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Volkswagen Passat

Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 1,968 cc

V26 XXXMOT history

V26 XXX is a grey diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 15 Sept 2008. Its MOT is valid until 23 Jan 2027 and it has passed 15 of 17 MOT tests, with 148,642 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jan 2026.

V26 XXX grey Volkswagen Passat – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Passat, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 23 Jan 2027
Mileage
148,642 mi
At MOT on 22 Jan 2026
MOT tests
17
15 passed · 2 failed
Per year
6,670 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V26 XXX
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
15 Sept 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V26 XXX was last recorded at 148,642 miles on 22 Jan 2026, 18,575 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
130,067 miles · 11 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
18,575 miles
Average per year
6,670 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 148,642 miles
  • 2025 – 130,067 miles
  • 2024 – 116,441 miles
  • 2023 – 102,416 miles
  • 2022 – 93,410 miles
  • 2021 – 90,881 miles
  • 2020 – 89,207 miles
  • 2019 – 86,569 miles
  • 2018 – 83,185 miles
  • 2017 – 81,163 miles
  • 2015 – 77,122 miles
  • 2014 – 73,048 miles
  • 2013 – 65,227 miles
  • 2012 – 58,570 miles
  • 2011 – 51,834 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass148,642 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

17 tests since 19 Jul 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass148,642 miles (+18,575)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    148,642 miles
    Test number
    641228896459

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass130,067 miles (+13,626)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    130,067 miles
    Test number
    353752079397
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass116,441 miles (+14,025)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    116,441 miles
    Test number
    641783652949

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass102,416 miles (+9,006)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    102,416 miles
    Test number
    518673723868

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass93,410 miles (+2,529)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    93,410 miles
    Test number
    689819981209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass90,881 miles (+1,674)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    90,881 miles
    Test number
    240051268381
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass89,207 miles (+2,638)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    89,207 miles
    Test number
    689299978386
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass86,569 miles (+3,384)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    86,569 miles
    Test number
    157718123106
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  9. Pass83,185 miles (+2,022)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    83,185 miles
    Test number
    164888561050
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  10. Pass81,163 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    81,163 miles
    Test number
    348186835112
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Fail81,163 miles (+4,041)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,163 miles
    Test number
    295890360390
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass77,122 miles (+4,074)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    77,122 miles
    Test number
    158621339167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail73,048 miles1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,048 miles
    Test number
    205688764208
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  14. Pass73,048 miles (+7,821)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    73,048 miles
    Test number
    645618264215
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  15. Pass65,227 miles (+6,657)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    65,227 miles
    Test number
    838172893151
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass58,570 miles (+6,736)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    58,570 miles
    Test number
    635671992125
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass51,834 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    51,834 miles
    Test number
    216440501290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V26 XXX

Does V26 XXX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V26 XXX is valid until 23 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on V26 XXX?
The MOT on V26 XXX is valid until 23 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V26 XXX done?
V26 XXX was recorded at 148,642 miles at its MOT on 22 Jan 2026, an average of 6,670 miles a year.
Has V26 XXX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V26 XXX has failed 2 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jan 2017.
Has the mileage on V26 XXX 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 V26 XXX find?
V26 XXX passed its latest MOT on 22 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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