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Volkswagen Passat

Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 1,796 cc

S71 ATAMOT history

S71 ATA is a silver petrol Volkswagen Passat first used on 1 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 2 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 96,426 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 2 Dec 2026
Mileage
96,426 mi
At MOT on 1 Dec 2025
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,678 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S71 ATA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
1 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
1 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S71 ATA was last recorded at 96,426 miles on 1 Dec 2025, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
96,422 miles · 10 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
2,678 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 96,426 miles
  • 2024 – 94,360 miles
  • 2023 – 92,843 miles
  • 2022 – 91,786 miles
  • 2021 – 90,890 miles
  • 2020 – 90,135 miles
  • 2019 – 88,621 miles
  • 2018 – 87,007 miles
  • 2017 – 84,486 miles
  • 2016 – 82,120 miles
  • 2015 – 79,799 miles
  • 2014 – 76,971 miles
  • 2013 – 74,203 miles
  • 2012 – 69,993 miles
  • 2011 – 65,788 miles
  • 2010 – 62,435 miles
  • 2009 – 58,765 miles
  • 2008 – 52,558 miles
  • 2007 – 48,045 miles
  • 2006 – 44,453 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,426 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 8 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Outer Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Outer Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer rear subframe bushes both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

25 tests since 6 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass96,426 miles (+4)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    96,426 miles
    Test number
    118836145942
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Fail96,422 miles (+2,062)2 major13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,422 miles
    Test number
    968994427053
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened axle corroded and holed (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass94,360 miles (+5)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    94,360 miles
    Test number
    595771265135
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail94,355 miles (+1,512)3 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,355 miles
    Test number
    612236250229
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass92,843 miles (+31)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    92,843 miles
    Test number
    558472221800
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer rear subframe bushes both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail92,812 miles (+1,026)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,812 miles
    Test number
    393713638465
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer rear subframe bushes both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass91,786 miles (+896)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    91,786 miles
    Test number
    970866279170
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer subframe bushes worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass90,890 miles (+755)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    90,890 miles
    Test number
    294870308283
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (rear) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Outer Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (both) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass90,135 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    90,135 miles
    Test number
    402428163952
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Fail90,134 miles (+1,513)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,134 miles
    Test number
    207365287499
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass88,621 miles (+1,614)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    88,621 miles
    Test number
    878150027651
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Pass87,007 miles (+2,521)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    87,007 miles
    Test number
    893277696382
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake hose union slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (axle) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  13. Pass84,486 miles (+2,366)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    84,486 miles
    Test number
    964191721000
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded On body of vehicle (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded On body of vehicle (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  14. Pass82,120 miles (+2,321)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    82,120 miles
    Test number
    720722048789
    • AdvisoryRear axle frame corroded

  15. Pass79,799 miles (+2,828)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    79,799 miles
    Test number
    885611285198
    • 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)
    • NoteRear axle frame corroded

  16. Pass76,971 miles (+2,768)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    76,971 miles
    Test number
    265151984425
    • NoteRear exhaust support corroded

  17. Pass74,203 miles (+78)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    74,203 miles
    Test number
    755630293101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail74,125 miles (+4,132)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,125 miles
    Test number
    966165283189
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass69,993 miles (+4,205)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    69,993 miles
    Test number
    766023292102
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass65,788 miles (+3,353)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    65,788 miles
    Test number
    305957381159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass62,435 miles (+3,670)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    62,435 miles
    Test number
    223378080162
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass58,765 miles (+6,207)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    58,765 miles
    Test number
    241395409201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass52,558 miles (+4,513)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    52,558 miles
    Test number
    202069188442

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass48,045 miles (+3,592)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    48,045 miles
    Test number
    611095387152
    • 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)

  25. Pass44,453 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    44,453 miles
    Test number
    980137686109
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about S71 ATA

Does S71 ATA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S71 ATA is valid until 2 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on S71 ATA?
The MOT on S71 ATA is valid until 2 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S71 ATA done?
S71 ATA was recorded at 96,426 miles at its MOT on 1 Dec 2025, an average of 2,678 miles a year.
Has S71 ATA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S71 ATA has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on S71 ATA 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 S71 ATA find?
S71 ATA passed its latest MOT on 1 Dec 2025 with 9 advisories: front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside front macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 6 more.

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