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Volkswagen Passat

Silver · Diesel · 1999 · 1,900 cc

S33 PABMOT history

S33 PAB is a silver diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 1 Jan 1999. Its MOT is valid until 19 Apr 2027 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 252,968 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 19 Apr 2027
Mileage
252,968 mi
At MOT on 28 Mar 2026
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,650 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S33 PAB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,900 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Jan 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S33 PAB was last recorded at 252,968 miles on 28 Mar 2026, 1,051 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
251,917 miles · 29 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
1,051 miles
Average per year
6,650 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 252,968 miles
  • 2025 – 251,917 miles
  • 2024 – 251,549 miles
  • 2023 – 249,523 miles
  • 2022 – 249,065 miles
  • 2021 – 248,357 miles
  • 2020 – 247,261 miles
  • 2019 – 244,485 miles
  • 2018 – 235,112 miles
  • 2017 – 231,039 miles
  • 2016 – 220,849 miles
  • 2015 – 209,655 miles
  • 2014 – 198,315 miles
  • 2013 – 185,415 miles
  • 2012 – 173,120 miles
  • 2011 – 160,685 miles
  • 2010 – 149,752 miles
  • 2007 – 144,641 miles
  • 2006 – 118,820 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass252,968 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2017

  • Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

  • Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

  • Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

  • Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007

Full MOT history

27 tests since 24 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass252,968 miles (+1,051)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    252,968 miles
    Test number
    336283632499

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass251,917 miles (+368)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    251,917 miles
    Test number
    166451058002
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn BOTH (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass251,549 miles (+2,026)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    251,549 miles
    Test number
    174332518075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass249,523 miles (+458)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    249,523 miles
    Test number
    596831539137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass249,065 miles (+708)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    249,065 miles
    Test number
    377079075588

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass248,357 miles (+1,096)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    248,357 miles
    Test number
    571041097778
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass247,261 miles (+2,776)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    247,261 miles
    Test number
    722356052453

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass244,485 miles (+9,373)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    244,485 miles
    Test number
    281799365798
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass235,112 miles (+4,073)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    235,112 miles
    Test number
    489364498522
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  10. Pass231,039 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    231,039 miles
    Test number
    425774622405
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion on exhaust

  11. Fail231,039 miles (+10,190)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    231,039 miles
    Test number
    510086334899
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion on exhaust

  12. Pass220,849 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    220,849 miles
    Test number
    244251819251
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  13. Fail220,849 miles (+11,194)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    220,849 miles
    Test number
    976809475100
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  14. Pass209,655 miles (+11,340)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    209,655 miles
    Test number
    267485685052
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Fail198,315 miles1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    198,315 miles
    Test number
    137893194081
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass198,315 miles (+12,900)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    198,315 miles
    Test number
    587853394086
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass185,415 miles (+12,295)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    185,415 miles
    Test number
    529654083095
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Fail173,120 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,120 miles
    Test number
    716352802198
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass173,120 miles (+12,435)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    173,120 miles
    Test number
    818192102112
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass160,685 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    160,685 miles
    Test number
    446688481029
    • NoteSills not checked plastic covers fitted

  21. Fail160,685 miles (+10,933)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,685 miles
    Test number
    966098181004
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • NoteSills not checked plastic covers fitted

  22. Pass149,752 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    149,752 miles
    Test number
    134783110161
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteCorrosion to front & rear brake discs

  23. Fail149,752 miles (+5,111)6 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,752 miles
    Test number
    413997490019
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteCorrosion to front & rear brake discs

  24. Pass144,641 miles (+2)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    144,641 miles
    Test number
    941914447375
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  25. Fail144,639 miles (+25,819)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,639 miles
    Test number
    223131337308
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  26. Pass118,820 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    118,820 miles
    Test number
    901105026008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail118,820 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,820 miles
    Test number
    323704126057
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Questions about S33 PAB

Does S33 PAB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S33 PAB is valid until 19 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on S33 PAB?
The MOT on S33 PAB is valid until 19 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S33 PAB done?
S33 PAB was recorded at 252,968 miles at its MOT on 28 Mar 2026, an average of 6,650 miles a year.
Has S33 PAB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S33 PAB has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Apr 2017.
Has the mileage on S33 PAB 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 S33 PAB find?
S33 PAB passed its latest MOT on 28 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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