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Volkswagen Passat

Green · Diesel · 2000 · 1,896 cc

X438 KNPMOT history

X438 KNP is a green diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 5 Oct 2000. Its MOT expired on 26 Feb 2023 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 193,446 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Feb 2022.

X438 KNP green Volkswagen Passat – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Passat, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 26 Feb 2023
Mileage
193,446 mi
At MOT on 17 Feb 2022
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,797 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X438 KNP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
5 Oct 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Feb 2023
Latest MOT test
17 Feb 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

X438 KNP was last recorded at 193,446 miles on 17 Feb 2022, 9,994 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Feb 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 11 Feb 2008: 55,137 miles, lower than 120,470 miles on 28 Nov 2006.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
183,452 miles · 11 Feb 2021
Between the last two tests
9,994 miles
Average per year
4,797 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 193,446 miles
  • 2021 – 183,452 miles
  • 2020 – 173,058 miles
  • 2019 – 166,959 miles
  • 2018 – 161,020 miles
  • 2017 – 148,142 miles
  • 2016 – 138,751 miles
  • 2015 – 127,850 miles
  • 2014 – 118,780 miles
  • 2013 – 111,791 miles
  • 2012 – 104,007 miles
  • 2011 – 96,423 miles
  • 2010 – 88,966 miles
  • 2008 – 55,225 miles
  • 2006 – 120,470 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass193,446 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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.

  • Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass193,446 miles (+9,994)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    193,446 miles
    Test number
    639296934861
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  2. Pass183,452 miles (+10,394)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    183,452 miles
    Test number
    893735059052
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  3. Pass173,058 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    173,058 miles
    Test number
    871449984141
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Fail173,058 miles (+6,099)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,058 miles
    Test number
    830092216988
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Pass166,959 miles (+5,939)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    166,959 miles
    Test number
    409911670849
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass161,020 miles (+12,878)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    161,020 miles
    Test number
    673545055882
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  7. Pass148,142 miles (+9,391)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    148,142 miles
    Test number
    573046911121
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  8. Pass138,751 miles (+10,901)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    138,751 miles
    Test number
    347627536892
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  9. Pass127,850 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    127,850 miles
    Test number
    187770755010
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
  10. Fail127,850 miles (+9,070)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,850 miles
    Test number
    506900855071
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testRear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
  11. Pass118,780 miles (+6,989)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    118,780 miles
    Test number
    846408644024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass111,791 miles (+7,784)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    111,791 miles
    Test number
    445027843041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass104,007 miles (+7,584)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    104,007 miles
    Test number
    709929332037
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  14. Pass96,423 miles (+7,457)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    96,423 miles
    Test number
    467883441081
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  15. Pass88,966 miles (+55)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    88,966 miles
    Test number
    634654150037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail88,911 miles5 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,911 miles
    Test number
    512671650069
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteBattery insecure
    • NoteFront number plate cracket.
  17. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    274444259072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass55,225 miles (+88)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    55,225 miles
    Test number
    814378758092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail55,137 miles (-65,333)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,137 miles
    Test number
    904182748009
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
  20. Pass120,470 miles (+55)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    120,470 miles
    Test number
    780912936371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail120,415 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,415 miles
    Test number
    563801436394
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Questions about X438 KNP

Does X438 KNP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X438 KNP expired on 26 Feb 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X438 KNP?
The MOT on X438 KNP expired on 26 Feb 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X438 KNP done?
X438 KNP was recorded at 193,446 miles at its MOT on 17 Feb 2022, an average of 4,797 miles a year.
Has X438 KNP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X438 KNP has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Feb 2020.
Has the mileage on X438 KNP ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 11 Feb 2008. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on X438 KNP find?
X438 KNP passed its latest MOT on 17 Feb 2022 with 1 minor defect: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view.

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