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Volkswagen Passat

Black · Diesel · 2004 · 1,896 cc

S28 BVWMOT history

S28 BVW is a black diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 28 Oct 2004. Its MOT is valid until 28 Oct 2027 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 192,506 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Oct 2026.

S28 BVW black Volkswagen Passat – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Oct 2027
Mileage
192,506 mi
At MOT on 5 Oct 2026
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,469 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S28 BVW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
28 Oct 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S28 BVW was last recorded at 192,506 miles on 5 Oct 2026, 12 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Oct 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 15 Oct 2010: 13,442 miles, lower than 93,439 miles on 10 Oct 2009.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
192,494 miles · 2 Oct 2026
Between the last two tests
12 miles
Average per year
5,469 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 192,506 miles
  • 2025 – 188,566 miles
  • 2024 – 184,170 miles
  • 2023 – 178,163 miles
  • 2022 – 171,988 miles
  • 2021 – 165,431 miles
  • 2020 – 159,167 miles
  • 2019 – 152,205 miles
  • 2018 – 147,815 miles
  • 2017 – 145,333 miles
  • 2016 – 133,720 miles
  • 2015 – 125,053 miles
  • 2014 – 117,856 miles
  • 2013 – 113,489 miles
  • 2012 – 111,389 miles
  • 2011 – 106,786 miles
  • 2010 – 99,373 miles
  • 2009 – 93,439 miles
  • 2008 – 90,768 miles
  • 2007 – 88,702 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass192,506 miles
  • AdvisoryCorrosion on rear axle assembly

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

25 tests since 13 Oct 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass192,506 miles (+12)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    192,506 miles
    Test number
    543709283948
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on rear axle assembly

  2. Fail192,494 miles (+3,928)3 dangerous4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    192,494 miles
    Test number
    346889703651
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside/ Nearside Headlights Discolored.Rear Axle Corrosion.

  3. Pass188,566 miles (+4,396)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    188,566 miles
    Test number
    686811945718
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass184,170 miles (+6,007)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    184,170 miles
    Test number
    164333876038
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass178,163 miles (+6,175)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    178,163 miles
    Test number
    498085044167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass171,988 miles (+6,557)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    171,988 miles
    Test number
    648267898734

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass165,431 miles (+6,264)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    165,431 miles
    Test number
    367604350248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass159,167 miles (+6,962)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    159,167 miles
    Test number
    130090961973

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass152,205 miles (+4,390)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    152,205 miles
    Test number
    147386448517
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass147,815 miles (+2,482)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    147,815 miles
    Test number
    705631379276
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass145,333 miles (+11,613)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    145,333 miles
    Test number
    615165750969

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass133,720 miles (+8,667)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    133,720 miles
    Test number
    411342883800
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  13. Pass125,053 miles (+7,197)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    125,053 miles
    Test number
    471067077340
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays installed
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake binding
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs (3.5.1i)

  14. Fail117,856 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,856 miles
    Test number
    327828784263
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

  15. Pass117,856 miles (+4,367)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    117,856 miles
    Test number
    805598084261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass113,489 miles (+2,100)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    113,489 miles
    Test number
    519261783213
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass111,389 miles (+30)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    111,389 miles
    Test number
    699880892223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail111,359 miles (+4,573)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,359 miles
    Test number
    889177082246
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  19. Pass106,786 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    106,786 miles
    Test number
    416103491207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail106,782 miles (+7,409)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,782 miles
    Test number
    247453191237
    • FailureNearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass99,373 miles (+85,931)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    99,373 miles
    Test number
    460554990262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail13,442 miles (-79,997)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,442 miles
    Test number
    694328980238
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  23. Pass93,439 miles (+2,671)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    93,439 miles
    Test number
    184583789229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass90,768 miles (+2,066)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    90,768 miles
    Test number
    391852098230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass88,702 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    88,702 miles
    Test number
    340056587259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S28 BVW

Does S28 BVW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S28 BVW is valid until 28 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on S28 BVW?
The MOT on S28 BVW is valid until 28 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S28 BVW done?
S28 BVW was recorded at 192,506 miles at its MOT on 5 Oct 2026, an average of 5,469 miles a year.
Has S28 BVW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S28 BVW has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on S28 BVW ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 15 Oct 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S28 BVW find?
S28 BVW passed its latest MOT on 5 Oct 2026 with 1 advisory: corrosion on rear axle assembly.

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