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Volkswagen Passat

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,800 cc

T720 RHOMOT history

T720 RHO is a green petrol Volkswagen Passat first used on 20 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 12 Jan 2024 and it has passed 13 of 23 MOT tests, with 134,936 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jan 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 12 Jan 2024
Mileage
134,936 mi
At MOT on 13 Jan 2023
MOT tests
23
13 passed · 10 failed
Per year
1,716 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T720 RHO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,800 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
20 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Jan 2024
Latest MOT test
13 Jan 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T720 RHO was last recorded at 134,936 miles on 13 Jan 2023, 327 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Feb 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
134,609 miles · 10 Feb 2020
Between the last two tests
327 miles
Average per year
1,716 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 134,936 miles
  • 2020 – 134,609 miles
  • 2019 – 133,578 miles
  • 2017 – 132,432 miles
  • 2014 – 131,620 miles
  • 2013 – 130,305 miles
  • 2012 – 129,262 miles
  • 2011 – 127,964 miles
  • 2010 – 123,984 miles
  • 2009 – 118,201 miles
  • 2008 – 112,642 miles
  • 2007 – 107,403 miles
  • 2006 – 105,883 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass134,936 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge - just ok (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019

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 Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f and o/s/f upper

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2013

  • Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2013

Full MOT history

23 tests since 7 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass134,936 miles (+327)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    134,936 miles
    Test number
    918403376955
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge - just ok (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass134,609 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    134,609 miles
    Test number
    754439248484
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f and o/s/f upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail134,606 miles (+1,028)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,606 miles
    Test number
    725347753658
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f and o/s/f upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass133,578 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    133,578 miles
    Test number
    935560647568
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail133,578 miles (+4)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,578 miles
    Test number
    632352686939
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail133,574 miles (+1,142)3 dangerous6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,574 miles
    Test number
    730058748512
    • DangerousNearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak flexi (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • 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 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))
    • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass132,432 miles (+812)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    132,432 miles
    Test number
    734667213841

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass131,620 miles (+2)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    131,620 miles
    Test number
    815163774080
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteVehicle very low to the ground
    • NoteWindscreen cracked but out of drivers vision

  9. Fail131,618 miles (+1,313)2 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,618 miles
    Test number
    236172874055
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteVehicle very low to the ground
    • NoteWindscreen cracked but out of drivers vision

  10. Pass130,305 miles (+2)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    130,305 miles
    Test number
    579477763098
    • NoteAir filter insecure
    • NoteVehicle very low to the ground

  11. Fail130,303 miles (+1,041)8 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,303 miles
    Test number
    397466363067
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteAir filter insecure

  12. Pass129,262 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    129,262 miles
    Test number
    277489252457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail129,255 miles (+1,291)3 dangerous5 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,255 miles
    Test number
    519187632134
    • DangerousNearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • DangerousOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • DangerousOffside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureFront registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • NoteBrake warning light on = n/s/f inner c.v gaitor cracking

  14. Pass127,964 miles3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2012
    Odometer
    127,964 miles
    Test number
    575264521151
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteNearside inner c.v boot split
    • NoteRear brake discs corroded
    • NoteVehicle very low to the ground

  15. Fail127,964 miles (+3,980)1 failure3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,964 miles
    Test number
    337034421186
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteNearside inner c.v boot split
    • NoteRear brake discs corroded
    • NoteVehicle very low to the ground

  16. Pass123,984 miles (+5,783)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    123,984 miles
    Test number
    613470010123
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteRear brake discs corroded

  17. Pass118,201 miles (+1)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    118,201 miles
    Test number
    421096709190
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFront brake discs worn
    • NoteRear brake discs corroded

  18. Fail118,200 miles (+5,558)4 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,200 miles
    Test number
    560615309155
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFront brake discs worn
    • NoteRear brake discs corroded

  19. Pass112,642 miles (+1)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    112,642 miles
    Test number
    913616808143
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFront and rear brake discs worn

  20. Fail112,641 miles (+5,238)1 dangerous5 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,641 miles
    Test number
    530785308182
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFront and rear brake discs worn

  21. Pass107,403 miles (+1,520)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    107,403 miles
    Test number
    853280517117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass105,883 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    105,883 miles
    Test number
    170099136475

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail105,883 miles1 dangerous3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,883 miles
    Test number
    513948036038
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • 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)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Questions about T720 RHO

Does T720 RHO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T720 RHO expired on 12 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T720 RHO?
The MOT on T720 RHO expired on 12 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T720 RHO done?
T720 RHO was recorded at 134,936 miles at its MOT on 13 Jan 2023, an average of 1,716 miles a year.
Has T720 RHO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T720 RHO has failed 10 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Feb 2020.
Has the mileage on T720 RHO 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 T720 RHO find?
T720 RHO passed its latest MOT on 13 Jan 2023 with 4 advisories: front upper suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides; nearside front drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge - just ok, and 1 more.

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