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Volkswagen Passat

Grey · Diesel · 2006 · 1,968 cc

TR 129MOT history

TR 129 is a grey diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 30 Mar 2006. Its MOT is valid until 30 Mar 2027 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 120,580 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 30 Mar 2027
Mileage
120,580 mi
At MOT on 16 Mar 2026
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,135 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
TR 129
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
30 Mar 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

TR 129 was last recorded at 120,580 miles on 16 Mar 2026, 2,670 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
117,910 miles · 14 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
2,670 miles
Average per year
6,135 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 120,580 miles
  • 2025 – 117,910 miles
  • 2024 – 115,304 miles
  • 2023 – 111,573 miles
  • 2022 – 105,280 miles
  • 2021 – 100,025 miles
  • 2020 – 96,961 miles
  • 2019 – 90,975 miles
  • 2018 – 85,551 miles
  • 2017 – 78,349 miles
  • 2016 – 71,199 miles
  • 2015 – 68,262 miles
  • 2014 – 62,117 miles
  • 2013 – 52,656 miles
  • 2012 – 43,549 miles
  • 2011 – 34,736 miles
  • 2010 – 23,026 miles
  • 2009 – 16,344 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass120,580 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear brake pipes plastic coatings swollen (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both brake pipes plastic coatings swollen (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear suspension components corrodedRecorded at 4 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2026

  • Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2026

  • Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing BOTH

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

25 tests since 19 Mar 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass120,580 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    120,580 miles
    Test number
    421612190013
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear brake pipes plastic coatings swollen (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both brake pipes plastic coatings swollen (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension components corroded

  2. Fail120,579 miles (+2,669)2 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,579 miles
    Test number
    553062320790
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear brake pipes plastic coatings swollen (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both brake pipes plastic coatings swollen (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension components corroded

  3. Pass117,910 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    117,910 miles
    Test number
    640289522972
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing BOTH (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail117,910 miles (+2,606)6 major3 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,910 miles
    Test number
    717448940831
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn FRONT BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn FRONT BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack insecure PLASTIC WHEEL ARCH PANEL INSECURE AND HITTING RACK (2.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated clip insecure (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated clip insecure (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOIL ON MINIMUM
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower BUMPER GRILL INSECURE
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear TYRE SOFT
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing BOTH (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear central and rear shields insecure

  5. Pass115,304 miles (+3,731)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    115,304 miles
    Test number
    405282314814
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass111,573 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    111,573 miles
    Test number
    526722025339
    • AdvisoryRear suspension components corroded

  7. Fail111,573 miles (+6,293)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,573 miles
    Test number
    125172544155
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension components corroded

  8. Pass105,280 miles (+5,255)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    105,280 miles
    Test number
    899913987559
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer cv gaitor slightly deterioated
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension components corroded

  9. Pass100,025 miles (+3,064)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    100,025 miles
    Test number
    770673694249
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside headlamp lens slightly deterioated
    • AdvisoryRear suspension components corroded

  10. Pass96,961 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    96,961 miles
    Test number
    559560829706

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail96,961 miles (+5,986)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,961 miles
    Test number
    673483889088
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  12. Pass90,975 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    90,975 miles
    Test number
    784103373598

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail90,975 miles (+5,424)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,975 miles
    Test number
    506927528602
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

  14. Pass85,551 miles (+7,202)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    85,551 miles
    Test number
    425149353149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass78,349 miles (+7,150)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    78,349 miles
    Test number
    322469564445
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass71,199 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    71,199 miles
    Test number
    396963490722
    • AdvisoryFront wipers some smear

  17. Fail71,199 miles (+2,937)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,199 miles
    Test number
    400228525501
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront wipers some smear

  18. Pass68,262 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    68,262 miles
    Test number
    185644285052
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Fail68,262 miles (+6,145)4 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,262 miles
    Test number
    295593085084
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass62,117 miles (+9,461)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    62,117 miles
    Test number
    258534084090
    • NoteBoth front rear wishbone bushes split
    • NoteBoth front small wishbone bushes worn
    • NoteWiper torn

  21. Pass52,656 miles (+9,107)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    52,656 miles
    Test number
    709458483020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass43,549 miles (+8,813)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    43,549 miles
    Test number
    259586072080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass34,736 miles (+11,710)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    34,736 miles
    Test number
    135690781059
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  24. Pass23,026 miles (+6,682)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    23,026 miles
    Test number
    791701860001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass16,344 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    16,344 miles
    Test number
    393538479056
    • NoteAll 4 tyres slightly cracked and perished

Questions about TR 129

What vehicle is registration TR 129 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show TR 129 on a grey diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 30 Mar 2006. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does TR 129 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on TR 129 is valid until 30 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on TR 129?
The MOT on TR 129 is valid until 30 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has TR 129 done?
TR 129 was recorded at 120,580 miles at its MOT on 16 Mar 2026, an average of 6,135 miles a year.
Has TR 129 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. TR 129 has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on TR 129 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 TR 129 find?
TR 129 passed its latest MOT on 16 Mar 2026 with 6 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear brake pipes plastic coatings swollen; front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both brake pipes plastic coatings swollen; nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 3 more.

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