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Volkswagen Passat

Grey · Diesel · 2011 · 1,968 cc

V16 DSCMOT history

V16 DSC is a grey diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 6 May 2011. Its MOT is valid until 29 Mar 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 185,768 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Mar 2026.

V16 DSC grey Volkswagen Passat – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Mar 2027
Mileage
185,768 mi
At MOT on 20 Mar 2026
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
10,511 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V16 DSC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
6 May 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V16 DSC was last recorded at 185,768 miles on 20 Mar 2026, 125 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
185,643 miles · 17 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
125 miles
Average per year
10,511 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 185,768 miles
  • 2025 – 173,740 miles
  • 2024 – 163,855 miles
  • 2023 – 153,884 miles
  • 2022 – 144,055 miles
  • 2021 – 134,958 miles
  • 2020 – 130,358 miles
  • 2019 – 124,826 miles
  • 2018 – 114,772 miles
  • 2017 – 96,603 miles
  • 2016 – 78,057 miles
  • 2015 – 68,322 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass185,768 miles
  • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Windscreen wiper blade defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

16 tests since 16 Jan 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass185,768 miles (+125)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    185,768 miles
    Test number
    389456716225
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail185,643 miles (+11,903)5 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,643 miles
    Test number
    452481507664
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass173,740 miles (+9,885)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    173,740 miles
    Test number
    145341569567

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass163,855 miles (+9,971)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    163,855 miles
    Test number
    433475706197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass153,884 miles (+9,829)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    153,884 miles
    Test number
    219345010645
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Pass144,055 miles (+9,097)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    144,055 miles
    Test number
    906017583885
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass134,958 miles (+4,600)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    134,958 miles
    Test number
    606475915230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass130,358 miles (+5,532)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    130,358 miles
    Test number
    100045931438
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush N/S and O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass124,826 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    124,826 miles
    Test number
    331399899774
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

  10. Fail124,826 miles (+10,054)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,826 miles
    Test number
    683376705898
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

  11. Pass114,772 miles (+18,169)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    114,772 miles
    Test number
    163577682252
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning showing on dash, pads checked and all in good condition
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre starting to perish

  12. Pass96,603 miles (+18,546)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    96,603 miles
    Test number
    837433773407
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryLoose bolt on the air con pump

  13. Pass78,057 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    78,057 miles
    Test number
    161792380993

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail78,057 miles (+9,735)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,057 miles
    Test number
    711518743560
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  15. Pass68,322 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    68,322 miles
    Test number
    185129515425

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail68,322 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,322 miles
    Test number
    165586215007
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Questions about V16 DSC

Does V16 DSC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V16 DSC is valid until 29 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on V16 DSC?
The MOT on V16 DSC is valid until 29 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V16 DSC done?
V16 DSC was recorded at 185,768 miles at its MOT on 20 Mar 2026, an average of 10,511 miles a year.
Has V16 DSC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V16 DSC has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on V16 DSC 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 V16 DSC find?
V16 DSC passed its latest MOT on 20 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: headlamp lens slightly defective both sides; front brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides; front brake pad(s) wearing thin, and 4 more.

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