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Volkswagen Passat

Green · Diesel · 1998 · 1,900 cc

S118 BCGMOT history

S118 BCG is a green diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 2 Nov 1998. Its MOT expired on 16 Oct 2026 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 77,876 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Oct 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 16 Oct 2026
Mileage
77,876 mi
At MOT on 17 Oct 2025
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,041 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S118 BCG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,900 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
2 Nov 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S118 BCG was last recorded at 77,876 miles on 17 Oct 2025, 235 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
77,641 miles · 30 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
235 miles
Average per year
2,041 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 77,876 miles
  • 2024 – 77,641 miles
  • 2023 – 76,984 miles
  • 2022 – 76,508 miles
  • 2021 – 75,397 miles
  • 2020 – 74,838 miles
  • 2019 – 73,678 miles
  • 2018 – 72,380 miles
  • 2017 – 70,257 miles
  • 2016 – 68,630 miles
  • 2015 – 66,845 miles
  • 2014 – 65,159 miles
  • 2013 – 63,313 miles
  • 2012 – 60,680 miles
  • 2011 – 58,503 miles
  • 2010 – 56,927 miles
  • 2009 – 54,233 miles
  • 2008 – 50,132 miles
  • 2007 – 45,433 miles
  • 2006 – 41,103 miles
  • 2005 – 37,042 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass77,876 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

29 tests since 13 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass77,876 miles (+235)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    77,876 miles
    Test number
    870244042649

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass77,641 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    77,641 miles
    Test number
    874509294402

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail77,641 miles (+657)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,641 miles
    Test number
    606256542527
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.3.1 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass76,984 miles (+476)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    76,984 miles
    Test number
    847674265320
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass76,508 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    76,508 miles
    Test number
    441878530033
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail76,508 miles (+1,111)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,508 miles
    Test number
    758837540908
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/65r15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass75,397 miles (+559)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    75,397 miles
    Test number
    631450520628
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass74,838 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    74,838 miles
    Test number
    957680236787
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Fail74,838 miles (+1,160)1 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,838 miles
    Test number
    282222240073
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass73,678 miles (+1,298)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    73,678 miles
    Test number
    478281100036
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  11. Pass72,380 miles (+2,123)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    72,380 miles
    Test number
    932312404200
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass70,257 miles (+13)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    70,257 miles
    Test number
    504418847748
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Fail70,244 miles (+1,614)1 failure1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,244 miles
    Test number
    590940355170
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass68,630 miles (+1,785)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    68,630 miles
    Test number
    544763960433

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass66,845 miles (+1,686)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    66,845 miles
    Test number
    881485008437

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass65,159 miles (+1,846)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    65,159 miles
    Test number
    275083484278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass63,313 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    63,313 miles
    Test number
    769034493285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail63,313 miles (+2,633)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,313 miles
    Test number
    256974893232
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureStop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass60,680 miles (+2,177)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    60,680 miles
    Test number
    316872392203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass58,503 miles (+1,576)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    58,503 miles
    Test number
    906045681278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass56,927 miles (+46)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    56,927 miles
    Test number
    321534490441

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail56,881 miles (+2,648)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,881 miles
    Test number
    290712090219
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  23. Pass54,233 miles (+4,101)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    54,233 miles
    Test number
    923146089246
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

  24. Pass50,132 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    50,132 miles
    Test number
    933707398285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail50,132 miles (+4,699)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,132 miles
    Test number
    621487698238
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  26. Pass45,433 miles (+4,330)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    45,433 miles
    Test number
    403967877207
    • NoteW/screen slight damage

  27. Pass41,103 miles (+26)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    41,103 miles
    Test number
    391943496244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail41,077 miles (+4,035)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,077 miles
    Test number
    163122496279
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  29. Pass37,042 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    37,042 miles
    Test number
    582506485245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S118 BCG

Does S118 BCG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S118 BCG expired on 16 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S118 BCG?
The MOT on S118 BCG expired on 16 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S118 BCG done?
S118 BCG was recorded at 77,876 miles at its MOT on 17 Oct 2025, an average of 2,041 miles a year.
Has S118 BCG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S118 BCG has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on S118 BCG 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 S118 BCG find?
S118 BCG passed its latest MOT on 17 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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