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PASSAT · Blue

SO05 BVG
MOTExpired
MOT due22 Mar 2026
First reg26 Aug 2005
Mileage180,524 mi
Tax
Tax due

Vehicle age

20 years and 10 months

Fuel

Diesel

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MOT history

As of 12 December 2025.

PASSED · 12 Mar 2025
Test date12 Mar 2025
Expiry22 Mar 2026
Test number833456390724
Mileage180,524 mi
PASSED · 14 Mar 2024
Test date14 Mar 2024
Expiry22 Mar 2025
Test number106985124776
Mileage174,089 mi
MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
AdvisoryAll 4 shock absorbers corroded
FAILED · 7 Mar 2024
Test date7 Mar 2024
Expiry
Test number278062281462
Mileage174,014 mi
MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
MajorNearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Hole in Inner Sill and Corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust middle section corroded and blowing excessivly (6.1.2 (a))
MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))
MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
AdvisoryAll 4 shock absorbers corroded
PASSED · 6 Mar 2023
Test date6 Mar 2023
Expiry22 Mar 2024
Test number631743509651
Mileage166,289 mi
MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryAxle corroded
AdvisoryShock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing All 4 very corroded (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryExhaust heavily corroded
AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All 4 (1.1.12 (f) (i))
AdvisoryExhaust heat shields lose
AdvisoryFloor of car corroded
AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PASSED · 21 Mar 2022
Test date21 Mar 2022
Expiry22 Mar 2023
Test number155017020612
Mileage162,022 mi
AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened beam axle corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryShock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Advisoryexhaust system corroded, slight leak
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
FAILED · 18 Mar 2022
Test date18 Mar 2022
Expiry
Test number139249875527
Mileage162,022 mi
MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both lenses need pollished (4.1.2 (c))
AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened beam axle corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryShock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Advisoryexhaust system corroded, slight leak
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
PASSED · 23 Mar 2021
Test date23 Mar 2021
Expiry22 Mar 2022
Test number130493035015
Mileage158,876 mi
MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
AdvisoryShock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all 4 (5.3.2 (b))
Advisoryexhaust systems in poor condition
FAILED · 11 Mar 2021
Test date11 Mar 2021
Expiry
Test number202610273362
Mileage158,858 mi
MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryShock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all 4 (5.3.2 (b))
Advisoryexhaust systems in poor condition
PASSED · 5 Mar 2020
Test date5 Mar 2020
Expiry18 Mar 2021
Test number533444758133
Mileage157,087 mi
AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective Exhaust corroded (6.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryWipers poor
AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryShock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing All (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
FAILED · 5 Mar 2020
Test date5 Mar 2020
Expiry
Test number683952665639
Mileage157,087 mi
MajorHeadlamp lens seriously defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective Exhaust corroded (6.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryWipers poor
AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryShock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing All (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
PASSED · 19 Mar 2019
Test date19 Mar 2019
Expiry18 Mar 2020
Test number285328760452
Mileage145,593 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
FAILED · 13 Mar 2019
Test date13 Mar 2019
Expiry
Test number904323227600
Mileage145,413 mi
MajorFront Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both (4.1.2 (c))
MajorOffside Rear Brake cable damaged Handbrake Cable Snapped (1.1.15 (a))
AdvisoryRear Heatshield Loose
AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
PASSED · 19 Mar 2018
Test date19 Mar 2018
Expiry18 Mar 2019
Test number217791909586
Mileage134,966 mi
FAILED · 14 Mar 2018
Test date14 Mar 2018
Expiry
Test number336816388587
Mileage134,726 mi
FailNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
FailOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
FailNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
PASSED · 19 Oct 2017
Test date19 Oct 2017
Expiry18 Oct 2018
Test number452682750357
Mileage129,879 mi
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)
AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
FAILED · 16 Oct 2017
Test date16 Oct 2017
Expiry
Test number815824479277
Mileage124,844 mi
FailNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
FailOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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)
AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
PASSED · 22 Aug 2016
Test date22 Aug 2016
Expiry26 Aug 2017
Test number381099157869
Mileage124,076 mi
Advisoryexhaust deteriorated
AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
FAILED · 22 Aug 2016
Test date22 Aug 2016
Expiry
Test number551863685786
Mileage124,076 mi
Advisoryexhaust deteriorated
AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
PrsFront Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
PASSED · 6 Aug 2015
Test date6 Aug 2015
Expiry26 Aug 2016
Test number375964778318
Mileage115,479 mi
AdvisoryAnti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside front (2.4.G.2)
Advisoryboth rear tyre treads wearing unevenly
FAILED · 6 Aug 2015
Test date6 Aug 2015
Expiry
Test number101325272506
Mileage115,479 mi
FailOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
FailOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
AdvisoryAnti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside front (2.4.G.2)
Advisoryboth rear tyre treads wearing unevenly
PASSED · 26 Aug 2014
Test date26 Aug 2014
Expiry26 Aug 2015
Test number227388934200
Mileage105,855 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
User EnteredUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
User EnteredEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
FAILED · 26 Aug 2014
Test date26 Aug 2014
Expiry
Test number398988734498
Mileage105,855 mi
FailOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
FailNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
FailNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
User EnteredUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
User EnteredEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
PASSED · 21 Aug 2013
Test date21 Aug 2013
Expiry26 Aug 2014
Test number778143933254
Mileage94,560 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
User Enteredboth front headlamp covers slightly defused
User Enteredoffside rear tyre tread worn close to wear bands
User Enteredboth front tyre treads worn close to wear bands
FAILED · 21 Aug 2013
Test date21 Aug 2013
Expiry
Test number388553033464
Mileage94,560 mi
FailOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
User Enteredboth front headlamp covers slightly defused
User Enteredoffside rear tyre tread worn close to wear bands
User Enteredboth front tyre treads worn close to wear bands
PASSED · 13 Aug 2012
Test date13 Aug 2012
Expiry26 Aug 2013
Test number699466022244
Mileage84,948 mi
User Enteredo/s/r handbrake sticking slightly
User EnteredHeadlamp covers turning opaque.
PASSED · 5 Aug 2011
Test date5 Aug 2011
Expiry26 Aug 2012
Test number269787311242
Mileage73,830 mi
FAILED · 5 Aug 2011
Test date5 Aug 2011
Expiry
Test number956587011279
Mileage73,830 mi
FailNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
FailOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
PASSED · 20 Aug 2010
Test date20 Aug 2010
Expiry26 Aug 2011
Test number284622830272
Mileage62,198 mi
User Enteredboth rear brake discs inner faces corroded.
User Enteredbrake fluid getting low
FAILED · 20 Aug 2010
Test date20 Aug 2010
Expiry
Test number223652830243
Mileage62,198 mi
FailNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
FailOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
User Enteredboth rear brake discs inner faces corroded.
User Enteredbrake fluid getting low
PASSED · 25 Aug 2009
Test date25 Aug 2009
Expiry26 Aug 2010
Test number220097839273
Mileage48,691 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
PASSED · 4 Aug 2008
Test date4 Aug 2008
Expiry26 Aug 2009
Test number483227018210
Mileage35,189 mi