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Volkswagen Passat

Green · Diesel · 2006 · 1,968 cc

Y1 GAJMOT history

Y1 GAJ is a green diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 4 Aug 2006. Its MOT is valid until 18 Apr 2027 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 126,632 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Mar 2026.

Y1 GAJ green Volkswagen Passat – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Passat, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 18 Apr 2027
Mileage
126,632 mi
At MOT on 31 Mar 2026
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,402 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y1 GAJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
4 Aug 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
31 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y1 GAJ was last recorded at 126,632 miles on 31 Mar 2026, 12,739 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
113,893 miles · 16 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
12,739 miles
Average per year
5,402 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 126,632 miles
  • 2025 – 113,893 miles
  • 2024 – 102,379 miles
  • 2023 – 98,664 miles
  • 2022 – 96,687 miles
  • 2020 – 94,162 miles
  • 2019 – 91,017 miles
  • 2018 – 88,392 miles
  • 2017 – 86,250 miles
  • 2016 – 84,720 miles
  • 2015 – 82,790 miles
  • 2014 – 81,195 miles
  • 2013 – 78,349 miles
  • 2012 – 69,453 miles
  • 2011 – 58,456 miles
  • 2010 – 47,236 miles
  • 2009 – 36,553 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass126,632 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryEngine mil light on 2006 vehicle
  • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Engine light on 2006 vehicle

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2011

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2011

Full MOT history

23 tests since 27 Jul 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass126,632 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    126,632 miles
    Test number
    715794404809
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine mil light on 2006 vehicle
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail126,632 miles (+12,739)2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,632 miles
    Test number
    946751924113
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine mil light on 2006 vehicle
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass113,893 miles (+57)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    113,893 miles
    Test number
    804019603522
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine light on 2006 vehicle
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Fail113,836 miles (+11,457)4 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,836 miles
    Test number
    402286917917
    • MajorElectronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine light on 2006 vehicle
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass102,379 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    102,379 miles
    Test number
    538939317464
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush minor cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush minor cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail102,379 miles (+3,715)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,379 miles
    Test number
    121246038418
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush minor cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush minor cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass98,664 miles (+57)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    98,664 miles
    Test number
    288443983919
    • 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 disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail98,607 miles (+1,920)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,607 miles
    Test number
    700188189028
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very Close To Cords (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass96,687 miles (+2,525)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    96,687 miles
    Test number
    752165005856
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass94,162 miles (+3,145)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    94,162 miles
    Test number
    665250594907
    • MinorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass91,017 miles (+2,625)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    91,017 miles
    Test number
    877847919134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass88,392 miles (+2,142)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    88,392 miles
    Test number
    788544165475

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass86,250 miles (+1,530)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    86,250 miles
    Test number
    615582212402

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass84,720 miles (+1,930)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    84,720 miles
    Test number
    857303266693

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass82,790 miles (+289)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    82,790 miles
    Test number
    449334175129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail82,501 miles (+1,306)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,501 miles
    Test number
    695256865176
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass81,195 miles (+2,846)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    81,195 miles
    Test number
    226922374456
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

  18. Pass78,349 miles (+8,896)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    78,349 miles
    Test number
    316150273136
    • NoteNearside front and both rear tyres worn low inner edge

  19. Pass69,453 miles (+10,997)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    69,453 miles
    Test number
    639779892156
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteN/s rear tyre worn low inner edge

  20. Pass58,456 miles (+11,220)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    58,456 miles
    Test number
    609932891148
    • 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)

  21. Pass47,236 miles (+10,683)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    47,236 miles
    Test number
    721099080190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass36,553 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    36,553 miles
    Test number
    363258609408
    • 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)

  23. Fail36,553 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,553 miles
    Test number
    391608809486
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • 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)

Questions about Y1 GAJ

Does Y1 GAJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y1 GAJ is valid until 18 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y1 GAJ?
The MOT on Y1 GAJ is valid until 18 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y1 GAJ done?
Y1 GAJ was recorded at 126,632 miles at its MOT on 31 Mar 2026, an average of 5,402 miles a year.
Has Y1 GAJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y1 GAJ has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on Y1 GAJ 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 Y1 GAJ find?
Y1 GAJ passed its latest MOT on 31 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; engine mil light on 2006 vehicle; items removed from driver's view prior to test, and 2 more.

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