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Volkswagen Passat

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 3,999 cc

VWU 893MOT history

VWU 893 is a silver petrol Volkswagen Passat first used on 1 Sept 2002. Its MOT is valid until 12 Feb 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 65,198 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Feb 2026.

VWU 893 silver Volkswagen Passat – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Passat, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 12 Feb 2027
Mileage
65,198 mi
At MOT on 12 Feb 2026
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,506 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
VWU 893
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,999 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
1 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

VWU 893 was last recorded at 65,198 miles on 12 Feb 2026, 928 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
64,270 miles · 13 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
928 miles
Average per year
2,506 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 65,198 miles
  • 2025 – 64,270 miles
  • 2024 – 64,251 miles
  • 2023 – 63,832 miles
  • 2022 – 63,346 miles
  • 2021 – 62,810 miles
  • 2020 – 62,709 miles
  • 2019 – 62,597 miles
  • 2018 – 62,249 miles
  • 2017 – 60,940 miles
  • 2016 – 59,078 miles
  • 2015 – 56,778 miles
  • 2014 – 54,803 miles
  • 2012 – 53,017 miles
  • 2011 – 47,420 miles
  • 2010 – 44,588 miles
  • 2009 – 39,870 miles
  • 2008 – 35,926 miles
  • 2007 – 27,580 miles
  • 2006 – 18,904 miles
  • 2005 – 13,893 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass65,198 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases both flexi pipes (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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 Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases both flexi joints

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

Full MOT history

27 tests since 24 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass65,198 miles (+928)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    65,198 miles
    Test number
    156049764716
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases both flexi pipes (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass64,270 miles (+19)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    64,270 miles
    Test number
    137187090837
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases both flexi joints (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Fail64,251 miles (+419)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,251 miles
    Test number
    222989532752
    • MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases both flexi joints (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass63,832 miles (+8)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    63,832 miles
    Test number
    920491700008
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail63,824 miles (+478)1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,824 miles
    Test number
    667247693381
    • MajorElectronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perishing
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass63,346 miles (+536)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    63,346 miles
    Test number
    395748942906
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass62,810 miles (+101)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    62,810 miles
    Test number
    565351105205
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass62,709 miles (+112)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    62,709 miles
    Test number
    826413114181
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass62,597 miles (+348)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    62,597 miles
    Test number
    906258952563
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEML on indicating a fault

  10. Pass62,249 miles (+1,309)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    62,249 miles
    Test number
    609734690747
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake discs rusty on inner faces
    • AdvisoryBoth headlight lenses will need polishing

  11. Pass60,940 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    60,940 miles
    Test number
    178984726455
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear inner tyre wall perished

  12. Fail60,938 miles (+1,860)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,938 miles
    Test number
    580818067474
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Brake pad(s) insecure friction material bonding failed (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear inner tyre wall perished

  13. Pass59,078 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    59,078 miles
    Test number
    754586166464

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail59,078 miles (+2,300)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,078 miles
    Test number
    842925898232
    • FailureNearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

  15. Pass56,778 miles (+1,975)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    56,778 miles
    Test number
    226652715206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass54,803 miles (+18)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    54,803 miles
    Test number
    655383804288
    • NoteEml on

  17. Fail54,785 miles (+1,768)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,785 miles
    Test number
    446869194104
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteEml on

  18. Pass53,017 miles (+5,597)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2013
    Odometer
    53,017 miles
    Test number
    216372342413
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass47,420 miles (+2,832)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2012
    Odometer
    47,420 miles
    Test number
    848886041102
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass44,588 miles (+18)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2011
    Odometer
    44,588 miles
    Test number
    813187540104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail44,570 miles (+4,700)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,570 miles
    Test number
    724786040181
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

  22. Pass39,870 miles (+3,944)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2010
    Odometer
    39,870 miles
    Test number
    351156339101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass35,926 miles (+8,346)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2009
    Odometer
    35,926 miles
    Test number
    110401058196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass27,580 miles (+8,676)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2008
    Odometer
    27,580 miles
    Test number
    280542147443

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass18,904 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2007
    Odometer
    18,904 miles
    Test number
    251500056459

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass18,889 miles (+4,996)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    18,889 miles
    Test number
    270058916453

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass13,893 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    13,893 miles
    Test number
    644386635212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about VWU 893

What vehicle is registration VWU 893 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show VWU 893 on a silver petrol Volkswagen Passat first used on 1 Sept 2002. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does VWU 893 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on VWU 893 is valid until 12 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on VWU 893?
The MOT on VWU 893 is valid until 12 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has VWU 893 done?
VWU 893 was recorded at 65,198 miles at its MOT on 12 Feb 2026, an average of 2,506 miles a year.
Has VWU 893 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. VWU 893 has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on VWU 893 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 VWU 893 find?
VWU 893 passed its latest MOT on 12 Feb 2026 with 3 advisories: front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases both flexi pipes; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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