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Volkswagen Passat

Black · Petrol · 1998 · 1,781 cc

S81 RLBMOT history

S81 RLB is a black petrol Volkswagen Passat first used on 30 Sept 1998. Its MOT expired on 1 Oct 2024 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 164,222 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 1 Oct 2024
Mileage
164,222 mi
At MOT on 2 Oct 2023
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,432 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S81 RLB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
30 Sept 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Oct 2024
Latest MOT test
2 Oct 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

S81 RLB was last recorded at 164,222 miles on 2 Oct 2023, 851 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Aug 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
163,371 miles · 10 Aug 2022
Between the last two tests
851 miles
Average per year
6,432 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 164,222 miles
  • 2022 – 163,371 miles
  • 2021 – 159,515 miles
  • 2020 – 155,244 miles
  • 2019 – 150,374 miles
  • 2018 – 144,982 miles
  • 2017 – 137,405 miles
  • 2016 – 126,899 miles
  • 2015 – 115,253 miles
  • 2014 – 105,558 miles
  • 2012 – 92,759 miles
  • 2011 – 85,683 miles
  • 2010 – 79,155 miles
  • 2009 – 74,718 miles
  • 2008 – 71,461 miles
  • 2007 – 63,035 miles
  • 2006 – 53,936 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass164,222 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

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

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective

    Major4 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective

    Major4 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major4 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Front flexy exhaust pipe deteriorated

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2017–2018

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2016

Full MOT history

25 tests since 9 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass164,222 miles (+851)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    164,222 miles
    Test number
    286033935308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass163,371 miles (+3,856)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    163,371 miles
    Test number
    747723530172
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

  3. Pass159,515 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    159,515 miles
    Test number
    444794027069
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Fail159,512 miles (+4,268)1 dangerous8 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,512 miles
    Test number
    148975767693
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn heavily on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn heavily on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass155,244 miles (+11)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    155,244 miles
    Test number
    526640130551
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail155,233 miles (+4,859)7 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,233 miles
    Test number
    625756025118
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury light unit (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass150,374 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    150,374 miles
    Test number
    945512255299
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside rear light unit light unit slightly damaged

  8. Fail150,372 miles (+5,390)5 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,372 miles
    Test number
    784086890907
    • MajorBrake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
    • MajorCentral Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside rear light unit light unit slightly damaged

  9. Pass144,982 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    144,982 miles
    Test number
    621995720139
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront flexy exhaust pipe deteriorated

  10. Fail144,980 miles (+7,575)5 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,980 miles
    Test number
    118610771668
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres cracking
    • AdvisoryFront flexy exhaust pipe deteriorated

  11. Pass137,405 miles (+3)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    137,405 miles
    Test number
    747847426502
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres heavily cracked
    • AdvisoryFront flexy exhaust pipe deteriorated

  12. Fail137,402 miles (+10,503)5 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,402 miles
    Test number
    781814793628
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour lens missing (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres heavily cracked
    • AdvisoryFront flexy exhaust pipe deteriorated

  13. Pass126,899 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    126,899 miles
    Test number
    594678810929
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail126,899 miles (+11,646)4 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,899 miles
    Test number
    508323609370
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass115,253 miles (+9,695)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    115,253 miles
    Test number
    468504505265
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteOffside wiper blade split

  16. Pass105,558 miles (+12,799)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    105,558 miles
    Test number
    359152604474
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Pass92,759 miles (+7,076)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    92,759 miles
    Test number
    666615712259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass85,683 miles (+6,528)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    85,683 miles
    Test number
    456916311297
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Pass79,155 miles (+4,437)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    79,155 miles
    Test number
    954174620280
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteFront brake disc pitted
    • NoteRear brake disc pitted

  20. Pass74,718 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    74,718 miles
    Test number
    334793329245
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  21. Fail74,718 miles (+3,257)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,718 miles
    Test number
    513993129268
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  22. Pass71,461 miles (+8,426)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    71,461 miles
    Test number
    530565728296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass63,035 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    63,035 miles
    Test number
    930300027255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail63,035 miles (+9,099)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,035 miles
    Test number
    140620327205
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass53,936 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    53,936 miles
    Test number
    471461126255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S81 RLB

Does S81 RLB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S81 RLB expired on 1 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S81 RLB?
The MOT on S81 RLB expired on 1 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S81 RLB done?
S81 RLB was recorded at 164,222 miles at its MOT on 2 Oct 2023, an average of 6,432 miles a year.
Has S81 RLB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S81 RLB has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Aug 2021.
Has the mileage on S81 RLB 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 S81 RLB find?
S81 RLB passed its latest MOT on 2 Oct 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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