Volkswagen Passat
Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 1,968 cc
L23 YSYMOT history
L23 YSY is a grey diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 15 Aug 2008. Its MOT is valid until 30 Jul 2027 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 185,624 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 30 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 185,624 mi
- At MOT on 29 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 22
- 16 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 10,438 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L23 YSY
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Passat
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,968 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 15 Aug 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 30 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 29 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L23 YSY was last recorded at 185,624 miles on 29 Jul 2026, 11,182 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Jul 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 174,442 miles · 31 Jul 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 11,182 miles
- Average per year
- 10,438 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 185,624 miles
- 2025 – 174,442 miles
- 2024 – 165,700 miles
- 2022 – 149,133 miles
- 2021 – 138,302 miles
- 2020 – 133,792 miles
- 2019 – 123,640 miles
- 2018 – 115,887 miles
- 2017 – 105,140 miles
- 2016 – 90,998 miles
- 2015 – 79,447 miles
- 2014 – 65,388 miles
- 2013 – 50,127 miles
- 2012 – 35,293 miles
- 2011 – 28,415 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass185,624 miles
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
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 Headlamp light intensity severely reduced
Major4 MOTs, 2022–2025
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt
Major2 MOTs, 2019–2025
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt
Major2 MOTs, 2019–2022
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Rear Nail in tyre
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
22 tests since 7 Jul 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass185,624 miles (+11,182)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 185,624 miles
- Test number
- 852055130294
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass174,442 miles (+13)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 174,442 miles
- Test number
- 227771885243
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail174,429 miles (+8,729)5 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 174,429 miles
- Test number
- 586259729263
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Pass165,700 miles (+13)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 165,700 miles
- Test number
- 603730413603
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail165,687 miles3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 165,687 miles
- Test number
- 528621819990
- MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
- MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Pass253,233 km
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 253,233 km
- Test number
- 515293422340
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail253,233 km1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 253,233 km
- Test number
- 440248153032
- MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Pass149,133 miles (+57)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 149,133 miles
- Test number
- 417153706523
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail149,076 miles (+10,774)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 149,076 miles
- Test number
- 195353772240
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass138,302 miles (+108)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 138,302 miles
- Test number
- 348871847529
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail138,194 miles (+4,402)2 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 138,194 miles
- Test number
- 378607568279
- MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass133,792 miles (+10,152)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 133,792 miles
- Test number
- 243316986271
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass123,640 miles (+126)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 123,640 miles
- Test number
- 707902450914
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail123,514 miles (+7,627)2 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 123,514 miles
- Test number
- 319845536330
- MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Pass115,887 miles (+10,747)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 115,887 miles
- Test number
- 482346970234
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Splitting! Advised replace. (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryFront Both tyres wearing close to tread wear bars.
Pass105,140 miles (+14,142)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 105,140 miles
- Test number
- 573037675243
- AdvisoryEngine management light on?
- AdvisoryFuel light on
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Advised replace!Leaking grease at clip. (2.5.C.1a)
Pass90,998 miles (+11,551)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 90,998 miles
- Test number
- 764360858579
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass79,447 miles (+14,059)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 79,447 miles
- Test number
- 539742685146
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass65,388 miles (+15,261)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 65,388 miles
- Test number
- 577882284175
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass50,127 miles (+14,834)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 50,127 miles
- Test number
- 787281563115
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,293 miles (+6,878)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 35,293 miles
- Test number
- 726679972193
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,415 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 28,415 miles
- Test number
- 936568481154
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L23 YSY
- Does L23 YSY currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L23 YSY is valid until 30 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L23 YSY?
- The MOT on L23 YSY is valid until 30 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L23 YSY done?
- L23 YSY was recorded at 185,624 miles at its MOT on 29 Jul 2026, an average of 10,438 miles a year.
- Has L23 YSY ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L23 YSY has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jul 2025.
- Has the mileage on L23 YSY 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 L23 YSY find?
- L23 YSY passed its latest MOT on 29 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.
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