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Volkswagen Passat

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,781 cc

X781 XCGMOT history

X781 XCG is a silver petrol Volkswagen Passat first used on 18 Jan 2001. Its MOT is valid until 12 Nov 2026 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 57,355 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Oct 2025.

X781 XCG silver Volkswagen Passat – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 12 Nov 2026
Mileage
57,355 mi
At MOT on 28 Oct 2025
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,015 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X781 XCG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
18 Jan 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
28 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

X781 XCG was last recorded at 57,355 miles on 28 Oct 2025, 14 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
57,341 miles · 27 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
14 miles
Average per year
2,015 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 57,355 miles
  • 2024 – 52,926 miles
  • 2023 – 49,585 miles
  • 2022 – 46,440 miles
  • 2021 – 43,396 miles
  • 2020 – 39,716 miles
  • 2019 – 38,925 miles
  • 2018 – 38,026 miles
  • 2016 – 37,294 miles
  • 2015 – 36,231 miles
  • 2014 – 35,297 miles
  • 2013 – 34,484 miles
  • 2012 – 32,315 miles
  • 2010 – 27,479 miles
  • 2009 – 24,760 miles
  • 2007 – 22,342 miles
  • 2006 – 17,436 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass57,355 miles
  • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both - clouded (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryTemporary repair to brake fluid reservoir - no leaks visible.

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.

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Outer driveshaft joints' gaiters are starting to perish but are not leaking.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

28 tests since 6 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass57,355 miles (+14)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    57,355 miles
    Test number
    339276906184
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both - clouded (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTemporary repair to brake fluid reservoir - no leaks visible.

  2. Fail57,341 miles (+4,415)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,341 miles
    Test number
    144263907426
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both - clouded (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  3. Pass52,926 miles (+3,341)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    52,926 miles
    Test number
    601795041470
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective clouded (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective clouded (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside outer driveshaft joints' gaiters are starting to crack

  4. Pass49,585 miles (+508)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    49,585 miles
    Test number
    978431522036
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre is 23 years old but isn't perished.

  5. Pass49,077 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    49,077 miles
    Test number
    914746020146
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre is 22 years old - no visible cracks.

  6. Fail49,077 miles (+2,637)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,077 miles
    Test number
    419154483791
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre is 22 years old - no visible cracks.

  7. Pass46,440 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    46,440 miles
    Test number
    387224321273
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside outer driveshaft gaiter is cracking but not split.

  8. Fail46,440 miles (+3,044)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,440 miles
    Test number
    415584366914
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside outer driveshaft gaiter is cracking but not split.

  9. Pass43,396 miles (+3,680)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    43,396 miles
    Test number
    679022474052
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside outer driveshafts' gaiters are cracking but preventing the ingress of dirt.

  10. Pass39,716 miles (+20)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    39,716 miles
    Test number
    923039286671
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOuter driveshaft joints' gaiters are starting to perish but are not leaking.

  11. Fail39,696 miles (+771)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,696 miles
    Test number
    981221292802
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOuter driveshaft joints' gaiters are starting to perish but are not leaking.

  12. Pass38,925 miles (+899)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    38,925 miles
    Test number
    957336030910
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall and is worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm on outer tread area (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOuter constant velocity joint gaiters are cracking but preventing the ingress of dirt.

  13. Pass38,026 miles (+732)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    38,026 miles
    Test number
    779408528626
    • AdvisoryBoth rear and offside front tyres are worn to 3mm.
    • AdvisoryLight cuts in nearside rear tyre outer wall.

  14. Pass37,294 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    37,294 miles
    Test number
    518750428556
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre is worn to 3mm

  15. Fail37,294 miles (+374)4 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,294 miles
    Test number
    284113734946
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance temporarily repaired (1.4.A.2e)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp insecure temporarily repaired (1.7.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance temporarily repaired (1.1.A.3d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance temporarily repaired (1.2.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre is worn to 3mm

  16. Pass36,920 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    36,920 miles
    Test number
    834137782593
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  17. Fail36,920 miles (+689)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,920 miles
    Test number
    503293957959
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  18. Pass36,231 miles (+934)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    36,231 miles
    Test number
    739338005097
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteOffside front tyre is worn to 3mm.
    • NoteTailgate doesn't open,testable items accessed through rear seats.

  19. Pass35,297 miles (+813)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    35,297 miles
    Test number
    275867604049
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre outer wall is lightly cut.

  20. Pass34,484 miles (+2,169)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    34,484 miles
    Test number
    187478203468
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth nearside tyres sidewall's are lightly cut.

  21. Pass32,315 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    32,315 miles
    Test number
    306815202052
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteFront registration plate is damaged but secure and legible.
    • NoteNearside rear tyre outer wall is lightly cut.

  22. PassMileage not read1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    348690311050
    • NoteFront registration plate is slightly damaged but still secure and legible.

  23. Pass27,479 miles (+2,719)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    27,479 miles
    Test number
    111908900458
    • NoteFront registration plate is damaged but secure and legible.

  24. Pass24,760 miles (+2,418)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    24,760 miles
    Test number
    911738709069
    • NoteFront number plate cracked.

  25. Pass22,342 miles (+2,635)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    22,342 miles
    Test number
    683143457328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass19,707 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    19,707 miles
    Test number
    181271917027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail19,707 miles (+2,271)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,707 miles
    Test number
    824401617010
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  28. Pass17,436 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    17,436 miles
    Test number
    300196906042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X781 XCG

Does X781 XCG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X781 XCG is valid until 12 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on X781 XCG?
The MOT on X781 XCG is valid until 12 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X781 XCG done?
X781 XCG was recorded at 57,355 miles at its MOT on 28 Oct 2025, an average of 2,015 miles a year.
Has X781 XCG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X781 XCG has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on X781 XCG 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 X781 XCG find?
X781 XCG passed its latest MOT on 28 Oct 2025 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: headlamp lens slightly defective both - clouded; temporary repair to brake fluid reservoir - no leaks visible..

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