Volkswagen Passat
Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 1,968 cc
V23 VFRMOT history
V23 VFR is a grey diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 8 Dec 2008. Its MOT is valid until 10 Feb 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 150,051 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 10 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 150,051 mi
- At MOT on 11 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 17
- 12 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 8,395 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V23 VFR
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Passat
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,968 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 8 Dec 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 10 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 11 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
V23 VFR was last recorded at 150,051 miles on 11 Feb 2026, 9 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Feb 2026.
Mileage went down between tests
- 5 Jul 2019: 103,352 miles, lower than 109,167 miles on 30 May 2018.
- 19 Jan 2023: 112,793 miles, lower than 122,779 miles on 28 Nov 2022.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 150,042 miles · 5 Feb 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 9 miles
- Average per year
- 8,395 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 150,051 miles
- 2025 – 138,475 miles
- 2024 – 126,513 miles
- 2023 – 112,794 miles
- 2022 – 122,779 miles
- 2019 – 103,352 miles
- 2018 – 109,167 miles
- 2017 – 75,009 miles
- 2015 – 62,552 miles
- 2014 – 54,976 miles
- 2013 – 44,717 miles
- 2012 – 37,574 miles
- 2011 – 30,346 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass150,051 miles
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2024
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2023
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2026
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025–2026
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Fronts
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
No reversing lamps
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
17 tests since 9 Nov 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass150,051 miles (+9)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 150,051 miles
- Test number
- 769813839394
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail150,042 miles (+11,567)2 dangerous2 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 150,042 miles
- Test number
- 943724184530
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass138,475 miles (+11,962)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 138,475 miles
- Test number
- 799800068072
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Reverse lamp not working
Pass126,513 miles (+64)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 126,513 miles
- Test number
- 738056594586
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNo reversing lamps
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail126,449 miles (+13,655)5 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 126,449 miles
- Test number
- 210839471131
- MajorBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNo reversing lamps
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass112,794 miles (+1)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 112,794 miles
- Test number
- 782047192347
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryReverse lamp not working
Fail112,793 miles (-9,986)3 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,793 miles
- Test number
- 524249763703
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryReverse lamp not working
Fail122,779 miles (+19,427)5 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 122,779 miles
- Test number
- 236016688679
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- 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))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryReverse light not working
Pass103,352 miles (-5,815)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 103,352 miles
- Test number
- 166033283309
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass109,167 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2019
- Odometer
- 109,167 miles
- Test number
- 401614543921
- 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))
Fail93,373 miles (+18,364)3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,373 miles
- Test number
- 901105811055
- MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- 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))
Pass75,009 miles (+12,457)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 75,009 miles
- Test number
- 104879863309
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass62,552 miles (+7,576)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 62,552 miles
- Test number
- 890224546677
- AdvisoryNearside Front 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 front tyre is punctured
Pass54,976 miles (+10,259)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 54,976 miles
- Test number
- 406866994244
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass44,717 miles (+7,143)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 44,717 miles
- Test number
- 779188583233
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,574 miles (+7,228)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 37,574 miles
- Test number
- 488762892282
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass30,346 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 30,346 miles
- Test number
- 735453711332
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about V23 VFR
- Does V23 VFR currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V23 VFR is valid until 10 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on V23 VFR?
- The MOT on V23 VFR is valid until 10 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has V23 VFR done?
- V23 VFR was recorded at 150,051 miles at its MOT on 11 Feb 2026, an average of 8,395 miles a year.
- Has V23 VFR ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V23 VFR has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Feb 2026.
- Has the mileage on V23 VFR ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 5 Jul 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on V23 VFR find?
- V23 VFR passed its latest MOT on 11 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play, and 2 more.
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