miles · 4 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
4,571 miles
Average per year
5,711 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 167,186 miles
  • 2024 – 162,615 miles
  • 2023 – 160,484 miles
  • 2022 – 158,223 miles
  • 2021 – 155,590 miles
  • 2020 – 153,404 miles
  • 2019 – 144,006 miles
  • 2018 – 134,523 miles
  • 2017 – 127,643 miles
  • 2016 – 115,306 miles
  • 2015 – 105,307 miles
  • 2014 – 97,134 miles
  • 2013 – 91,711 miles
  • 2012 – 86,138 miles
  • 2011 – 80,617 miles
  • 2010 – 75,077 miles
  • 2009 – 70,639 miles
  • 2008 – 65,700 miles
  • 2007 – 60,512 miles
  • 2006 – 55,256 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass167,186 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (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.

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2015

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2017

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2014

  • Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass167,186 miles (+4,571)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    167,186 miles
    Test number
    629736793499
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass162,615 miles (+2,131)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    162,615 miles
    Test number
    932479285928
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass160,484 miles (+2,261)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    160,484 miles
    Test number
    623302662563
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass158,223 miles (+2,633)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    158,223 miles
    Test number
    702866126059
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front of wheel (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak on rear diff

  5. Pass155,590 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    155,590 miles
    Test number
    943400077231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail155,590 miles (+2,186)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,590 miles
    Test number
    273549569055
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick up incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass153,404 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    153,404 miles
    Test number
    813532839064
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail153,404 miles (+9,398)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,404 miles
    Test number
    957947042539
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass144,006 miles (+9,483)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    144,006 miles
    Test number
    863759811208
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass134,523 miles (+6,880)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2019
    Odometer
    134,523 miles
    Test number
    656313634795
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  11. Pass127,643 miles (+12,337)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    127,643 miles
    Test number
    354313017360
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Pass115,306 miles (+9,999)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    115,306 miles
    Test number
    991160555018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass105,307 miles (+8,173)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    105,307 miles
    Test number
    359846785023
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront brake discs slightly worn

  14. Fail97,134 miles1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,134 miles
    Test number
    649154384037
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass97,134 miles (+5,423)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    97,134 miles
    Test number
    769094484087
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass91,711 miles (+5,573)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    91,711 miles
    Test number
    989374383068
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteO/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

  17. Pass86,138 miles (+5,521)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    86,138 miles
    Test number
    229436082037
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  18. Pass80,617 miles (+58)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    80,617 miles
    Test number
    729137181054
    • NoteFront brake discs corroded on inner face

  19. Fail80,559 miles (+5,482)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,559 miles
    Test number
    488631481047
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteFront brake discs corroded on inner face

  20. Pass75,077 miles (+4,438)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    75,077 miles
    Test number
    151841380052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass70,639 miles (+4,939)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    70,639 miles
    Test number
    141705869052
    • NoteN/s/f o/s/f and o/s/r tyres worn on edges

  22. Pass65,700 miles8 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    65,700 miles
    Test number
    163766488483
    • AdvisoryCentre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSlightly oil leak from n/s/r dr. shaft seal

  23. Fail65,700 miles (+5,188)4 failures8 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,700 miles
    Test number
    152336688059
    • FailureDirection indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
    • FailureHazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
    • FailureHazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryCentre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSlightly oil leak from n/s/r dr. shaft seal

  24. Pass60,512 miles (+5,256)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    60,512 miles
    Test number
    574307687030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass55,256 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    55,256 miles
    Test number
    500610896096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail55,256 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,256 miles
    Test number
    820018986077
    • FailureNearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Questions about T553 WAE

Does T553 WAE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T553 WAE is valid until 6 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on T553 WAE?
The MOT on T553 WAE is valid until 6 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T553 WAE done?
T553 WAE was recorded at 167,186 miles at its MOT on 3 Nov 2025, an average of 5,711 miles a year.
Has T553 WAE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T553 WAE has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on T553 WAE 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 T553 WAE find?
T553 WAE passed its latest MOT on 3 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside front windscreen wiper blade defective; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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