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Volkswagen Passat

Bronze · Diesel · 2010 · 1,968 cc

S44 VJAMOT history

S44 VJA is a bronze diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 27 Sept 2010. Its MOT expired on 25 Oct 2023 and it has passed 10 of 16 MOT tests, with 174,004 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Oct 2022.

S44 VJA bronze Volkswagen Passat – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Passat, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 25 Oct 2023
Mileage
174,004 mi
At MOT on 6 Oct 2022
MOT tests
16
10 passed · 6 failed
Per year
15,013 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S44 VJA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Colour
Bronze
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
27 Sept 2010
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
6 Oct 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

S44 VJA was last recorded at 174,004 miles on 6 Oct 2022, 21,999 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Oct 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
152,005 miles · 19 Oct 2021
Between the last two tests
21,999 miles
Average per year
15,013 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 174,004 miles
  • 2021 – 152,005 miles
  • 2020 – 137,929 miles
  • 2019 – 121,131 miles
  • 2018 – 105,359 miles
  • 2017 – 94,034 miles
  • 2016 – 79,733 miles
  • 2015 – 58,558 miles
  • 2014 – 51,052 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass174,004 miles
  • MinorOffside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin asap (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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 Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords plus nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Oil leak, but not excessive leak from engine

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front damage but not likely to cause injury

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

16 tests since 27 Feb 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass174,004 miles (+21,999)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    174,004 miles
    Test number
    956743679910
    • MinorOffside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin asap (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass152,005 miles (+6)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    152,005 miles
    Test number
    162644113170
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords plus nail in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail151,999 miles (+14,070)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,999 miles
    Test number
    285596589980
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords plus nail in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass137,929 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    137,929 miles
    Test number
    920470439561
    • AdvisoryNearside Front damage but not likely to cause injury
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Fail137,924 miles (+16,793)1 dangerous5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,924 miles
    Test number
    235452155415
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front damage but not likely to cause injury
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge plus damage to side wall (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Pass121,131 miles (+15,772)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    121,131 miles
    Test number
    645886637528

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass105,359 miles (+39)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    105,359 miles
    Test number
    570504652927
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail105,320 miles (+11,286)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,320 miles
    Test number
    486073551683
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

  9. Pass94,034 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    94,034 miles
    Test number
    550472041888

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail94,034 miles (+14,301)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,034 miles
    Test number
    924850040149
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  11. Pass79,733 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    79,733 miles
    Test number
    865363911840
    • AdvisoryEml light on

  12. Fail79,733 miles (+21,175)3 dangerous5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,733 miles
    Test number
    759071116076
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)
    • FailureOffside Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryEml light on

  13. Pass58,558 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    58,558 miles
    Test number
    414487651996

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail58,558 miles (+7,506)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,558 miles
    Test number
    131447407906
    • 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)

  15. Pass51,052 miles (+6,237)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    51,052 miles
    Test number
    219506564224
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOuter Sill covers fitted.
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass44,815 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    44,815 miles
    Test number
    768168954084
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Questions about S44 VJA

Does S44 VJA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S44 VJA expired on 25 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S44 VJA?
The MOT on S44 VJA expired on 25 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S44 VJA done?
S44 VJA was recorded at 174,004 miles at its MOT on 6 Oct 2022, an average of 15,013 miles a year.
Has S44 VJA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S44 VJA has failed 6 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on S44 VJA 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 S44 VJA find?
S44 VJA passed its latest MOT on 6 Oct 2022 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface; nearside rear brake pad(s) wearing thin asap; offside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 1 more.

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