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Volkswagen Passat

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 1,798 cc

S79 JGCMOT history

S79 JGC is a blue petrol Volkswagen Passat first used on 12 Dec 1998. Its MOT expired on 28 Nov 2023 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 124,713 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Nov 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 28 Nov 2023
Mileage
124,713 mi
At MOT on 24 Nov 2022
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,684 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S79 JGC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,798 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
12 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Nov 2023
Latest MOT test
24 Nov 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

S79 JGC was last recorded at 124,713 miles on 24 Nov 2022, 1,087 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Nov 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
123,626 miles · 29 Nov 2021
Between the last two tests
1,087 miles
Average per year
3,684 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 124,713 miles
  • 2021 – 123,626 miles
  • 2020 – 122,193 miles
  • 2019 – 121,057 miles
  • 2018 – 119,608 miles
  • 2017 – 117,442 miles
  • 2016 – 112,900 miles
  • 2015 – 108,781 miles
  • 2014 – 105,345 miles
  • 2013 – 100,901 miles
  • 2011 – 92,214 miles
  • 2010 – 86,991 miles
  • 2009 – 82,372 miles
  • 2008 – 78,468 miles
  • 2007 – 73,304 miles
  • 2006 – 66,609 miles
  • 2005 – 62,274 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass124,713 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (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 Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2005–2007

Full MOT history

25 tests since 12 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass124,713 miles (+1,087)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    124,713 miles
    Test number
    571608587104
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass123,626 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    123,626 miles
    Test number
    108757235215
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  3. Fail123,626 miles (+1,433)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,626 miles
    Test number
    745842959230
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner tie rod has slight play
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  4. Pass122,193 miles (+1,136)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    122,193 miles
    Test number
    440115749546
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre starting to wear low

  5. Pass121,057 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    121,057 miles
    Test number
    865090502450

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail121,057 miles (+1,449)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,057 miles
    Test number
    697329621681
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass119,608 miles (+2,166)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    119,608 miles
    Test number
    735467974545
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass117,442 miles (+7)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    117,442 miles
    Test number
    460556547709
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

  9. Fail117,435 miles (+4,535)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,435 miles
    Test number
    926386393030
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

  10. Pass112,900 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    112,900 miles
    Test number
    189069975097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail112,892 miles (+4,111)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,892 miles
    Test number
    285482870998
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/65/r15 (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  12. Pass108,781 miles (+3,436)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    108,781 miles
    Test number
    643566321998
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded

  13. Pass105,345 miles (+4,444)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    105,345 miles
    Test number
    846300034383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass100,901 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    100,901 miles
    Test number
    488009913325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail100,899 miles (+8,685)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,899 miles
    Test number
    889729513305
    • FailureNearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  16. Pass92,214 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    92,214 miles
    Test number
    536306241321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail92,214 miles (+5,223)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,214 miles
    Test number
    985086141374
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  18. Pass86,991 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    86,991 miles
    Test number
    442654140345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail86,988 miles (+4,616)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,988 miles
    Test number
    122303240348
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  20. Pass82,372 miles (+3,904)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    82,372 miles
    Test number
    880102349360
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  21. Fail78,468 miles1 repaired4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,468 miles
    Test number
    344253548347
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteAncillary drive belt out of align

  22. Pass78,468 miles (+5,164)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    78,468 miles
    Test number
    593133348364
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteAncillary drive belt out of align

  23. Pass73,304 miles (+6,695)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    73,304 miles
    Test number
    380603227324
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass66,609 miles (+4,335)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    66,609 miles
    Test number
    424188016446

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass62,274 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    62,274 miles
    Test number
    204026945327
    • 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 S79 JGC

Does S79 JGC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S79 JGC expired on 28 Nov 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S79 JGC?
The MOT on S79 JGC expired on 28 Nov 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S79 JGC done?
S79 JGC was recorded at 124,713 miles at its MOT on 24 Nov 2022, an average of 3,684 miles a year.
Has S79 JGC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S79 JGC has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on S79 JGC 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 S79 JGC find?
S79 JGC passed its latest MOT on 24 Nov 2022 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear.

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