Volkswagen Passat
Black · Diesel · 2009 · 1,968 cc
S30 VCMMOT history
S30 VCM is a black diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 2 Apr 2009. Its MOT is valid until 23 Nov 2026 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 167,754 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Oct 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 23 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 167,754 mi
- At MOT on 27 Oct 2025
- MOT tests
- 18
- 14 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 8,960 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S30 VCM
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Passat
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,968 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2009
- First used
- 2 Apr 2009
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 23 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 27 Oct 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
S30 VCM was last recorded at 167,754 miles on 27 Oct 2025, 6 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Oct 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 167,748 miles · 23 Oct 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 6 miles
- Average per year
- 8,960 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 167,754 miles
- 2024 – 166,202 miles
- 2023 – 162,045 miles
- 2022 – 145,416 miles
- 2021 – 133,789 miles
- 2020 – 126,820 miles
- 2019 – 118,504 miles
- 2018 – 109,429 miles
- 2017 – 100,342 miles
- 2016 – 88,011 miles
- 2015 – 79,021 miles
- 2014 – 67,180 miles
- 2013 – 57,178 miles
- 2012 – 47,818 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass167,754 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded Lower coil (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Full MOT history
18 tests since 8 Jun 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass167,754 miles (+6)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 167,754 miles
- Test number
- 682994842158
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded Lower coil (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail167,748 miles (+1,546)3 dangerous2 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 167,748 miles
- Test number
- 608827417409
- DangerousNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- 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))
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded Lower coil (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass166,202 miles (+4,157)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 166,202 miles
- Test number
- 392989302948
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Worn close to 1.5MM (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 2.0MM (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 2.0MM (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass162,045 miles (+16,629)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 162,045 miles
- Test number
- 242739171655
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass145,416 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 145,416 miles
- Test number
- 560021239271
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail145,416 miles (+11,627)2 dangerous3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 145,416 miles
- Test number
- 373300613257
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm & Heavy inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Misshapen inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass133,789 miles (+6,969)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 133,789 miles
- Test number
- 226527120043
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass126,820 miles (+8,316)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 126,820 miles
- Test number
- 997468988563
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass118,504 miles (+9,075)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 118,504 miles
- Test number
- 518836530762
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass109,429 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 109,429 miles
- Test number
- 218892306140
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail109,429 miles (+9,087)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 109,429 miles
- Test number
- 704594278624
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Pass100,342 miles (+184)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 100,342 miles
- Test number
- 498623433529
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Fail100,158 miles (+12,147)4 failures9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,158 miles
- Test number
- 873717882568
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass88,011 miles (+8,990)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 88,011 miles
- Test number
- 988812558273
- AdvisoryChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- 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)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass79,021 miles (+11,841)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 79,021 miles
- Test number
- 256485655130
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass67,180 miles (+10,002)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 67,180 miles
- Test number
- 959646254165
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass57,178 miles (+9,360)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 57,178 miles
- Test number
- 575332243141
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,818 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 47,818 miles
- Test number
- 949200862169
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S30 VCM
- Does S30 VCM currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S30 VCM is valid until 23 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on S30 VCM?
- The MOT on S30 VCM is valid until 23 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S30 VCM done?
- S30 VCM was recorded at 167,754 miles at its MOT on 27 Oct 2025, an average of 8,960 miles a year.
- Has S30 VCM ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S30 VCM has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Oct 2025.
- Has the mileage on S30 VCM 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 S30 VCM find?
- S30 VCM passed its latest MOT on 27 Oct 2025 with 5 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush; nearside rear coil spring corroded lower coil; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin, and 2 more.
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