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Volkswagen Passat

Black · Petrol · 2009 · 3,597 cc

V6 FOUMOT history

V6 FOU is a black petrol Volkswagen Passat first used on 1 Mar 2009. Its MOT is valid until 23 Feb 2027 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 170,131 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Feb 2026.

V6 FOU black Volkswagen Passat – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 23 Feb 2027
Mileage
170,131 mi
At MOT on 24 Feb 2026
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
9,744 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V6 FOU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,597 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
1 Mar 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V6 FOU was last recorded at 170,131 miles on 24 Feb 2026, 61 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
170,070 miles · 11 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
61 miles
Average per year
9,744 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 170,131 miles
  • 2025 – 165,531 miles
  • 2024 – 161,331 miles
  • 2023 – 158,979 miles
  • 2022 – 141,015 miles
  • 2021 – 124,806 miles
  • 2020 – 110,146 miles
  • 2019 – 93,660 miles
  • 2017 – 80,870 miles
  • 2016 – 70,555 miles
  • 2015 – 62,124 miles
  • 2014 – 53,667 miles
  • 2013 – 43,261 miles
  • 2012 – 33,775 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass170,131 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryTPMS ONRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2021

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 Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear TYRE HAS A CHIP OUT OF THE SIDEWALL NO CORDS SHOWING

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

23 tests since 27 Feb 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass170,131 miles (+61)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    170,131 miles
    Test number
    421339051541
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTPMS ON

  2. Fail170,070 miles (+4,539)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,070 miles
    Test number
    257305867010
    • MajorWindscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTPMS ON

  3. Pass165,531 miles (+4,200)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    165,531 miles
    Test number
    990116895338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass161,331 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    161,331 miles
    Test number
    600005561652
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail161,329 miles (+2,350)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,329 miles
    Test number
    518941479541
    • MajorElectronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
    • MajorElectronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass158,979 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    158,979 miles
    Test number
    215186082902
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre

  7. Fail158,976 miles (+17,961)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,976 miles
    Test number
    786843580317
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre

  8. Pass141,015 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    141,015 miles
    Test number
    609827448659
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail141,015 miles (+16,209)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,015 miles
    Test number
    934851085386
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass124,806 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    124,806 miles
    Test number
    909546872969
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryTpms on

  11. Fail124,806 miles (+14,660)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,806 miles
    Test number
    472978028658
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryTpms on

  12. Pass110,146 miles (+16,486)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    110,146 miles
    Test number
    734265046043
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass93,660 miles (+12,790)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    93,660 miles
    Test number
    322230280897

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass80,870 miles (+5,066)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    80,870 miles
    Test number
    761545393717

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass75,804 miles (+5,249)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    75,804 miles
    Test number
    128191735676

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass70,555 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    70,555 miles
    Test number
    834006953165
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear TYRE HAS A CHIP OUT OF THE SIDEWALL NO CORDS SHOWING

  17. Fail70,555 miles (+8,431)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,555 miles
    Test number
    424081176959
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear TYRE HAS A CHIP OUT OF THE SIDEWALL NO CORDS SHOWING

  18. Pass62,124 miles (+8,457)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    62,124 miles
    Test number
    585113945081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass53,667 miles (+10,406)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    53,667 miles
    Test number
    926661054092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass43,261 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    43,261 miles
    Test number
    195202643439
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  21. Fail43,261 miles (+9,486)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,261 miles
    Test number
    906302443047
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass33,775 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    33,775 miles
    Test number
    368838952068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail33,775 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,775 miles
    Test number
    615098052057
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Questions about V6 FOU

Does V6 FOU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V6 FOU is valid until 23 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on V6 FOU?
The MOT on V6 FOU is valid until 23 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V6 FOU done?
V6 FOU was recorded at 170,131 miles at its MOT on 24 Feb 2026, an average of 9,744 miles a year.
Has V6 FOU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V6 FOU has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on V6 FOU 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 V6 FOU find?
V6 FOU passed its latest MOT on 24 Feb 2026 with 4 advisories: offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; rear coil spring corroded both, and 1 more.

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