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Volkswagen Passat

Red · Diesel · 1999 · 1,900 cc

T860 LEFMOT history

T860 LEF is a red diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 10 Dec 2025 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 256,602 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Nov 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 10 Dec 2025
Mileage
256,602 mi
At MOT on 17 Nov 2024
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
9,652 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T860 LEF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,900 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Dec 2025
Latest MOT test
17 Nov 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T860 LEF was last recorded at 256,602 miles on 17 Nov 2024, 13,159 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Dec 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
243,443 miles · 10 Dec 2023
Between the last two tests
13,159 miles
Average per year
9,652 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 256,602 miles
  • 2023 – 243,443 miles
  • 2022 – 240,048 miles
  • 2021 – 226,537 miles
  • 2020 – 215,628 miles
  • 2019 – 204,609 miles
  • 2018 – 190,874 miles
  • 2017 – 176,308 miles
  • 2016 – 168,816 miles
  • 2015 – 156,855 miles
  • 2014 – 153,065 miles
  • 2013 – 138,590 miles
  • 2012 – 123,101 miles
  • 2011 – 112,317 miles
  • 2010 – 105,071 miles
  • 2007 – 85,176 miles
  • 2006 – 75,771 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass256,602 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Nearside and Offside rear (5.3.2 (b))

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.

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2012

  • Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and Offside front

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and Offside rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

26 tests since 22 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass256,602 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    256,602 miles
    Test number
    395150897258
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Nearside and Offside rear (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Fail256,602 miles (+13,159)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    256,602 miles
    Test number
    980803143798
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Nearside and Offside rear (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass243,443 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    243,443 miles
    Test number
    690443869892
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (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 both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Nearside and Offside rear (5.3.2 (c))

  4. Fail243,443 miles (+3,395)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    243,443 miles
    Test number
    562297777842
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (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 both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Nearside and Offside rear (5.3.2 (c))

  5. Pass240,048 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    240,048 miles
    Test number
    200397461068
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and Offside front (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and Offside rear (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail240,048 miles (+13,511)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    240,048 miles
    Test number
    778357910166
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and Offside front (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and Offside rear (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass226,537 miles (+10,909)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    226,537 miles
    Test number
    753884865758
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass215,628 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    215,628 miles
    Test number
    837562227040
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail215,628 miles (+11,019)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    215,628 miles
    Test number
    215236703997
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass204,609 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    204,609 miles
    Test number
    311682390704
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside front (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and Offside rear (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail204,609 miles (+13,735)1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    204,609 miles
    Test number
    670412410629
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside front (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and Offside rear (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass190,874 miles (+14,566)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    190,874 miles
    Test number
    414569630015
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass176,308 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    176,308 miles
    Test number
    809251461954
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Fail176,308 miles (+7,289)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,308 miles
    Test number
    236865936495
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass169,019 miles (+203)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    169,019 miles
    Test number
    974313272682
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass168,816 miles (+11,961)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    168,816 miles
    Test number
    689360509374
    • AdvisoryAll electric Windows not working

  17. Pass156,855 miles (+3,790)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    156,855 miles
    Test number
    988190425118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass153,065 miles (+14,475)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2015
    Odometer
    153,065 miles
    Test number
    806132944164
    • NoteRear axle bushes slightly deteriorated

  19. Pass138,590 miles (+15,489)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2014
    Odometer
    138,590 miles
    Test number
    488785333179
    • NoteSlight drag expeienced from the N/S rear brake.

  20. Pass123,101 miles (+170)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2013
    Odometer
    123,101 miles
    Test number
    235760242485
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NoteRear axle bushes slightly deteriorated

  21. Fail122,931 miles (+10,614)3 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,931 miles
    Test number
    268627932180
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NoteRear axle bushes slightly deteriorated

  22. Fail112,317 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,317 miles
    Test number
    509661041163
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

  23. Pass112,317 miles (+7,246)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2012
    Odometer
    112,317 miles
    Test number
    625601241168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass105,071 miles (+19,895)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2011
    Odometer
    105,071 miles
    Test number
    380422350188
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

  25. Pass85,176 miles (+9,405)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    85,176 miles
    Test number
    314783257071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass75,771 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    75,771 miles
    Test number
    332273056001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T860 LEF

Does T860 LEF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T860 LEF expired on 10 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T860 LEF?
The MOT on T860 LEF expired on 10 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T860 LEF done?
T860 LEF was recorded at 256,602 miles at its MOT on 17 Nov 2024, an average of 9,652 miles a year.
Has T860 LEF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T860 LEF has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on T860 LEF 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 T860 LEF find?
T860 LEF passed its latest MOT on 17 Nov 2024 with 3 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both; rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil nearside and offside rear.

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