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Volkswagen Passat

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 1,896 cc

V694 EALMOT history

V694 EAL is a blue diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 18 Sept 1999. Its MOT is valid until 12 Dec 2026 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 250,094 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 12 Dec 2026
Mileage
250,094 mi
At MOT on 21 Nov 2025
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
8,373 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V694 EAL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
18 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
21 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V694 EAL was last recorded at 250,094 miles on 21 Nov 2025, 9,310 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
240,784 miles · 15 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
9,310 miles
Average per year
8,373 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 250,094 miles
  • 2024 – 240,784 miles
  • 2023 – 229,250 miles
  • 2022 – 217,708 miles
  • 2021 – 187,698 miles
  • 2020 – 173,206 miles
  • 2019 – 155,780 miles
  • 2018 – 139,272 miles
  • 2017 – 129,943 miles
  • 2015 – 126,012 miles
  • 2014 – 122,224 miles
  • 2012 – 118,808 miles
  • 2011 – 115,010 miles
  • 2010 – 111,020 miles
  • 2009 – 107,182 miles
  • 2008 – 102,498 miles
  • 2007 – 95,402 miles
  • 2006 – 87,357 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass250,094 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.

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint front (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

27 tests since 15 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass250,094 miles (+9,310)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    250,094 miles
    Test number
    367144824407

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass240,784 miles (+11,534)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    240,784 miles
    Test number
    888127902010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass229,250 miles (+11,542)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    229,250 miles
    Test number
    214173799551

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass217,708 miles (+12,750)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    217,708 miles
    Test number
    933210915188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass204,958 miles (+17,260)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    204,958 miles
    Test number
    595693189320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass187,698 miles (+14,492)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    187,698 miles
    Test number
    831243677672

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass173,206 miles (+17,426)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    173,206 miles
    Test number
    101559462397
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass155,780 miles (+16,508)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    155,780 miles
    Test number
    354109790116
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Pass139,272 miles (+10)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    139,272 miles
    Test number
    178737580266
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  10. Fail139,262 miles (+9,319)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,262 miles
    Test number
    941878388079
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint front (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  11. Pass129,943 miles (+28)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    129,943 miles
    Test number
    890402226333
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint front (2.5.B.1a)

  12. Fail129,915 miles (+3,903)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,915 miles
    Test number
    520617894460
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureOffside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint front (2.5.B.1a)

  13. Pass126,012 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    126,012 miles
    Test number
    577194231559
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Fail125,988 miles (+3,764)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,988 miles
    Test number
    254131781396
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  15. Pass122,224 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    122,224 miles
    Test number
    368728234010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail122,224 miles (+3,416)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,224 miles
    Test number
    609698634016
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  17. Pass118,808 miles (+3,798)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    118,808 miles
    Test number
    987089912348
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  18. Pass115,010 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    115,010 miles
    Test number
    306155941262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail115,010 miles (+3,990)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,010 miles
    Test number
    347074341423
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

  20. Pass111,020 miles (+3,838)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    111,020 miles
    Test number
    703876260117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail107,182 miles1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,182 miles
    Test number
    192478169188
    • Repaired at testNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRevers lamp(s) not working

  22. Pass107,182 miles (+4,684)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    107,182 miles
    Test number
    680388769144
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRevers lamp(s) not working

  23. Pass102,498 miles (+110)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    102,498 miles
    Test number
    580335478137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail102,388 miles (+6,986)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,388 miles
    Test number
    242156068413
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

  25. Pass95,402 miles (+8,045)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    95,402 miles
    Test number
    924476767112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail87,357 miles5 repaired8 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,357 miles
    Test number
    310286966144
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteHand written advice also given.
    • NoteOil leak

  27. Pass87,357 miles8 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    87,357 miles
    Test number
    680996566182
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteHand written advice also given.
    • NoteOil leak

Questions about V694 EAL

Does V694 EAL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V694 EAL is valid until 12 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on V694 EAL?
The MOT on V694 EAL is valid until 12 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V694 EAL done?
V694 EAL was recorded at 250,094 miles at its MOT on 21 Nov 2025, an average of 8,373 miles a year.
Has V694 EAL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V694 EAL has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jan 2018.
Has the mileage on V694 EAL 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 V694 EAL find?
V694 EAL passed its latest MOT on 21 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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