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Volkswagen Passat

Green · Diesel · 1998 · 1,896 cc

R317 SCFMOT history

R317 SCF is a green diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 27 Mar 1998. Its MOT expired on 23 Dec 2023 and it has passed 17 of 29 MOT tests, with 139,847 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Dec 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 23 Dec 2023
Mileage
139,847 mi
At MOT on 9 Dec 2022
MOT tests
29
17 passed · 12 failed
Per year
4,600 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R317 SCF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
27 Mar 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Dec 2023
Latest MOT test
9 Dec 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

R317 SCF was last recorded at 139,847 miles on 9 Dec 2022, 4,025 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Dec 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
135,822 miles · 13 Dec 2021
Between the last two tests
4,025 miles
Average per year
4,600 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 139,847 miles
  • 2021 – 135,822 miles
  • 2020 – 131,689 miles
  • 2019 – 127,548 miles
  • 2018 – 121,850 miles
  • 2017 – 118,698 miles
  • 2016 – 115,095 miles
  • 2015 – 111,775 miles
  • 2014 – 109,471 miles
  • 2013 – 105,860 miles
  • 2012 – 101,221 miles
  • 2011 – 97,257 miles
  • 2010 – 91,819 miles
  • 2009 – 86,031 miles
  • 2008 – 80,396 miles
  • 2007 – 71,563 miles
  • 2006 – 62,944 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass139,847 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryEngine under tray fitted not allowing full inspection
  • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH SIDE (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ( ATTENTION ) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryObjects in boot not allowing full inspection
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2014

Full MOT history

29 tests since 22 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass139,847 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    139,847 miles
    Test number
    893572533872
    • AdvisoryEngine under tray fitted not allowing full inspection
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH SIDE (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ( ATTENTION ) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryObjects in boot not allowing full inspection
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail139,843 miles (+4,021)1 dangerous1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,843 miles
    Test number
    783766391918
    • DangerousNearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryEngine under tray fitted not allowing full inspection
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH SIDE (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ( ATTENTION ) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryObjects in boot not allowing full inspection
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass135,822 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    135,822 miles
    Test number
    141776211244
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension corroded

  4. Fail135,817 miles (+4,128)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,817 miles
    Test number
    973303133279
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp stop lights (4.2.3 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp stop lights (4.2.3 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension corroded

  5. Pass131,689 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    131,689 miles
    Test number
    684717079870
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail131,689 miles (+4,141)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,689 miles
    Test number
    688542690983
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass127,548 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    127,548 miles
    Test number
    548667499152
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  8. Fail127,546 miles (+5,696)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,546 miles
    Test number
    319098043560
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass121,850 miles (+3,152)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    121,850 miles
    Test number
    775831752690
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight bind to the offside rear brake
    • AdvisorySome corrosion to underside of vehicle and suspension components

  10. Pass118,698 miles (+3,603)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    118,698 miles
    Test number
    393939370545
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. Pass115,095 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    115,095 miles
    Test number
    182855170991
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Fail115,095 miles (+3,320)4 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,095 miles
    Test number
    163818505559
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Pass111,775 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    111,775 miles
    Test number
    297659155182
    • NotePoor pattern on h/lights.

  14. Fail111,775 miles (+2,304)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,775 miles
    Test number
    786779755146
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • NotePoor pattern on h/lights.

  15. Pass109,471 miles (+2)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    109,471 miles
    Test number
    687405774181
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NotePoor pattern on both h/lights and lens require attention..

  16. Fail109,469 miles (+3,609)6 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,469 miles
    Test number
    649544074177
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NotePoor pattern on both h/lights and lens require attention..
    • NoteWipers locked on test due to over-lap.

  17. Pass105,860 miles (+4,639)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    105,860 miles
    Test number
    878551663119
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NotePoor pattern on both head-lights.

  18. Pass101,221 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    101,221 miles
    Test number
    666463652101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail101,221 miles (+3,964)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,221 miles
    Test number
    165053552165
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  20. Pass97,257 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    97,257 miles
    Test number
    737843571139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail97,257 miles (+5,438)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,257 miles
    Test number
    319521171172
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass91,819 miles (+5,788)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    91,819 miles
    Test number
    862745970129
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  23. Pass86,031 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    86,031 miles
    Test number
    771657509164
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  24. Fail86,031 miles (+5,635)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,031 miles
    Test number
    310986009132
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  25. Pass80,396 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    80,396 miles
    Test number
    540636588014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail80,396 miles (+8,833)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,396 miles
    Test number
    174736388436
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

  27. Pass71,563 miles (+8,619)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    71,563 miles
    Test number
    161635197469
    • NoteFront upper suspension arm bushes perishing
    • NoteSlight perishing to the nearside front outer cv boot
    • NoteSlight wear to the rear brake discs
    • NoteSome small chips to the windscreen

  28. Pass62,944 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    62,944 miles
    Test number
    141561786061
    • NoteFront brake discs heavily worn
    • NoteFront brake hoses perishing
    • NoteFront brake pads worn low on linings

  29. Fail62,944 miles1 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,944 miles
    Test number
    572801886043
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
    • NoteFront brake discs heavily worn
    • NoteFront brake hoses perishing
    • NoteFront brake pads worn low on linings

Questions about R317 SCF

Does R317 SCF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on R317 SCF expired on 23 Dec 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on R317 SCF?
The MOT on R317 SCF expired on 23 Dec 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has R317 SCF done?
R317 SCF was recorded at 139,847 miles at its MOT on 9 Dec 2022, an average of 4,600 miles a year.
Has R317 SCF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R317 SCF has failed 12 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on R317 SCF ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on R317 SCF find?
R317 SCF passed its latest MOT on 9 Dec 2022 with 6 advisories: engine under tray fitted not allowing full inspection; front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side; nearside front inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ( attention ), and 3 more.

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