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Volkswagen Passat

Red · Petrol · 1998 · 1,781 cc

S788 DBDMOT history

S788 DBD is a red petrol Volkswagen Passat first used on 30 Sept 1998. Its MOT expired on 10 Sept 2023 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 80,253 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Sept 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 10 Sept 2023
Mileage
80,253 mi
At MOT on 5 Sept 2022
MOT tests
20
17 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,944 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S788 DBD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
30 Sept 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Sept 2023
Latest MOT test
5 Sept 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

S788 DBD was last recorded at 80,253 miles on 5 Sept 2022, 2,306 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Aug 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
77,947 miles · 28 Aug 2021
Between the last two tests
2,306 miles
Average per year
2,944 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 80,253 miles
  • 2021 – 77,947 miles
  • 2020 – 76,168 miles
  • 2019 – 74,672 miles
  • 2018 – 71,786 miles
  • 2017 – 68,783 miles
  • 2016 – 65,135 miles
  • 2015 – 61,056 miles
  • 2014 – 56,427 miles
  • 2013 – 52,702 miles
  • 2012 – 50,828 miles
  • 2011 – 49,856 miles
  • 2010 – 48,826 miles
  • 2009 – 43,953 miles
  • 2008 – 39,745 miles
  • 2007 – 36,440 miles
  • 2006 – 33,201 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass80,253 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2006–2009

  • Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2008

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2013

Full MOT history

20 tests since 11 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass80,253 miles (+2,306)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    80,253 miles
    Test number
    130376931441
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass77,947 miles (+1,779)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    77,947 miles
    Test number
    160189410534
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass76,168 miles (+1,496)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    76,168 miles
    Test number
    599960589127
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass74,672 miles (+2,886)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    74,672 miles
    Test number
    195192984796
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass71,786 miles (+3,003)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    71,786 miles
    Test number
    780569320750
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass68,783 miles (+3,648)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    68,783 miles
    Test number
    523720270587
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  7. Pass65,135 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    65,135 miles
    Test number
    538846134479
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs lipped
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp lenses deteriorated--beam patterns weak
    • AdvisoryRear tyres perished and cracked

  8. Fail65,135 miles (+4,079)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,135 miles
    Test number
    812853268216
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc joint noisy (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs lipped
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp lenses deteriorated--beam patterns weak
    • AdvisoryRear tyres perished and cracked

  9. Pass61,056 miles (+4,629)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    61,056 miles
    Test number
    114960993361
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  10. Pass56,427 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    56,427 miles
    Test number
    108528644264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail56,427 miles (+3,725)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,427 miles
    Test number
    887098744214
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  12. Pass52,702 miles (+1,874)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    52,702 miles
    Test number
    445889543240
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteNs washer jet weak
    • NoteOs headlamp adjuster weak
    • NoteSlight brake bind on nsr

  13. Pass50,828 miles (+972)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    50,828 miles
    Test number
    636341852208
    • NoteFront and rear number plates deteriorated
    • NoteSlight brake bind on rear

  14. Pass49,856 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    49,856 miles
    Test number
    129952851237
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOffside rear brake binding slightly

  15. Fail49,856 miles (+1,030)1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,856 miles
    Test number
    308062351459
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOffside rear brake binding slightly

  16. Pass48,826 miles (+4,873)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    48,826 miles
    Test number
    733072050245
    • NoteFront and rear number plates cracked
    • NoteSlight noises at front suspesion no play detected

  17. Pass43,953 miles (+4,208)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    43,953 miles
    Test number
    283303859283
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  18. Pass39,745 miles (+3,305)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    39,745 miles
    Test number
    190805058231
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  19. Pass36,440 miles (+3,239)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    36,440 miles
    Test number
    173843957272
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteFront no; plate cracked

  20. Pass33,201 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    33,201 miles
    Test number
    464654856202
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteSlight oil leak from engine

Questions about S788 DBD

Does S788 DBD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S788 DBD expired on 10 Sept 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S788 DBD?
The MOT on S788 DBD expired on 10 Sept 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S788 DBD done?
S788 DBD was recorded at 80,253 miles at its MOT on 5 Sept 2022, an average of 2,944 miles a year.
Has S788 DBD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S788 DBD has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Aug 2016.
Has the mileage on S788 DBD 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 S788 DBD find?
S788 DBD passed its latest MOT on 5 Sept 2022 with 1 advisory: offside front upper suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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