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Volkswagen Passat

Silver · Diesel · 1999 · 1,900 cc

V69 SWLMOT history

V69 SWL is a silver diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 12 Oct 1999. Its MOT expired on 19 May 2025 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 153,380 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 May 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 19 May 2025
Mileage
153,380 mi
At MOT on 20 May 2024
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,926 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V69 SWL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,900 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
12 Oct 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 May 2025
Latest MOT test
20 May 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

V69 SWL was last recorded at 153,380 miles on 20 May 2024, 18,431 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Mar 2018.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
134,949 miles · 20 Mar 2018
Between the last two tests
18,431 miles
Average per year
5,926 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 153,380 miles
  • 2018 – 134,949 miles
  • 2017 – 125,834 miles
  • 2016 – 113,316 miles
  • 2015 – 103,978 miles
  • 2014 – 92,197 miles
  • 2012 – 88,271 miles
  • 2011 – 87,757 miles
  • 2009 – 81,833 miles
  • 2008 – 72,430 miles
  • 2007 – 59,692 miles
  • 2006 – 48,966 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass153,380 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryUnderside has corrosion

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 pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2012

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2012

  • Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2011

  • Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

18 tests since 6 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass153,380 miles (+18,431)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2025
    Odometer
    153,380 miles
    Test number
    326949137321
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside has corrosion

  2. Pass134,949 miles (+9,115)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    134,949 miles
    Test number
    853137917240
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s n/s (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened o/s n/s (2.4.C.3c)
    • AdvisoryCorroded underneath
    • AdvisorySuspension corroded

  3. Pass125,834 miles (+12,518)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    125,834 miles
    Test number
    456150543500
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  4. Pass113,316 miles (+9,338)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    113,316 miles
    Test number
    661753519203
    • AdvisoryUnder tray inscure

  5. Pass103,978 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    103,978 miles
    Test number
    467434595043
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  6. Fail105,978 miles (+13,781)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,978 miles
    Test number
    479664795029
    • FailureOffside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  7. Pass92,197 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    92,197 miles
    Test number
    286534394088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail92,195 miles (+3,924)12 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,195 miles
    Test number
    576551394005
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Front rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  9. Pass88,271 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    88,271 miles
    Test number
    105463852415
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  10. Fail88,271 miles (+514)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,271 miles
    Test number
    606393552030
    • Repaired at testExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass87,757 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    87,757 miles
    Test number
    528305051098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail87,757 miles (+5,924)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,757 miles
    Test number
    305265251090
    • FailureNearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass81,833 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    81,833 miles
    Test number
    840699649371
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

  14. Fail81,833 miles (+9,403)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,833 miles
    Test number
    174858149371
    • FailureFront brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

  15. Pass72,430 miles (+5)8 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    72,430 miles
    Test number
    553034688217
    • NoteBattery insecure
    • NoteBeam patterns poor on both front headlamps
    • NoteCracks in both front brake hoses
    • NoteCracks in both front cv boots
    • NoteJudder from front brakes
    • NotePlay in nearside front lower arm ball joint
    • NotePoor repairs made to nearside track rod end
    • NoteRear discs in rusty condition

  16. Fail72,425 miles (+12,733)3 failures7 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,425 miles
    Test number
    213143088266
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBattery insecure
    • NoteBeam patterns poor on both front headlamps
    • NoteCracks in both front brake hoses
    • NoteCracks in both front cv boots
    • NoteJudder from front brakes
    • NotePlay in nearside front lower arm ball joint
    • NoteRear discs in rusty condition

  17. Pass59,692 miles (+10,726)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    59,692 miles
    Test number
    362467177261
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

  18. Pass48,966 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    48,966 miles
    Test number
    432339376239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V69 SWL

Does V69 SWL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V69 SWL expired on 19 May 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V69 SWL?
The MOT on V69 SWL expired on 19 May 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V69 SWL done?
V69 SWL was recorded at 153,380 miles at its MOT on 20 May 2024, an average of 5,926 miles a year.
Has V69 SWL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V69 SWL has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Apr 2015.
Has the mileage on V69 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 V69 SWL find?
V69 SWL passed its latest MOT on 20 May 2024 with 4 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; offside front suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened, and 1 more.

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