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Volkswagen Passat

Silver · Diesel · 1999 · 1,896 cc

T871 LAMMOT history

T871 LAM is a silver diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 17 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 3 Oct 2023 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 204,566 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Oct 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 3 Oct 2023
Mileage
204,566 mi
At MOT on 3 Oct 2022
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
9,311 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T871 LAM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
17 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
3 Oct 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T871 LAM was last recorded at 204,566 miles on 3 Oct 2022, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Sept 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 27 Mar 2007: 58,188 miles, lower than 58,189 miles on 26 Mar 2007.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
204,564 miles · 27 Sept 2022
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
9,311 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 204,566 miles
  • 2021 – 201,260 miles
  • 2020 – 198,389 miles
  • 2019 – 191,765 miles
  • 2018 – 181,207 miles
  • 2017 – 167,325 miles
  • 2016 – 155,097 miles
  • 2015 – 138,909 miles
  • 2014 – 132,019 miles
  • 2013 – 125,377 miles
  • 2012 – 108,335 miles
  • 2011 – 99,338 miles
  • 2010 – 93,017 miles
  • 2009 – 84,033 miles
  • 2008 – 68,566 miles
  • 2007 – 58,188 miles
  • 2006 – 50,754 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass204,566 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Rear seat base missingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Both rear lower seats missing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forwards

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearwards

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass204,566 miles (+2)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    204,566 miles
    Test number
    464292473070
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Rear seat base missing
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail204,564 miles (+3,304)3 major11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    204,564 miles
    Test number
    173659695270
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Rear seat base missing
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass201,260 miles (+14)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    201,260 miles
    Test number
    928596651201
    • AdvisoryBoth rear lower seats missing
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forwards (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearwards (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail201,246 miles (+2,857)7 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    201,246 miles
    Test number
    734173757118
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Forward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Forward arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Forward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function Spring lower mounting damaged (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear lower seats missing
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forwards (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearwards (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass198,389 miles (+6,624)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    198,389 miles
    Test number
    958681107894

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass191,765 miles (+10,558)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    191,765 miles
    Test number
    506636570189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass181,207 miles (+13,882)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    181,207 miles
    Test number
    117543160831
    • MinorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryTrack rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass167,325 miles (+134)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    167,325 miles
    Test number
    296988298568
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryTrack rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.2.B.1f)

  9. Fail167,191 miles (+12,094)10 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,191 miles
    Test number
    699855073332
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Upper Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush both arms (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Upper Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush both arms (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays, heat shields and covers fitted obscuring vision of various components and areas

  10. Pass155,097 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    155,097 miles
    Test number
    854131926085
    • AdvisoryA/C belt missing
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  11. Fail155,097 miles (+16,188)4 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,097 miles
    Test number
    419847913367
    • FailureDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryA/C belt missing
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  12. Pass138,909 miles (+6,890)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    138,909 miles
    Test number
    407853614552

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass132,019 miles (+6,642)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    132,019 miles
    Test number
    386311704342
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

  14. Pass125,377 miles (+3)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    125,377 miles
    Test number
    499868003407
    • NoteBoth rear shock cover bush deteriorated
    • NoteFront headlights lens deteriorated- weak beam pattern

  15. Fail125,374 miles (+4,744)9 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,374 miles
    Test number
    286034903317
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBoth rear shock cover bush deteriorated
    • NoteFront headlights lens deteriorated- weak beam pattern

  16. Pass120,630 miles (+12,295)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    120,630 miles
    Test number
    818924653013
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass108,335 miles (+8,997)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    108,335 miles
    Test number
    299184382073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass99,338 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    99,338 miles
    Test number
    748675581078
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  19. Fail99,338 miles (+6,321)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,338 miles
    Test number
    768735281049
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass93,017 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    93,017 miles
    Test number
    970426980001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail93,016 miles (+8,983)2 failures4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,016 miles
    Test number
    551906380047
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  22. Pass84,033 miles (+15,467)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    84,033 miles
    Test number
    962477689062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass68,566 miles (+10,378)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    68,566 miles
    Test number
    501279078038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass58,188 miles (-1)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    58,188 miles
    Test number
    523726887031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail58,189 miles (+7,435)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,189 miles
    Test number
    502395087014
    • FailureFront Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  26. Pass50,754 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    50,754 miles
    Test number
    521326786017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T871 LAM

Does T871 LAM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T871 LAM expired on 3 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T871 LAM?
The MOT on T871 LAM expired on 3 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T871 LAM done?
T871 LAM was recorded at 204,566 miles at its MOT on 3 Oct 2022, an average of 9,311 miles a year.
Has T871 LAM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T871 LAM has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on T871 LAM ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 27 Mar 2007. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T871 LAM find?
T871 LAM passed its latest MOT on 3 Oct 2022 with 11 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 8 more.

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