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Volkswagen Passat

Black · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc

T888 TGWMOT history

T888 TGW is a black diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 31 Mar 2005. Its MOT is valid until 24 Oct 2026 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 200,036 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 24 Oct 2026
Mileage
200,036 mi
At MOT on 25 Oct 2025
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,672 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T888 TGW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
31 Mar 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
25 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T888 TGW was last recorded at 200,036 miles on 25 Oct 2025, 2,718 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
197,318 miles · 21 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
2,718 miles
Average per year
8,672 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 200,036 miles
  • 2024 – 197,318 miles
  • 2023 – 184,942 miles
  • 2022 – 175,588 miles
  • 2021 – 175,347 miles
  • 2020 – 169,164 miles
  • 2019 – 162,783 miles
  • 2018 – 155,723 miles
  • 2017 – 149,916 miles
  • 2016 – 143,565 miles
  • 2015 – 139,077 miles
  • 2014 – 134,122 miles
  • 2013 – 123,007 miles
  • 2012 – 109,034 miles
  • 2011 – 93,056 miles
  • 2010 – 75,927 miles
  • 2009 – 62,902 miles
  • 2008 – 47,917 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass200,036 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

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.

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside headlamp lens misty

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • One offside tail lamps inoperative

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Lower suspension arm dust cover deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

23 tests since 10 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass200,036 miles (+2,718)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    200,036 miles
    Test number
    106658287052
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

  2. Pass197,318 miles (+50)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    197,318 miles
    Test number
    387329165523
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside headlamp lens misty
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOne offside tail lamps inoperative

  3. Fail197,268 miles (+12,326)3 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    197,268 miles
    Test number
    749221076866
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside headlamp lens misty
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOne offside tail lamps inoperative

  4. Pass184,942 miles (+9,354)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    184,942 miles
    Test number
    249954986240
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer drive shaft gaiter perishing
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass175,588 miles (+241)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    175,588 miles
    Test number
    568198659317
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer cv boot starting to perish
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer cv boot starting to perish

  6. Pass175,347 miles (+6,183)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2022
    Odometer
    175,347 miles
    Test number
    580888936119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass169,164 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2021
    Odometer
    169,164 miles
    Test number
    661441841869

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail169,164 miles (+6,381)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,164 miles
    Test number
    603104052230
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/60/r15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass162,783 miles (+4)1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2020
    Odometer
    162,783 miles
    Test number
    924155644280
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slightly (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower suspension arm dust cover deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer tyre wall damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre tread cracked
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
    • AdvisoryScreen chips
    • AdvisorySmokey
    • AdvisoryUndertray fitted but oily

  10. Fail162,779 miles (+7,056)1 dangerous6 major1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,779 miles
    Test number
    227235031643
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slightly (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower suspension arm dust cover deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer tyre wall damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre tread cracked
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
    • AdvisoryScreen chips
    • AdvisorySmokey
    • AdvisoryUndertray fitted but oily

  11. Pass155,723 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2019
    Odometer
    155,723 miles
    Test number
    134479739313
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn on edges
    • AdvisoryFront and rear brake discs in poor condition

  12. Fail155,723 miles (+5,807)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,723 miles
    Test number
    650768586195
    • Repaired at testExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn on edges
    • AdvisoryFront and rear brake discs in poor condition

  13. Pass149,916 miles (+33)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2018
    Odometer
    149,916 miles
    Test number
    890605184931

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail149,883 miles (+6,318)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,883 miles
    Test number
    240524397741
    • FailureDriver's airbag obviously defective light on (5.4.1)
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  15. Pass143,565 miles (+4,488)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    143,565 miles
    Test number
    506724546049
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  16. Pass139,077 miles (+4,955)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    139,077 miles
    Test number
    299788865084
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass134,122 miles (+11,115)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    134,122 miles
    Test number
    128222174403
    • 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)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  18. Pass123,007 miles (+13,973)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2014
    Odometer
    123,007 miles
    Test number
    209664133446
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteO/side front seat belt becomeing slow in retracting.

  19. Pass109,034 miles (+15,978)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2013
    Odometer
    109,034 miles
    Test number
    339092532185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass93,056 miles (+17,129)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2012
    Odometer
    93,056 miles
    Test number
    588400631188
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

  21. Pass75,927 miles (+13,025)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    75,927 miles
    Test number
    434483400172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass62,902 miles (+14,985)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    62,902 miles
    Test number
    193834409168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass47,917 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    47,917 miles
    Test number
    601271608177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T888 TGW

Does T888 TGW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T888 TGW is valid until 24 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on T888 TGW?
The MOT on T888 TGW is valid until 24 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T888 TGW done?
T888 TGW was recorded at 200,036 miles at its MOT on 25 Oct 2025, an average of 8,672 miles a year.
Has T888 TGW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T888 TGW has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on T888 TGW 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 T888 TGW find?
T888 TGW passed its latest MOT on 25 Oct 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside front macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount; oil leak, but not excessive; parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair..

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