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Volkswagen Passat

Black · Diesel · 1999 · 1,900 cc

T843 VAPMOT history

T843 VAP is a black diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 22 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 23 Sept 2023 and it has passed 17 of 30 MOT tests, with 263,072 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Sept 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 23 Sept 2023
Mileage
263,072 mi
At MOT on 24 Sept 2022
MOT tests
30
17 passed · 13 failed
Per year
10,846 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T843 VAP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,900 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
22 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Sept 2023
Latest MOT test
24 Sept 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T843 VAP was last recorded at 263,072 miles on 24 Sept 2022, 9,697 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Sept 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
253,375 miles · 11 Sept 2021
Between the last two tests
9,697 miles
Average per year
10,846 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 263,072 miles
  • 2021 – 253,375 miles
  • 2020 – 240,365 miles
  • 2019 – 237,407 miles
  • 2018 – 232,653 miles
  • 2017 – 221,153 miles
  • 2016 – 207,220 miles
  • 2015 – 196,158 miles
  • 2014 – 187,595 miles
  • 2013 – 183,228 miles
  • 2012 – 179,178 miles
  • 2011 – 169,654 miles
  • 2010 – 151,269 miles
  • 2009 – 135,144 miles
  • 2008 – 120,425 miles
  • 2007 – 97,909 miles
  • 2006 – 85,312 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass263,072 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2015

  • Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2016

  • Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

  • Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

30 tests since 5 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass263,072 miles1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    263,072 miles
    Test number
    983524979031
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail263,072 miles (+9,697)4 repaired1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    263,072 miles
    Test number
    742570753440
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass253,375 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    253,375 miles
    Test number
    119539041407
    • AdvisoryFront Track rod end ball joint has slight play [at both sides] (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail253,375 miles (+13,010)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    253,375 miles
    Test number
    843136611142
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Track rod end ball joint has slight play [at both sides] (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass240,365 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    240,365 miles
    Test number
    389290140464
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened [at both sides] (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryStrong Advise; Both front tyre inner / outer wall & tread perished & cracking.

  6. Fail240,365 miles (+2,958)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    240,365 miles
    Test number
    663521046900
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened [at both sides] (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryStrong Advise; Both front tyre inner / outer wall & tread perished & cracking.

  7. Pass237,407 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    237,407 miles
    Test number
    580991673699
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Fail237,407 miles (+4,754)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    237,407 miles
    Test number
    240087164330
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass232,653 miles (+11,500)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    232,653 miles
    Test number
    794750107992
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass221,153 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    221,153 miles
    Test number
    917245813893
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' 3 x chips (8.3.1d)

  11. Fail221,153 miles (+13,933)1 failure1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    221,153 miles
    Test number
    890020109957
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt and offside front lower (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testSeat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' 3 x chips (8.3.1d)

  12. Pass207,220 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    207,220 miles
    Test number
    367071421890
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre on legal limit
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Fail207,220 miles (+11,062)7 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    207,220 miles
    Test number
    905560684319
    • FailureCentre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced and offside front (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak and offside rear no damping (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre on legal limit
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Fail196,158 miles1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    196,158 miles
    Test number
    186576635283
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOuter Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  15. Pass196,158 miles (+8,563)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    196,158 miles
    Test number
    385696035407
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOuter Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  16. Pass187,595 miles (+81)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    187,595 miles
    Test number
    726144334215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail187,514 miles (+4,286)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,514 miles
    Test number
    547548324259
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  18. Pass183,228 miles (+41)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    183,228 miles
    Test number
    345819843298
    • NoteSee previous test for advisories

  19. Fail183,187 miles (+4,009)2 failures6 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,187 miles
    Test number
    376273343471
    • FailureNearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NotePlastic cover sills fitted
    • NoteBoth headlamps deteriorated giving poor beam image
    • NoteCentre lap belt poor retraction
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear brake discs poor condition

  20. Pass179,178 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    179,178 miles
    Test number
    389635632223
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Radius arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteEmission nearing maximum permissable limit

  21. Fail179,178 miles (+9,524)1 repaired4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,178 miles
    Test number
    807715432287
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Radius arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteEmission nearing maximum permissable limit

  22. Pass169,654 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    169,654 miles
    Test number
    295604641243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail169,654 miles (+18,385)8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,654 miles
    Test number
    208453541284
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  24. Pass151,269 miles (+6)7 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2011
    Odometer
    151,269 miles
    Test number
    781067020131
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm 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)
    • NoteN/S/R lamp cluster damaged
    • NoteO/S/R inner tyre sidewall damaged
    • NoteSill covers fitted
    • NoteStonechip in front registration plate
    • NoteUnderbonnet covers fitted

  25. Fail151,263 miles (+16,119)1 dangerous5 failures7 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,263 miles
    Test number
    340596220140
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureCentre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm 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)
    • NoteN/S/R lamp cluster damaged
    • NoteO/S/R inner tyre sidewall damaged
    • NoteSill covers fitted
    • NoteStonechip in front registration plate
    • NoteUnderbonnet covers fitted

  26. Pass135,144 miles (+14,719)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2010
    Odometer
    135,144 miles
    Test number
    403637229189
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass120,425 miles (+22,516)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2009
    Odometer
    120,425 miles
    Test number
    272559828190
    • NoteN/S/R lamp cracked but not affecting opperation of lamp

  28. Pass97,909 miles (+12,597)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2008
    Odometer
    97,909 miles
    Test number
    680068617143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass85,312 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2007
    Odometer
    85,312 miles
    Test number
    411175826168
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSpare tyre defective
    • NoteSteeel wheel fitted to nearside rear

  30. Fail85,312 miles3 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,312 miles
    Test number
    404635326179
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside rear steel wheel fitted
    • NoteSpare tyre defective

Questions about T843 VAP

Does T843 VAP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T843 VAP expired on 23 Sept 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T843 VAP?
The MOT on T843 VAP expired on 23 Sept 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T843 VAP done?
T843 VAP was recorded at 263,072 miles at its MOT on 24 Sept 2022, an average of 10,846 miles a year.
Has T843 VAP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T843 VAP has failed 13 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on T843 VAP 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 T843 VAP find?
T843 VAP passed its latest MOT on 24 Sept 2022 with 1 minor defect and 8 advisories: nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front track rod end ball joint has slight play, and 6 more.

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