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Volkswagen Passat

Green · Diesel · 1999 · 1,896 cc

V718 ECKMOT history

V718 ECK is a green diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 17 Sept 1999. Its MOT expired on 6 Apr 2023 and it has passed 16 of 18 MOT tests, with 194,320 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Apr 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 6 Apr 2023
Mileage
194,320 mi
At MOT on 7 Apr 2022
MOT tests
18
16 passed · 2 failed
Per year
7,505 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V718 ECK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
17 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Apr 2023
Latest MOT test
7 Apr 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

V718 ECK was last recorded at 194,320 miles on 7 Apr 2022, 119 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Apr 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
194,201 miles · 6 Apr 2021
Between the last two tests
119 miles
Average per year
7,505 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 194,320 miles
  • 2021 – 194,201 miles
  • 2020 – 192,303 miles
  • 2019 – 190,568 miles
  • 2018 – 188,352 miles
  • 2017 – 186,451 miles
  • 2016 – 183,591 miles
  • 2014 – 179,006 miles
  • 2013 – 164,756 miles
  • 2012 – 150,128 miles
  • 2011 – 136,545 miles
  • 2010 – 120,887 miles
  • 2009 – 107,042 miles
  • 2008 – 90,684 miles
  • 2007 – 83,299 miles
  • 2006 – 77,934 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass194,320 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside and offside headlamps deterioratedRecorded at 2 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.

  • Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2011–2018

  • Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2011–2018

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2018

  • Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2018

  • Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

18 tests since 4 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass194,320 miles (+119)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    194,320 miles
    Test number
    895220589039
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside headlamps deteriorated

  2. Pass194,201 miles (+1,898)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    194,201 miles
    Test number
    408011962764
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside headlamps deteriorated

  3. Pass192,303 miles2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    192,303 miles
    Test number
    901300835012
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  4. Fail192,303 miles (+1,735)3 dangerous3 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    192,303 miles
    Test number
    263876476476
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  5. Pass190,568 miles (+2,216)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    190,568 miles
    Test number
    400626064590
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside outer driveshaft gaiters deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre getting low on tread

  6. Pass188,352 miles (+1,901)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    188,352 miles
    Test number
    804469678178
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  7. Pass186,451 miles (+2,860)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    186,451 miles
    Test number
    976967952811
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  8. Pass183,591 miles (+4,585)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    183,591 miles
    Test number
    122500576019
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  9. Pass179,006 miles (+14,250)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    179,006 miles
    Test number
    799402204359
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  10. Pass164,756 miles (+14,628)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    164,756 miles
    Test number
    425387883266
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  11. Pass150,128 miles (+13,583)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    150,128 miles
    Test number
    386167582499
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  12. Pass136,545 miles (+15,658)4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    136,545 miles
    Test number
    686369591252
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • NoteFront brake discs worn
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on inner edge and is just legal
    • NoteOffside front outer driveshaft gaiter badly deteriorated a nd stsrting to split

  13. Pass120,887 miles (+13,845)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    120,887 miles
    Test number
    590289670206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass107,042 miles (+16,358)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    107,042 miles
    Test number
    473438079298
    • NoteNearside front and offside rear tyres worn on inner edges and may split open soon
    • NoteNearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge
    • NotePlay front anti roll bar links

  15. Pass90,684 miles (+7,385)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    90,684 miles
    Test number
    452241688226
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass83,299 miles (+5,365)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    83,299 miles
    Test number
    844980497276
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  17. Pass77,934 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    77,934 miles
    Test number
    372917076253
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteFront and rear number plate condition poor

  18. Fail77,934 miles1 repaired4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,934 miles
    Test number
    460157976238
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteFront and rear number plate condition poor

Questions about V718 ECK

Does V718 ECK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V718 ECK expired on 6 Apr 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V718 ECK?
The MOT on V718 ECK expired on 6 Apr 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V718 ECK done?
V718 ECK was recorded at 194,320 miles at its MOT on 7 Apr 2022, an average of 7,505 miles a year.
Has V718 ECK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V718 ECK has failed 2 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Mar 2020.
Has the mileage on V718 ECK 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 V718 ECK find?
V718 ECK passed its latest MOT on 7 Apr 2022 with 2 minor defects and 5 advisories: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play, and 4 more.

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