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Volkswagen Passat

Green · Diesel · 1998 · 1,896 cc

S57 DGXMOT history

S57 DGX is a green diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 19 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 29 Sept 2027 and it has passed 20 of 32 MOT tests, with 166,940 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 29 Sept 2027
Mileage
166,940 mi
At MOT on 21 Sept 2026
MOT tests
32
20 passed · 12 failed
Per year
6,048 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S57 DGX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
19 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S57 DGX was last recorded at 166,940 miles on 21 Sept 2026, 1,126 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
165,814 miles · 30 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
1,126 miles
Average per year
6,048 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 166,940 miles
  • 2025 – 165,814 miles
  • 2024 – 164,043 miles
  • 2022 – 154,378 miles
  • 2021 – 139,715 miles
  • 2020 – 130,741 miles
  • 2019 – 123,000 miles
  • 2018 – 112,999 miles
  • 2017 – 101,516 miles
  • 2016 – 90,393 miles
  • 2015 – 86,222 miles
  • 2014 – 82,930 miles
  • 2013 – 79,032 miles
  • 2012 – 74,749 miles
  • 2011 – 70,490 miles
  • 2010 – 65,195 miles
  • 2009 – 59,955 miles
  • 2008 – 55,054 miles
  • 2007 – 50,007 miles
  • 2006 – 44,531 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass166,940 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear flexi pipes (1.1.12 (f) (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 brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

32 tests since 26 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass166,940 miles (+1,126)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    166,940 miles
    Test number
    125507112310
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear flexi pipes (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  2. Pass165,814 miles (+1,771)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    165,814 miles
    Test number
    934245600883
    • MinorOffside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass164,043 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    164,043 miles
    Test number
    911766481803
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  4. Fail164,043 miles (+9,665)1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,043 miles
    Test number
    134930842815
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  5. Pass154,378 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    154,378 miles
    Test number
    271399570553
    • MinorOffside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

  6. Fail154,378 miles (+14,663)2 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,378 miles
    Test number
    784929309041
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass139,715 miles (+8,974)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    139,715 miles
    Test number
    585427080919

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass130,741 miles (+16)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    130,741 miles
    Test number
    932195071229
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail130,725 miles (+7,725)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,725 miles
    Test number
    494077739040
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass123,000 miles (+11)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    123,000 miles
    Test number
    508220463307
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Fail122,989 miles (+9,990)1 dangerous6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,989 miles
    Test number
    133399205737
    • DangerousFront Brake master cylinder leaking reservoir leaking. (1.1.10 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass112,999 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    112,999 miles
    Test number
    486389209588
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  13. Fail112,991 miles (+11,475)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,991 miles
    Test number
    715625410306
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  14. Pass101,516 miles (+11,123)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    101,516 miles
    Test number
    328203056638
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint front (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint front (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint front (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint rear (2.5.B.1a)

  15. Pass90,393 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    90,393 miles
    Test number
    611159206632

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail90,393 miles (+4,171)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,393 miles
    Test number
    228108900466
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass86,222 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    86,222 miles
    Test number
    686324195112
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Fail86,222 miles (+3,292)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,222 miles
    Test number
    128584495169
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Pass82,930 miles (+3,898)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    82,930 miles
    Test number
    247055494196
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  20. Pass79,032 miles (+4,283)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    79,032 miles
    Test number
    508044303207
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  21. Pass74,749 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    74,749 miles
    Test number
    236380182117
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  22. Fail74,749 miles (+4,259)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,749 miles
    Test number
    825479772117
    • DangerousNearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  23. Pass70,490 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    70,490 miles
    Test number
    386480301487

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail70,490 miles (+5,295)1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,490 miles
    Test number
    207830501280
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  25. Pass65,195 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    65,195 miles
    Test number
    941763200275
    • NoteOffside and nearside rear discs pitted

  26. Fail65,195 miles (+5,240)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,195 miles
    Test number
    602712600246
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteOffside and nearside rear discs pitted

  27. Pass59,955 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    59,955 miles
    Test number
    293987799469

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail59,955 miles (+4,901)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,955 miles
    Test number
    671514599133
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

  29. Pass55,054 miles (+5,047)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    55,054 miles
    Test number
    352728798157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass50,007 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    50,007 miles
    Test number
    903301407207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail50,007 miles (+5,476)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,007 miles
    Test number
    981379597189
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  32. Pass44,531 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    44,531 miles
    Test number
    243157676434

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S57 DGX

Does S57 DGX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S57 DGX is valid until 29 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on S57 DGX?
The MOT on S57 DGX is valid until 29 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S57 DGX done?
S57 DGX was recorded at 166,940 miles at its MOT on 21 Sept 2026, an average of 6,048 miles a year.
Has S57 DGX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S57 DGX has failed 12 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on S57 DGX 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 S57 DGX find?
S57 DGX passed its latest MOT on 21 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: offside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear flexi pipes.

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