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Volkswagen Passat

Silver · Diesel · 2000 · 1,896 cc

W228 WGAMOT history

W228 WGA is a silver diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 1 Mar 2000. Its MOT expired on 7 Mar 2023 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 120,897 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Feb 2023.

W228 WGA silver Volkswagen Passat – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 7 Mar 2023
Mileage
120,897 mi
At MOT on 18 Feb 2023
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,296 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
W228 WGA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
1 Mar 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Mar 2023
Latest MOT test
18 Feb 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

W228 WGA was last recorded at 120,897 miles on 18 Feb 2023, 15,833 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Feb 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
105,064 miles · 28 Feb 2022
Between the last two tests
15,833 miles
Average per year
4,296 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 120,897 miles
  • 2022 – 105,064 miles
  • 2021 – 104,414 miles
  • 2020 – 103,612 miles
  • 2019 – 100,756 miles
  • 2018 – 97,327 miles
  • 2017 – 94,221 miles
  • 2016 – 92,010 miles
  • 2015 – 88,048 miles
  • 2014 – 84,622 miles
  • 2013 – 80,415 miles
  • 2012 – 76,992 miles
  • 2011 – 72,618 miles
  • 2010 – 68,869 miles
  • 2009 – 65,847 miles
  • 2008 – 60,529 miles
  • 2007 – 53,655 miles
  • 2006 – 47,979 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail120,897 miles
  • DangerousNearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a))
  • DangerousOffside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a))
  • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
  • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
  • MajorNearside Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
  • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  • MajorOffside Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
  • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
  • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  • MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021

What MOT failures 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.

  • Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and offside

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

27 tests since 28 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail120,897 miles (+15,833)3 dangerous15 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,897 miles
    Test number
    207307249888
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass105,064 miles (+650)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    105,064 miles
    Test number
    789759646517

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass104,414 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    104,414 miles
    Test number
    870888576014
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail104,414 miles (+802)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,414 miles
    Test number
    433292518906
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn forward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass103,612 miles (+2,856)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    103,612 miles
    Test number
    271979791725

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass100,756 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    100,756 miles
    Test number
    902371694571

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail100,756 miles (+3,429)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,756 miles
    Test number
    462223557361
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass97,327 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    97,327 miles
    Test number
    212769415827
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  9. Fail97,327 miles (+3,106)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,327 miles
    Test number
    449007637914
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  10. Pass94,221 miles (+4)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    94,221 miles
    Test number
    758689394359
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  11. Fail94,217 miles (+2,207)3 failures2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,217 miles
    Test number
    264327932655
    • FailureNearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • FailureOffside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  12. Pass92,010 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    92,010 miles
    Test number
    424652156407
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  13. Fail92,010 miles (+3,962)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,010 miles
    Test number
    872341331257
    • FailureNearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  14. Pass88,048 miles (+3,426)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    88,048 miles
    Test number
    209991565073
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass84,622 miles (+4,207)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    84,622 miles
    Test number
    525893264037
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteExhaust center sleeve broken

  16. Pass80,415 miles (+3,423)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    80,415 miles
    Test number
    118289553066
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass76,992 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    76,992 miles
    Test number
    415239752004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail76,992 miles (+4,374)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,992 miles
    Test number
    798448252087
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  19. Fail72,618 miles2 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,618 miles
    Test number
    139609151449
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteGlow plug light flashing
    • NoteOffside front brake disc scored

  20. Pass72,618 miles (+3,749)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    72,618 miles
    Test number
    248139151073
    • NoteGlow plug light flashing
    • NoteOffside front brake disc scored

  21. Pass68,869 miles (+3,022)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    68,869 miles
    Test number
    972410360080
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

  22. Fail65,847 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,847 miles
    Test number
    141541269436
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

  23. Pass65,847 miles (+5,318)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    65,847 miles
    Test number
    340291369061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass60,529 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    60,529 miles
    Test number
    984274368078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail60,529 miles (+6,874)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,529 miles
    Test number
    823923868067
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

  26. Pass53,655 miles (+5,676)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    53,655 miles
    Test number
    152787657464

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass47,979 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    47,979 miles
    Test number
    251439256085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about W228 WGA

Does W228 WGA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on W228 WGA expired on 7 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on W228 WGA?
The MOT on W228 WGA expired on 7 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has W228 WGA done?
W228 WGA was recorded at 120,897 miles at its MOT on 18 Feb 2023, an average of 4,296 miles a year.
Has W228 WGA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. W228 WGA has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on W228 WGA 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 W228 WGA find?
W228 WGA failed its latest MOT on 18 Feb 2023 with 3 dangerous defects, 15 major defects and 2 advisories: nearside front brake hose damaged and likely to fail; offside front brake hose damaged and likely to fail; offside rear tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, and 17 more.

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