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Volkswagen Passat

Black · Diesel · 2014 · 1,968 cc

SWO 394MOT history

SWO 394 is a black diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 14 Mar 2014. Its MOT is valid until 31 Aug 2027 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 98,855 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Aug 2026.

SWO 394 black Volkswagen Passat – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Passat, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 31 Aug 2027
Mileage
98,855 mi
At MOT on 24 Aug 2026
MOT tests
15
11 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,673 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
SWO 394
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
14 Mar 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

SWO 394 was last recorded at 98,855 miles on 24 Aug 2026, 1,863 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
96,992 miles · 22 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
1,863 miles
Average per year
5,673 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 98,855 miles
  • 2025 – 96,992 miles
  • 2024 – 94,470 miles
  • 2023 – 92,576 miles
  • 2022 – 81,701 miles
  • 2021 – 75,339 miles
  • 2020 – 72,306 miles
  • 2019 – 62,660 miles
  • 2018 – 55,360 miles
  • 2017 – 44,988 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass98,855 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust silencer slightly loose centre clamp corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s/f and o/s/f (5.3.3 (b) (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.

  • Engine and under body covers fitted

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

15 tests since 24 Feb 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass98,855 miles (+1,863)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    98,855 miles
    Test number
    820986691724
    • AdvisoryExhaust silencer slightly loose centre clamp corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s/f and o/s/f (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass96,992 miles (+2,522)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    96,992 miles
    Test number
    421938301674

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass94,470 miles (+1,894)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    94,470 miles
    Test number
    904378015672

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass92,576 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    92,576 miles
    Test number
    651414228911

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail92,576 miles (+4,240)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,576 miles
    Test number
    233344192595
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

  6. Pass88,336 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    88,336 miles
    Test number
    943321435167
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both side rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine and under body covers fitted

  7. Fail88,336 miles (+6,635)1 dangerous1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,336 miles
    Test number
    766346956000
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both side rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front daytime running light inoperative
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine and under body covers fitted

  8. Pass81,701 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    81,701 miles
    Test number
    724766054445
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone b (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine and under body covers fitted

  9. Fail81,701 miles (+6,362)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,701 miles
    Test number
    674917510183
    • MajorSuspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both side front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone b (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine and under body covers fitted

  10. Pass75,339 miles (+3,033)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    75,339 miles
    Test number
    491511499919
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine and under body covers fitted

  11. Pass72,306 miles (+9,646)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    72,306 miles
    Test number
    689351414195
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side front (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryEngine and under body covers fitted

  12. Pass62,660 miles (+7,300)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    62,660 miles
    Test number
    758322774818
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine and under body covers fitted

  13. Pass55,360 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    55,360 miles
    Test number
    200813071866
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail55,360 miles (+10,372)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,360 miles
    Test number
    865825686400
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass44,988 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    44,988 miles
    Test number
    270904120960
    • AdvisoryNail in offside rear tyre

Questions about SWO 394

What vehicle is registration SWO 394 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show SWO 394 on a black diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 14 Mar 2014. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does SWO 394 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on SWO 394 is valid until 31 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on SWO 394?
The MOT on SWO 394 is valid until 31 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has SWO 394 done?
SWO 394 was recorded at 98,855 miles at its MOT on 24 Aug 2026, an average of 5,673 miles a year.
Has SWO 394 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. SWO 394 has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on SWO 394 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 SWO 394 find?
SWO 394 passed its latest MOT on 24 Aug 2026 with 3 advisories: exhaust silencer slightly loose centre clamp corroded; nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s/f and o/s/f.

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