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Volkswagen Passat

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 1,896 cc

T837 JYBMOT history

T837 JYB is a blue diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 26 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 26 Feb 2025 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 217,229 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Feb 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 26 Feb 2025
Mileage
217,229 mi
At MOT on 13 Feb 2024
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,553 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T837 JYB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
26 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Feb 2025
Latest MOT test
13 Feb 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T837 JYB was last recorded at 217,229 miles on 13 Feb 2024, 2,855 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Feb 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
214,374 miles · 10 Feb 2023
Between the last two tests
2,855 miles
Average per year
5,553 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 217,229 miles
  • 2023 – 214,374 miles
  • 2022 – 210,304 miles
  • 2021 – 206,467 miles
  • 2020 – 204,067 miles
  • 2019 – 199,373 miles
  • 2018 – 194,573 miles
  • 2017 – 189,143 miles
  • 2016 – 183,595 miles
  • 2015 – 179,012 miles
  • 2014 – 174,187 miles
  • 2013 – 168,468 miles
  • 2012 – 163,094 miles
  • 2011 – 156,606 miles
  • 2010 – 149,958 miles
  • 2009 – 141,991 miles
  • 2008 – 134,977 miles
  • 2007 – 126,513 miles
  • 2006 – 117,499 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass217,229 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 6 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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2018

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2017

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2015

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2017

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2017

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass217,229 miles (+2,855)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    217,229 miles
    Test number
    640185034612
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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 Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass214,374 miles (+4,070)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    214,374 miles
    Test number
    851434799840
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass210,304 miles (+3,837)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    210,304 miles
    Test number
    183374538132
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass206,467 miles (+2,400)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    206,467 miles
    Test number
    171902395399
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass204,067 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    204,067 miles
    Test number
    774338876669
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Fail204,067 miles (+4,694)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    204,067 miles
    Test number
    821451434646
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass199,373 miles (+4,800)4 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    199,373 miles
    Test number
    290242577857
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake sticking slightly
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid dirty

  8. Pass194,573 miles (+5,430)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    194,573 miles
    Test number
    726628496934
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  9. Pass189,143 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    189,143 miles
    Test number
    341407482353
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated 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)

  10. Fail189,143 miles (+5,548)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    189,143 miles
    Test number
    141133989805
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated 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)

  11. Pass183,595 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    183,595 miles
    Test number
    143144914193
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

  12. Fail183,595 miles (+4,583)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,595 miles
    Test number
    979854802686
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint front (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

  13. Pass179,012 miles (+4,825)3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    179,012 miles
    Test number
    669654145091
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFront brake discs slightly worn
    • NoteNearside front tyre tread wearing on edges
    • NoteOffside front tyre tread wearing on inner edge

  14. Pass174,187 miles (+5,719)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    174,187 miles
    Test number
    506293644087
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  15. Pass168,468 miles (+55)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    168,468 miles
    Test number
    528083853026
    • AdvisoryNearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  16. Fail168,413 miles (+5,319)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,413 miles
    Test number
    498209243047
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  17. Fail163,094 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,094 miles
    Test number
    866115242045
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  18. Pass163,094 miles (+6,488)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    163,094 miles
    Test number
    928925242009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass156,606 miles (+6,648)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    156,606 miles
    Test number
    506702741046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass149,958 miles (+7,967)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    149,958 miles
    Test number
    890263840006
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  21. Pass141,991 miles (+7,014)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    141,991 miles
    Test number
    530904539062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass134,977 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    134,977 miles
    Test number
    554840658010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail134,977 miles (+8,464)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,977 miles
    Test number
    234000458037
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  24. Pass126,513 miles (+9,014)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    126,513 miles
    Test number
    924296047009
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  25. Pass117,499 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    117,499 miles
    Test number
    951558756081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T837 JYB

Does T837 JYB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T837 JYB expired on 26 Feb 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T837 JYB?
The MOT on T837 JYB expired on 26 Feb 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T837 JYB done?
T837 JYB was recorded at 217,229 miles at its MOT on 13 Feb 2024, an average of 5,553 miles a year.
Has T837 JYB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T837 JYB has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Feb 2020.
Has the mileage on T837 JYB 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 T837 JYB find?
T837 JYB passed its latest MOT on 13 Feb 2024 with 1 minor defect and 8 advisories: offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread, and 6 more.

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