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Volkswagen Passat

Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 1,800 cc

S740 LRXMOT history

S740 LRX is a silver petrol Volkswagen Passat first used on 27 Oct 1998. Its MOT expired on 25 Jul 2024 and it has passed 17 of 30 MOT tests, with 177,521 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Jul 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 25 Jul 2024
Mileage
177,521 mi
At MOT on 4 Jul 2023
MOT tests
30
17 passed · 13 failed
Per year
7,034 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S740 LRX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,800 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
27 Oct 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Jul 2024
Latest MOT test
4 Jul 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

S740 LRX was last recorded at 177,521 miles on 4 Jul 2023, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jun 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
177,516 miles · 27 Jun 2023
Between the last two tests
5 miles
Average per year
7,034 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 177,521 miles
  • 2022 – 171,369 miles
  • 2021 – 164,619 miles
  • 2020 – 160,392 miles
  • 2019 – 155,994 miles
  • 2018 – 149,342 miles
  • 2017 – 142,425 miles
  • 2016 – 134,106 miles
  • 2015 – 123,061 miles
  • 2014 – 114,653 miles
  • 2013 – 103,420 miles
  • 2012 – 90,073 miles
  • 2010 – 72,740 miles
  • 2009 – 65,414 miles
  • 2008 – 65,393 miles
  • 2007 – 62,219 miles
  • 2006 – 60,108 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass177,521 miles
  • 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))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2020

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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Central Rear Centre exhaust silencer corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Body and paint work damage

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed interior door handle

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

30 tests since 24 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass177,521 miles (+5)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    177,521 miles
    Test number
    804510405047
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail177,516 miles (+6,147)5 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,516 miles
    Test number
    996577108419
    • MajorNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

  3. Pass171,369 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    171,369 miles
    Test number
    740079707218
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Centre exhaust silencer corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail171,368 miles (+6,749)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,368 miles
    Test number
    668623436417
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Centre exhaust silencer corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass164,619 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    164,619 miles
    Test number
    426685577341
    • MinorDriver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed interior door handle (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBody and paint work damage
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail164,619 miles (+4,227)1 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,619 miles
    Test number
    910844932530
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorDriver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed interior door handle (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBody and paint work damage
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass160,392 miles (+4,398)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    160,392 miles
    Test number
    321961733238
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass155,994 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    155,994 miles
    Test number
    889251361126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail155,967 miles (+6,625)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,967 miles
    Test number
    508491741869
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

  10. Pass149,342 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2019
    Odometer
    149,342 miles
    Test number
    507482842660
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  11. Fail149,342 miles (+6,917)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,342 miles
    Test number
    269092286037
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  12. Pass142,425 miles (+34)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    142,425 miles
    Test number
    833967735948
    • AdvisoryENGINE OIL LEAKS
    • AdvisoryFRONT TYRES HEAVILY WORN ON EDGES AND CONTAINS SEVERAL DEEP CUTS

  13. Fail142,391 miles (+8,285)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,391 miles
    Test number
    118123143592
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryENGINE OIL LEAKS
    • AdvisoryFRONT TYRES HEAVILY WORN ON EDGES AND CONTAINS SEVERAL DEEP CUTS

  14. Pass134,106 miles (+11,045)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    134,106 miles
    Test number
    941113480490
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  15. Fail123,061 miles1 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,061 miles
    Test number
    118427835067
    • Repaired at testOffside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Pass123,061 miles (+8,408)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    123,061 miles
    Test number
    928527435010
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Pass114,653 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    114,653 miles
    Test number
    497353744051
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Fail114,653 miles (+11,233)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,653 miles
    Test number
    889352544082
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  19. Pass103,420 miles (+13,347)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    103,420 miles
    Test number
    847812713098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass90,073 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    90,073 miles
    Test number
    338034842098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail90,067 miles (+17,327)1 dangerous1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,067 miles
    Test number
    816290442024
    • DangerousNearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass72,740 miles (+1)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    72,740 miles
    Test number
    200237140320
    • NoteAdvise oil leaks
    • NoteAdvise rear brake hose and pipe covers fitted

  23. Fail72,739 miles (+4,057)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,739 miles
    Test number
    454944740447
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • NoteAdvise oil leaks
    • NoteAdvise rear brake hose and pipe covers fitted

  24. Pass68,682 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    68,682 miles
    Test number
    523413850054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail68,682 miles (+3,268)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,682 miles
    Test number
    481261850036
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  26. Pass65,414 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    65,414 miles
    Test number
    973299609053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail65,393 miles (+3,174)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,393 miles
    Test number
    750531858396
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

  28. Pass62,219 miles (+2,111)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    62,219 miles
    Test number
    532798697200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass60,108 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    60,108 miles
    Test number
    233997696273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail60,108 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,108 miles
    Test number
    300127196247
    • FailureNearside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit breaking up (2.5.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Questions about S740 LRX

Does S740 LRX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S740 LRX expired on 25 Jul 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S740 LRX?
The MOT on S740 LRX expired on 25 Jul 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S740 LRX done?
S740 LRX was recorded at 177,521 miles at its MOT on 4 Jul 2023, an average of 7,034 miles a year.
Has S740 LRX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S740 LRX has failed 13 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jun 2023.
Has the mileage on S740 LRX 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 S740 LRX find?
S740 LRX passed its latest MOT on 4 Jul 2023 with 3 advisories: nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; oil leak, but not excessive.

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