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Volkswagen Passat

Silver · Diesel · 1999 · 1,896 cc

T748 AUAMOT history

T748 AUA is a silver diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 15 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 22 Jul 2026 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 224,805 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Jul 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 22 Jul 2026
Mileage
224,805 mi
At MOT on 12 Jul 2025
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,187 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T748 AUA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
15 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T748 AUA was last recorded at 224,805 miles on 12 Jul 2025, 1,097 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
223,708 miles · 6 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
1,097 miles
Average per year
5,187 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 224,805 miles
  • 2024 – 223,708 miles
  • 2023 – 222,531 miles
  • 2022 – 220,600 miles
  • 2021 – 219,515 miles
  • 2020 – 219,468 miles
  • 2019 – 219,039 miles
  • 2018 – 217,807 miles
  • 2017 – 216,346 miles
  • 2016 – 214,811 miles
  • 2015 – 212,061 miles
  • 2014 – 209,134 miles
  • 2013 – 204,824 miles
  • 2012 – 202,268 miles
  • 2011 – 190,487 miles
  • 2010 – 175,275 miles
  • 2009 – 162,435 miles
  • 2008 – 151,326 miles
  • 2007 – 138,366 miles
  • 2006 – 126,927 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass224,805 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leakRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2017

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

27 tests since 29 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass224,805 miles (+1,097)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    224,805 miles
    Test number
    696014029344
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  2. Pass223,708 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    223,708 miles
    Test number
    294294032665

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail223,705 miles (+1,174)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    223,705 miles
    Test number
    259342875863
    • MajorFront Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  4. Pass222,531 miles (+67)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    222,531 miles
    Test number
    931595711366
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail222,464 miles (+1,864)3 dangerous5 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    222,464 miles
    Test number
    476273778445
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass220,600 miles (+1,085)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    220,600 miles
    Test number
    600495926823
    • MinorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass219,515 miles (+47)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    219,515 miles
    Test number
    691155373417
    • AdvisoryCentral Front oil sump slight oil leak
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear n/s/r rear light cluster cracked
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass219,468 miles (+429)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    219,468 miles
    Test number
    263923182884
    • MinorNearside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Pass219,039 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    219,039 miles
    Test number
    614847614748
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated straight (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear light cluster cracked
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre slightly craked
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak

  10. Fail219,039 miles (+1,232)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    219,039 miles
    Test number
    178713462524
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated straight (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear light cluster cracked
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre slightly craked
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak

  11. Pass217,807 miles (+1,461)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    217,807 miles
    Test number
    702884548693

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass216,346 miles (+1,535)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    216,346 miles
    Test number
    584694103534
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear lamp cluster cracked
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Pass214,811 miles (+2,750)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    214,811 miles
    Test number
    702751349455

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass212,061 miles (+2,927)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    212,061 miles
    Test number
    247968475459

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass209,134 miles (+4,310)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    209,134 miles
    Test number
    745143794121
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass204,824 miles (+2,556)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    204,824 miles
    Test number
    219196363435

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass202,268 miles (+11,781)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    202,268 miles
    Test number
    227095792463
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass190,487 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    190,487 miles
    Test number
    626024171168
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail190,487 miles (+15,212)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    190,487 miles
    Test number
    976263171143
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass175,275 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    175,275 miles
    Test number
    613449380183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail175,274 miles (+12,839)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,274 miles
    Test number
    642328280193
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

  22. Pass162,435 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    162,435 miles
    Test number
    494070299107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail162,432 miles (+11,106)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,432 miles
    Test number
    293029089138
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  24. Pass151,326 miles (+12,960)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    151,326 miles
    Test number
    361220448260
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteEmissions fluctuating between pass and fail

  25. Pass138,366 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    138,366 miles
    Test number
    264650247297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail138,361 miles (+11,434)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,361 miles
    Test number
    940480347298
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  27. Pass126,927 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    126,927 miles
    Test number
    330191546480

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T748 AUA

Does T748 AUA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T748 AUA expired on 22 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T748 AUA?
The MOT on T748 AUA expired on 22 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T748 AUA done?
T748 AUA was recorded at 224,805 miles at its MOT on 12 Jul 2025, an average of 5,187 miles a year.
Has T748 AUA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T748 AUA has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on T748 AUA 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 T748 AUA find?
T748 AUA passed its latest MOT on 12 Jul 2025 with 1 advisory: oil leak.

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