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Volkswagen Passat

Green · Diesel · 1998 · 1,896 cc

S96 SKLMOT history

S96 SKL is a green diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 26 Oct 1998. Its MOT is valid until 29 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 218,011 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 29 Jul 2027
Mileage
218,011 mi
At MOT on 30 Jul 2026
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
8,458 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S96 SKL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
26 Oct 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S96 SKL was last recorded at 218,011 miles on 30 Jul 2026, 5,909 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
212,102 miles · 29 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
5,909 miles
Average per year
8,458 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 218,011 miles
  • 2025 – 212,102 miles
  • 2024 – 201,959 miles
  • 2023 – 192,219 miles
  • 2021 – 183,352 miles
  • 2020 – 176,485 miles
  • 2019 – 168,027 miles
  • 2018 – 155,149 miles
  • 2017 – 138,679 miles
  • 2016 – 116,052 miles
  • 2015 – 104,468 miles
  • 2014 – 90,932 miles
  • 2013 – 77,172 miles
  • 2012 – 63,291 miles
  • 2011 – 51,885 miles
  • 2010 – 47,685 miles
  • 2009 – 46,736 miles
  • 2008 – 45,342 miles
  • 2007 – 44,608 miles
  • 2006 – 43,379 miles
  • 2005 – 41,588 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass218,011 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play left (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

27 tests since 19 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass218,011 miles (+5,909)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    218,011 miles
    Test number
    695776185945
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play left (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass212,102 miles (+10,143)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    212,102 miles
    Test number
    113227090357
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass201,959 miles (+9,740)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    201,959 miles
    Test number
    601003666158
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass192,219 miles (+8,867)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    192,219 miles
    Test number
    375111673011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass183,352 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    183,352 miles
    Test number
    307918717940
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail183,352 miles (+6,867)2 dangerous1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,352 miles
    Test number
    592895283489
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass176,485 miles (+8,458)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    176,485 miles
    Test number
    761655159555

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass168,027 miles (+227)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    168,027 miles
    Test number
    471161478052
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail167,800 miles (+12,651)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,800 miles
    Test number
    425462156805
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass155,149 miles (+323)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    155,149 miles
    Test number
    819352284345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail154,826 miles (+16,147)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,826 miles
    Test number
    343213052065
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  12. Pass138,679 miles (+447)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    138,679 miles
    Test number
    101210869125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail138,232 miles (+22,180)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,232 miles
    Test number
    515033003837
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre bald on inner edge

  14. Pass116,052 miles (+11,584)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    116,052 miles
    Test number
    191863520858
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit n/s front and o/s rear (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass104,468 miles (+742)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    104,468 miles
    Test number
    585650062555

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail103,726 miles (+12,794)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,726 miles
    Test number
    525372110923
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  17. Pass90,932 miles (+13,760)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    90,932 miles
    Test number
    976785164230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass77,172 miles (+13,881)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    77,172 miles
    Test number
    648359953286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass63,291 miles (+11,406)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    63,291 miles
    Test number
    549551462225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass51,885 miles (+4,200)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    51,885 miles
    Test number
    255053761262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass47,685 miles (+949)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    47,685 miles
    Test number
    911888950252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass46,736 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    46,736 miles
    Test number
    581749559287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail46,736 miles (+1,394)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,736 miles
    Test number
    192848059271
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

  24. Pass45,342 miles (+734)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    45,342 miles
    Test number
    301967768474

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass44,608 miles (+1,229)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    44,608 miles
    Test number
    903650467271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass43,379 miles (+1,791)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    43,379 miles
    Test number
    551167156234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass41,588 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    41,588 miles
    Test number
    523022665298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S96 SKL

Does S96 SKL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S96 SKL is valid until 29 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on S96 SKL?
The MOT on S96 SKL is valid until 29 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S96 SKL done?
S96 SKL was recorded at 218,011 miles at its MOT on 30 Jul 2026, an average of 8,458 miles a year.
Has S96 SKL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S96 SKL has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on S96 SKL 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 S96 SKL find?
S96 SKL passed its latest MOT on 30 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front upper suspension arm ball joint has slight play left.

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