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Volkswagen Passat

Red · Diesel · 2000 · 1,896 cc

V685 FSGMOT history

V685 FSG is a red diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 7 Feb 2000. Its MOT expired on 9 Jun 2023 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 128,874 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jun 2022.

V685 FSG red Volkswagen Passat – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 9 Jun 2023
Mileage
128,874 mi
At MOT on 10 Jun 2022
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
1,781 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V685 FSG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
7 Feb 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Jun 2023
Latest MOT test
10 Jun 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

V685 FSG was last recorded at 128,874 miles on 10 Jun 2022, 165 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 May 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
128,709 miles · 9 May 2022
Between the last two tests
165 miles
Average per year
1,781 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 128,874 miles
  • 2021 – 123,001 miles
  • 2020 – 122,517 miles
  • 2019 – 121,121 miles
  • 2018 – 119,975 miles
  • 2017 – 117,764 miles
  • 2016 – 116,959 miles
  • 2015 – 116,700 miles
  • 2014 – 116,439 miles
  • 2013 – 116,186 miles
  • 2012 – 115,319 miles
  • 2011 – 114,258 miles
  • 2010 – 112,743 miles
  • 2009 – 109,741 miles
  • 2008 – 107,274 miles
  • 2007 – 103,407 miles
  • 2006 – 99,886 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass128,874 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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 constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007

  • Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2006–2007

  • Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2006–2007

Full MOT history

25 tests since 2 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass128,874 miles (+165)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    128,874 miles
    Test number
    885998390995
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. Fail128,709 miles (+5,708)5 major1 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,709 miles
    Test number
    607674521057
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced lens deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp Insecure ,but not likely to fall off
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre close to the edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has low reserve travel
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  3. Pass123,001 miles (+484)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    123,001 miles
    Test number
    872077054644

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass122,517 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    122,517 miles
    Test number
    604854790917

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail122,315 miles (+1,194)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,315 miles
    Test number
    117122612126
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass121,121 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    121,121 miles
    Test number
    482233176134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail121,121 miles (+1,146)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,121 miles
    Test number
    300936110854
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  8. Pass119,975 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    119,975 miles
    Test number
    907086061605

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail119,971 miles (+2,207)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,971 miles
    Test number
    921936126580
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
  10. Pass117,764 miles (+805)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    117,764 miles
    Test number
    141324344060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass116,959 miles (+259)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    116,959 miles
    Test number
    455405485293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass116,700 miles (+261)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    116,700 miles
    Test number
    137351365499

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass116,439 miles (+253)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    116,439 miles
    Test number
    319482764024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass116,186 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    116,186 miles
    Test number
    375613263055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail116,186 miles (+867)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,186 miles
    Test number
    859813863067
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
  16. Pass115,319 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    115,319 miles
    Test number
    728465362034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail115,316 miles (+1,058)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,316 miles
    Test number
    108795262466
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
  18. Pass114,258 miles (+1,515)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    114,258 miles
    Test number
    766120481070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass112,743 miles (+3,002)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    112,743 miles
    Test number
    454240560006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass109,741 miles (+2,467)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    109,741 miles
    Test number
    164851069422
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
  21. Pass107,274 miles (+3,867)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    107,274 miles
    Test number
    174383668464

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass103,407 miles (+88)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    103,407 miles
    Test number
    913128367022
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  23. Fail103,319 miles (+3,433)6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,319 miles
    Test number
    204170167011
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
  24. Pass99,886 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    99,886 miles
    Test number
    501991266005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail99,886 miles4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,886 miles
    Test number
    644881566040
    • FailureNearside Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Questions about V685 FSG

Does V685 FSG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V685 FSG expired on 9 Jun 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V685 FSG?
The MOT on V685 FSG expired on 9 Jun 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V685 FSG done?
V685 FSG was recorded at 128,874 miles at its MOT on 10 Jun 2022, an average of 1,781 miles a year.
Has V685 FSG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V685 FSG has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 9 May 2022.
Has the mileage on V685 FSG 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 V685 FSG find?
V685 FSG passed its latest MOT on 10 Jun 2022 with 1 advisory: offside front inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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