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Volkswagen Passat

Silver · Diesel · 1999 · 1,900 cc

T979 FRAMOT history

T979 FRA is a silver diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 7 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 3 May 2024 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 142,483 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 May 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 3 May 2024
Mileage
142,483 mi
At MOT on 2 May 2023
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,502 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T979 FRA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,900 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
7 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 May 2024
Latest MOT test
2 May 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T979 FRA was last recorded at 142,483 miles on 2 May 2023, 16,024 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 May 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
126,459 miles · 4 May 2022
Between the last two tests
16,024 miles
Average per year
5,502 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 142,483 miles
  • 2022 – 126,459 miles
  • 2020 – 124,808 miles
  • 2019 – 120,170 miles
  • 2018 – 118,387 miles
  • 2017 – 116,056 miles
  • 2016 – 113,291 miles
  • 2015 – 110,461 miles
  • 2014 – 101,605 miles
  • 2013 – 95,745 miles
  • 2012 – 90,074 miles
  • 2011 – 82,403 miles
  • 2010 – 75,902 miles
  • 2009 – 69,764 miles
  • 2008 – 63,781 miles
  • 2007 – 56,320 miles
  • 2006 – 48,309 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass142,483 miles
  • MinorFront Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

25 tests since 20 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass142,483 miles (+16,024)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2024
    Odometer
    142,483 miles
    Test number
    420858616480
    • MinorFront Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass126,459 miles (+1,651)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2023
    Odometer
    126,459 miles
    Test number
    295950454319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass124,808 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    124,808 miles
    Test number
    730614847349
    • AdvisoryNearside 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 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail124,808 miles (+4,638)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,808 miles
    Test number
    980388533991
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both top arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both top arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside 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 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass120,170 miles (+1,783)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    120,170 miles
    Test number
    244620832782
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass118,387 miles (+2,331)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    118,387 miles
    Test number
    875212390294
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass116,056 miles (+2,765)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    116,056 miles
    Test number
    615788334504
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock Absorber Soft
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryPlastic Over Sills Fitted

  8. Pass113,291 miles (+2,830)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    113,291 miles
    Test number
    713150026414
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  9. Pass110,461 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    110,461 miles
    Test number
    556345836892
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Fail110,461 miles (+4,786)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,461 miles
    Test number
    429907965919
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass105,675 miles (+4,070)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    105,675 miles
    Test number
    216369005022
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass101,605 miles (+5,860)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    101,605 miles
    Test number
    858231274099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass95,745 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    95,745 miles
    Test number
    127667373426

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail95,745 miles (+5,671)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,745 miles
    Test number
    158584063017
    • 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)

  15. Pass90,074 miles (+39)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    90,074 miles
    Test number
    846730382041
    • NotePower steering belt worn

  16. Fail90,035 miles (+7,632)4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,035 miles
    Test number
    469415972036
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NotePower steering belt worn

  17. Pass82,403 miles (+69)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    82,403 miles
    Test number
    916607171097
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

  18. Fail82,334 miles (+6,432)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,334 miles
    Test number
    147440071435
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

  19. Pass75,902 miles (+87)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    75,902 miles
    Test number
    723059270023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail75,815 miles (+6,051)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,815 miles
    Test number
    302084770001
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureSuspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass69,764 miles (+5,983)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    69,764 miles
    Test number
    714905279082
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  22. Pass63,781 miles (+7,461)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    63,781 miles
    Test number
    971700188045
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

  23. Pass56,320 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    56,320 miles
    Test number
    973224877021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail56,320 miles (+8,011)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,320 miles
    Test number
    483254077035
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

  25. Pass48,309 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    48,309 miles
    Test number
    571529576041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T979 FRA

Does T979 FRA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T979 FRA expired on 3 May 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T979 FRA?
The MOT on T979 FRA expired on 3 May 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T979 FRA done?
T979 FRA was recorded at 142,483 miles at its MOT on 2 May 2023, an average of 5,502 miles a year.
Has T979 FRA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T979 FRA has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Dec 2020.
Has the mileage on T979 FRA 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 T979 FRA find?
T979 FRA passed its latest MOT on 2 May 2023 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides; front headlamp lens slightly defective both sides; front brake pad(s) wearing thin, and 2 more.

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