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Volkswagen Passat

Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 1,798 cc

S87 SKJMOT history

S87 SKJ is a silver petrol Volkswagen Passat first used on 17 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 7 Oct 2025 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 140,799 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Oct 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 7 Oct 2025
Mileage
140,799 mi
At MOT on 8 Oct 2024
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,325 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S87 SKJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,798 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
17 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
8 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

S87 SKJ was last recorded at 140,799 miles on 8 Oct 2024, 6,230 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Aug 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
134,569 miles · 29 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
6,230 miles
Average per year
5,325 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 140,799 miles
  • 2023 – 134,569 miles
  • 2022 – 128,464 miles
  • 2021 – 121,843 miles
  • 2020 – 115,179 miles
  • 2019 – 108,986 miles
  • 2018 – 105,263 miles
  • 2017 – 97,775 miles
  • 2016 – 90,345 miles
  • 2015 – 87,312 miles
  • 2014 – 83,752 miles
  • 2013 – 78,992 miles
  • 2012 – 76,303 miles
  • 2011 – 71,795 miles
  • 2010 – 67,997 miles
  • 2009 – 64,867 miles
  • 2008 – 58,032 miles
  • 2007 – 50,296 miles
  • 2006 – 44,060 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass140,799 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryN/s/f tyre on legal limit
  • AdvisoryOil leak
  • AdvisoryRear axle corroded
  • AdvisoryRear springs corroded
  • AdvisoryWipers poor

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 Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Fuel filter damp

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Headlamp aim too low

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Headlamp aim too low

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

29 tests since 8 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass140,799 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    140,799 miles
    Test number
    531594063268
    • AdvisoryN/s/f tyre on legal limit
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded
    • AdvisoryRear springs corroded
    • AdvisoryWipers poor

  2. Fail140,799 miles (+6,230)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,799 miles
    Test number
    761939441842
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryN/s/f tyre on legal limit
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded
    • AdvisoryRear springs corroded
    • AdvisoryWipers poor

  3. Pass134,569 miles (+6,105)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    134,569 miles
    Test number
    724082957457
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass128,464 miles (+6,621)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    128,464 miles
    Test number
    543070883600
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass121,843 miles (+6,664)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    121,843 miles
    Test number
    365051866868
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass115,179 miles (+6,193)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    115,179 miles
    Test number
    101831805025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass108,986 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    108,986 miles
    Test number
    261601556789
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all arms inner bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre starting to deteriorate
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryO/s and n/s rear axle mounting bushes deteriorated and some movement evident

  8. Fail108,965 miles (+3,702)5 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,965 miles
    Test number
    671058189823
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all arms inner bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre starting to deteriorate
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryO/s and n/s rear axle mounting bushes deteriorated and some movement evident

  9. Pass105,263 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    105,263 miles
    Test number
    109753194801
    • AdvisoryFuel filter damp

  10. Fail105,263 miles (+7,488)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,263 miles
    Test number
    296028204472
    • MajorHeadlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative both (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel filter damp

  11. Pass97,775 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    97,775 miles
    Test number
    609147495085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail97,775 miles (+7,430)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,775 miles
    Test number
    300441084334
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint front arm (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  13. Pass90,345 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    90,345 miles
    Test number
    650332971998
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryHeadlight adjustment faulty both o/s and n/s

  14. Fail90,345 miles (+3,033)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,345 miles
    Test number
    903070089321
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  15. Pass87,312 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    87,312 miles
    Test number
    775957142186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail87,312 miles (+3,560)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,312 miles
    Test number
    655128876495
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  17. Pass83,752 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    83,752 miles
    Test number
    306091954421

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail83,752 miles (+4,760)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,752 miles
    Test number
    206441454215
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  19. Pass78,992 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    78,992 miles
    Test number
    398783333254
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  20. Fail78,992 miles (+2,689)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,992 miles
    Test number
    669133733245
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  21. Pass76,303 miles (+4,508)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    76,303 miles
    Test number
    228862462206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass71,795 miles (+3,798)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    71,795 miles
    Test number
    369066231268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass67,997 miles (+3,130)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    67,997 miles
    Test number
    472710360280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass64,867 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    64,867 miles
    Test number
    324230759405

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail64,867 miles (+6,835)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,867 miles
    Test number
    354016949210
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

  26. Pass58,032 miles (+7,736)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    58,032 miles
    Test number
    823105548235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass50,296 miles (+6,236)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    50,296 miles
    Test number
    610737547253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass44,060 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    44,060 miles
    Test number
    272761226234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail44,060 miles4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,060 miles
    Test number
    260650826272
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about S87 SKJ

Does S87 SKJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S87 SKJ expired on 7 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S87 SKJ?
The MOT on S87 SKJ expired on 7 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S87 SKJ done?
S87 SKJ was recorded at 140,799 miles at its MOT on 8 Oct 2024, an average of 5,325 miles a year.
Has S87 SKJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S87 SKJ has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on S87 SKJ 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 S87 SKJ find?
S87 SKJ passed its latest MOT on 8 Oct 2024 with 5 advisories: n/s/f tyre on legal limit; oil leak; rear axle corroded, and 2 more.

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