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Volkswagen Passat

Orange · Petrol · 1998 · 1,781 cc

S85 LGNMOT history

S85 LGN is an orange petrol Volkswagen Passat first used on 1 Oct 1998. Its MOT is valid until 27 Jul 2027 and it has passed 12 of 13 MOT tests, with 64,012 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 27 Jul 2027
Mileage
64,012 mi
At MOT on 1 Jul 2026
MOT tests
13
12 passed · 1 failed
Per year
1,848 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S85 LGN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Colour
Orange
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
1 Oct 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S85 LGN was last recorded at 64,012 miles on 1 Jul 2026, 1,433 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
62,579 miles · 1 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
1,433 miles
Average per year
1,848 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 64,012 miles
  • 2025 – 62,579 miles
  • 2024 – 59,783 miles
  • 2023 – 56,636 miles
  • 2022 – 45,497 miles
  • 2021 – 37,506 miles
  • 2020 – 32,368 miles
  • 2013 – 31,415 miles
  • 2010 – 29,847 miles
  • 2008 – 28,498 miles
  • 2006 – 26,888 miles
  • 2005 – 25,066 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass64,012 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.

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

Full MOT history

13 tests since 2 Jun 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass64,012 miles (+1,433)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    64,012 miles
    Test number
    658376694631

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass62,579 miles (+2,796)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    62,579 miles
    Test number
    539620676949
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. Pass59,783 miles (+3,147)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    59,783 miles
    Test number
    501379175363
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  4. Pass56,636 miles (+11,139)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    56,636 miles
    Test number
    625365486779

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass45,497 miles (+7,991)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    45,497 miles
    Test number
    288012171415
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass37,506 miles (+5,138)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    37,506 miles
    Test number
    907979588486
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Pass32,368 miles (+953)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    32,368 miles
    Test number
    563636875180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass31,415 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    31,415 miles
    Test number
    105003863073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail31,415 miles (+1,568)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,415 miles
    Test number
    346013163090
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
  10. Pass29,847 miles (+1,349)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    29,847 miles
    Test number
    622102340358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass28,498 miles (+1,610)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    28,498 miles
    Test number
    552427438383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass26,888 miles (+1,822)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    26,888 miles
    Test number
    724136736364

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass25,066 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2006
    Odometer
    25,066 miles
    Test number
    723553955101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S85 LGN

Does S85 LGN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S85 LGN is valid until 27 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on S85 LGN?
The MOT on S85 LGN is valid until 27 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S85 LGN done?
S85 LGN was recorded at 64,012 miles at its MOT on 1 Jul 2026, an average of 1,848 miles a year.
Has S85 LGN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S85 LGN has failed 1 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Mar 2013.
Has the mileage on S85 LGN 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 S85 LGN find?
S85 LGN passed its latest MOT on 1 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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