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Volkswagen Passat

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,781 cc

T656 BHYMOT history

T656 BHY is a red petrol Volkswagen Passat first used on 8 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 17 Aug 2025 and it has passed 12 of 20 MOT tests, with 124,701 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Aug 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 17 Aug 2025
Mileage
124,701 mi
At MOT on 18 Aug 2024
MOT tests
20
12 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,905 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T656 BHY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
8 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Aug 2025
Latest MOT test
18 Aug 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T656 BHY was last recorded at 124,701 miles on 18 Aug 2024, 9 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Aug 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 5 Dec 2015: 122,829 miles, lower than 148,096 miles on 28 Aug 2014.

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
124,692 miles · 6 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
9 miles
Average per year
3,905 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 124,701 miles
  • 2022 – 124,604 miles
  • 2015 – 122,829 miles
  • 2014 – 148,096 miles
  • 2013 – 128,356 miles
  • 2012 – 108,197 miles
  • 2011 – 97,574 miles
  • 2010 – 87,647 miles
  • 2009 – 78,445 miles
  • 2008 – 67,199 miles
  • 2007 – 60,568 miles
  • 2006 – 54,390 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass124,701 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2013

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2013

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

20 tests since 17 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass124,701 miles (+9)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    124,701 miles
    Test number
    897010762514
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail124,692 miles (+88)1 dangerous4 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,692 miles
    Test number
    725512995407
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 235/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorBrake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass124,604 miles4 minor
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    124,604 miles
    Test number
    237805522529
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  4. Fail124,604 miles1 dangerous2 major4 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,604 miles
    Test number
    822452946237
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  5. Fail124,604 miles (+1,775)1 dangerous11 major3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,604 miles
    Test number
    673388232037
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))
    • MajorFront Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))
    • MajorRear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

  6. Pass122,829 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    122,829 miles
    Test number
    994135103614
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  7. Fail122,829 miles (-25,267)3 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,829 miles
    Test number
    923913073164
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  8. Pass148,096 miles (+239)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    148,096 miles
    Test number
    747960944299
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak

  9. Fail147,857 miles (+19,501)4 failures2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,857 miles
    Test number
    939653034253
    • FailureFront Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureHeadlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak

  10. Pass128,356 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    128,356 miles
    Test number
    357523143258
    • 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)
    • AdvisorySupplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  11. Fail128,356 miles (+20,159)3 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,356 miles
    Test number
    749633243278
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • 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)
    • AdvisorySupplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  12. Pass108,197 miles (+10,623)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    108,197 miles
    Test number
    408695642213
    • NoteAir bag light on

  13. Pass97,574 miles (+9,927)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    97,574 miles
    Test number
    429304241296
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass87,647 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    87,647 miles
    Test number
    942004640238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail87,647 miles (+9,202)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,647 miles
    Test number
    372964240487
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

  16. Pass78,445 miles (+11,246)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    78,445 miles
    Test number
    330437829209
    • 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)

  17. Pass67,199 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    67,199 miles
    Test number
    161805008212
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  18. Fail67,199 miles (+6,631)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,199 miles
    Test number
    703135208283
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  19. Pass60,568 miles (+6,178)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    60,568 miles
    Test number
    641291127298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass54,390 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    54,390 miles
    Test number
    413979226236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T656 BHY

Does T656 BHY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T656 BHY expired on 17 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T656 BHY?
The MOT on T656 BHY expired on 17 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T656 BHY done?
T656 BHY was recorded at 124,701 miles at its MOT on 18 Aug 2024, an average of 3,905 miles a year.
Has T656 BHY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T656 BHY has failed 8 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on T656 BHY ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 5 Dec 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T656 BHY find?
T656 BHY passed its latest MOT on 18 Aug 2024 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: nearside front upper suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front wheel bearing has slight play; nearside front wheel bearing slightly noisy, and 4 more.

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