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Volkswagen Passat

Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 1,781 cc

S820 SMBMOT history

S820 SMB is a silver petrol Volkswagen Passat first used on 1 Sept 1998. Its MOT is valid until 24 Apr 2027 and it has passed 19 of 22 MOT tests, with 61,016 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 24 Apr 2027
Mileage
61,016 mi
At MOT on 21 Apr 2026
MOT tests
22
19 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,599 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S820 SMB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
1 Sept 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S820 SMB was last recorded at 61,016 miles on 21 Apr 2026, 283 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
60,733 miles · 25 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
283 miles
Average per year
1,599 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 61,016 miles
  • 2025 – 60,733 miles
  • 2024 – 60,702 miles
  • 2023 – 53,366 miles
  • 2022 – 47,041 miles
  • 2021 – 40,806 miles
  • 2020 – 40,566 miles
  • 2019 – 39,908 miles
  • 2018 – 39,183 miles
  • 2016 – 38,294 miles
  • 2015 – 37,747 miles
  • 2014 – 36,928 miles
  • 2013 – 35,776 miles
  • 2012 – 35,219 miles
  • 2011 – 34,214 miles
  • 2010 – 33,054 miles
  • 2009 – 32,135 miles
  • 2008 – 31,614 miles
  • 2006 – 30,078 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass61,016 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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 Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2012

Full MOT history

22 tests since 14 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass61,016 miles (+283)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    61,016 miles
    Test number
    636957618546
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Pass60,733 miles (+31)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    60,733 miles
    Test number
    253183763424

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass60,702 miles (+7,336)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2025
    Odometer
    60,702 miles
    Test number
    917017370313
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass53,366 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2024
    Odometer
    53,366 miles
    Test number
    431810788358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail53,366 miles (+6,325)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,366 miles
    Test number
    684495454166
    • MajorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  6. Pass47,041 miles (+6,235)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2023
    Odometer
    47,041 miles
    Test number
    653907985666

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass40,806 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2022
    Odometer
    40,806 miles
    Test number
    572919890220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail40,806 miles (+240)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,806 miles
    Test number
    904218083854
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass40,566 miles (+658)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    40,566 miles
    Test number
    863703347281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass39,908 miles (+725)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    39,908 miles
    Test number
    151663653479

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass39,183 miles (+889)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    39,183 miles
    Test number
    184280723225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass38,294 miles (+547)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    38,294 miles
    Test number
    755538070747

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass37,747 miles (+819)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    37,747 miles
    Test number
    239770636731

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass36,928 miles (+1,152)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    36,928 miles
    Test number
    117387184266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass35,776 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    35,776 miles
    Test number
    948187083231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail35,776 miles (+557)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,776 miles
    Test number
    549124883200
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  17. Pass35,219 miles (+1,005)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    35,219 miles
    Test number
    868872472293
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  18. Pass34,214 miles (+1,160)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    34,214 miles
    Test number
    878370381278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass33,054 miles (+919)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    33,054 miles
    Test number
    260556680114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass32,135 miles (+521)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    32,135 miles
    Test number
    642475179023
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteBoth rear tyre walls starting to split

  21. Pass31,614 miles (+1,536)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    31,614 miles
    Test number
    903445368024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass30,078 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    30,078 miles
    Test number
    760368446343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S820 SMB

Does S820 SMB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S820 SMB is valid until 24 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on S820 SMB?
The MOT on S820 SMB is valid until 24 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S820 SMB done?
S820 SMB was recorded at 61,016 miles at its MOT on 21 Apr 2026, an average of 1,599 miles a year.
Has S820 SMB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S820 SMB has failed 3 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 24 May 2023.
Has the mileage on S820 SMB 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 S820 SMB find?
S820 SMB passed its latest MOT on 21 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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