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Volkswagen Passat

Green · Petrol · 2000 · 1,800 cc

W256 PDGMOT history

W256 PDG is a green petrol Volkswagen Passat first used on 31 May 2000. Its MOT expired on 9 Dec 2020 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 76,060 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Dec 2021.

W256 PDG green Volkswagen Passat – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 9 Dec 2020
Mileage
76,060 mi
At MOT on 11 Dec 2021
MOT tests
17
14 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,597 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
W256 PDG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,800 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
31 May 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Dec 2020
Latest MOT test
11 Dec 2021 (Fail)

Mileage history

W256 PDG was last recorded at 76,060 miles on 11 Dec 2021, 379 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jun 2019.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
75,681 miles · 10 Jun 2019
Between the last two tests
379 miles
Average per year
2,597 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 76,060 miles
  • 2019 – 75,681 miles
  • 2018 – 75,068 miles
  • 2017 – 73,827 miles
  • 2016 – 68,637 miles
  • 2015 – 67,498 miles
  • 2014 – 66,225 miles
  • 2013 – 63,820 miles
  • 2012 – 61,064 miles
  • 2011 – 57,595 miles
  • 2010 – 53,709 miles
  • 2009 – 49,413 miles
  • 2008 – 44,845 miles
  • 2007 – 40,049 miles
  • 2006 – 35,666 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail76,060 miles
  • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
  • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear axle corroded

What MOT failures mean

Full MOT history

17 tests since 22 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail76,060 miles (+379)1 dangerous3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,060 miles
    Test number
    668179238343
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded

  2. Pass75,681 miles (+613)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    75,681 miles
    Test number
    390488883241
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass75,068 miles (+1,241)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    75,068 miles
    Test number
    151123280535

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass73,827 miles (+5,190)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    73,827 miles
    Test number
    919550486586

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass68,637 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2017
    Odometer
    68,637 miles
    Test number
    292431870057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail68,636 miles (+1,138)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,636 miles
    Test number
    540794868090
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  7. Pass67,498 miles (+1,273)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2016
    Odometer
    67,498 miles
    Test number
    137935935117
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  8. Pass66,225 miles (+2,405)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2015
    Odometer
    66,225 miles
    Test number
    449378844182
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteFront brake disc inner surfaces in poor condition

  9. Pass63,820 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2014
    Odometer
    63,820 miles
    Test number
    135226933154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail63,820 miles (+2,756)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,820 miles
    Test number
    666175433119
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  11. Pass61,064 miles (+3,469)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2013
    Odometer
    61,064 miles
    Test number
    769700732128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass57,595 miles (+3,886)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2012
    Odometer
    57,595 miles
    Test number
    558469921126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass53,709 miles (+4,296)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2011
    Odometer
    53,709 miles
    Test number
    201352630473
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass49,413 miles (+4,568)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2010
    Odometer
    49,413 miles
    Test number
    713468639151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass44,845 miles (+4,796)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2009
    Odometer
    44,845 miles
    Test number
    264252048492
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

  16. Pass40,049 miles (+4,383)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2008
    Odometer
    40,049 miles
    Test number
    210443047436

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass35,666 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2007
    Odometer
    35,666 miles
    Test number
    563452646124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about W256 PDG

Does W256 PDG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on W256 PDG expired on 9 Dec 2020, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on W256 PDG?
The MOT on W256 PDG expired on 9 Dec 2020. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has W256 PDG done?
W256 PDG was recorded at 76,060 miles at its MOT on 11 Dec 2021, an average of 2,597 miles a year.
Has W256 PDG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. W256 PDG has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on W256 PDG 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 W256 PDG find?
W256 PDG failed its latest MOT on 11 Dec 2021 with 1 dangerous defect, 3 major defects and 4 advisories: nearside rear tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall; nearside front service brake excessively fluctuating; offside front track rod end ball joint has excessive play, and 5 more.

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