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Volkswagen Passat

Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 1,896 cc

V23 RMSMOT history

V23 RMS is a silver diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 12 Nov 2008. Its MOT is valid until 7 Aug 2027 and it has passed 15 of 16 MOT tests, with 217,513 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Aug 2026.

V23 RMS silver Volkswagen Passat – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 7 Aug 2027
Mileage
217,513 mi
At MOT on 8 Aug 2026
MOT tests
16
15 passed · 1 failed
Per year
6,962 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V23 RMS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
12 Nov 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V23 RMS was last recorded at 217,513 miles on 8 Aug 2026, 591 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
216,922 miles · 22 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
591 miles
Average per year
6,962 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 217,513 miles
  • 2025 – 216,922 miles
  • 2024 – 215,809 miles
  • 2023 – 213,768 miles
  • 2022 – 210,758 miles
  • 2021 – 209,056 miles
  • 2020 – 208,181 miles
  • 2019 – 203,628 miles
  • 2018 – 197,001 miles
  • 2017 – 190,432 miles
  • 2016 – 185,474 miles
  • 2015 – 177,890 miles
  • 2013 – 140,089 miles
  • 2012 – 122,029 miles
  • 2011 – 114,610 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass217,513 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

16 tests since 27 Oct 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass217,513 miles (+591)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    217,513 miles
    Test number
    530704585131
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Pass216,922 miles (+1)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    216,922 miles
    Test number
    741651565989
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. Fail216,921 miles (+1,112)4 dangerous1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    216,921 miles
    Test number
    138396443733
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  4. Pass215,809 miles (+2,041)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    215,809 miles
    Test number
    594842061371
    • AdvisoryAll 4 tyres inner tread worn
  5. Pass213,768 miles (+3,010)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    213,768 miles
    Test number
    564123934427

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass210,758 miles (+1,702)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    210,758 miles
    Test number
    949198535711
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bottom Arm Rear Bush Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays Fitted Front To Back
  7. Pass209,056 miles (+875)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    209,056 miles
    Test number
    568179912916

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass208,181 miles (+4,553)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    208,181 miles
    Test number
    114688334776

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass203,628 miles (+6,627)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    203,628 miles
    Test number
    647884902350
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively bothside (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  10. Pass197,001 miles (+6,569)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    197,001 miles
    Test number
    577626869596
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
  11. Pass190,432 miles (+4,958)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    190,432 miles
    Test number
    760187579978
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside front wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside front rear bush (2.4.G.2)
  12. Pass185,474 miles (+7,584)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    185,474 miles
    Test number
    526661040525
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
  13. Pass177,890 miles (+37,801)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    177,890 miles
    Test number
    997982925097
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  14. Pass140,089 miles (+18,060)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    140,089 miles
    Test number
    899656323306

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass122,029 miles (+7,419)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    122,029 miles
    Test number
    857716102348

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass114,610 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    114,610 miles
    Test number
    178780301386

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V23 RMS

Does V23 RMS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V23 RMS is valid until 7 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on V23 RMS?
The MOT on V23 RMS is valid until 7 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V23 RMS done?
V23 RMS was recorded at 217,513 miles at its MOT on 8 Aug 2026, an average of 6,962 miles a year.
Has V23 RMS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V23 RMS has failed 1 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on V23 RMS 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 V23 RMS find?
V23 RMS passed its latest MOT on 8 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear.

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