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Volkswagen Passat

Silver · Diesel · 1999 · 1,900 cc

T985 BFEMOT history

T985 BFE is a silver diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 12 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 30 Mar 2023 and it has passed 18 of 30 MOT tests, with 129,138 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Mar 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 30 Mar 2023
Mileage
129,138 mi
At MOT on 26 Mar 2022
MOT tests
30
18 passed · 12 failed
Per year
2,990 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T985 BFE
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
12 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Mar 2023
Latest MOT test
26 Mar 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T985 BFE was last recorded at 129,138 miles on 26 Mar 2022, 3,452 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Mar 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
125,686 miles · 31 Mar 2021
Between the last two tests
3,452 miles
Average per year
2,990 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 129,138 miles
  • 2021 – 125,686 miles
  • 2020 – 125,524 miles
  • 2019 – 125,007 miles
  • 2018 – 124,265 miles
  • 2017 – 123,751 miles
  • 2016 – 123,102 miles
  • 2015 – 121,704 miles
  • 2014 – 119,622 miles
  • 2013 – 117,739 miles
  • 2012 – 115,204 miles
  • 2011 – 114,290 miles
  • 2010 – 112,397 miles
  • 2009 – 106,469 miles
  • 2008 – 95,053 miles
  • 2007 – 89,067 miles
  • 2006 – 80,749 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass129,138 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2010

  • Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2009

Full MOT history

30 tests since 18 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass129,138 miles (+3,452)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    129,138 miles
    Test number
    368708758987
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass125,686 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    125,686 miles
    Test number
    862810970207
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail125,686 miles (+30)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,686 miles
    Test number
    757647469263
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail125,656 miles (+132)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,656 miles
    Test number
    860971603286
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorExhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear brakes show signs of overheating

  5. Pass125,524 miles (+517)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2021
    Odometer
    125,524 miles
    Test number
    235422189451
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass125,007 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    125,007 miles
    Test number
    594849590915
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail125,007 miles (+742)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,007 miles
    Test number
    444790947323
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass124,265 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2019
    Odometer
    124,265 miles
    Test number
    194530684035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail124,265 miles (+514)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,265 miles
    Test number
    990747988256
    • FailureNearside 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)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside 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)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

  10. Pass123,751 miles (+649)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    123,751 miles
    Test number
    588031245837
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Front arm (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  11. Pass123,102 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    123,102 miles
    Test number
    331268756542

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail123,102 miles (+1,398)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,102 miles
    Test number
    574936557931
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint Reararm (2.5.B.1a)

  13. Pass121,704 miles (+2,082)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    121,704 miles
    Test number
    115399165154
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • NoteEngine oil leak
    • NoteNearside front road wheel damaged

  14. Pass119,622 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    119,622 miles
    Test number
    876655184110
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine close to smoke limit

  15. Fail119,622 miles (+1,883)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,622 miles
    Test number
    326725884133
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine close to smoke limit
    • NoteN/S/R lower ball joint noisey

  16. Pass117,739 miles (+2,535)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    117,739 miles
    Test number
    358402733432
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
    • NoteNearside front alloy wheel rim damage

  17. Pass115,204 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    115,204 miles
    Test number
    977094242259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail115,204 miles (+914)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,204 miles
    Test number
    389464642262
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNSR brake binding slightly.

  19. Fail114,290 miles2 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,290 miles
    Test number
    579344431288
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront inner brake pads getting low

  20. Pass114,290 miles (+1,893)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    114,290 miles
    Test number
    937184531261
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront inner brake pads getting low

  21. Pass112,397 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    112,397 miles
    Test number
    514154660286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail112,396 miles (+5,927)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,396 miles
    Test number
    534543160223
    • FailureFront Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  23. Pass106,469 miles (+5,097)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    106,469 miles
    Test number
    522951359298
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  24. Pass101,372 miles (+6,319)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    101,372 miles
    Test number
    221043719049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass95,053 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    95,053 miles
    Test number
    194666118031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail95,053 miles (+5,986)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,053 miles
    Test number
    883456818041
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  27. Pass89,067 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    89,067 miles
    Test number
    363218717077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail89,065 miles (+8,316)2 failures1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,065 miles
    Test number
    444517917099
    • FailureNearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • Repaired at testExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteCut in sidewall not to cords but quite large

  29. Pass80,749 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    80,749 miles
    Test number
    724918016044
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  30. Fail80,749 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,749 miles
    Test number
    810248816008
    • Repaired at testOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T985 BFE

Does T985 BFE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T985 BFE expired on 30 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T985 BFE?
The MOT on T985 BFE expired on 30 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T985 BFE done?
T985 BFE was recorded at 129,138 miles at its MOT on 26 Mar 2022, an average of 2,990 miles a year.
Has T985 BFE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T985 BFE has failed 12 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Mar 2021.
Has the mileage on T985 BFE 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 T985 BFE find?
T985 BFE passed its latest MOT on 26 Mar 2022 with 1 advisory: nearside front upper suspension arm ball joint has slight play.

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