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Volkswagen Passat

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,781 cc

T789 KVWMOT history

T789 KVW is a blue petrol Volkswagen Passat first used on 5 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 23 Mar 2023 and it has passed 16 of 27 MOT tests, with 139,510 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Mar 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 23 Mar 2023
Mileage
139,510 mi
At MOT on 24 Mar 2022
MOT tests
27
16 passed · 11 failed
Per year
4,609 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T789 KVW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
5 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Mar 2023
Latest MOT test
24 Mar 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T789 KVW was last recorded at 139,510 miles on 24 Mar 2022, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Mar 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
139,508 miles · 23 Mar 2022
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
4,609 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 139,510 miles
  • 2021 – 138,898 miles
  • 2019 – 136,349 miles
  • 2018 – 135,670 miles
  • 2017 – 134,745 miles
  • 2016 – 132,541 miles
  • 2015 – 122,800 miles
  • 2014 – 118,445 miles
  • 2013 – 112,205 miles
  • 2012 – 103,691 miles
  • 2011 – 92,722 miles
  • 2010 – 83,798 miles
  • 2009 – 81,257 miles
  • 2008 – 79,385 miles
  • 2007 – 71,969 miles
  • 2006 – 65,371 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass139,510 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2008

  • Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2008

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

27 tests since 21 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass139,510 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    139,510 miles
    Test number
    304688356173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail139,508 miles (+610)10 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,508 miles
    Test number
    618163459285
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

  3. Pass138,898 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    138,898 miles
    Test number
    795923744387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail138,890 miles (+2,541)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,890 miles
    Test number
    132052747544
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

  5. Pass136,349 miles (+679)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    136,349 miles
    Test number
    832189161117
    • AdvisoryOffside Front steering rack gaiter slight deteriated
    • AdvisoryBoth headlamps slightly deteriated

  6. Pass135,670 miles (+925)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    135,670 miles
    Test number
    289900736118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass134,745 miles (+29)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    134,745 miles
    Test number
    233520421886
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front bumber insecure
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  8. Fail134,716 miles (+2,175)7 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,716 miles
    Test number
    990764950142
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front bumber insecure
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  9. Pass132,541 miles (+89)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    132,541 miles
    Test number
    719863070401
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leaking

  10. Fail132,452 miles (+9,652)6 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,452 miles
    Test number
    774839318839
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leaking

  11. Pass122,800 miles (+4,355)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2016
    Odometer
    122,800 miles
    Test number
    985278645101
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  12. Pass118,445 miles (+4)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2015
    Odometer
    118,445 miles
    Test number
    268268944481
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  13. Fail118,441 miles (+6,236)6 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,441 miles
    Test number
    605507244148
    • FailureFront Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  14. Pass112,205 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2014
    Odometer
    112,205 miles
    Test number
    796432323108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail112,205 miles (+8,514)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,205 miles
    Test number
    789282023124
    • FailureFront Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureFront Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass103,691 miles (+10,969)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2013
    Odometer
    103,691 miles
    Test number
    319289742197
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

  17. Pass92,722 miles (+500)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2012
    Odometer
    92,722 miles
    Test number
    167456131121
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  18. Fail92,222 miles (+8,424)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,222 miles
    Test number
    568579001146
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass83,798 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    83,798 miles
    Test number
    133942500166
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  20. Fail83,798 miles (+2,541)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,798 miles
    Test number
    931222300116
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  21. Pass81,257 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    81,257 miles
    Test number
    664174409113
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  22. Fail81,257 miles (+1,872)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,257 miles
    Test number
    904814009106
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass79,385 miles (+12)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    79,385 miles
    Test number
    733766308197
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • Note2 wheel covers missing
    • NoteOil leak

  24. Fail79,373 miles (+7,404)3 failures4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,373 miles
    Test number
    353170608117
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • Note2 wheel covers missing
    • NoteOil leak

  25. Pass71,969 miles (+6,598)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    71,969 miles
    Test number
    860775467015
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteDip stick guard broken

  26. Fail65,371 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,371 miles
    Test number
    101422056092
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  27. Pass65,371 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    65,371 miles
    Test number
    543962456028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T789 KVW

Does T789 KVW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T789 KVW expired on 23 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T789 KVW?
The MOT on T789 KVW expired on 23 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T789 KVW done?
T789 KVW was recorded at 139,510 miles at its MOT on 24 Mar 2022, an average of 4,609 miles a year.
Has T789 KVW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T789 KVW has failed 11 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on T789 KVW 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 T789 KVW find?
T789 KVW passed its latest MOT on 24 Mar 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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