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Volkswagen Passat

Blue · Diesel · 2009 · 1,896 cc

Y17 EABMOT history

Y17 EAB is a blue diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 25 Mar 2009. Its MOT is valid until 26 Mar 2027 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 83,135 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Mar 2026.

Y17 EAB blue Volkswagen Passat – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Passat, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 26 Mar 2027
Mileage
83,135 mi
At MOT on 27 Mar 2026
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,114 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y17 EAB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
25 Mar 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y17 EAB was last recorded at 83,135 miles on 27 Mar 2026, 2,314 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
80,821 miles · 27 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
2,314 miles
Average per year
4,114 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 83,135 miles
  • 2025 – 80,821 miles
  • 2024 – 75,877 miles
  • 2023 – 67,509 miles
  • 2021 – 67,387 miles
  • 2020 – 64,230 miles
  • 2019 – 62,543 miles
  • 2018 – 57,575 miles
  • 2017 – 53,284 miles
  • 2016 – 49,120 miles
  • 2015 – 44,815 miles
  • 2014 – 39,758 miles
  • 2013 – 34,025 miles
  • 2012 – 25,422 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass83,135 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides trailing arm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

20 tests since 16 Mar 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass83,135 miles (+2,314)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    83,135 miles
    Test number
    665015733529

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass80,821 miles (+20)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    80,821 miles
    Test number
    814459673005
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Fail80,801 miles (+4,924)3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,801 miles
    Test number
    423651104893
    • MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction items on mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass75,877 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    75,877 miles
    Test number
    172205244485
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  5. Fail75,868 miles (+8,359)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,868 miles
    Test number
    260111854921
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass67,509 miles (+8)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    67,509 miles
    Test number
    915978654888
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Fail67,501 miles (+114)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,501 miles
    Test number
    562404009152
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorFront Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Pass67,387 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    67,387 miles
    Test number
    582269124391
    • MinorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. Fail67,387 miles (+3,157)1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,387 miles
    Test number
    526767086827
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  10. Pass64,230 miles (+1,687)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    64,230 miles
    Test number
    213385409179
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  11. Pass62,543 miles (+4,968)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    62,543 miles
    Test number
    269300867722

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass57,575 miles (+4,291)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    57,575 miles
    Test number
    536628441386
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre starting to split on inner sidewall
  13. Pass53,284 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    53,284 miles
    Test number
    355659296969

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail53,273 miles (+4,153)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,273 miles
    Test number
    280857804479
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear (2.4.G.2)
  15. Pass49,120 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    49,120 miles
    Test number
    937842753330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail49,120 miles (+4,305)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,120 miles
    Test number
    868294149009
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  17. Pass44,815 miles (+5,057)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    44,815 miles
    Test number
    147880275022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass39,758 miles (+5,733)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    39,758 miles
    Test number
    308194564088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass34,025 miles (+8,603)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    34,025 miles
    Test number
    226858773053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass25,422 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    25,422 miles
    Test number
    689516772043
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

Questions about Y17 EAB

Does Y17 EAB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y17 EAB is valid until 26 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y17 EAB?
The MOT on Y17 EAB is valid until 26 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y17 EAB done?
Y17 EAB was recorded at 83,135 miles at its MOT on 27 Mar 2026, an average of 4,114 miles a year.
Has Y17 EAB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y17 EAB has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on Y17 EAB 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 Y17 EAB find?
Y17 EAB passed its latest MOT on 27 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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