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VOLKSWAGEN

PASSAT · Black

N18K SO
MOTValid
MOT due10 Sep 2026
First reg19 Apr 2006
Mileage226,873 mi
Tax
Tax due

Vehicle age

20 years and 2 months

Fuel

Diesel

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MOT history

As of 8 March 2026.

PASSED · 11 Sep 2025
Test date11 Sep 2025
Expiry10 Sep 2026
Test number716945694270
Mileage226,873 mi
AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both Sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))
AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PASSED · 27 Aug 2024
Test date27 Aug 2024
Expiry26 Aug 2025
Test number796192857767
Mileage215,520 mi
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Various (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/s and o/s rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
PASSED · 17 Aug 2023
Test date17 Aug 2023
Expiry16 Aug 2024
Test number765244773986
Mileage213,594 mi
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
FAILED · 17 Aug 2023
Test date17 Aug 2023
Expiry
Test number615266047111
Mileage213,594 mi
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PrsNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
PASSED · 17 Mar 2022
Test date17 Mar 2022
Expiry31 Mar 2023
Test number139722668949
Mileage199,393 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm 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))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
PASSED · 5 Mar 2021
Test date5 Mar 2021
Expiry31 Mar 2022
Test number122406824494
Mileage186,224 mi
MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner Wall Scored (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
FAILED · 4 Mar 2021
Test date4 Mar 2021
Expiry
Test number830611231494
Mileage186,205 mi
MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner Wall Scored (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
PASSED · 19 Mar 2020
Test date19 Mar 2020
Expiry31 Mar 2021
Test number316001596045
Mileage184,795 mi
AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
FAILED · 12 Mar 2020
Test date12 Mar 2020
Expiry
Test number441708852623
Mileage184,692 mi
MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
PASSED · 1 Apr 2019
Test date1 Apr 2019
Expiry31 Mar 2020
Test number498319379807
Mileage176,467 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
FAILED · 1 Apr 2019
Test date1 Apr 2019
Expiry
Test number282016576500
Mileage176,467 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
MajorFuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
MajorHeadlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
PASSED · 5 Mar 2018
Test date5 Mar 2018
Expiry9 Mar 2019
Test number797964954648
Mileage166,671 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
PASSED · 4 Mar 2017
Test date4 Mar 2017
Expiry9 Mar 2018
Test number315843951278
Mileage150,326 mi
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
PASSED · 12 Feb 2016
Test date12 Feb 2016
Expiry9 Mar 2017
Test number248962084326
Mileage139,739 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
AdvisoryEngine cover(s) and under tray(s) fitted
FAILED · 12 Feb 2016
Test date12 Feb 2016
Expiry
Test number658984568360
Mileage139,739 mi
PrsOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
AdvisoryEngine cover(s) and under tray(s) fitted
PASSED · 4 Mar 2015
Test date4 Mar 2015
Expiry9 Mar 2016
Test number327283865088
Mileage128,736 mi
AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
User EnteredChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
User EnteredUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
User EnteredEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
FAILED · 4 Mar 2015
Test date4 Mar 2015
Expiry
Test number576183865092
Mileage128,736 mi
FailNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
FailOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
User EnteredChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
User EnteredUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
User EnteredEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
PASSED · 1 Mar 2014
Test date1 Mar 2014
Expiry9 Mar 2015
Test number386630764029
Mileage119,540 mi
PASSED · 2 Mar 2013
Test date2 Mar 2013
Expiry9 Mar 2014
Test number535341663048
Mileage109,413 mi
AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
User Entereddual mass flywheel is rattling
User Enteredfront brake discs corroded & worn
User Enteredrear brake discs and corrding & scored
FAILED · 23 Feb 2013
Test date23 Feb 2013
Expiry
Test number457234853014
Mileage109,158 mi
FailNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
FailNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
User Entereddual mass flywheel is rattling
User Enteredfront brake discs corroded & worn
User Enteredrear brake discs and corrding & scored
PASSED · 18 Feb 2012
Test date18 Feb 2012
Expiry9 Mar 2013
Test number445559642097
Mileage98,480 mi
AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
FAILED · 18 Feb 2012
Test date18 Feb 2012
Expiry
Test number158229442030
Mileage98,480 mi
FailNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
FailOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
PASSED · 10 Feb 2011
Test date10 Feb 2011
Expiry9 Mar 2012
Test number116271241481
Mileage78,542 mi
FAILED · 10 Feb 2011
Test date10 Feb 2011
Expiry
Test number988971941035
Mileage78,542 mi
FailNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
FailOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
PASSED · 19 Feb 2010
Test date19 Feb 2010
Expiry9 Mar 2011
Test number840990350004
Mileage45,297 mi
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
User EnteredSlight corrosion on edge of brake discs
FAILED · 18 Feb 2010
Test date18 Feb 2010
Expiry
Test number490139840037
Mileage45,297 mi
FailNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
FailOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
User EnteredSlight corrosion on edge of brake discs
PASSED · 10 Mar 2009
Test date10 Mar 2009
Expiry9 Mar 2010
Test number431379269068
Mileage25,289 mi
User Enteredboth front lower suspension arm rear bushes deteriorating.
User Enteredn/s/r tyre bald on inner edge needs watching.