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Volkswagen Passat

Black · Diesel · 2007 · 1,896 cc

T8 RKNMOT history

T8 RKN is a black diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 28 Mar 2007. Its MOT expired on 7 Apr 2023 and it has passed 13 of 22 MOT tests, with 410,041 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Apr 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 7 Apr 2023
Mileage
410,041 mi
At MOT on 6 Apr 2022
MOT tests
22
13 passed · 9 failed
Per year
26,037 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T8 RKN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
28 Mar 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Apr 2023
Latest MOT test
6 Apr 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T8 RKN was last recorded at 410,041 miles on 6 Apr 2022, 8 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Apr 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
410,033 miles · 5 Apr 2022
Between the last two tests
8 miles
Average per year
26,037 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 410,041 miles
  • 2021 – 396,185 miles
  • 2020 – 383,099 miles
  • 2019 – 355,456 miles
  • 2018 – 326,996 miles
  • 2017 – 289,019 miles
  • 2016 – 260,967 miles
  • 2015 – 233,043 miles
  • 2014 – 193,041 miles
  • 2013 – 148,894 miles
  • 2012 – 135,589 miles
  • 2011 – 125,176 miles
  • 2010 – 95,811 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass410,041 miles
  • AdvisoryEngine mounting damaged but not to excess rear g box mount (6.1.8 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively on limit (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyreRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output on limit (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryAll rear suspension bushes perishedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryBoth headlamp aims on very lower limitRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryBrake warning light onRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryEngine harshRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryStone chips in screenRecorded 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.

  • Chips in screen

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Oil leak engine

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Stone chips in wind screen

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

22 tests since 12 Mar 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass410,041 miles (+8)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    410,041 miles
    Test number
    190796692904
    • AdvisoryEngine mounting damaged but not to excess rear g box mount (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively on limit (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output on limit (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryAll rear suspension bushes perished
    • AdvisoryBoth headlamp aims on very lower limit
    • AdvisoryBrake warning light on
    • AdvisoryEngine harsh
    • AdvisoryStone chips in screen
  2. Fail410,033 miles (+13,848)5 major11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    410,033 miles
    Test number
    953170349678
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorOffside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))
    • MajorOffside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine mounting damaged but not to excess rear g box mount (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively on limit (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output on limit (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryAll rear suspension bushes perished
    • AdvisoryBoth headlamp aims on very lower limit
    • AdvisoryBrake warning light on
    • AdvisoryEngine harsh
    • AdvisoryStone chips in screen
  3. Pass396,185 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    396,185 miles
    Test number
    129969917847
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryStone chips in wind screen
  4. Fail396,185 miles (+13,086)2 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    396,185 miles
    Test number
    862050368141
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp insecure both (4.7.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryStone chips in wind screen
  5. Pass383,099 miles (+104)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    383,099 miles
    Test number
    514662029294
    • AdvisoryFRONT NUMBER PLATE MARKED
  6. Fail382,995 miles (+27,539)1 dangerous7 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    382,995 miles
    Test number
    943846681650
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick INNER PAD (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords PLUS BALD (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken COME OUT OF STRUT (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt STABILIZER BAR (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords PLUS BALD (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFRONT NUMBER PLATE MARKED
  7. Pass355,456 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    355,456 miles
    Test number
    927688636454
    • AdvisoryChips in screen
    • AdvisoryFront no plate water marked
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine
    • AdvisoryRear discs corroded
  8. Fail355,455 miles (+28,459)1 dangerous8 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    355,455 miles
    Test number
    689559839895
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorElectronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryChips in screen
    • AdvisoryFront no plate water marked
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine
    • AdvisoryRear discs corroded
  9. Pass326,996 miles (+160)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    326,996 miles
    Test number
    276757530084
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres on 2mm
    • AdvisoryChips in screen
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine
  10. Fail326,836 miles (+37,817)8 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    326,836 miles
    Test number
    270074435734
    • FailureElectronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres on 2mm
    • AdvisoryChips in screen
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine
  11. Pass289,019 miles (+132)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    289,019 miles
    Test number
    134811323059
    • AdvisoryBOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED
  12. Fail288,887 miles (+27,920)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    288,887 miles
    Test number
    773189364547
    • FailureBonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)
    • FailureNearside 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 Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryBOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED
  13. Pass260,967 miles (+27,924)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    260,967 miles
    Test number
    378416449932
    • AdvisoryOffside mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryStone chip in screen
  14. Pass233,043 miles (+40,002)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    233,043 miles
    Test number
    316430895005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass193,041 miles (+591)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    193,041 miles
    Test number
    127150694487
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryInner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  16. Fail192,450 miles (+43,556)1 failure4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    192,450 miles
    Test number
    188436484095
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryInner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  17. Pass148,894 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    148,894 miles
    Test number
    629799873002
    • NoteBonnet safty catch part siezed
    • NoteBoth front brake discs slighty worn
    • NoteNo reversing lights
  18. Fail148,894 miles (+13,305)2 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,894 miles
    Test number
    999119773001
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • NoteBonnet safty catch part siezed
    • NoteBoth front brake discs slighty worn
    • NoteNo reversing lights
  19. Pass135,589 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    135,589 miles
    Test number
    896116472051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail135,589 miles (+10,413)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,589 miles
    Test number
    579755072094
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
  21. Pass125,176 miles (+29,365)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    125,176 miles
    Test number
    429257981065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass95,811 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    95,811 miles
    Test number
    251901270012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T8 RKN

Does T8 RKN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T8 RKN expired on 7 Apr 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T8 RKN?
The MOT on T8 RKN expired on 7 Apr 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T8 RKN done?
T8 RKN was recorded at 410,041 miles at its MOT on 6 Apr 2022, an average of 26,037 miles a year.
Has T8 RKN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T8 RKN has failed 9 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Apr 2022.
Has the mileage on T8 RKN 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 T8 RKN find?
T8 RKN passed its latest MOT on 6 Apr 2022 with 11 advisories: engine mounting damaged but not to excess rear g box mount; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush; nearside front service brake binding but not excessively on limit, and 8 more.

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