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Volkswagen Passat

Black · Diesel · 2011 · 1,968 cc

S18 AXRMOT history

S18 AXR is a black diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 1 Dec 2011. Its MOT is valid until 10 Sept 2027 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 165,086 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Sept 2026.

S18 AXR black Volkswagen Passat – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 10 Sept 2027
Mileage
165,086 mi
At MOT on 11 Sept 2026
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
11,385 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S18 AXR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
1 Dec 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S18 AXR was last recorded at 165,086 miles on 11 Sept 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
165,085 miles · 9 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
11,385 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 165,086 miles
  • 2025 – 159,212 miles
  • 2024 – 152,326 miles
  • 2023 – 145,774 miles
  • 2022 – 139,110 miles
  • 2021 – 134,374 miles
  • 2020 – 112,338 miles
  • 2019 – 62,051 miles
  • 2018 – 61,482 miles
  • 2017 – 55,948 miles
  • 2016 – 48,161 miles
  • 2015 – 38,389 miles
  • 2014 – 30,992 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass165,086 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

Full MOT history

18 tests since 1 Dec 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass165,086 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    165,086 miles
    Test number
    305610885411
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Fail165,085 miles (+5,873)1 dangerous3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,085 miles
    Test number
    820928516272
    • DangerousNearside Front Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass159,212 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    159,212 miles
    Test number
    809837690288
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. Fail159,212 miles (+6,886)7 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,212 miles
    Test number
    296742282295
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  5. Pass152,326 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    152,326 miles
    Test number
    513135432979
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  6. Fail152,326 miles (+6,552)2 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,326 miles
    Test number
    531289833114
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  7. Pass145,774 miles (+6,664)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    145,774 miles
    Test number
    483423164393
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  8. Pass139,110 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    139,110 miles
    Test number
    548239841615
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Fail139,110 miles (+4,736)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,110 miles
    Test number
    712357062755
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass134,374 miles (+22,036)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    134,374 miles
    Test number
    127064735928

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass112,338 miles (+4,533)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    112,338 miles
    Test number
    327072583249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass107,805 miles (+45,754)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    107,805 miles
    Test number
    725959578704

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass62,051 miles (+569)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    62,051 miles
    Test number
    449123343296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass61,482 miles (+5,534)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    61,482 miles
    Test number
    389362383337

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass55,948 miles (+7,787)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    55,948 miles
    Test number
    751356693003
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil slight (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.5mm (4.1.E.1)
  16. Pass48,161 miles (+9,772)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    48,161 miles
    Test number
    841986111049
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  17. Pass38,389 miles (+7,397)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    38,389 miles
    Test number
    836388585248
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  18. Pass30,992 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    30,992 miles
    Test number
    945035834362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S18 AXR

Does S18 AXR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S18 AXR is valid until 10 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on S18 AXR?
The MOT on S18 AXR is valid until 10 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S18 AXR done?
S18 AXR was recorded at 165,086 miles at its MOT on 11 Sept 2026, an average of 11,385 miles a year.
Has S18 AXR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S18 AXR has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on S18 AXR 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 S18 AXR find?
S18 AXR passed its latest MOT on 11 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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