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Volkswagen Passat

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 1,896 cc

T316 YDUMOT history

T316 YDU is a blue diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 7 Jul 1999. Its MOT is valid until 20 Apr 2027 and it has passed 21 of 33 MOT tests, with 246,161 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 20 Apr 2027
Mileage
246,161 mi
At MOT on 17 Apr 2026
MOT tests
33
21 passed · 12 failed
Per year
7,537 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T316 YDU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
7 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T316 YDU was last recorded at 246,161 miles on 17 Apr 2026, 2,345 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
243,816 miles · 16 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
2,345 miles
Average per year
7,537 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 246,161 miles
  • 2025 – 243,816 miles
  • 2024 – 241,136 miles
  • 2023 – 240,827 miles
  • 2022 – 239,161 miles
  • 2021 – 237,410 miles
  • 2020 – 236,198 miles
  • 2019 – 233,838 miles
  • 2018 – 231,820 miles
  • 2017 – 226,954 miles
  • 2016 – 223,030 miles
  • 2015 – 198,830 miles
  • 2014 – 175,647 miles
  • 2013 – 152,132 miles
  • 2012 – 135,258 miles
  • 2011 – 131,900 miles
  • 2010 – 128,077 miles
  • 2009 – 118,493 miles
  • 2008 – 111,956 miles
  • 2007 – 102,029 miles
  • 2006 – 94,444 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass246,161 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

33 tests since 1 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass246,161 miles (+2,345)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    246,161 miles
    Test number
    120836602361
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  2. Pass243,816 miles (+2,680)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    243,816 miles
    Test number
    475173492378
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass241,136 miles (+309)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    241,136 miles
    Test number
    350570508054
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass240,827 miles (+1,666)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    240,827 miles
    Test number
    179328639132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass239,161 miles (+1,751)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    239,161 miles
    Test number
    499591821525
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  6. Pass237,410 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    237,410 miles
    Test number
    951821438399
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail237,407 miles (+1,209)1 dangerous7 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    237,407 miles
    Test number
    190376891990
    • DangerousRear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass236,198 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    236,198 miles
    Test number
    716851149138
    • MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail236,198 miles (+2,360)1 repaired2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    236,198 miles
    Test number
    422014715703
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass233,838 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    233,838 miles
    Test number
    897053538525
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Fail233,835 miles (+2,015)1 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    233,835 miles
    Test number
    626330032973
    • DangerousNearside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective central exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective tail box (6.1.2 (a))

  12. Pass231,820 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    231,820 miles
    Test number
    380242555057
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing on outer edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre worn on outer edge
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Fail231,819 miles (+4,865)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    231,819 miles
    Test number
    770363302012
    • FailureRear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing on outer edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre worn on outer edge
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Pass226,954 miles (+3,924)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    226,954 miles
    Test number
    732584572746
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  15. Pass223,030 miles (+2)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    223,030 miles
    Test number
    253832486962
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear wheel bearing has slight noise developing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOil leaks around front of engine
    • AdvisoryWindscreen cracked but not in the drivers view

  16. Fail223,028 miles (+24,198)7 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    223,028 miles
    Test number
    258186399704
    • FailureElectrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front most arm (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint front most arm (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear wheel bearing has slight noise developing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOil leaks around front of engine
    • AdvisoryWindscreen cracked but not in the drivers view

  17. Pass198,830 miles (+385)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    198,830 miles
    Test number
    488632485068
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Fail198,445 miles (+22,798)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    198,445 miles
    Test number
    879646975047
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Pass175,647 miles (+546)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    175,647 miles
    Test number
    828078674064
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  20. Fail175,101 miles (+22,969)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,101 miles
    Test number
    997162774040
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  21. Pass152,132 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    152,132 miles
    Test number
    377224383072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail152,132 miles (+16,874)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,132 miles
    Test number
    316264883012
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

  23. Pass135,258 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    135,258 miles
    Test number
    998117962008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail135,258 miles (+3,358)1 failure1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,258 miles
    Test number
    689636262077
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  25. Pass131,900 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    131,900 miles
    Test number
    828838881091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail131,900 miles (+3,823)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,900 miles
    Test number
    479188581081
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass128,077 miles (+2)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    128,077 miles
    Test number
    494425680020
    • NoteAdvise nearside rear tyre tread depth 2mm

  28. Fail128,075 miles (+9,582)2 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,075 miles
    Test number
    162828270497
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteAdvise nearside rear tyre tread depth 2mm
    • NoteAdvise offside rear tyre tread depth 2mm and slightly distorted on inner edge

  29. Pass118,493 miles (+6,537)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    118,493 miles
    Test number
    694190879074
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  30. Pass111,956 miles (+9,927)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    111,956 miles
    Test number
    130319778007
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  31. Pass102,029 miles (+7,585)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    102,029 miles
    Test number
    872267387026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Pass94,444 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    94,444 miles
    Test number
    390971666096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  33. Fail94,444 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,444 miles
    Test number
    703910466068
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Questions about T316 YDU

Does T316 YDU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T316 YDU is valid until 20 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T316 YDU?
The MOT on T316 YDU is valid until 20 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T316 YDU done?
T316 YDU was recorded at 246,161 miles at its MOT on 17 Apr 2026, an average of 7,537 miles a year.
Has T316 YDU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T316 YDU has failed 12 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Apr 2021.
Has the mileage on T316 YDU 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 T316 YDU find?
T316 YDU passed its latest MOT on 17 Apr 2026 with 5 advisories: front brake disc worn, but not excessively; front coil spring corroded; front oil leak, but not excessive, and 2 more.

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