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Volkswagen Passat

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,798 cc

V34 EFGMOT history

V34 EFG is a silver petrol Volkswagen Passat first used on 2 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 16 Oct 2027 and it has passed 20 of 32 MOT tests, with 199,158 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Oct 2027
Mileage
199,158 mi
At MOT on 17 Oct 2026
MOT tests
32
20 passed · 12 failed
Per year
5,111 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V34 EFG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,798 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
2 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V34 EFG was last recorded at 199,158 miles on 17 Oct 2026, 696 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
198,462 miles · 12 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
696 miles
Average per year
5,111 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 199,158 miles
  • 2025 – 198,462 miles
  • 2024 – 196,972 miles
  • 2023 – 194,694 miles
  • 2022 – 191,533 miles
  • 2021 – 187,609 miles
  • 2020 – 185,587 miles
  • 2019 – 182,639 miles
  • 2018 – 179,349 miles
  • 2017 – 173,179 miles
  • 2016 – 165,382 miles
  • 2015 – 157,675 miles
  • 2014 – 151,121 miles
  • 2013 – 144,113 miles
  • 2012 – 135,711 miles
  • 2011 – 126,839 miles
  • 2010 – 117,670 miles
  • 2009 – 106,797 miles
  • 2008 – 102,665 miles
  • 2007 – 98,748 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass199,158 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front bumper trim missing.
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides of vehicle. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (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.

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2021–2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2016

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Stop lamp(s) not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

32 tests since 23 Feb 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass199,158 miles (+696)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    199,158 miles
    Test number
    534823595334
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front bumper trim missing.
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides of vehicle. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass198,462 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    198,462 miles
    Test number
    449139825788
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Fail198,462 miles (+1,490)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    198,462 miles
    Test number
    827288181470
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass196,972 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    196,972 miles
    Test number
    141135089448
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Fail196,972 miles (+2,278)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    196,972 miles
    Test number
    775658157317
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass194,694 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    194,694 miles
    Test number
    475419702821
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Fail194,694 miles (+3,161)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    194,694 miles
    Test number
    528287593304
    • DangerousFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass191,533 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    191,533 miles
    Test number
    869208423514
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Fail191,532 miles (+3,923)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    191,532 miles
    Test number
    923605323634
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  10. Pass187,609 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    187,609 miles
    Test number
    449985744042
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  11. Fail187,609 miles (+2,022)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,609 miles
    Test number
    632725706824
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  12. Pass185,587 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    185,587 miles
    Test number
    351054576785
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))

  13. Fail185,587 miles (+2,948)1 dangerous2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,587 miles
    Test number
    373281576327
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))

  14. Pass182,639 miles (+3,290)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    182,639 miles
    Test number
    329095072982
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  15. Pass179,349 miles (+6,170)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    179,349 miles
    Test number
    238714287158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass173,179 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    173,179 miles
    Test number
    219714819114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail173,178 miles (+7,796)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,178 miles
    Test number
    991483578732
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  18. Pass165,382 miles (+7,707)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2017
    Odometer
    165,382 miles
    Test number
    992116653811
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush forward arm (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOil Leak

  19. Pass157,675 miles (+6,554)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    157,675 miles
    Test number
    526385905173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass151,121 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    151,121 miles
    Test number
    325994114110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail151,117 miles (+7,004)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,117 miles
    Test number
    236592714151
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

  22. Pass144,113 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    144,113 miles
    Test number
    149210763089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail144,113 miles (+8,402)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,113 miles
    Test number
    705509453020
    • FailureFront Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureRear Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  24. Pass135,711 miles (+8,872)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    135,711 miles
    Test number
    805241542049
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  25. Pass126,839 miles (+35)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    126,839 miles
    Test number
    978856751088
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront brake discs worn

  26. Fail126,804 miles (+9,134)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,804 miles
    Test number
    568673551037
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront brake discs worn

  27. Pass117,670 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    117,670 miles
    Test number
    752311860047
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteO/S/F tyre wearing on edges

  28. Fail117,670 miles (+28)1 dangerous5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,670 miles
    Test number
    724121550061
    • DangerousOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureFront Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureFront Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureFront Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  29. Fail117,642 miles (+10,845)1 dangerous7 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,642 miles
    Test number
    933960850081
    • DangerousOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  30. Pass106,797 miles (+4,132)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    106,797 miles
    Test number
    864003029048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass102,665 miles (+3,917)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    102,665 miles
    Test number
    894334648087
    • NoteADVISE FRONT BRAKE FLEXI HOSES SLIGHTLY PERISHED & CRACKING (MAY GET WORSE)
    • NoteADVISE REAR SXLE BUSHES PERISHED & CRACKING ( MAY GET WORSE)
    • NoteADVISE SLIGHT SMEAR ON FRONT WIPERS

  32. Pass98,748 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    98,748 miles
    Test number
    991294557074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V34 EFG

Does V34 EFG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V34 EFG is valid until 16 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on V34 EFG?
The MOT on V34 EFG is valid until 16 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V34 EFG done?
V34 EFG was recorded at 199,158 miles at its MOT on 17 Oct 2026, an average of 5,111 miles a year.
Has V34 EFG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V34 EFG has failed 12 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on V34 EFG 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 V34 EFG find?
V34 EFG passed its latest MOT on 17 Oct 2026 with 7 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front inner brake pad(s) wearing thin, and 4 more.

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