Volkswagen Passat
Silver · Diesel · 2004 · 1,896 cc
X3 NORMOT history
X3 NOR is a silver diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 29 Mar 2004. Its MOT is valid until 17 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 31 MOT tests, with 115,434 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 17 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 115,434 mi
- At MOT on 10 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 31
- 20 passed · 11 failed
- Per year
- 4,694 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- X3 NOR
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Passat
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 29 Mar 2004
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 17 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 10 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
X3 NOR was last recorded at 115,434 miles on 10 Apr 2026, 3,895 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Apr 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 111,539 miles · 15 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 3,895 miles
- Average per year
- 4,694 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 115,434 miles
- 2025 – 111,539 miles
- 2024 – 108,945 miles
- 2023 – 106,919 miles
- 2022 – 104,056 miles
- 2021 – 101,784 miles
- 2020 – 100,374 miles
- 2019 – 96,458 miles
- 2018 – 92,020 miles
- 2017 – 87,686 miles
- 2016 – 83,391 miles
- 2015 – 77,212 miles
- 2014 – 70,747 miles
- 2013 – 63,527 miles
- 2012 – 58,014 miles
- 2011 – 51,495 miles
- 2010 – 45,937 miles
- 2009 – 39,592 miles
- 2008 – 32,340 miles
- 2007 – 25,967 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass115,434 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement drop links o/s & n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn sub frame bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s& n/s (5.2.3 (e))
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 & rear sub frames getting corroded
Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective & off side front
Minor3 MOTs, 2022–2025
Slight engine oil leak
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025
Engine oil leak
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024
Slight exhaust blow front pipe
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023
Full MOT history
31 tests since 20 Mar 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass115,434 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 115,434 miles
- Test number
- 157355247162
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement drop links o/s & n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn sub frame bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s& n/s (5.2.3 (e))
Fail115,434 miles (+3,895)2 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 115,434 miles
- Test number
- 551211893449
- Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))
- Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement drop links o/s & n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn sub frame bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s& n/s (5.2.3 (e))
Pass111,539 miles1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 111,539 miles
- Test number
- 716224765299
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective & off side front (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively & off side front (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryFront & rear sub frames slightly corroded
- AdvisoryFront exhaust blowing slightly flex pipe
- AdvisoryRear brake pads wearing
- AdvisorySlight engine oil leak
Fail111,539 miles (+2,594)1 repaired1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 111,539 miles
- Test number
- 171239296743
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective & off side front (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively & off side front (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryFront & rear sub frames slightly corroded
- AdvisoryFront exhaust blowing slightly flex pipe
- AdvisoryRear brake pads wearing
- AdvisorySlight engine oil leak
Pass108,945 miles (+2)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 108,945 miles
- Test number
- 359150655948
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement & off side front drop link bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryEngine oil leak
- AdvisoryFront & rear sub frames getting corroded
- AdvisorySlight exhaust blow front pipe
Fail108,943 miles (+2,024)1 dangerous7 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 108,943 miles
- Test number
- 666844414544
- DangerousOffside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached shock casing corroded (5.3.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested dip beam not working (4.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front off rear (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front off rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective & off side front (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement & off side front drop link bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes getting perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryEngine oil leak
- AdvisoryFront & rear sub frames getting corroded
- AdvisorySlight exhaust blow front pipe
Pass106,919 miles (+12)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 106,919 miles
- Test number
- 323500206533
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective & off side front (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened & rear slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush slightly perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront & rear sub frames slightly corroded
- AdvisorySlight engine oil leak
Fail106,907 miles (+2,851)1 dangerous3 major1 minor10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 106,907 miles
- Test number
- 810174957929
- DangerousNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front off rear (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective & off side front (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened & rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement & off side front bushes getting perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & slightly perished (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & slightly perished (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryFront & rear sub frames getting corroded
- AdvisorySlight engine oil leak
- AdvisorySlight exhaust blow front pipe
Pass104,056 miles (+2,272)2 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 104,056 miles
- Test number
- 898690650577
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective & off side front (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slightly perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & off side rear & slightly perished (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryEngine oil leak
- AdvisoryFront & rear sub frames getting corroded
- AdvisorySlight exhaust blowing front pipe
Pass101,784 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 101,784 miles
- Test number
- 922345787647
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement & off side front bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement & off side front upper bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySlight oil leak
Fail101,784 miles (+1,410)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 101,784 miles
- Test number
- 833840325743
- MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement & off side front bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement & off side front upper bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySlight oil leak
Pass100,374 miles (+3,916)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2021
- Odometer
- 100,374 miles
- Test number
- 800041355127
- MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront & rear brake discs corroded
- AdvisoryH/lamp lens in poor condition
- AdvisoryO/s/r tyre slight wall damage
Pass96,458 miles (+1)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2020
- Odometer
- 96,458 miles
- Test number
- 964066253348
- AdvisoryAir con rad in poor condition
- AdvisoryFront & rear sub frames staring to get corroded
Fail96,457 miles (+4,437)1 dangerous3 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,457 miles
- Test number
- 123661695050
- DangerousRear Tyre has ply or cords exposed o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorFront Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen o/s & n/s (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (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))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryAir con rad in poor condition
- AdvisoryBoot lid will not open
- AdvisoryFront & rear sub frames staring to get corroded
Pass92,020 miles (+1)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 92,020 miles
- Test number
- 415362971132
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer c/v boot slightly loose
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear tyres badly perished
- AdvisoryRear brake discs corroded
Fail92,019 miles (+4,333)3 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 92,019 miles
- Test number
- 268910247812
- FailureFront Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced o/s & n/s (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt track control arm ( front) (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer c/v boot slightly loose
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear tyres badly perished
- AdvisoryRear brake discs corroded
Pass87,686 miles (+4,295)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 87,686 miles
- Test number
- 773124980072
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced & off side front (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryBoth rear brake disc getting corroded
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres getting perished
- AdvisoryFront & rear suspension parts getting corroded
Pass83,391 miles (+6,179)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 83,391 miles
- Test number
- 616909872255
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryBoth rear brake disc slightly corroded
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres slightly perished
Pass77,212 miles (+6,465)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 77,212 miles
- Test number
- 376966985065
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass70,747 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 70,747 miles
- Test number
- 805303684034
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteAir con radiator in poor condition
Fail70,747 miles (+7,220)1 repaired1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,747 miles
- Test number
- 885443984070
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteAir con radiator in poor condition
Pass63,527 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 63,527 miles
- Test number
- 925056963009
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail63,527 miles (+5,513)1 failure1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,527 miles
- Test number
- 196565563004
- FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- NoteFront brake pads low
Fail58,014 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 58,014 miles
- Test number
- 547259172073
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Pass58,014 miles (+6,519)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 58,014 miles
- Test number
- 575179472096
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,495 miles (+128)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 51,495 miles
- Test number
- 389489361063
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail51,367 miles (+5,430)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 51,367 miles
- Test number
- 996360761016
- FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Pass45,937 miles (+6,345)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 45,937 miles
- Test number
- 974265780082
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass39,592 miles (+7,252)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 39,592 miles
- Test number
- 901037979003
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,340 miles (+6,373)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 32,340 miles
- Test number
- 121984368057
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,967 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 25,967 miles
- Test number
- 643659877049
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Questions about X3 NOR
- Does X3 NOR currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X3 NOR is valid until 17 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on X3 NOR?
- The MOT on X3 NOR is valid until 17 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has X3 NOR done?
- X3 NOR was recorded at 115,434 miles at its MOT on 10 Apr 2026, an average of 4,694 miles a year.
- Has X3 NOR ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. X3 NOR has failed 11 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Apr 2026.
- Has the mileage on X3 NOR 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 X3 NOR find?
- X3 NOR passed its latest MOT on 10 Apr 2026 with 4 advisories: front anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement drop links o/s & n/s; rear axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn sub frame bushes; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin, and 1 more.
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