VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT VA57VLA has 17 MOTs

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This 2011 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT has Passed 12 MOTs and Failed 5 times since 2014

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 196,289 miles 5 months ago on Wednesday 18th March 2026 at 16:30.

The current MOT will expire in 7 months on Friday 2nd April 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 4 months on Friday 1st January 2027.

VA57VLA MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED2ND APRIL 2027196,289 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Both Front Tyres Worn Close To Limit. (5.2.3 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Slight Outof Shape In Nearside Rear Tyre.
  3. MINOR - Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Severely Deteriorated Both Front Outer Cv Boots In Poor Condition. (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin Pads Worn Very Thin. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
FAILED18TH MARCH 2026196,289 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Headlamp Not Working On Dipped Beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  2. PRS - Nearside Stop Lamp(s) Not Working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Both Front Tyres Worn Close To Limit. (5.2.3 (e))
  4. ADVISORY - Slight Outof Shape In Nearside Rear Tyre.
  5. MINOR - Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Severely Deteriorated Both Front Outer Cv Boots In Poor Condition. (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin Pads Worn Very Thin. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
PASSED25TH MARCH 20252ND APRIL 2026187,347 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Tpms Lamp Lit.
  2. ADVISORY - Both Rear Tyres Slightly Out Of Shape.
  3. MINOR - Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Severely Deteriorated Both Outer Cv Boots Pinholed. (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Rear Wiper Blade Worn.
FAILED19TH MARCH 2025187,160 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Tpms Lamp Lit.
  2. ADVISORY - Both Rear Tyres Slightly Out Of Shape.
  3. MINOR - Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Severely Deteriorated Both Outer Cv Boots Pinholed. (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  4. MAJOR - Anti-Roll Bar Ball Joint Dust Cover No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt Nearside And Offside Front. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  5. MAJOR - Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Excessively Worn Both Front Wishbone Bushes Worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Rear Wiper Blade Worn.
PASSED15TH MARCH 20242ND APRIL 2025178,716 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Tpms Lamp Lit.
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Daytime Running Lamp Inoperative.
  3. MINOR - Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Severely Deteriorated Both Outer Cv Boots Deteriorating. (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Out Of Shape.
PASSED22ND MARCH 20232ND APRIL 2024169,972 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Centre Exhaust Clamp Broken.
  2. MINOR - Offside Front Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover Severely Deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Door Mirror Secured With Duct Tape.
FAILED22ND MARCH 2023169,972 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Centre Exhaust Clamp Broken.
  2. MINOR - Offside Front Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover Severely Deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  3. PRS - Nearside Headlamp Aim Too High (4.1.2 (a))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Door Mirror Secured With Duct Tape.
PASSED10TH MARCH 20222ND APRIL 2023158,937 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED18TH MARCH 20212ND APRIL 2022144,121 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Rear Of Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Rear Of Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED12TH MARCH 20202ND APRIL 2021132,449 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Damaged But Not Seriously Weakened Rear Mount Perished And Play (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belt
  3. ADVISORY - Central Front Exhaust Silencer Slightly Loose Exhaust Sleeve / Clamp Corroded Away (8.1.1 (b) (i))
FAILED12TH MARCH 2020132,449 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Damaged And Seriously Weakened Rear Rubber Mount Unbonded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Damaged But Not Seriously Weakened Rear Mount Perished And Play (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. MAJOR - Offside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Dust Cover Insecure So That It No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt Boot Has Seperated From Track Rod End (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belt
  5. ADVISORY - Central Front Exhaust Silencer Slightly Loose Exhaust Sleeve / Clamp Corroded Away (8.1.1 (b) (i))
PASSED25TH MARCH 20192ND APRIL 2020120,602 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Wearing Out Of Shape
  2. ADVISORY - Covers Fitted Obscuring Some Components In The Engine Bay
  3. ADVISORY - Under-Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Underside Components
PASSED26TH MARCH 20182ND APRIL 2019112,048 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (2.4.c.1b)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Uneven On Inner Edge
  3. ADVISORY - Centre Exhaust Clamp Is Corroded
PASSED3RD APRIL 20172ND APRIL 201897,117 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  2. ADVISORY - Central Exhaust Clamp Is Corroded
FAILED2ND NOVEMBER 201690,174 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Front Inner Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (4.1.e.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Inner Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Inner Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Inner Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
PASSED19TH OCTOBER 201518TH OCTOBER 201669,586 MI
PASSED3RD SEPTEMBER 20142ND SEPTEMBER 201558,249 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

VA57VLA Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 71% | MOT Failure Rate: 29%

VA57VLA MOT Comments

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VA57VLA Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 196,289 miles | Average yearly mileage: 13,086 miles

VA57VLA FAQs

This Volkswagen Passat with registration VA57VLA was manufactured on Tuesday 15th November 2011 so it is currently 15 years old. Its colour is Blue and it has a 2 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 196,289 miles, so this Volkswagen has travelled an average of 13,086 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 17 MOTs on record for this Volkswagen Passat beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2014. We can see 5 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means VA57VLA has a 71% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Volkswagen Passat has had 42 Advisories, 3 PRS Notices, 7 Minor, 4 Major, 0 Dangerous and 1 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Volkswagen Passat is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 4 months on Friday 1st January 2027 .

Does VA57VLA have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Sunday 30th August 2026 VA57VLA does have an active MOT. Read more

Is VA57VLA Taxed?

Yes, as of Sunday 30th August 2026 VA57VLA does have Tax. Read more

When does VA57VLA Tax expire?

The current Tax for VA57VLA will expire in 4 months on Friday 1st January 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 VA57VLA MOT expire?

The current MOT for VA57VLA will expire in 7 months on Friday 2nd April 2027. Read more

When did VA57VLA have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for VA57VLA was on Wednesday 18th March 2026 at 16:30. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has VA57VLA Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 17 MOTs on record for VA57VLA we can see 12 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 VA57VLA Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 17 MOTs on record for VA57VLA we can see 5 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 71% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is VA57VLA?

VA57VLA is registered as a 2011 Volkswagen Passat. Read more

How many miles has VA57VLA done?

The odometer reading for VA57VLA at the last MOT in March 2026 was 196,289 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 13,086 miles per year. Read more

How old is VA57VLA?

The vehicle VA57VLA was manufactured in 2011 so it is currently 15 years old. It was first registered on Tuesday 15th November 2011. Read more

What colour is VA57VLA?

The official colour of VA57VLA is recorded as Blue. Read more

What engine does VA57VLA have?

VA57VLA has a 2 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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