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Volkswagen Passat

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,781 cc

T638 LJNMOT history

T638 LJN is a green petrol Volkswagen Passat first used on 24 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 22 Mar 2027 and it has passed 17 of 19 MOT tests, with 75,253 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 22 Mar 2027
Mileage
75,253 mi
At MOT on 23 Mar 2026
MOT tests
19
17 passed · 2 failed
Per year
1,629 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T638 LJN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
24 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T638 LJN was last recorded at 75,253 miles on 23 Mar 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 23 Mar 2026: 75,253 miles, lower than 78,252 miles on 4 Sept 2024.

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
78,252 miles · 4 Sept 2024
Average per year
1,629 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 75,253 miles
  • 2024 – 78,252 miles
  • 2023 – 77,501 miles
  • 2021 – 76,242 miles
  • 2020 – 75,031 miles
  • 2019 – 75,021 miles
  • 2016 – 74,939 miles
  • 2015 – 74,259 miles
  • 2014 – 72,886 miles
  • 2013 – 70,963 miles
  • 2012 – 68,989 miles
  • 2011 – 65,220 miles
  • 2010 – 61,245 miles
  • 2009 – 56,261 miles
  • 2008 – 52,015 miles
  • 2007 – 47,113 miles
  • 2006 – 42,740 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass75,253 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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2012

  • Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2006–2010

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2008

Full MOT history

19 tests since 6 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass75,253 miles (-2,999)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    75,253 miles
    Test number
    987711381719

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass78,252 miles (+751)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    78,252 miles
    Test number
    642437868721

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass77,501 miles (+1,259)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    77,501 miles
    Test number
    273990921769

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass76,242 miles (+1,211)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    76,242 miles
    Test number
    108377283355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass75,031 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    75,031 miles
    Test number
    195651297863

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass75,021 miles (+82)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    75,021 miles
    Test number
    156301694049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass74,939 miles (+680)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    74,939 miles
    Test number
    426002107864
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
  8. Pass74,259 miles (+1,373)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    74,259 miles
    Test number
    549978575054
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  9. Pass72,886 miles (+1,923)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    72,886 miles
    Test number
    238754894006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass70,963 miles (+1,974)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    70,963 miles
    Test number
    388575403160
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
  11. Pass68,989 miles (+3,769)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    68,989 miles
    Test number
    279311402478
    • 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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  12. Pass65,220 miles (+3,975)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    65,220 miles
    Test number
    105115391433
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
  13. Pass61,245 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    61,245 miles
    Test number
    454428490088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail61,245 miles (+4,984)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,245 miles
    Test number
    444037690038
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
  15. Pass56,261 miles (+4,246)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    56,261 miles
    Test number
    953262999020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass52,015 miles (+4,902)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    52,015 miles
    Test number
    602929398095
    • 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)
  17. Pass47,113 miles (+4,373)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    47,113 miles
    Test number
    463703807130
    • 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)
  18. Pass42,740 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    42,740 miles
    Test number
    532906996001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail42,739 miles2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,739 miles
    Test number
    191906696465
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • 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 T638 LJN

Does T638 LJN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T638 LJN is valid until 22 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T638 LJN?
The MOT on T638 LJN is valid until 22 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T638 LJN done?
T638 LJN was recorded at 75,253 miles at its MOT on 23 Mar 2026, an average of 1,629 miles a year.
Has T638 LJN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T638 LJN has failed 2 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Apr 2010.
Has the mileage on T638 LJN ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 23 Mar 2026. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T638 LJN find?
T638 LJN passed its latest MOT on 23 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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