VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT R2DBG has 29 MOTs

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This 2002 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT has Passed 18 MOTs and Failed 11 times since 2005

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 111,336 miles 1 year ago on Thursday 12th June 2025 at 06:38.

The last MOT expired 3 weeks ago on Thursday 11th June 2026. Book a new MOT?

R2DBG MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED11TH JUNE 2026111,336 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Offside Front Outer Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Severely Deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
FAILED10TH JUNE 2025111,336 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Headlamp Aim Projected Beam Image Is Obviously Incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Headlamp Aim Projected Beam Image Is Obviously Incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  3. MAJOR - Offside Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Excessive Play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  4. MINOR - Offside Front Outer Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Severely Deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
PASSED4TH DECEMBER 20233RD DECEMBER 2024109,613 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Direction Indicator Slightly Discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  2. ADVISORY - Front Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Drag Link End Ball Joint Has Slight Play Steering Rack End (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened Both Front Discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
FAILED15TH NOVEMBER 2023109,608 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Service Brake Excessively Binding (1.2.1 (f))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Rear Service Brake Excessively Binding (1.2.1 (f))
  3. MAJOR - Offside Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  5. ADVISORY - Front Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
  6. ADVISORY - Rear Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
  7. MAJOR - Nearside Headlamp Has A Product On The Lens So That The Light Output Is Severely Reduced No Image (4.1.4 (b))
  8. MAJOR - Offside Headlamp Has A Product On The Lens So That The Light Output Is Severely Reduced No Image (4.1.4 (b))
  9. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened Pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  10. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened Pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  11. ADVISORY - Offside Drag Link End Ball Joint Has Slight Play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  12. ADVISORY - Offside Front Direction Indicator Slightly Discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
PASSED10TH OCTOBER 20229TH OCTOBER 2023108,887 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  2. ADVISORY - Front Brakes Imbalanced Requirements Only Just Met. It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Exhaust Centre Joint In Poor Condition
FAILED5TH OCTOBER 2022108,887 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Headlamp Aim Projected Beam Image Is Obviously Incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Headlamp Aim Projected Beam Image Is Obviously Incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  3. MAJOR - Registration Plate Lamp Does Not Illuminate Simultaneously With The Position Lamps (4.7.2 (a))
  4. MAJOR - Offside Front Direction Indicator Incorrect Colour (4.4.3 (a))
  5. MAJOR - Nearside Front Brake Hose Excessively Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  6. MAJOR - Offside Front Brake Hose Excessively Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  7. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Service Brake Excessively Binding (1.2.1 (f))
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  9. ADVISORY - Front Brakes Imbalanced Requirements Only Just Met. It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  10. MAJOR - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Excessively Worn Rear Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  11. ADVISORY - Exhaust Centre Joint In Poor Condition
PASSED21ST SEPTEMBER 202130TH SEPTEMBER 2022108,271 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Headlamp Has A Product On The Lens But Not Seriously Reducing Light Output Image Poor (4.1.4 (b))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Headlamp Has A Product On The Lens But Not Seriously Reducing Light Output Image Poor (4.1.4 (b))
  3. ADVISORY - Front Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
  4. ADVISORY - Rear Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
  5. ADVISORY - Exhaust System Corroded
  6. ADVISORY - Rear Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened / Suspension Corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
PASSED1ST OCTOBER 202030TH SEPTEMBER 2021107,836 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Headlamp Has A Product On The Lens But Not Seriously Reducing Light Output (4.1.4 (b))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Headlamp Has A Product On The Lens But Not Seriously Reducing Light Output (4.1.4 (b))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Direction Indicator Slightly Discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
FAILED1ST OCTOBER 2020107,836 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Headlamp Has A Product On The Lens But Not Seriously Reducing Light Output (4.1.4 (b))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Headlamp Has A Product On The Lens But Not Seriously Reducing Light Output (4.1.4 (b))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Direction Indicator Slightly Discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  6. MAJOR - Nearside Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  7. MAJOR - Offside Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
PASSED28TH FEBRUARY 201927TH FEBRUARY 2020103,090 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Direction Indicator Slightly Discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  2. ADVISORY - Front Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
FAILED25TH FEBRUARY 2019103,085 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Stop Lamp(s) Not Working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Direction Indicator Slightly Discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  3. MAJOR - Offside Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Front Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
  5. ADVISORY - Rear Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
  6. MAJOR - Nearside Steering Rack Gaiter Missing Or No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt Insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  7. DANGEROUS - Nearside Front Lower Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Insecure And Impairing Directional Stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
  8. MAJOR - Nearside Front Upper Suspension Arm Ball Joint Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED13TH FEBRUARY 201812TH FEBRUARY 2019100,049 MI
FAILED12TH FEBRUARY 2018100,048 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Parking Brake: Efficiency Below Requirements (3.7.b.7)
  2. FAIL - Rear Brake Application Uneven (3.7.b.2)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  5. FAIL - Offside Stop Lamp Not Working (1.2.1b)
PASSED3RD DECEMBER 20162ND DECEMBER 201797,788 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Headlamp Has A Product On The Lens But Not Seriously Reducing Light Output (1.7.5a)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Headlamp Has A Product On The Lens But Not Seriously Reducing Light Output (1.7.5a)
FAILED30TH NOVEMBER 201697,788 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Headlamp Has A Product On The Lens But Not Seriously Reducing Light Output (1.7.5a)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Headlamp Has A Product On The Lens But Not Seriously Reducing Light Output (1.7.5a)
  3. FAIL - Offside Rear Mechanical Brake Component Has Restricted Free Movement (3.5.1k)
PASSED19TH NOVEMBER 201518TH NOVEMBER 201692,824 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Inner Tyre Tread Low
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Steering System Has Slight Free Play Detected At Steering Wheel (2.2.a.1b)
PASSED10TH NOVEMBER 20149TH NOVEMBER 201586,395 MI
FAILED27TH OCTOBER 201486,395 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Stop Lamp Not Working (1.2.1b)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Headlamp Not Working On Dipped Beam (1.7.5a)
  3. FAIL - Nearside Rear Suspension Arm Has Excessive Play In A Pin/bush (2.4.g.2)
  4. FAIL - Offside Front Suspension Arm Has Excessive Play In A Pin/bush (2.4.g.2)
  5. FAIL - Nearside Drag Link End Ball Joint Has Excessive Play (2.2.b.1f)
  6. FAIL - Nearside Track Rod End Ball Joint Dust Cover Excessively Damaged So That It No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (2.2.c.1c)
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Slight Play (2.2.b.1f)
PASSED2ND SEPTEMBER 20131ST OCTOBER 201480,001 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Dust Cover Damaged, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.2.c.1c)
  2. USER ENTERED - N/s/f Tyre Worn On Inner Edge And Side Wall Perished
  3. USER ENTERED - Slight Damage To N/s Of Front Panel
  4. USER ENTERED - Slight Play In O/s Steering Rack End
  5. USER ENTERED - O/s Headlight Lense Slightly Discoloured
FAILED2ND OCTOBER 201273,936 MI
 
  1. PRS - Offside Front Tyre Has Ply Or Cords Exposed (4.1.d.1b)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  3. USER ENTERED - Slight Play In O/s Steering Rack End
  4. USER ENTERED - Slight Brake Bind To O/s/r Brake
PASSED2ND OCTOBER 20121ST OCTOBER 201373,936 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  2. USER ENTERED - Slight Play In O/s Steering Rack End
  3. USER ENTERED - Slight Brake Bind To O/s/r Brake
PASSED25TH JUNE 201112TH JULY 201265,746 MI
FAILED10TH JULY 201059,767 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Stop Lamp Not Working (1.2.1b)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Drag Link End Ball Joint Has Slight Play (2.2.b.1f)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
PASSED10TH JULY 201012TH JULY 201159,767 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Drag Link End Ball Joint Has Slight Play (2.2.b.1f)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
PASSED3RD JULY 200912TH JULY 201053,926 MI
PASSED28TH JUNE 200812TH JULY 200948,499 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Radius Arm Has Slight Play In A Pin/bush (2.4.g.2)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
PASSED13TH JULY 200712TH JULY 200840,517 MI
FAILED2ND JULY 200740,517 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Rear Registration Plate Character(s) Likely To Be Misread (6.3.4b)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Steering Rack Gaiter Split (2.2.d.2d)
  3. FAIL - Steering System Has Excessive Free Play Detected At The Steering Wheel (steering Rack Fitted) (2.2.a.1b)
PASSED7TH OCTOBER 20056TH OCTOBER 200630,789 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

R2DBG Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 62% | MOT Failure Rate: 38%

R2DBG MOT Comments

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R2DBG Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 111,336 miles | Average yearly mileage: 4,841 miles

R2DBG FAQs

This Volkswagen Passat with registration R2DBG was manufactured on Monday 30th September 2002 so it is currently 24 years old. Its colour is Blue and it has a 2 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2025 was 111,336 miles, so this Volkswagen has travelled an average of 4,841 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 29 MOTs on record for this Volkswagen Passat beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2005. We can see 11 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means R2DBG has a 62% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Volkswagen Passat has had 64 Advisories, 2 PRS Notices, 2 Minor, 22 Major, 1 Dangerous and 13 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Volkswagen Passat is currently SORN .

Does R2DBG have an active MOT?

No, as of Wednesday 1st July 2026 R2DBG does not have an active MOT. The last MOT expired 3 weeks ago on Thursday 11th June 2026. Read more

Is R2DBG Taxed?

No, as of Wednesday 1st July 2026 R2DBG does not have Tax. The vehicle is declared as SORN (Statutory Off Road Notification). Read more

When did R2DBG have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for R2DBG was on Thursday 12th June 2025 at 06:38. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has R2DBG Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 29 MOTs on record for R2DBG we can see 18 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 R2DBG Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 29 MOTs on record for R2DBG we can see 11 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 62% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is R2DBG?

R2DBG is registered as a 2002 Volkswagen Passat. Read more

How many miles has R2DBG done?

The odometer reading for R2DBG at the last MOT in June 2025 was 111,336 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 4,841 miles per year. Read more

How old is R2DBG?

The vehicle R2DBG was manufactured in 2002 so it is currently 24 years old. It was first registered on Monday 30th September 2002. Read more

What colour is R2DBG?

The official colour of R2DBG is recorded as Blue. Read more

What engine does R2DBG have?

R2DBG has a 2 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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