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Volkswagen Passat

Blue · Petrol · 2000 · 1,800 cc

V38 MKNMOT history

V38 MKN is a blue petrol Volkswagen Passat first used on 26 Jan 2000. Its MOT expired on 25 Feb 2024 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 121,861 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Jan 2023.

V38 MKN blue Volkswagen Passat – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Passat, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 25 Feb 2024
Mileage
121,861 mi
At MOT on 31 Jan 2023
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,363 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V38 MKN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,800 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
26 Jan 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Feb 2024
Latest MOT test
31 Jan 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

V38 MKN was last recorded at 121,861 miles on 31 Jan 2023, 4,041 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Feb 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
117,820 miles · 16 Feb 2022
Between the last two tests
4,041 miles
Average per year
4,363 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 121,861 miles
  • 2022 – 117,820 miles
  • 2021 – 110,556 miles
  • 2020 – 107,879 miles
  • 2019 – 105,223 miles
  • 2018 – 102,982 miles
  • 2017 – 100,072 miles
  • 2016 – 95,796 miles
  • 2015 – 91,429 miles
  • 2014 – 85,112 miles
  • 2013 – 80,709 miles
  • 2012 – 77,410 miles
  • 2011 – 72,759 miles
  • 2010 – 67,922 miles
  • 2009 – 63,760 miles
  • 2008 – 59,581 miles
  • 2007 – 54,452 miles
  • 2006 – 47,771 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass121,861 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.

  • Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

24 tests since 7 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass121,861 miles (+4,041)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    121,861 miles
    Test number
    282121246259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass117,820 miles (+7,264)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    117,820 miles
    Test number
    596527132891

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass110,556 miles (+2,677)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    110,556 miles
    Test number
    874224780264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass107,879 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    107,879 miles
    Test number
    456070091691

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail107,879 miles (+2,656)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,879 miles
    Test number
    165682112101
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  6. Pass105,223 miles (+2,241)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    105,223 miles
    Test number
    672337335881

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass102,982 miles (+2,910)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    102,982 miles
    Test number
    581708634857

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass100,072 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    100,072 miles
    Test number
    924449978927

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail100,072 miles (+4,276)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,072 miles
    Test number
    224082089081
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  10. Pass95,796 miles (+4,367)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    95,796 miles
    Test number
    317222024272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass91,429 miles (+6,317)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    91,429 miles
    Test number
    635285855092
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass85,112 miles (+4,403)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    85,112 miles
    Test number
    837912454094
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass80,709 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    80,709 miles
    Test number
    459471453011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail80,709 miles (+3,299)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,709 miles
    Test number
    667861553092
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  15. Pass77,410 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    77,410 miles
    Test number
    555624252053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail77,409 miles (+4,650)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,409 miles
    Test number
    398604052025
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  17. Pass72,759 miles (+4,837)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    72,759 miles
    Test number
    595075351042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass67,922 miles (+4,162)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    67,922 miles
    Test number
    651035350008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass63,760 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    63,760 miles
    Test number
    140378649028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail63,760 miles (+4,179)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,760 miles
    Test number
    960248549098
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

  21. Fail59,581 miles4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,581 miles
    Test number
    120795048460
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  22. Pass59,581 miles (+5,129)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    59,581 miles
    Test number
    951765148040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass54,452 miles (+6,681)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    54,452 miles
    Test number
    120035847426

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass47,771 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    47,771 miles
    Test number
    293708236042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V38 MKN

Does V38 MKN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V38 MKN expired on 25 Feb 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V38 MKN?
The MOT on V38 MKN expired on 25 Feb 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V38 MKN done?
V38 MKN was recorded at 121,861 miles at its MOT on 31 Jan 2023, an average of 4,363 miles a year.
Has V38 MKN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V38 MKN has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Feb 2020.
Has the mileage on V38 MKN 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 V38 MKN find?
V38 MKN passed its latest MOT on 31 Jan 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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