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Volkswagen Passat

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 1,900 cc

V68 SWLMOT history

V68 SWL is a blue diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 12 Oct 1999. Its MOT is valid until 5 May 2027 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 136,068 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 5 May 2027
Mileage
136,068 mi
At MOT on 21 Apr 2026
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,976 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V68 SWL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,900 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
12 Oct 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 May 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V68 SWL was last recorded at 136,068 miles on 21 Apr 2026, 2,387 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
133,681 miles · 2 May 2025
Between the last two tests
2,387 miles
Average per year
3,976 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 136,068 miles
  • 2025 – 133,681 miles
  • 2024 – 130,575 miles
  • 2023 – 127,507 miles
  • 2022 – 125,113 miles
  • 2021 – 121,771 miles
  • 2020 – 119,450 miles
  • 2019 – 116,203 miles
  • 2018 – 112,358 miles
  • 2017 – 108,426 miles
  • 2016 – 103,301 miles
  • 2015 – 99,678 miles
  • 2014 – 97,516 miles
  • 2013 – 93,984 miles
  • 2012 – 90,758 miles
  • 2011 – 85,974 miles
  • 2010 – 79,878 miles
  • 2009 – 72,907 miles
  • 2008 – 66,907 miles
  • 2007 – 60,639 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass136,068 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (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.

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2012

Full MOT history

29 tests since 1 May 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass136,068 miles (+2,387)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2027
    Odometer
    136,068 miles
    Test number
    214777276773
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass133,681 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2026
    Odometer
    133,681 miles
    Test number
    634987935013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail133,681 miles (+3,106)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,681 miles
    Test number
    751756242544
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass130,575 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2025
    Odometer
    130,575 miles
    Test number
    772178293530

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail130,575 miles (+3,068)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,575 miles
    Test number
    267700395160
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass127,507 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2024
    Odometer
    127,507 miles
    Test number
    209767270967

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail127,506 miles (+2,393)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,506 miles
    Test number
    843623642251
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

  8. Pass125,113 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2023
    Odometer
    125,113 miles
    Test number
    714983048945

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail125,113 miles (+3,342)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,113 miles
    Test number
    959374966046
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass121,771 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2022
    Odometer
    121,771 miles
    Test number
    569333386602

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail121,771 miles (+2,321)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,771 miles
    Test number
    932563919216
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass119,450 miles (+3,247)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2021
    Odometer
    119,450 miles
    Test number
    705972160834

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass116,203 miles (+3,845)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    116,203 miles
    Test number
    377957644051
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  14. Pass112,358 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2019
    Odometer
    112,358 miles
    Test number
    861202117837

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail112,358 miles (+3,932)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,358 miles
    Test number
    771973788634
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  16. Pass108,426 miles (+5,125)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2018
    Odometer
    108,426 miles
    Test number
    888408360984

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass103,301 miles (+3,623)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2017
    Odometer
    103,301 miles
    Test number
    678186358310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail99,678 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,678 miles
    Test number
    545237525192
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  19. Pass99,678 miles (+2,162)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2016
    Odometer
    99,678 miles
    Test number
    879057125161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass97,516 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2015
    Odometer
    97,516 miles
    Test number
    147272624160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail97,516 miles (+3,532)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,516 miles
    Test number
    275872324123
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  22. Pass93,984 miles (+3,226)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2014
    Odometer
    93,984 miles
    Test number
    668447323160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass90,758 miles (+4,784)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2013
    Odometer
    90,758 miles
    Test number
    348802922123
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  24. Pass85,974 miles (+6,096)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2012
    Odometer
    85,974 miles
    Test number
    798480121181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass79,878 miles (+6,971)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2011
    Odometer
    79,878 miles
    Test number
    661451320125
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  26. Fail72,907 miles2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,907 miles
    Test number
    653659519126
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  27. Pass72,907 miles (+6,000)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2010
    Odometer
    72,907 miles
    Test number
    921699719106
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  28. Pass66,907 miles (+6,268)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2009
    Odometer
    66,907 miles
    Test number
    232089628130
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  29. Pass60,639 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    60,639 miles
    Test number
    552401027156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V68 SWL

Does V68 SWL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V68 SWL is valid until 5 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on V68 SWL?
The MOT on V68 SWL is valid until 5 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V68 SWL done?
V68 SWL was recorded at 136,068 miles at its MOT on 21 Apr 2026, an average of 3,976 miles a year.
Has V68 SWL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V68 SWL has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 2 May 2025.
Has the mileage on V68 SWL 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 V68 SWL find?
V68 SWL passed its latest MOT on 21 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front upper suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front upper suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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