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Volkswagen Passat

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,968 cc

S5 RBWMOT history

S5 RBW is a black diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 26 Jun 2008. Its MOT is valid until 14 Dec 2026 and it has passed 16 of 18 MOT tests, with 165,976 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Nov 2025.

S5 RBW black Volkswagen Passat – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Passat, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 14 Dec 2026
Mileage
165,976 mi
At MOT on 29 Nov 2025
MOT tests
18
16 passed · 2 failed
Per year
7,658 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S5 RBW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
26 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
29 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S5 RBW was last recorded at 165,976 miles on 29 Nov 2025, 3,193 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Dec 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 12 Jun 2013: 5,486 miles, lower than 82,993 miles on 22 Jun 2012.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassMileage went down
Previous MOT
162,783 miles · 10 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
3,193 miles
Average per year
7,658 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 165,976 miles
  • 2024 – 162,783 miles
  • 2023 – 158,611 miles
  • 2022 – 154,396 miles
  • 2021 – 149,490 miles
  • 2020 – 145,524 miles
  • 2019 – 143,057 miles
  • 2018 – 139,818 miles
  • 2017 – 134,936 miles
  • 2016 – 129,124 miles
  • 2015 – 122,143 miles
  • 2014 – 115,244 miles
  • 2013 – 5,486 miles
  • 2012 – 82,993 miles
  • 2011 – 55,381 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass165,976 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt outter (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/r and o/s/r trailing arm (5.3.4 (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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2014

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s/f and o/s/f

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2013

Full MOT history

18 tests since 21 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass165,976 miles (+3,193)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    165,976 miles
    Test number
    198706163973
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt outter (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/r and o/s/r trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass162,783 miles (+4,172)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    162,783 miles
    Test number
    823385464148
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s/f and o/s/f
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s/r and o/s/r floor covers fitted (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass158,611 miles (+4,215)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    158,611 miles
    Test number
    975045091516

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass154,396 miles (+4,906)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    154,396 miles
    Test number
    402423494288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass149,490 miles (+3,966)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    149,490 miles
    Test number
    228838956782
    • AdvisoryZero emmsion

  6. Pass145,524 miles (+2,467)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    145,524 miles
    Test number
    373246248872
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s/f and o/s/f/ zero emmsion at time

  7. Pass143,057 miles (+3,239)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    143,057 miles
    Test number
    592609477775
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s/f and o/s/f
    • AdvisoryZero emission at time of test/under/upper tray fitted

  8. Pass139,818 miles (+4,882)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    139,818 miles
    Test number
    524151618982
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.1.16 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder/upper tray fitted
    • AdvisoryZero emission at time of test

  9. Pass134,936 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    134,936 miles
    Test number
    465783743490
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s and o/s
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  10. Fail134,936 miles (+5,812)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,936 miles
    Test number
    515258846943
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s and o/s
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  11. Pass129,124 miles (+6,981)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    129,124 miles
    Test number
    522997839532
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) nsf & osf (inner)

  12. Pass122,143 miles (+6,899)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    122,143 miles
    Test number
    293971603163
    • AdvisoryFront constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nsf & osf (outter) (2.5.C.1a)

  13. Pass115,244 miles (+3,408)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    115,244 miles
    Test number
    608039244309
    • 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)

  14. Pass111,836 miles (+106,350)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    111,836 miles
    Test number
    589034974164
    • 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)

  15. Pass5,486 miles3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    5,486 miles
    Test number
    785703863104
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Fail5,486 miles (-77,507)1 failure3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    5,486 miles
    Test number
    207213663431
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass82,993 miles (+27,612)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    82,993 miles
    Test number
    228844172482
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass55,381 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    55,381 miles
    Test number
    609982571188
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • 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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about S5 RBW

Does S5 RBW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S5 RBW is valid until 14 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on S5 RBW?
The MOT on S5 RBW is valid until 14 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S5 RBW done?
S5 RBW was recorded at 165,976 miles at its MOT on 29 Nov 2025, an average of 7,658 miles a year.
Has S5 RBW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S5 RBW has failed 2 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Dec 2017.
Has the mileage on S5 RBW ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 12 Jun 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S5 RBW find?
S5 RBW passed its latest MOT on 29 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt outter; rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/r and o/s/r trailing arm.

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