Volkswagen Passat
Black · Diesel · 2002 · 1,896 cc
L7 YLHMOT history
L7 YLH is a black diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 30 Nov 2002. Its MOT expired on 22 Dec 2022 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 335,738 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Dec 2021.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 22 Dec 2022
- Mileage
- 335,738 mi
- At MOT on 23 Dec 2021
- MOT tests
- 23
- 16 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 15,464 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L7 YLH
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Passat
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2002
- First used
- 30 Nov 2002
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 22 Dec 2022
- Latest MOT test
- 23 Dec 2021 (Pass)
Mileage history
L7 YLH was last recorded at 335,738 miles on 23 Dec 2021, 554 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Nov 2020.
- Previous MOT
- 335,184 miles · 9 Nov 2020
- Between the last two tests
- 554 miles
- Average per year
- 15,464 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2021 – 335,738 miles
- 2020 – 335,184 miles
- 2019 – 334,147 miles
- 2018 – 328,243 miles
- 2017 – 321,521 miles
- 2016 – 318,180 miles
- 2015 – 310,322 miles
- 2014 – 305,776 miles
- 2013 – 300,772 miles
- 2012 – 282,160 miles
- 2011 – 248,102 miles
- 2010 – 211,021 miles
- 2009 – 179,253 miles
- 2008 – 148,587 miles
- 2006 – 117,521 miles
- 2005 – 87,132 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass335,738 miles
- AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryRear seats were missing at the time of the test
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 Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2017
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015
Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Failure2 MOTs, 2017
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Failure2 MOTs, 2017
Full MOT history
23 tests since 25 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass335,738 miles (+554)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 335,738 miles
- Test number
- 910804560207
- AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear seats were missing at the time of the test
Pass335,184 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 335,184 miles
- Test number
- 913200747173
- AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing slightly noisy both sides (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail335,184 miles (+1,037)1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 335,184 miles
- Test number
- 192216015593
- Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing slightly noisy both sides (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass334,147 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 334,147 miles
- Test number
- 468917102314
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryParking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))
Fail334,147 miles (+5,904)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 334,147 miles
- Test number
- 165023736023
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryParking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))
Pass328,243 miles (+4)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 328,243 miles
- Test number
- 737159946098
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Fail328,239 miles (+6,718)3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 328,239 miles
- Test number
- 808168293393
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass321,521 miles (+4)
- MOT expiry
- 12 May 2018
- Odometer
- 321,521 miles
- Test number
- 385897964478
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail321,517 miles (+8)4 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 321,517 miles
- Test number
- 144041883948
- FailureNearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
- FailureOffside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
- AdvisoryOffside door mirror backing cracked
- AdvisoryRear heat shield loose
- AdvisoryEngine bay covers and under trays fitted
Fail321,509 miles (+3,329)12 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 321,509 miles
- Test number
- 814841724571
- FailureBrake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
- FailureDriver's airbag obviously defective light on indicating a fault (5.4.1)
- FailureDriver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
- FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureNearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureNearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
- FailureOffside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
- FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded too flexi (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Pass318,180 miles (+7,858)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 318,180 miles
- Test number
- 779707196562
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass310,322 miles (+1)4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 310,322 miles
- Test number
- 429245805128
- AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteOil leak
Fail310,321 miles (+4,545)4 failures4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 310,321 miles
- Test number
- 408284405182
- FailureFront registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
- FailureNearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteOil leak
Pass305,776 miles (+5,004)7 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 305,776 miles
- Test number
- 927670294046
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteNail in offside rear tyre
- NoteOil leak
Fail300,772 miles1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 300,772 miles
- Test number
- 145401293463
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Pass300,772 miles (+18,612)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 300,772 miles
- Test number
- 668451893037
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Pass282,160 miles (+34,058)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 282,160 miles
- Test number
- 625371092063
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass248,102 miles (+37,081)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 248,102 miles
- Test number
- 579410281047
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass211,021 miles (+31,768)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 211,021 miles
- Test number
- 933886210008
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass179,253 miles (+30,666)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 179,253 miles
- Test number
- 914805519066
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Pass148,587 miles (+31,066)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- 148,587 miles
- Test number
- 150695018049
- AdvisoryFront suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryTrack rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass117,521 miles (+30,389)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2007
- Odometer
- 117,521 miles
- Test number
- 623160956369
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass87,132 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2006
- Odometer
- 87,132 miles
- Test number
- 193279725386
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L7 YLH
- Does L7 YLH currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on L7 YLH expired on 22 Dec 2022, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on L7 YLH?
- The MOT on L7 YLH expired on 22 Dec 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has L7 YLH done?
- L7 YLH was recorded at 335,738 miles at its MOT on 23 Dec 2021, an average of 15,464 miles a year.
- Has L7 YLH ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L7 YLH has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Nov 2020.
- Has the mileage on L7 YLH 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 L7 YLH find?
- L7 YLH passed its latest MOT on 23 Dec 2021 with 5 advisories: front service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both; front wheel bearing has slight play both; nearside rear service brake fluctuating, but not excessively, and 2 more.
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