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Volkswagen Passat

Silver · Diesel · 2003 · 1,896 cc

T785 CWLMOT history

T785 CWL is a silver diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 17 Jul 2003. Its MOT is valid until 12 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 132,105 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 12 Apr 2027
Mileage
132,105 mi
At MOT on 13 Apr 2026
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,341 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T785 CWL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
17 Jul 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T785 CWL was last recorded at 132,105 miles on 13 Apr 2026, 13,426 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
118,679 miles · 11 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
13,426 miles
Average per year
5,341 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 132,105 miles
  • 2025 – 118,679 miles
  • 2024 – 111,832 miles
  • 2023 – 108,437 miles
  • 2022 – 104,001 miles
  • 2020 – 86,269 miles
  • 2019 – 70,224 miles
  • 2017 – 54,394 miles
  • 2016 – 52,988 miles
  • 2015 – 51,582 miles
  • 2014 – 49,813 miles
  • 2013 – 47,748 miles
  • 2012 – 45,745 miles
  • 2011 – 42,737 miles
  • 2010 – 39,803 miles
  • 2009 – 36,569 miles
  • 2008 – 33,292 miles
  • 2007 – 29,898 miles
  • 2006 – 26,386 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass132,105 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass132,105 miles (+13,426)1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    132,105 miles
    Test number
    265399966254
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass118,679 miles (+73)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    118,679 miles
    Test number
    981154644666
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail118,606 miles (+6,774)2 major2 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,606 miles
    Test number
    255992923109
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped and nearside upper part of windscreen cracked (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edge wear (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Boot lid component damaged but not likely to cause injury damaged and misaligned but still operates as it should (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edge wear (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edge wear (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside rear quarter damaged around light unit

  4. Pass111,832 miles (+3,395)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    111,832 miles
    Test number
    908571697150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass108,437 miles (+179)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    108,437 miles
    Test number
    679254775172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail108,258 miles (+4,257)7 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,258 miles
    Test number
    838523949034
    • MajorFront Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass104,001 miles (+17,732)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    104,001 miles
    Test number
    202092263619
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  8. Pass86,269 miles (+16,045)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    86,269 miles
    Test number
    194715478077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass70,224 miles (+7,967)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    70,224 miles
    Test number
    835753924758
    • MinorFront Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  10. Pass62,257 miles (+7,863)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    62,257 miles
    Test number
    494688249374
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre purished and cracked
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre cracked and purished

  11. Pass54,394 miles (+1,406)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    54,394 miles
    Test number
    539935648682

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass52,988 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    52,988 miles
    Test number
    654592265695

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail52,988 miles (+1,406)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,988 miles
    Test number
    200871715061
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  14. Pass51,582 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    51,582 miles
    Test number
    877929685113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail51,582 miles (+1,769)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,582 miles
    Test number
    359959085108
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  16. Pass49,813 miles (+2,065)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    49,813 miles
    Test number
    358582494114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass47,748 miles (+2,003)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    47,748 miles
    Test number
    989366203260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass45,745 miles (+46)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    45,745 miles
    Test number
    687119392170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail45,699 miles (+2,962)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,699 miles
    Test number
    667582992152
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass42,737 miles (+2,934)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    42,737 miles
    Test number
    779803571128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass39,803 miles (+3,234)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    39,803 miles
    Test number
    123704190113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass36,569 miles (+3,277)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    36,569 miles
    Test number
    221834589419

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass33,292 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    33,292 miles
    Test number
    450750098196
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteWiper arms could do with adjusting

  24. Fail33,292 miles (+3,394)1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,292 miles
    Test number
    560990998195
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteWiper arms could do with adjusting

  25. Pass29,898 miles (+3,512)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    29,898 miles
    Test number
    731263687104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass26,386 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    26,386 miles
    Test number
    950928076183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T785 CWL

Does T785 CWL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T785 CWL is valid until 12 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T785 CWL?
The MOT on T785 CWL is valid until 12 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T785 CWL done?
T785 CWL was recorded at 132,105 miles at its MOT on 13 Apr 2026, an average of 5,341 miles a year.
Has T785 CWL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T785 CWL has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on T785 CWL 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 T785 CWL find?
T785 CWL passed its latest MOT on 13 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 10 advisories: nearside front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front brake pad(s) wearing thin, and 8 more.

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