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Volkswagen Passat

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 1,896 cc

T991 ABWMOT history

T991 ABW is a blue diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 22 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 27 Jan 2024 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 124,552 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Jan 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 27 Jan 2024
Mileage
124,552 mi
At MOT on 28 Jan 2023
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,364 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T991 ABW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
22 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Jan 2024
Latest MOT test
28 Jan 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T991 ABW was last recorded at 124,552 miles on 28 Jan 2023, 6,595 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jan 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
117,957 miles · 22 Jan 2022
Between the last two tests
6,595 miles
Average per year
5,364 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 124,552 miles
  • 2022 – 117,957 miles
  • 2021 – 110,583 miles
  • 2019 – 103,568 miles
  • 2018 – 94,174 miles
  • 2017 – 82,971 miles
  • 2016 – 74,225 miles
  • 2015 – 62,532 miles
  • 2014 – 47,502 miles
  • 2013 – 47,471 miles
  • 2012 – 47,343 miles
  • 2011 – 47,172 miles
  • 2010 – 46,376 miles
  • 2009 – 43,722 miles
  • 2008 – 41,307 miles
  • 2007 – 38,834 miles
  • 2006 – 34,542 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass124,552 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (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.

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2011–2016

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush on rear most arm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Fuel cap key missing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test car loaded with tools and ladder

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass124,552 miles (+6,595)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    124,552 miles
    Test number
    986010425533
    • AdvisoryNearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass117,957 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    117,957 miles
    Test number
    798765799513

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail117,957 miles (+7,374)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,957 miles
    Test number
    609695437333
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass110,583 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    110,583 miles
    Test number
    175933823997
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush on rear most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap key missing

  5. Fail110,583 miles (+7,015)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,583 miles
    Test number
    213101581950
    • MajorHazard warning switch inoperative lights stay on not flashing (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush on rear most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap key missing

  6. Pass103,568 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    103,568 miles
    Test number
    162165632868
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test car loaded with tools and ladder
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test car loaded with tools and ladder

  7. Fail103,567 miles (+9,393)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,567 miles
    Test number
    544568880420
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test car loaded with tools and ladder
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test car loaded with tools and ladder

  8. Pass94,174 miles (+60)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    94,174 miles
    Test number
    541504309807
    • MinorOffside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  9. Fail94,114 miles (+11,143)1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,114 miles
    Test number
    465158198609
    • DangerousFuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass82,971 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    82,971 miles
    Test number
    131314429358
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  11. Fail82,971 miles (+8,746)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,971 miles
    Test number
    698880711130
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Pass74,225 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    74,225 miles
    Test number
    983937753796
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Fail74,225 miles (+11,693)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,225 miles
    Test number
    778350404330
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass62,532 miles (+15,030)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    62,532 miles
    Test number
    455754305222
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  15. Pass47,502 miles (+31)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    47,502 miles
    Test number
    136428484123
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass47,471 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    47,471 miles
    Test number
    908195043238
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Fail47,470 miles (+127)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,470 miles
    Test number
    357001633299
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass47,343 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    47,343 miles
    Test number
    499310612173
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteFront brake discs corroded

  19. Fail47,343 miles (+171)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,343 miles
    Test number
    235699602194
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteFront brake discs corroded

  20. Pass47,172 miles (+796)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    47,172 miles
    Test number
    208828801481
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  21. Pass46,376 miles (+2,654)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    46,376 miles
    Test number
    232813110476
    • 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)

  22. Pass43,722 miles (+2,415)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    43,722 miles
    Test number
    532254109102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass41,307 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    41,307 miles
    Test number
    142342718158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail41,299 miles (+2,465)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,299 miles
    Test number
    912602318130
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • FailureRear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

  25. Pass38,834 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    38,834 miles
    Test number
    640954217136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail38,813 miles (+4,271)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,813 miles
    Test number
    713019607187
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

  27. Pass34,542 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    34,542 miles
    Test number
    533518806157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T991 ABW

Does T991 ABW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T991 ABW expired on 27 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T991 ABW?
The MOT on T991 ABW expired on 27 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T991 ABW done?
T991 ABW was recorded at 124,552 miles at its MOT on 28 Jan 2023, an average of 5,364 miles a year.
Has T991 ABW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T991 ABW has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on T991 ABW 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 T991 ABW find?
T991 ABW passed its latest MOT on 28 Jan 2023 with 5 advisories: nearside front all direction indicators slightly discoloured; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 2 more.

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