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Volkswagen Passat

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,984 cc

Y198 PKUMOT history

Y198 PKU is a blue petrol Volkswagen Passat first used on 2 Jul 2001. Its MOT is valid until 26 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 108,821 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Oct 2026.

Y198 PKU 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 Oct 2027
Mileage
108,821 mi
At MOT on 15 Oct 2026
MOT tests
30
21 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,186 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y198 PKU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
2 Jul 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y198 PKU was last recorded at 108,821 miles on 15 Oct 2026, 1,852 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Oct 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 23 Oct 2018: 84,456 miles, lower than 87,454 miles on 22 Oct 2018.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
106,969 miles · 16 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
1,852 miles
Average per year
4,186 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 108,821 miles
  • 2025 – 106,969 miles
  • 2024 – 105,357 miles
  • 2023 – 103,341 miles
  • 2022 – 101,607 miles
  • 2021 – 98,631 miles
  • 2020 – 96,545 miles
  • 2019 – 90,001 miles
  • 2018 – 84,456 miles
  • 2017 – 85,739 miles
  • 2016 – 79,051 miles
  • 2015 – 71,661 miles
  • 2014 – 64,637 miles
  • 2013 – 58,179 miles
  • 2012 – 53,359 miles
  • 2011 – 48,063 miles
  • 2010 – 43,480 miles
  • 2009 – 37,678 miles
  • 2008 – 32,032 miles
  • 2007 – 26,018 miles
  • 2006 – 23,858 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass108,821 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (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.

  • Coil spring corroded both rear

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

30 tests since 28 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass108,821 miles (+1,852)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    108,821 miles
    Test number
    899811460769
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass106,969 miles (+1,612)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    106,969 miles
    Test number
    750632165946
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass105,357 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    105,357 miles
    Test number
    144672930677
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust flexible pipe deteriorated
    • AdvisoryO/s rear brake disc dust cover corroded
    • AdvisoryO/s rear coil spring corroded

  4. Fail105,357 miles (+2,016)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,357 miles
    Test number
    173974384866
    • DangerousNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded N/S and O/S (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust flexible pipe deteriorated
    • AdvisoryO/s rear brake disc dust cover corroded
    • AdvisoryO/s rear coil spring corroded

  5. Pass103,341 miles (+1,734)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    103,341 miles
    Test number
    135523036363
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (disc corroded) (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust flexile pipe deteriorated
    • AdvisoryFront headlamp lenses fadded

  6. Pass101,607 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    101,607 miles
    Test number
    213227038066
    • AdvisoryBoth rear coil springs corroded
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexible pipe perished
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs warped and corroded on edges
    • AdvisoryPlay in n/s steering track rod
    • AdvisoryRear discs corroded on edges

  7. Fail101,607 miles (+2,976)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,607 miles
    Test number
    943385502038
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear coil springs corroded
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexible pipe perished
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs warped and corroded on edges
    • AdvisoryPlay in n/s steering track rod
    • AdvisoryRear discs corroded on edges

  8. Pass98,631 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    98,631 miles
    Test number
    160808026445
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust flexible pipe corroded
    • AdvisoryFront head lamp lenses fadded
    • AdvisoryRear shockers week when bounced

  9. Fail98,631 miles (+2,086)1 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,631 miles
    Test number
    224792937199
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust flexible pipe corroded
    • AdvisoryFront head lamp lenses fadded
    • AdvisoryRear shockers week when bounced

  10. Pass96,545 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    96,545 miles
    Test number
    521628910655
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs corroded
    • AdvisoryRear coil springs corroded

  11. Fail96,545 miles (+6,544)1 dangerous4 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,545 miles
    Test number
    803411966028
    • DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs corroded
    • AdvisoryRear coil springs corroded

  12. Pass90,001 miles (+5,545)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    90,001 miles
    Test number
    102373935762
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryService brake fluctuating, but not excessively front discs corroded (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front head lamp lenses fadded
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust flexible deteriorated

  13. Pass84,456 miles (-2,998)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    84,456 miles
    Test number
    908301192964
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  14. Fail87,454 miles (+1,715)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,454 miles
    Test number
    707555832992
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  15. Pass85,739 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    85,739 miles
    Test number
    796793624476
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  16. Fail85,739 miles (+6,688)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,739 miles
    Test number
    639083783447
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  17. Pass79,051 miles (+7,390)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    79,051 miles
    Test number
    414409831714
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both both (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBoth front headlamp lenses fadded
    • AdvisoryRear number plate fadded

  18. Pass71,661 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    71,661 miles
    Test number
    734626834504

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail71,661 miles (+7,024)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,661 miles
    Test number
    100194727331
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  20. Pass64,637 miles (+6,458)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    64,637 miles
    Test number
    497666294207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass58,179 miles (+4,820)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    58,179 miles
    Test number
    516211683289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass53,359 miles (+5,296)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    53,359 miles
    Test number
    187590192271
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteFront wipers slight smear
    • NoteRear pads worn low

  23. Pass48,063 miles (+4,583)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    48,063 miles
    Test number
    768509071276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass43,480 miles (+5,802)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    43,480 miles
    Test number
    781258180277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail37,678 miles2 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,678 miles
    Test number
    402913299274
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteEngine undertray insecure
    • NoteRear no plate deteriorating

  26. Pass37,678 miles (+5,646)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    37,678 miles
    Test number
    970203099227
    • NoteEngine undertray insecure
    • NoteRear no plate deteriorating

  27. Pass32,032 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    32,032 miles
    Test number
    474118898248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail32,032 miles (+6,014)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,032 miles
    Test number
    530518798208
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  29. Pass26,018 miles (+2,160)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    26,018 miles
    Test number
    612935187112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass23,858 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    23,858 miles
    Test number
    170089476187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y198 PKU

Does Y198 PKU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y198 PKU is valid until 26 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y198 PKU?
The MOT on Y198 PKU is valid until 26 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y198 PKU done?
Y198 PKU was recorded at 108,821 miles at its MOT on 15 Oct 2026, an average of 4,186 miles a year.
Has Y198 PKU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y198 PKU has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on Y198 PKU ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 23 Oct 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y198 PKU find?
Y198 PKU passed its latest MOT on 15 Oct 2026 with 1 advisory: front oil leak, but not excessive.

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