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Volkswagen Passat

Blue · Diesel · 1998 · 1,896 cc

S741 BAAMOT history

S741 BAA is a blue diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT is valid until 18 Dec 2026 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 154,516 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 18 Dec 2026
Mileage
154,516 mi
At MOT on 17 Dec 2025
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,754 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S741 BAA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
31 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S741 BAA was last recorded at 154,516 miles on 17 Dec 2025, 4,706 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
149,810 miles · 13 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
4,706 miles
Average per year
4,754 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 154,516 miles
  • 2024 – 149,810 miles
  • 2023 – 145,162 miles
  • 2022 – 141,890 miles
  • 2021 – 139,341 miles
  • 2020 – 136,857 miles
  • 2019 – 134,808 miles
  • 2018 – 130,428 miles
  • 2017 – 124,361 miles
  • 2016 – 118,706 miles
  • 2015 – 114,531 miles
  • 2014 – 108,929 miles
  • 2013 – 104,254 miles
  • 2012 – 98,088 miles
  • 2011 – 94,889 miles
  • 2010 – 91,101 miles
  • 2009 – 85,918 miles
  • 2008 – 80,056 miles
  • 2007 – 73,629 miles
  • 2006 – 65,615 miles
  • 2005 – 58,131 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass154,516 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2012

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2009

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011

Full MOT history

27 tests since 8 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass154,516 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    154,516 miles
    Test number
    635821941805
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail154,516 miles (+4,706)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,516 miles
    Test number
    908983442188
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps BOTH (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass149,810 miles (+4,648)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    149,810 miles
    Test number
    653385837365
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Pass145,162 miles (+3,272)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    145,162 miles
    Test number
    500742571669

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass141,890 miles (+2,549)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    141,890 miles
    Test number
    152011066019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass139,341 miles (+2,484)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    139,341 miles
    Test number
    555448831799
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Pass136,857 miles (+2,049)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    136,857 miles
    Test number
    359332849011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass134,808 miles (+4,380)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    134,808 miles
    Test number
    690662774517
    • 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))

  9. Pass130,428 miles (+6,067)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    130,428 miles
    Test number
    381108969047
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass124,361 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    124,361 miles
    Test number
    314168281554

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail124,361 miles (+5,655)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,361 miles
    Test number
    853319733387
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  12. Pass118,706 miles (+4,175)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    118,706 miles
    Test number
    722173319966

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass114,531 miles (+5,602)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    114,531 miles
    Test number
    900112242777
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass108,929 miles (+4,675)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    108,929 miles
    Test number
    409785834334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass104,254 miles (+6,166)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    104,254 miles
    Test number
    405598513499

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass98,088 miles (+3,199)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    98,088 miles
    Test number
    759065302371
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  17. Pass94,889 miles (+3,788)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    94,889 miles
    Test number
    457914201445
    • 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)

  18. Pass91,101 miles (+5,183)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    91,101 miles
    Test number
    264615980207
    • 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)

  19. Pass85,918 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    85,918 miles
    Test number
    122761849275
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  20. Fail85,918 miles (+5,862)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,918 miles
    Test number
    523721349293
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  21. Pass80,056 miles (+8)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    80,056 miles
    Test number
    571422658299
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres spliting on inner edges

  22. Fail80,048 miles (+6,419)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,048 miles
    Test number
    534000758246
    • FailureFront registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureRear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres spliting on inner edges

  23. Pass73,629 miles (+55)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    73,629 miles
    Test number
    134073757254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail73,574 miles (+7,959)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,574 miles
    Test number
    823840657298
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

  25. Pass65,615 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    65,615 miles
    Test number
    100539846224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail65,615 miles (+7,484)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,615 miles
    Test number
    202609346284
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  27. Pass58,131 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    58,131 miles
    Test number
    493521255211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S741 BAA

Does S741 BAA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S741 BAA is valid until 18 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on S741 BAA?
The MOT on S741 BAA is valid until 18 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S741 BAA done?
S741 BAA was recorded at 154,516 miles at its MOT on 17 Dec 2025, an average of 4,754 miles a year.
Has S741 BAA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S741 BAA has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on S741 BAA 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 S741 BAA find?
S741 BAA passed its latest MOT on 17 Dec 2025 with 1 advisory: rear brake pad(s) wearing thin both.

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