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Volkswagen Passat

Green · Diesel · 1999 · 1,896 cc

T701 GKOMOT history

T701 GKO is a green diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 12 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 15 Sept 2027 and it has passed 22 of 28 MOT tests, with 186,006 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 15 Sept 2027
Mileage
186,006 mi
At MOT on 16 Sept 2026
MOT tests
28
22 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,350 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T701 GKO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
12 May 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T701 GKO was last recorded at 186,006 miles on 16 Sept 2026, 588 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
185,418 miles · 1 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
588 miles
Average per year
4,350 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 186,006 miles
  • 2025 – 185,418 miles
  • 2024 – 184,942 miles
  • 2023 – 184,251 miles
  • 2022 – 182,109 miles
  • 2021 – 179,312 miles
  • 2020 – 177,309 miles
  • 2019 – 174,174 miles
  • 2018 – 170,705 miles
  • 2017 – 166,607 miles
  • 2016 – 161,632 miles
  • 2015 – 155,804 miles
  • 2014 – 150,662 miles
  • 2013 – 145,468 miles
  • 2012 – 140,923 miles
  • 2011 – 135,512 miles
  • 2010 – 128,791 miles
  • 2009 – 122,311 miles
  • 2008 – 116,215 miles
  • 2007 – 109,682 miles
  • 2006 – 102,223 miles
  • 2005 – 94,617 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass186,006 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisorySub frame/axle/suspension/ect all have corrosionRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2017

  • Offside Rear axle bush deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear axle has corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Unable to fully check n/s/rear bearing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

28 tests since 12 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass186,006 miles (+588)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    186,006 miles
    Test number
    934654308275
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySub frame/axle/suspension/ect all have corrosion

  2. Pass185,418 miles3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    185,418 miles
    Test number
    780917241861
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective plus damaged (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUpper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both o/s and rear n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySub frame/axle/suspension/ect all have corrosion

  3. Fail185,418 miles (+476)1 major3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,418 miles
    Test number
    145229584550
    • MajorFront All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective plus damaged (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUpper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both o/s and rear n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySub frame/axle/suspension/ect all have corrosion

  4. Pass184,942 miles (+691)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    184,942 miles
    Test number
    770404439206
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAxle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion

  5. Pass184,251 miles (+14)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    184,251 miles
    Test number
    736527479729
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear axle bush deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle has corrosion
    • AdvisoryUnable to fully check n/s/rear bearing

  6. Fail184,237 miles (+2,128)2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,237 miles
    Test number
    232100246095
    • MajorHeadlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MinorOffside Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear backing plate hitting disc
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear axle bush deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle has corrosion
    • AdvisoryUnable to fully check n/s/rear bearing

  7. Pass182,109 miles (+2,797)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    182,109 miles
    Test number
    984262651010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass179,312 miles (+2,003)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    179,312 miles
    Test number
    524370918885

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass177,309 miles (+3,135)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    177,309 miles
    Test number
    430585756445
    • MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll tyres badly cracking
    • AdvisoryEngine and gearbox sweaty with oil

  10. Pass174,174 miles (+3,469)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    174,174 miles
    Test number
    868462172729

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass170,705 miles (+4,098)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    170,705 miles
    Test number
    629415909504
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake slightly binding

  12. Pass166,607 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    166,607 miles
    Test number
    742942903288
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to front subframe and suspension components
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake slightly binding and pads worn

  13. Fail166,607 miles (+4,975)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,607 miles
    Test number
    202734951221
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to front subframe and suspension components
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake slightly binding and pads worn

  14. Pass161,632 miles (+5,828)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    161,632 miles
    Test number
    477708981869
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryFront subframe corroded

  15. Pass155,804 miles (+5,142)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    155,804 miles
    Test number
    870457988161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail150,662 miles1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,662 miles
    Test number
    677673934235
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres badly cracking
    • NoteWashers poor

  17. Pass150,662 miles (+5,194)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    150,662 miles
    Test number
    945593534207
    • NoteBoth rear tyres badly cracking
    • NoteWashers poor

  18. Pass145,468 miles (+4,545)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    145,468 miles
    Test number
    807249453211
    • AdvisoryDriver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteAll brake discs slighty worn
    • NoteLower rad hose clip deteriorated
    • NoteO/s/r brake binding

  19. Pass140,923 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    140,923 miles
    Test number
    668090752221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail140,923 miles (+5,411)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,923 miles
    Test number
    365290552489
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

  21. Fail135,512 miles1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,512 miles
    Test number
    149041551264
    • Repaired at testFront Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteBoth front tyres starting to deteriate
    • NoteN/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

  22. Pass135,512 miles (+6,721)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    135,512 miles
    Test number
    735121451234
    • NoteBoth front tyres starting to deteriate
    • NoteN/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

  23. Pass128,791 miles (+6,480)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    128,791 miles
    Test number
    660487330258
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  24. Pass122,311 miles (+6,096)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    122,311 miles
    Test number
    511656749206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass116,215 miles (+6,533)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    116,215 miles
    Test number
    360374858457
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

  26. Pass109,682 miles (+7,459)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    109,682 miles
    Test number
    674006947270
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass102,223 miles (+7,606)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    102,223 miles
    Test number
    971486856204
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteN/s/rear brake slighty binding

  28. Pass94,617 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    94,617 miles
    Test number
    294585355291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T701 GKO

Does T701 GKO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T701 GKO is valid until 15 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on T701 GKO?
The MOT on T701 GKO is valid until 15 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T701 GKO done?
T701 GKO was recorded at 186,006 miles at its MOT on 16 Sept 2026, an average of 4,350 miles a year.
Has T701 GKO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T701 GKO has failed 6 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on T701 GKO 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 T701 GKO find?
T701 GKO passed its latest MOT on 16 Sept 2026 with 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: offside front lower suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front upper suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all, and 3 more.

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