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This 1990 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT has Passed 20 MOTs and Failed 10 times since 2006

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 159,140 miles 1 day ago on Friday 17th April 2026 at 08:59.

The current MOT will expire in 1 year on Thursday 13th May 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 12 months on Thursday 1st April 2027.

A5SMY MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED13TH MAY 2027159,140 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Rear Bush (strong Advisory) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Front Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Front Macpherson Strut Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Both Fronts Slightly Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED14TH MAY 202513TH MAY 2026158,419 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Upper Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  2. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Both Fronts (1.1.11 (c))
  3. ADVISORY - Front Inner Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. ADVISORY - Front Coil Spring Corroded Both Fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Front Macpherson Strut Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Both Fronts Slightly Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED27TH MARCH 202423RD APRIL 2025157,340 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Upper Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  2. ADVISORY - Front Inner Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. ADVISORY - Front Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PASSED24TH APRIL 202323RD APRIL 2024154,966 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Upper Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  2. ADVISORY - Front Suspension Component Pin Or Bush Slightly Worn Top Mounts Have Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
FAILED9TH JANUARY 2023154,902 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Front Front Passenger Door Cannot Be Opened From Outside The Vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Front Outer Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Split Or Insecure, No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Upper Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  4. MAJOR - Offside Rear Vehicle Structure Corroded To The Extent That The Rigidity Of The Assembly Is Significantly Reduced Hole In Arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  5. MAJOR - Offside Front Vehicle Structure Corroded To The Extent That The Rigidity Of The Assembly Is Significantly Reduced Hole In Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  6. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Vehicle Structure Corroded To The Extent That The Rigidity Of The Assembly Is Significantly Reduced Hole In Arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  7. MAJOR - Offside Rear Wheel Bearing Has Excessive Play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  8. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Wheel Bearing Has Excessive Play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  9. MAJOR - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Ball Joint Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  10. ADVISORY - Front Suspension Component Pin Or Bush Slightly Worn Top Mounts Have Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED22ND JANUARY 202221ST JANUARY 2023153,320 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases Slight Leak From Rear Clamp (6.1.2 (a))
PASSED6TH NOVEMBER 202029TH NOVEMBER 2021151,172 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Exhaust Noisy (8.1.1 (a))
  2. ADVISORY - Vehicle Lowered On Coil Overs
  3. ADVISORY - General Underside Corrosion
PASSED30TH NOVEMBER 201929TH NOVEMBER 2020149,227 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Vehicle Lowered On Coil Overs
  2. ADVISORY - General Underside Corrosion
FAILED12TH SEPTEMBER 2019149,222 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Front Headlamp Not Working On Dipped Beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of A Single Lamp Or All Lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Vehicle Very Low
  4. ADVISORY - Exhaust Noisy (8.1.1 (a))
  5. MAJOR - Offside Front Outer Integral Body Structure Or Chassis Has Excessive Corrosion, Seriously Affecting Its Strength Within 30cm Of A Body Mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Shock Absorbers Light Misting Of Oil Or Has Limited Damping Effect (5.3.2 (b))
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Front Shock Absorbers Light Misting Of Oil Or Has Limited Damping Effect (5.3.2 (b))
  8. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Shock Absorbers Light Misting Of Oil Or Has Limited Damping Effect (5.3.2 (b))
  9. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Shock Absorbers Light Misting Of Oil Or Has Limited Damping Effect (5.3.2 (b))
  10. MAJOR - Nearside Front Macpherson Strut Top Bush Or Bearing Has Excessive Wear Or Free Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  11. MAJOR - Offside Front Macpherson Strut Top Bush Or Bearing Has Excessive Wear Or Free Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  12. ADVISORY - General Underside Corrosion
PASSED28TH AUGUST 201810TH SEPTEMBER 2019147,433 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Rearmost Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Macpherson Strut Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement All Top Mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Inner Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  4. MINOR - Nearside Front Brake Hose Slightly Damaged Perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))
  5. MINOR - Offside Front Brake Hose Slightly Damaged Perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Caliper's Park Brake Lever Does Not Return To Stop.
PASSED18TH AUGUST 201710TH SEPTEMBER 2018142,055 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Rearmost Bush (2.4.g.2)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (3.6.b.4d)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (3.6.b.4d)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Inner Brake Pipe Is Corroded.
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Macpherson Strut Has Slight Movement At The Upper Attachment (2.5.a.1c)
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Front Macpherson Strut Has Slight Movement At The Upper Attachment (2.5.a.1c)
FAILED17TH AUGUST 2017142,054 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Steering Rack Gaiter Split (2.2.d.2d)
  2. FAIL - Offside Steering Rack Gaiter Split (2.2.d.2d)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Rearmost Bush (2.4.g.2)
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (3.6.b.4d)
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (3.6.b.4d)
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Inner Brake Pipe Is Corroded.
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Macpherson Strut Has Slight Movement At The Upper Attachment (2.5.a.1c)
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Front Macpherson Strut Has Slight Movement At The Upper Attachment (2.5.a.1c)
PASSED7TH SEPTEMBER 201610TH SEPTEMBER 2017135,813 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (3.6.b.4d)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (3.6.b.4d)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Inner Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Rearmost Bush (2.4.g.2)
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Macpherson Strut Has Slight Movement At The Upper Attachment (2.5.a.1c)
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Front Macpherson Strut Has Slight Movement At The Upper Attachment (2.5.a.1c)
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Nail In Tyre
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Deteriorating/perished.
  9. ADVISORY - Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (7.1.2)
FAILED5TH SEPTEMBER 2016135,813 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Rear Brake Hose Twisted (3.6.b.4c)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (3.6.b.4d)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (3.6.b.4d)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Inner Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Rearmost Bush (2.4.g.2)
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Macpherson Strut Has Slight Movement At The Upper Attachment (2.5.a.1c)
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Front Macpherson Strut Has Slight Movement At The Upper Attachment (2.5.a.1c)
  8. FAIL - Nearside Rear Wheel Bearing Rough When Rotated (2.6.1)
  9. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Nail In Tyre
  10. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Deteriorating/perished.
  11. ADVISORY - Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (7.1.2)
PASSED11TH SEPTEMBER 201510TH SEPTEMBER 2016134,664 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Rear Position Lamp(s) Slightly Affected By The Operation Of Another Lamp (1.1.a.3f)
  2. ADVISORY - Steering Damper Slight Oil Seepage (2.2.c.1f)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Sub-Frame Repaired, But Not Inappropriately (2.4.a.2)
  4. ADVISORY - Small Amount Of Blue Smoke From Exhaust
FAILED9TH SEPTEMBER 2015134,649 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Parking Brake: Efficiency Below Requirements (3.7.b.7)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (8.2.2)
  3. FAIL - Offside Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (8.2.2)
  4. FAIL - Parking Brake Lever Has No Reserve Travel (3.1.6b)
  5. FAIL - Nearside Rear Rear Parking Brake Recording Little Or No Effort (3.7.b.6a)
  6. FAIL - Offside Rear Rear Parking Brake Recording Little Or No Effort (3.7.b.6a)
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Rear Position Lamp(s) Slightly Affected By The Operation Of Another Lamp (1.1.a.3f)
  8. ADVISORY - Steering Damper Slight Oil Seepage (2.2.c.1f)
  9. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Sub-Frame Repaired, But Not Inappropriately (2.4.a.2)
  10. ADVISORY - Small Amount Of Blue Smoke From Exhaust
PASSED17TH JULY 201416TH JULY 2015133,870 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Sub-Frame Repaired, But Not Inappropriately (2.4.a.2)
FAILED30TH JUNE 2014133,870 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Rear Rear Position Lamp(s) Adversely Affected By The Operation Of Another Lamp (1.1.a.3f)
  2. FAIL - Offside Rear Rear Position Lamp(s) Adversely Affected By The Operation Of Another Lamp (1.1.a.3f)
  3. FAIL - Nearside Rear Registration Plate Lamp Not Working (1.1.c.1d)
  4. FAIL - Centre Rear Statutory Seat Belt Missing (5.1.1)
  5. FAIL - Nearside Front Front Passenger Door Cannot Be Opened From Outside The Vehicle (6.2.b.1b)
  6. FAIL - Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (8.2.3)
  7. FAIL - Front Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (8.2.2)
  8. FAIL - Offside Rear Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Is Excessively Corroded (2.4.a.3)
  9. FAIL - Offside Lower Seat Belt Anchorage Prescribed Area Is Excessively Corroded (5.2.6)
  10. FAIL - Nearside Rear Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Is Excessively Corroded (2.4.a.3)
  11. FAIL - Emissions Not Tested (7.0)
  12. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Lower Sub-Frame Repaired, But Not Inappropriately (2.4.a.2)
PASSED12TH JUNE 201311TH JUNE 2014131,205 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  3. USER ENTERED - Off Side Rear Brake Disc Back Plate Rotten And Rusty But Surcure
FAILED7TH JUNE 2013131,180 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Rear Brake Hose Leaking (3.6.a.1)
  2. FAIL - Offside Rear Brake Hose Leaking (3.6.a.1)
  3. FAIL - Nearside Outer Front Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Is Excessively Corroded (2.4.a.3)
  4. FAIL - Offside Outer Rear Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Is Excessively Corroded (2.4.a.3)
  5. FAIL - Offside Front Steering Rack Gaiter Split (2.2.d.2d)
  6. FAIL - Nearside Rear Rear Position Lamp(s) Adversely Affected By The Operation Of Another Lamp (1.1.a.3f)
  7. FAIL - Offside Rear Rear Position Lamp(s) Adversely Affected By The Operation Of Another Lamp (1.1.a.3f)
  8. FAIL - Front Passenger Door Cannot Be Opened From Outside The Vehicle (6.2.b.1b)
  9. FAIL - Brake Hydraulic Reservoir Fluid Level Below Minimum Level (3.6.g.1b)
  10. FAIL - Nearside Rear Rear Parking Brake Recording Little Or No Effort (3.7.b.6a)
  11. FAIL - Offside Rear Rear Parking Brake Recording Little Or No Effort (3.7.b.6a)
  12. FAIL - Nearside Seat Belt Anchorage Prescribed Area Is Excessively Corroded (5.2.6)
  13. FAIL - Service Brake: Efficiency Below Requirements (3.7.b.7)
  14. FAIL - Parking Brake: Efficiency Below Requirements (3.7.b.7)
  15. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  16. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  17. USER ENTERED - Off Side Rear Brake Disc Back Plate Rotten And Rusty But Surcure
PASSED27TH JULY 201226TH JULY 2013126,565 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Upper Shock Absorber Has A Slightly Worn Bush (2.7.4)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Upper Shock Absorber Has A Slightly Worn Bush (2.7.4)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  4. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  5. ADVISORY - Parking Brake: Parking Brake Efficiency Only Just Met. It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair. (3.7.b.7)
PASSED19TH JULY 201118TH JULY 2012120,058 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Macpherson Strut Has Slight Movement In The Upper Support Bearing Assembly (2.5.b.1b)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive (2.4.a.3)
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Service Brake: Service Brake Efficiency Only Just Met. It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair. (3.7.b.7)
  4. USER ENTERED - Offside Rear Brake Disc Rusty
FAILED19TH JULY 2011120,058 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Rear Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Is Excessively Corroded (2.4.a.3)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Front Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (4.1.e.1)
  3. FAIL - Nearside Rear Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (4.1.e.1)
  4. FAIL - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  5. FAIL - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  6. FAIL - Offside Outer Front Constant Velocity Joint Gaiter Split (2.5.c.1a)
  7. FAIL - Rear Exhaust Has A Major Leak Of Exhaust Gases (7.1.2)
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Front Macpherson Strut Has Slight Movement In The Upper Support Bearing Assembly (2.5.b.1b)
  9. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive (2.4.a.3)
  10. USER ENTERED - Offside Rear Brake Disc Rusty
PASSED8TH JUNE 201015TH JUNE 2011109,769 MI
FAILED8TH JUNE 2010109,769 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Has Excessive Play In A Pin/bush (2.4.g.2)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Front Brake Hose Bulging Under Pressure (3.6.b.3)
PASSED19TH MAY 200915TH JUNE 2010107,174 MI
PASSED13TH JUNE 200815TH JUNE 2009104,987 MI
PASSED13TH JUNE 200715TH JUNE 2008103,220 MI
FAILED12TH JUNE 2007103,220 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Front Steering Rack Gaiter Split (2.2.d.2d)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Rear Sub-Frame Rubber Bush Deteriorated Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  3. FAIL - Offside Rear Sub-Frame Rubber Bush Deteriorated Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  4. FAIL - Offside Front Macpherson Strut Has Excessive Movement In The Upper Support Bearing Assembly (2.5.b.1b)
PASSED7TH JUNE 200615TH JUNE 2007100,896 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

A5SMY Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 67% | MOT Failure Rate: 33%

A5SMY MOT Comments

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A5SMY Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 159,140 miles | Average yearly mileage: 4,421 miles

A5SMY FAQs

This Volkswagen Passat with registration A5SMY was manufactured on Monday 31st December 1990 so it is currently 35 years old. Its colour is Blue and it has a 1.8 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 159,140 miles, so this Volkswagen has travelled an average of 4,421 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 30 MOTs on record for this Volkswagen Passat beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2006. We can see 10 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means A5SMY has a 67% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Volkswagen Passat has had 88 Advisories, 0 PRS Notices, 2 Minor, 13 Major, 0 Dangerous and 48 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Volkswagen Passat is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 12 months on Thursday 1st April 2027 .

Does A5SMY have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Saturday 18th April 2026 A5SMY does have an active MOT. Read more

Is A5SMY Taxed?

Yes, as of Saturday 18th April 2026 A5SMY does have Tax. Read more

When does A5SMY Tax expire?

The current Tax for A5SMY will expire in 12 months on Thursday 1st April 2027. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does A5SMY MOT expire?

The current MOT for A5SMY will expire in 1 year on Thursday 13th May 2027. Read more

When did A5SMY have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for A5SMY was on Friday 17th April 2026 at 08:59. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has A5SMY Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 30 MOTs on record for A5SMY we can see 20 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has A5SMY Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 30 MOTs on record for A5SMY we can see 10 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 67% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is A5SMY?

A5SMY is registered as a 1990 Volkswagen Passat. Read more

How many miles has A5SMY done?

The odometer reading for A5SMY at the last MOT in April 2026 was 159,140 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 4,421 miles per year. Read more

How old is A5SMY?

The vehicle A5SMY was manufactured in 1990 so it is currently 35 years old. It was first registered on Tuesday 5th June 1990. Read more

What colour is A5SMY?

The official colour of A5SMY is recorded as Blue. Read more

What engine does A5SMY have?

A5SMY has a 1.8 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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