Volkswagen Passat
Green · Diesel · 1999 · 1,896 cc
T886 DAXMOT history
T886 DAX is a green diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 27 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 27 Mar 2026 and it has passed 3 of 5 MOT tests, with 296,987 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 27 Mar 2026
- Mileage
- 296,987 mi
- At MOT on 25 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 5
- 3 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 7,423 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T886 DAX
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Passat
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 27 May 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 27 Mar 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 25 Mar 2026 (Fail)
Mileage history
T886 DAX was last recorded at 296,987 miles on 25 Mar 2026, 5,851 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Mar 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 291,136 miles · 28 Mar 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 5,851 miles
- Average per year
- 7,423 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 296,987 miles
- 2025 – 291,136 miles
- 2024 – 285,157 miles
- 2009 – 171,366 miles
What the latest MOT found
Fail296,987 miles
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust system insecure center joint corroded through (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill, and floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear light cluster damaged
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front wing corroded
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively both, very slight (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryGeneral underside corrosion
- AdvisorySill covers fitted
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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
5 tests since 22 Apr 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail296,987 miles (+5,851)7 major10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 296,987 miles
- Test number
- 532089652015
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust system insecure center joint corroded through (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill, and floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear light cluster damaged
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front wing corroded
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively both, very slight (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryGeneral underside corrosion
- AdvisorySill covers fitted
Pass291,136 miles (+168)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 291,136 miles
- Test number
- 744715012360
- 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))
Fail290,968 miles (+5,811)2 dangerous2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 290,968 miles
- Test number
- 312120089381
- DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- 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))
Pass285,157 miles (+113,791)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 285,157 miles
- Test number
- 447543362989
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass171,366 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 171,366 miles
- Test number
- 494782719144
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T886 DAX
- Does T886 DAX currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T886 DAX expired on 27 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T886 DAX?
- The MOT on T886 DAX expired on 27 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T886 DAX done?
- T886 DAX was recorded at 296,987 miles at its MOT on 25 Mar 2026, an average of 7,423 miles a year.
- Has T886 DAX ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T886 DAX has failed 2 of its 5 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Mar 2026.
- Has the mileage on T886 DAX 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 T886 DAX find?
- T886 DAX failed its latest MOT on 25 Mar 2026 with 7 major defects and 10 advisories: exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit; exhaust system insecure center joint corroded through; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm, and 14 more.
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