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Volkswagen Passat

Green · Diesel · 2000 · 1,896 cc

S44 LFEMOT history

S44 LFE is a green diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 25 Jul 2000. Its MOT is valid until 9 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 132,695 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jan 2026.

S44 LFE green Volkswagen Passat – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Passat, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 9 Jan 2027
Mileage
132,695 mi
At MOT on 10 Jan 2026
MOT tests
30
20 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,694 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S44 LFE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
25 Jul 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S44 LFE was last recorded at 132,695 miles on 10 Jan 2026, 9,494 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Dec 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 17 Jun 2016: 81,262 miles, lower than 90,714 miles on 10 Jun 2015.

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
123,201 miles · 30 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
9,494 miles
Average per year
4,694 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 132,695 miles
  • 2024 – 123,201 miles
  • 2023 – 115,994 miles
  • 2022 – 113,063 miles
  • 2021 – 109,932 miles
  • 2020 – 107,463 miles
  • 2019 – 104,028 miles
  • 2018 – 100,754 miles
  • 2017 – 97,511 miles
  • 2016 – 81,262 miles
  • 2015 – 90,714 miles
  • 2014 – 87,292 miles
  • 2013 – 83,169 miles
  • 2012 – 77,686 miles
  • 2011 – 71,318 miles
  • 2010 – 65,219 miles
  • 2009 – 58,711 miles
  • 2008 – 52,558 miles
  • 2007 – 46,295 miles
  • 2006 – 40,800 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass132,695 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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 Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Engine oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Front & rear brake discs pitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

30 tests since 13 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass132,695 miles (+9,494)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    132,695 miles
    Test number
    484999396854
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass123,201 miles (+7,207)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    123,201 miles
    Test number
    613195054848
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass115,994 miles (+2,931)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    115,994 miles
    Test number
    987501821942
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass113,063 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    113,063 miles
    Test number
    848999493188
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Fail113,063 miles (+3,131)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,063 miles
    Test number
    456783315176
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass109,932 miles (+2,469)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    109,932 miles
    Test number
    585499071114
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass107,463 miles (+3,435)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    107,463 miles
    Test number
    818845490481
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryCenter exhaust silencer corroded through first skin not blowing at test
    • AdvisoryO/srear brake caliper dust cover loose

  8. Pass104,028 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    104,028 miles
    Test number
    532194181709
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Fail104,028 miles (+3,274)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,028 miles
    Test number
    248895828789
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  10. Pass100,754 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    100,754 miles
    Test number
    425149381227
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs worn/pitted

  11. Fail100,754 miles (+3,243)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,754 miles
    Test number
    351464590757
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs worn/pitted

  12. Pass97,511 miles (+34)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    97,511 miles
    Test number
    190998434858
    • AdvisoryFront & rear brake discs pitted
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryN/s front worn on outer edge
    • AdvisoryN/s rear tyre inner & outer walls have started to show cracks

  13. Fail97,477 miles (+16,215)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,477 miles
    Test number
    269272189329
    • FailureOffside Front Outer 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 not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront & rear brake discs pitted
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryN/s front worn on outer edge
    • AdvisoryN/s rear tyre inner & outer walls have started to show cracks

  14. Pass81,262 miles (-9,452)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    81,262 miles
    Test number
    893119495371
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  15. Pass90,714 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    90,714 miles
    Test number
    418591665191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail90,714 miles (+3,422)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,714 miles
    Test number
    606891365116
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  17. Pass87,292 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    87,292 miles
    Test number
    179374264180
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  18. Fail87,290 miles (+4,121)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,290 miles
    Test number
    548853664197
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass83,169 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    83,169 miles
    Test number
    866562763173
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NotePlastic sill covers prevent full inspection of outer sills

  20. Fail83,169 miles (+5,483)2 dangerous2 failures4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,169 miles
    Test number
    775952663176
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • 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 Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • 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)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NotePlastic sill covers prevent full inspection of outer sills

  21. Pass77,686 miles (+6,368)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    77,686 miles
    Test number
    299128952108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass71,318 miles (+6,099)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    71,318 miles
    Test number
    249981861150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass65,219 miles (+6,508)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    65,219 miles
    Test number
    353555260103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail58,711 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,711 miles
    Test number
    171734169144
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass58,711 miles (+6,153)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    58,711 miles
    Test number
    690494369187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass52,558 miles (+6,263)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    52,558 miles
    Test number
    204023068427

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass46,295 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    46,295 miles
    Test number
    840088057125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail46,292 miles (+5,492)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,292 miles
    Test number
    223867557412
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

  29. Pass40,800 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    40,800 miles
    Test number
    744936766103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail40,800 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,800 miles
    Test number
    633074866122
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Questions about S44 LFE

Does S44 LFE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S44 LFE is valid until 9 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on S44 LFE?
The MOT on S44 LFE is valid until 9 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S44 LFE done?
S44 LFE was recorded at 132,695 miles at its MOT on 10 Jan 2026, an average of 4,694 miles a year.
Has S44 LFE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S44 LFE has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on S44 LFE ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 17 Jun 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S44 LFE find?
S44 LFE passed its latest MOT on 10 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; rear inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both.

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