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Volkswagen Passat

Blue · Diesel · 2001 · 1,896 cc

X794 VVYMOT history

X794 VVY is a blue diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 30 Jan 2001. Its MOT expired on 1 Nov 2021 and it has passed 15 of 24 MOT tests, with 162,371 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Dec 2021.

X794 VVY blue Volkswagen Passat – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 1 Nov 2021
Mileage
162,371 mi
At MOT on 9 Dec 2021
MOT tests
24
15 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,604 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X794 VVY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
30 Jan 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Nov 2021
Latest MOT test
9 Dec 2021 (Fail)

Mileage history

X794 VVY was last recorded at 162,371 miles on 9 Dec 2021, 6,242 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Nov 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
156,129 miles · 2 Nov 2020
Between the last two tests
6,242 miles
Average per year
5,604 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 162,371 miles
  • 2020 – 156,129 miles
  • 2019 – 146,761 miles
  • 2018 – 142,581 miles
  • 2017 – 138,238 miles
  • 2016 – 133,144 miles
  • 2015 – 128,005 miles
  • 2014 – 120,294 miles
  • 2013 – 115,193 miles
  • 2012 – 109,496 miles
  • 2011 – 103,989 miles
  • 2010 – 95,387 miles
  • 2009 – 88,936 miles
  • 2008 – 82,924 miles
  • 2007 – 77,474 miles
  • 2005 – 73,027 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail162,371 miles
  • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))
  • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryBrake wear light on dash
  • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear heat shield loose

What MOT failures 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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

24 tests since 30 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail162,371 miles (+6,242)1 dangerous5 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,371 miles
    Test number
    819604066154
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake wear light on dash
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear heat shield loose

  2. Pass156,129 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    156,129 miles
    Test number
    493717553813
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive intercooler pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  3. Fail156,129 miles (+9,368)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,129 miles
    Test number
    725706609518
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive intercooler pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  4. Pass146,761 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    146,761 miles
    Test number
    812670222424
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail146,761 miles (+4,180)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,761 miles
    Test number
    139286470837
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass142,581 miles (+4,343)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    142,581 miles
    Test number
    648246390763

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass138,238 miles (+5,094)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    138,238 miles
    Test number
    231780339000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass133,144 miles (+5,139)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    133,144 miles
    Test number
    797508676481

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass128,005 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    128,005 miles
    Test number
    457321195007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail128,005 miles (+7,711)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,005 miles
    Test number
    239451695055
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  11. Pass120,294 miles (+5,101)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    120,294 miles
    Test number
    969187004196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass115,193 miles2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    115,193 miles
    Test number
    705252213115
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  13. Fail115,193 miles (+5,697)3 failures2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,193 miles
    Test number
    758679303192
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Pass109,496 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    109,496 miles
    Test number
    608244202103
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  15. Fail109,495 miles (+5,506)1 dangerous2 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,495 miles
    Test number
    227274302119
    • DangerousNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  16. Pass103,989 miles (+24)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    103,989 miles
    Test number
    756351911172
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  17. Fail103,965 miles (+8,578)8 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,965 miles
    Test number
    636315801142
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass95,387 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    95,387 miles
    Test number
    204148890008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail95,387 miles (+6,451)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,387 miles
    Test number
    152248490058
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSpare tyre defective

  20. Pass88,936 miles (+6,012)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    88,936 miles
    Test number
    240432679078
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteFront disks worn

  21. Pass82,924 miles (+5,450)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    82,924 miles
    Test number
    163225748057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass77,474 miles (+4,447)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    77,474 miles
    Test number
    442573607071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass73,027 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    73,027 miles
    Test number
    932704365373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail73,027 miles3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,027 miles
    Test number
    910804965361
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Questions about X794 VVY

Does X794 VVY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X794 VVY expired on 1 Nov 2021, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X794 VVY?
The MOT on X794 VVY expired on 1 Nov 2021. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X794 VVY done?
X794 VVY was recorded at 162,371 miles at its MOT on 9 Dec 2021, an average of 5,604 miles a year.
Has X794 VVY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X794 VVY has failed 9 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on X794 VVY 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 X794 VVY find?
X794 VVY failed its latest MOT on 9 Dec 2021 with 1 dangerous defect, 5 major defects and 8 advisories: nearside rear tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; central rear seat belt missing; nearside front track rod end ball joint has excessive play, and 11 more.

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