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Volkswagen Passat

Grey · Diesel · 2014 · 1,968 cc

S20 ARAMOT history

S20 ARA is a grey diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 18 Jun 2014. Its MOT is valid until 13 Dec 2026 and it has passed 9 of 11 MOT tests, with 40,452 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Dec 2025.

S20 ARA grey Volkswagen Passat – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 13 Dec 2026
Mileage
40,452 mi
At MOT on 12 Dec 2025
MOT tests
11
9 passed · 2 failed
Per year
3,126 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S20 ARA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
18 Jun 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S20 ARA was last recorded at 40,452 miles on 12 Dec 2025, 8,797 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
31,655 miles · 14 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
8,797 miles
Average per year
3,126 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 40,452 miles
  • 2024 – 31,655 miles
  • 2023 – 21,210 miles
  • 2022 – 16,827 miles
  • 2021 – 16,299 miles
  • 2020 – 15,667 miles
  • 2019 – 14,821 miles
  • 2018 – 14,254 miles
  • 2017 – 13,770 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass40,452 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

11 tests since 30 May 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass40,452 miles (+8,797)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    40,452 miles
    Test number
    999385945508

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass31,655 miles (+10,445)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    31,655 miles
    Test number
    924448540565

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass21,210 miles (+18)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    21,210 miles
    Test number
    278250635125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail21,192 miles (+4,365)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,192 miles
    Test number
    788201882866
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass16,827 miles (+528)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    16,827 miles
    Test number
    934548108848

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass16,299 miles (+632)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    16,299 miles
    Test number
    143504968101
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. Pass15,667 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    15,667 miles
    Test number
    127290205745

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail15,659 miles (+838)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,659 miles
    Test number
    448689194267
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass14,821 miles (+567)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    14,821 miles
    Test number
    923476080212
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass14,254 miles (+484)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    14,254 miles
    Test number
    589918142719
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs rusty
  11. Pass13,770 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    13,770 miles
    Test number
    267898914392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S20 ARA

Does S20 ARA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S20 ARA is valid until 13 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on S20 ARA?
The MOT on S20 ARA is valid until 13 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S20 ARA done?
S20 ARA was recorded at 40,452 miles at its MOT on 12 Dec 2025, an average of 3,126 miles a year.
Has S20 ARA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S20 ARA has failed 2 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on S20 ARA 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 S20 ARA find?
S20 ARA passed its latest MOT on 12 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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