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Volkswagen Passat

Black · Petrol · 1998 · 1,781 cc

S84 RLBMOT history

S84 RLB is a black petrol Volkswagen Passat first used on 9 Nov 1998. Its MOT expired on 30 Mar 2026 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 147,373 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Mar 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 30 Mar 2026
Mileage
147,373 mi
At MOT on 13 Mar 2025
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,257 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S84 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
9 Nov 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
13 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S84 RLB was last recorded at 147,373 miles on 13 Mar 2025, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
147,372 miles · 11 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
5,257 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 147,373 miles
  • 2024 – 142,515 miles
  • 2023 – 137,527 miles
  • 2022 – 132,233 miles
  • 2021 – 124,682 miles
  • 2020 – 118,894 miles
  • 2019 – 113,083 miles
  • 2018 – 106,791 miles
  • 2017 – 100,849 miles
  • 2016 – 95,364 miles
  • 2015 – 89,335 miles
  • 2014 – 81,648 miles
  • 2013 – 77,443 miles
  • 2012 – 73,017 miles
  • 2011 – 68,035 miles
  • 2010 – 64,458 miles
  • 2009 – 59,163 miles
  • 2008 – 54,542 miles
  • 2007 – 50,700 miles
  • 2006 – 46,611 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass147,373 miles
  • MinorCentral Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2017

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass147,373 miles (+1)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    147,373 miles
    Test number
    269256340566
    • MinorCentral Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Fail147,372 miles (+4,857)4 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,372 miles
    Test number
    530944094066
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rearward (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorCentral Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass142,515 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    142,515 miles
    Test number
    475668061500
    • MinorCentral Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  4. Fail142,514 miles (+4,987)2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,514 miles
    Test number
    432972927005
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorCentral Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  5. Pass137,527 miles (+5,294)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    137,527 miles
    Test number
    788846635924
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Pass132,233 miles (+7,551)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    132,233 miles
    Test number
    755013023710
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass124,682 miles (+5,788)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    124,682 miles
    Test number
    937867918558
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

  8. Pass118,894 miles (+5,811)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    118,894 miles
    Test number
    914315549012
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

  9. Pass113,083 miles (+6,292)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    113,083 miles
    Test number
    226797610309

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass106,791 miles (+5,942)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    106,791 miles
    Test number
    527702988244
    • AdvisoryOil leak gearbox

  11. Pass100,849 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    100,849 miles
    Test number
    824779668515

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail100,849 miles (+5,485)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,849 miles
    Test number
    825652723105
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass95,364 miles (+6,029)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    95,364 miles
    Test number
    363300807026
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  14. Pass89,335 miles (+7,687)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    89,335 miles
    Test number
    407333645078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass81,648 miles (+4,205)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    81,648 miles
    Test number
    557932604049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass77,443 miles (+4,426)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    77,443 miles
    Test number
    837116213053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass73,017 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    73,017 miles
    Test number
    186037012422
    • NoteTyre Size : 205.60.15
    • NoteNearside front tyre wearing on inner edges
    • NoteRear tyres wearing on edges

  18. Fail73,017 miles (+4,982)1 failure1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,017 miles
    Test number
    197012212018
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteTyre Size : 205.60.15
    • NoteNearside front tyre wearing on inner edges
    • NoteRear tyres wearing on edges

  19. Pass68,035 miles (+75)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    68,035 miles
    Test number
    825546221069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail67,960 miles (+3,502)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,960 miles
    Test number
    517462211085
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass64,458 miles (+5,295)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    64,458 miles
    Test number
    804821210055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass59,163 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    59,163 miles
    Test number
    502272529091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail59,153 miles (+4,611)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,153 miles
    Test number
    982179309006
    • FailureNearside Inner Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  24. Pass54,542 miles (+3,842)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    54,542 miles
    Test number
    114764808452

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass50,700 miles (+53)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    50,700 miles
    Test number
    643406617074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail50,647 miles (+4,036)1 failure1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,647 miles
    Test number
    191439507003
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  27. Pass46,611 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    46,611 miles
    Test number
    383474516018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail46,611 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,611 miles
    Test number
    352971816082
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Questions about S84 RLB

Does S84 RLB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S84 RLB expired on 30 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S84 RLB?
The MOT on S84 RLB expired on 30 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S84 RLB done?
S84 RLB was recorded at 147,373 miles at its MOT on 13 Mar 2025, an average of 5,257 miles a year.
Has S84 RLB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S84 RLB has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on S84 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 S84 RLB find?
S84 RLB passed its latest MOT on 13 Mar 2025 with 2 minor defects and 5 advisories: central windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped; nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output, and 4 more.

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