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Volkswagen Passat

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,800 cc

T981 TYAMOT history

T981 TYA is a silver petrol Volkswagen Passat first used on 24 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 10 Jun 2027 and it has passed 22 of 28 MOT tests, with 158,506 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 10 Jun 2027
Mileage
158,506 mi
At MOT on 5 Jun 2026
MOT tests
28
22 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,563 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T981 TYA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,800 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
24 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T981 TYA was last recorded at 158,506 miles on 5 Jun 2026, 1,135 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
157,371 miles · 10 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
1,135 miles
Average per year
4,563 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 158,506 miles
  • 2025 – 157,371 miles
  • 2024 – 155,621 miles
  • 2023 – 153,875 miles
  • 2022 – 153,374 miles
  • 2021 – 152,034 miles
  • 2020 – 151,488 miles
  • 2019 – 149,936 miles
  • 2018 – 149,072 miles
  • 2017 – 147,981 miles
  • 2016 – 146,962 miles
  • 2015 – 146,236 miles
  • 2014 – 144,603 miles
  • 2013 – 142,909 miles
  • 2012 – 142,010 miles
  • 2011 – 139,767 miles
  • 2010 – 136,519 miles
  • 2009 – 133,594 miles
  • 2008 – 130,771 miles
  • 2007 – 109,217 miles
  • 2006 – 81,715 miles
  • 2005 – 62,584 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass158,506 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 9 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryUnderbody corroded

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.

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

28 tests since 28 May 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass158,506 miles (+1,135)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    158,506 miles
    Test number
    118370791247
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody corroded

  2. Pass157,371 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    157,371 miles
    Test number
    837372842770
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail157,371 miles (+1,750)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,371 miles
    Test number
    248809047196
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass155,621 miles (+1,746)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    155,621 miles
    Test number
    281474948054
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass153,875 miles (+501)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    153,875 miles
    Test number
    742306434539

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass153,374 miles (+1,340)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    153,374 miles
    Test number
    359025839648
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass152,034 miles (+546)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    152,034 miles
    Test number
    860966625736
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres sidewalls cracking

  8. Pass151,488 miles (+1,552)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    151,488 miles
    Test number
    812618382238
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • 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))

  9. Pass149,936 miles (+864)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    149,936 miles
    Test number
    528529337181
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass149,072 miles (+12)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2019
    Odometer
    149,072 miles
    Test number
    873524621118
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Fail149,060 miles (+1,079)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,060 miles
    Test number
    298432361044
    • MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • 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 Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass147,981 miles (+1,019)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2018
    Odometer
    147,981 miles
    Test number
    143926323344

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass146,962 miles (+726)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2017
    Odometer
    146,962 miles
    Test number
    499834697168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass146,236 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2016
    Odometer
    146,236 miles
    Test number
    845138135176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail146,236 miles (+1,633)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,236 miles
    Test number
    699558435134
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  16. Pass144,603 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2015
    Odometer
    144,603 miles
    Test number
    248708744161
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  17. Fail144,602 miles (+1,693)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,602 miles
    Test number
    308074744135
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass142,909 miles (+899)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2014
    Odometer
    142,909 miles
    Test number
    376542343126
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass142,010 miles (+2,243)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2013
    Odometer
    142,010 miles
    Test number
    297000052173
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  20. Pass139,767 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2012
    Odometer
    139,767 miles
    Test number
    295139831120
    • NoteAdvise all discs

  21. Fail139,767 miles (+3,248)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,767 miles
    Test number
    438928331142
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteAdvise all discs

  22. Pass136,519 miles (+2,925)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2011
    Odometer
    136,519 miles
    Test number
    613897130156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass133,594 miles (+2,823)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2010
    Odometer
    133,594 miles
    Test number
    924879729126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass130,771 miles (+21,554)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2009
    Odometer
    130,771 miles
    Test number
    724252348137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass109,217 miles (+652)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2008
    Odometer
    109,217 miles
    Test number
    603552137194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail108,565 miles (+26,850)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,565 miles
    Test number
    484105527174
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass81,715 miles (+19,131)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2007
    Odometer
    81,715 miles
    Test number
    213063636406
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  28. Pass62,584 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2006
    Odometer
    62,584 miles
    Test number
    504168845173
    • NoteEngine and under covers fitted †both front barke hoses perishing

Questions about T981 TYA

Does T981 TYA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T981 TYA is valid until 10 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on T981 TYA?
The MOT on T981 TYA is valid until 10 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T981 TYA done?
T981 TYA was recorded at 158,506 miles at its MOT on 5 Jun 2026, an average of 4,563 miles a year.
Has T981 TYA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T981 TYA has failed 6 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on T981 TYA 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 T981 TYA find?
T981 TYA passed its latest MOT on 5 Jun 2026 with 4 advisories: offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; oil leak, but not excessive; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 1 more.

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