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Volkswagen Passat

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,800 cc

S103 DWLMOT history

S103 DWL is a blue petrol Volkswagen Passat first used on 24 Feb 1999. Its MOT expired on 7 Oct 2025 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 128,923 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Oct 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 7 Oct 2025
Mileage
128,923 mi
At MOT on 8 Oct 2024
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,396 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S103 DWL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,800 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
24 Feb 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
8 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

S103 DWL was last recorded at 128,923 miles on 8 Oct 2024, 11 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
128,912 miles · 20 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
11 miles
Average per year
3,396 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 128,923 miles
  • 2023 – 127,579 miles
  • 2022 – 126,585 miles
  • 2021 – 125,273 miles
  • 2020 – 122,395 miles
  • 2019 – 118,956 miles
  • 2018 – 114,412 miles
  • 2017 – 111,184 miles
  • 2016 – 107,218 miles
  • 2015 – 103,708 miles
  • 2014 – 99,852 miles
  • 2013 – 94,474 miles
  • 2012 – 87,473 miles
  • 2011 – 84,190 miles
  • 2010 – 82,701 miles
  • 2009 – 79,548 miles
  • 2008 – 77,877 miles
  • 2007 – 73,206 miles
  • 2006 – 66,340 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass128,923 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Axel Corroded
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust Corroded

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 Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2014

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

29 tests since 5 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass128,923 miles (+11)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    128,923 miles
    Test number
    257664986324
    • AdvisoryRear Axel Corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust Corroded

  2. Fail128,912 miles (+12)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,912 miles
    Test number
    555263867827
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear ( Exhaust Corroded )
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ( AXLE ) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail128,900 miles (+1,321)3 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,900 miles
    Test number
    393765316434
    • MajorNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Arch inner door shut (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Arch inner door shut (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides of vehicle (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass127,579 miles (+994)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    127,579 miles
    Test number
    720638155050
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass126,585 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    126,585 miles
    Test number
    798586304532
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Fail126,585 miles (+1,312)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,585 miles
    Test number
    783888335582
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass125,273 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    125,273 miles
    Test number
    408581947303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail125,273 miles (+2,878)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,273 miles
    Test number
    175417107931
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass122,395 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    122,395 miles
    Test number
    379182091271
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  10. Fail122,395 miles (+3,439)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,395 miles
    Test number
    203706259088
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play pinch bolt loose (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  11. Pass118,956 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    118,956 miles
    Test number
    645178646779
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Fail118,956 miles (+4,544)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,956 miles
    Test number
    801060111356
    • MajorHeadlamp light source and lamp not compatible both (4.1.4 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Pass114,412 miles (+3,228)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    114,412 miles
    Test number
    874717572824
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  14. Pass111,184 miles (+3,966)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    111,184 miles
    Test number
    256433408830
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (7.1.2)

  15. Pass107,218 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    107,218 miles
    Test number
    230425226057
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (3.5.1i)

  16. Fail107,218 miles (+3,510)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,218 miles
    Test number
    539519744106
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  17. Pass103,708 miles (+3,856)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    103,708 miles
    Test number
    591963266643

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass99,852 miles (+56)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    99,852 miles
    Test number
    778176864220
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail99,796 miles (+5,322)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,796 miles
    Test number
    315780764469
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass94,474 miles (+7,001)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    94,474 miles
    Test number
    435431273215
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  21. Fail87,473 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,473 miles
    Test number
    256852172286
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  22. Pass87,473 miles (+3,283)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    87,473 miles
    Test number
    815622172295
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  23. Pass84,190 miles (+1,489)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    84,190 miles
    Test number
    417411871299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass82,701 miles (+8)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    82,701 miles
    Test number
    942457560291
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  25. Fail82,693 miles (+3,145)1 failure4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,693 miles
    Test number
    662714560247
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteN/s/f beem image needs to be checked
    • NotePans

  26. Pass79,548 miles (+1,671)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    79,548 miles
    Test number
    333097249206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass77,877 miles (+4,671)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    77,877 miles
    Test number
    851788248256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass73,206 miles (+6,866)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2008
    Odometer
    73,206 miles
    Test number
    293453547114
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  29. Pass66,340 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2007
    Odometer
    66,340 miles
    Test number
    633175626166
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front brake discs are worn and corroded on the inside edge. †
    • NoteEngine bay undertray is loose and insecure

Questions about S103 DWL

Does S103 DWL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S103 DWL expired on 7 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S103 DWL?
The MOT on S103 DWL expired on 7 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S103 DWL done?
S103 DWL was recorded at 128,923 miles at its MOT on 8 Oct 2024, an average of 3,396 miles a year.
Has S103 DWL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S103 DWL has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on S103 DWL 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 S103 DWL find?
S103 DWL passed its latest MOT on 8 Oct 2024 with 2 advisories: rear axel corroded; rear exhaust corroded.

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