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Volkswagen Passat

Grey · Diesel · 2009 · 1,968 cc

T70 BAYMOT history

T70 BAY is a grey diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 8 Sept 2009. Its MOT is valid until 20 Jan 2027 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 126,328 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 20 Jan 2027
Mileage
126,328 mi
At MOT on 12 Jan 2026
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,804 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T70 BAY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
8 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T70 BAY was last recorded at 126,328 miles on 12 Jan 2026, 2,822 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
123,506 miles · 21 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
2,822 miles
Average per year
5,804 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 126,328 miles
  • 2025 – 123,506 miles
  • 2023 – 120,123 miles
  • 2022 – 113,136 miles
  • 2021 – 108,935 miles
  • 2019 – 99,721 miles
  • 2018 – 93,181 miles
  • 2017 – 86,340 miles
  • 2016 – 80,383 miles
  • 2015 – 71,282 miles
  • 2014 – 62,213 miles
  • 2012 – 50,269 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass126,328 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides. (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

18 tests since 6 Sept 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass126,328 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    126,328 miles
    Test number
    906444228979
    • MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides. (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail126,328 miles (+2,822)1 repaired2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,328 miles
    Test number
    765052588770
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides. (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass123,506 miles (+3,383)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    123,506 miles
    Test number
    441220737822
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass120,123 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    120,123 miles
    Test number
    657482753928

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail120,118 miles (+3,522)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,118 miles
    Test number
    349847346686
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Pass116,596 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    116,596 miles
    Test number
    472116872699

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail116,576 miles (+3,440)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,576 miles
    Test number
    699297634018
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass113,136 miles (+4,201)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    113,136 miles
    Test number
    791679277704
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass108,935 miles (+9,214)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    108,935 miles
    Test number
    358850365702
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass99,721 miles (+6,540)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    99,721 miles
    Test number
    245087038692
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  11. Pass93,181 miles (+6,841)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    93,181 miles
    Test number
    748670147866

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass86,340 miles (+5,957)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    86,340 miles
    Test number
    735843470379

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass80,383 miles (+9,101)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    80,383 miles
    Test number
    242759100798

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass71,282 miles (+9,069)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    71,282 miles
    Test number
    426419565150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass62,213 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    62,213 miles
    Test number
    125371594117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail62,213 miles (+11,944)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,213 miles
    Test number
    899961194154
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass50,269 miles (+1,429)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    50,269 miles
    Test number
    719225702366
    • NoteBoth rear tyres worn low on inner shoulders

  18. Pass48,840 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    48,840 miles
    Test number
    327130952479

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T70 BAY

Does T70 BAY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T70 BAY is valid until 20 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on T70 BAY?
The MOT on T70 BAY is valid until 20 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T70 BAY done?
T70 BAY was recorded at 126,328 miles at its MOT on 12 Jan 2026, an average of 5,804 miles a year.
Has T70 BAY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T70 BAY has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on T70 BAY 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 T70 BAY find?
T70 BAY passed its latest MOT on 12 Jan 2026 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides.; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened, and 1 more.

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