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Volkswagen Passat

Silver · Petrol · 2000 · 1,798 cc

X36 MKLMOT history

X36 MKL is a silver petrol Volkswagen Passat first used on 2 Oct 2000. Its MOT expired on 20 Mar 2025 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 167,026 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Mar 2024.

X36 MKL silver Volkswagen Passat – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 20 Mar 2025
Mileage
167,026 mi
At MOT on 21 Mar 2024
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,073 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X36 MKL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,798 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
2 Oct 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
21 Mar 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

X36 MKL was last recorded at 167,026 miles on 21 Mar 2024, 709 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Feb 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
166,317 miles · 21 Feb 2023
Between the last two tests
709 miles
Average per year
6,073 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 167,026 miles
  • 2023 – 166,317 miles
  • 2022 – 164,132 miles
  • 2020 – 160,571 miles
  • 2019 – 157,555 miles
  • 2018 – 153,757 miles
  • 2017 – 147,502 miles
  • 2016 – 143,451 miles
  • 2014 – 140,037 miles
  • 2013 – 135,705 miles
  • 2012 – 125,811 miles
  • 2011 – 115,431 miles
  • 2010 – 106,145 miles
  • 2009 – 95,296 miles
  • 2008 – 85,545 miles
  • 2007 – 76,016 miles
  • 2006 – 65,415 miles
  • 2005 – 54,693 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass167,026 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust clamp deteriorated
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on subframe (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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.

  • Both front indicators slightly discoloured

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Off side rear tyre tread has surface crackes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Both front anti roll bar link bushs slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Off side rear tyre has surface crackes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

26 tests since 21 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass167,026 miles (+709)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    167,026 miles
    Test number
    777878440268
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust clamp deteriorated
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on subframe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass166,317 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    166,317 miles
    Test number
    506297636534
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail166,317 miles (+2,185)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,317 miles
    Test number
    682822277969
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass164,132 miles (+3,561)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    164,132 miles
    Test number
    946915961176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass160,571 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    160,571 miles
    Test number
    427725486553
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail160,571 miles (+3,016)2 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,571 miles
    Test number
    828874191314
    • DangerousNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass157,555 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    157,555 miles
    Test number
    886198520155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail157,542 miles (+3,785)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,542 miles
    Test number
    565292842351
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOff side front tyre wearing close to wear indicator
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass153,757 miles (+168)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    153,757 miles
    Test number
    919137326241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail153,589 miles (+6,087)1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,589 miles
    Test number
    296083739762
    • DangerousNearside Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (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))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

  11. Pass147,502 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    147,502 miles
    Test number
    554442775238
    • AdvisoryBoth front indicators slightly discoloured
    • AdvisoryOff side rear tyre tread has surface crackes

  12. Fail147,502 miles (+4,051)6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,502 miles
    Test number
    488255726449
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
    • FailureRear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryBoth front indicators slightly discoloured
    • AdvisoryOff side rear tyre tread has surface crackes

  13. Pass143,451 miles (+83)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    143,451 miles
    Test number
    652903205231
    • AdvisoryBoth front anti roll bar link bushs slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryBoth front indicators slightly discoloured
    • AdvisoryOff side rear tyre has surface crackes

  14. Fail143,368 miles (+3,331)7 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,368 miles
    Test number
    671102598654
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryBoth front anti roll bar link bushs slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryBoth front indicators slightly discoloured
    • AdvisoryOff side rear tyre has surface crackes

  15. Pass140,037 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    140,037 miles
    Test number
    428694744479

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail140,035 miles (+4,330)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,035 miles
    Test number
    517782944371
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  17. Pass135,705 miles7 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    135,705 miles
    Test number
    557333563239
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NotePlastic sill trims fitted, not allowing a proper inspection of sills.

  18. Fail135,698 miles (+9,887)2 failures8 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,698 miles
    Test number
    167303563235
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NotePlastic sill trims fitted, not allowing a proper inspection of sills.

  19. Pass125,811 miles (+10,380)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    125,811 miles
    Test number
    807433762235
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNearside front tyre is worn on the outer edge

  20. Pass115,431 miles (+9,286)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    115,431 miles
    Test number
    607892961242
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteFront brake discs slightly worn
    • NoteHeadlamp output slightly reduced
    • NoteRear brakes binding slightly

  21. Pass106,145 miles (+10,849)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    106,145 miles
    Test number
    440600460260
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • NoteBoth front brake discs are slightly worn and corroded.

  22. Pass95,296 miles (+9,751)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    95,296 miles
    Test number
    243984859259
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

  23. Pass85,545 miles (+9,529)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    85,545 miles
    Test number
    284376358282
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

  24. Pass76,016 miles (+10,601)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    76,016 miles
    Test number
    162086857270
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteRear number plate is delaminating

  25. Pass65,415 miles (+10,722)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    65,415 miles
    Test number
    431862066244
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

  26. Pass54,693 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    54,693 miles
    Test number
    180434565204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X36 MKL

Does X36 MKL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X36 MKL expired on 20 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X36 MKL?
The MOT on X36 MKL expired on 20 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X36 MKL done?
X36 MKL was recorded at 167,026 miles at its MOT on 21 Mar 2024, an average of 6,073 miles a year.
Has X36 MKL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X36 MKL has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on X36 MKL 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 X36 MKL find?
X36 MKL passed its latest MOT on 21 Mar 2024 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; central exhaust clamp deteriorated; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread, and 2 more.

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