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Volkswagen Passat

Green · Diesel · 1999 · 1,896 cc

S43 DUFMOT history

S43 DUF is a green diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 19 Jan 1999. Its MOT expired on 21 Oct 2021 and it has passed 14 of 23 MOT tests, with 189,318 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Nov 2021.

MOT
Expired
On 21 Oct 2021
Mileage
189,318 mi
At MOT on 19 Nov 2021
MOT tests
23
14 passed · 9 failed
Per year
7,125 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S43 DUF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
19 Jan 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Oct 2021
Latest MOT test
19 Nov 2021 (Fail)

Mileage history

S43 DUF was last recorded at 189,318 miles on 19 Nov 2021, 3,993 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Oct 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
185,325 miles · 22 Oct 2020
Between the last two tests
3,993 miles
Average per year
7,125 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 189,318 miles
  • 2020 – 185,325 miles
  • 2019 – 182,219 miles
  • 2018 – 175,493 miles
  • 2017 – 164,438 miles
  • 2016 – 154,506 miles
  • 2015 – 145,758 miles
  • 2014 – 137,416 miles
  • 2013 – 133,497 miles
  • 2011 – 128,458 miles
  • 2009 – 108,684 miles
  • 2008 – 102,073 miles
  • 2007 – 91,259 miles
  • 2006 – 82,393 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail189,318 miles
  • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
  • MinorOffside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020

What MOT failures 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.

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

23 tests since 17 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail189,318 miles (+3,993)4 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    189,318 miles
    Test number
    537090127743
    • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass185,325 miles (+3,106)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    185,325 miles
    Test number
    907153471164
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced axle spring mounts both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass182,219 miles (+16)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    182,219 miles
    Test number
    572937884047
    • AdvisoryNearside Front direction indicator lamp slight damage
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail182,203 miles (+6,710)1 dangerous6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,203 miles
    Test number
    786899017403
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorFuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front direction indicator lamp slight damage
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass175,493 miles (+11,055)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    175,493 miles
    Test number
    878144995324
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass164,438 miles (+121)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    164,438 miles
    Test number
    715379270670
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

  7. Fail164,317 miles (+9,811)7 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,317 miles
    Test number
    663581689581
    • FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • 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 Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

  8. Pass154,506 miles (+38)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    154,506 miles
    Test number
    443816410744
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre inner edge
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  9. Fail154,468 miles (+8,710)1 dangerous5 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,468 miles
    Test number
    517810351296
    • DangerousOffside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance lens broken (1.4.A.2e)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red lens broken (1.3.2e)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre inner edge
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  10. Pass145,758 miles (+22)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    145,758 miles
    Test number
    969622085151
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  11. Fail145,736 miles (+8,320)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,736 miles
    Test number
    589515275166
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  12. Pass137,416 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    137,416 miles
    Test number
    969146074149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail137,406 miles (+3,909)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,406 miles
    Test number
    458474564179
    • FailureHeadlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  14. Pass133,497 miles (+5,039)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    133,497 miles
    Test number
    996027003073
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  15. Pass128,458 miles (+8)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    128,458 miles
    Test number
    406870031360
    • NoteAir bag light on

  16. Fail128,450 miles (+1,572)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,450 miles
    Test number
    265779621377
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteAir bag light on

  17. Pass126,878 miles9 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    126,878 miles
    Test number
    115793451095
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • 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 Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteAirbag warning lamp on dash
    • NoteAll front and rear brake disc/s corroded
    • NoteBoth headlamp beam images deteriorated
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Fail126,878 miles (+269)3 failures2 repaired10 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,878 miles
    Test number
    125352951092
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • 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 Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteAirbag warning lamp on dash
    • NoteAll front and rear brake disc/s corroded
    • NoteBoth headlamp beam images deteriorated
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Fail126,609 miles (+17,925)5 failures7 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,609 miles
    Test number
    726305521054
    • FailureDriver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront and o/s/r discs corroded
    • NoteHeadlight pattern and quality just meeting minimum requirement
    • NoteNo reverse lights

  20. Pass108,684 miles (+6,611)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    108,684 miles
    Test number
    384621629380

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass102,073 miles (+10,814)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    102,073 miles
    Test number
    280514128331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass91,259 miles (+8,866)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    91,259 miles
    Test number
    880579017364

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass82,393 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    82,393 miles
    Test number
    284891626330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S43 DUF

Does S43 DUF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S43 DUF expired on 21 Oct 2021, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S43 DUF?
The MOT on S43 DUF expired on 21 Oct 2021. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S43 DUF done?
S43 DUF was recorded at 189,318 miles at its MOT on 19 Nov 2021, an average of 7,125 miles a year.
Has S43 DUF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S43 DUF has failed 9 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on S43 DUF 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 S43 DUF find?
S43 DUF failed its latest MOT on 19 Nov 2021 with 4 major defects, 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill; offside suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill; rear suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle, and 5 more.

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