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Volkswagen Passat

Black · Diesel · 2001 · 1,896 cc

Y224 ERUMOT history

Y224 ERU is a black diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 19 Jul 2001. Its MOT is valid until 16 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 22 MOT tests, with 294,940 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Jan 2026.

Y224 ERU black Volkswagen Passat – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Passat, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 16 Jan 2027
Mileage
294,940 mi
At MOT on 12 Jan 2026
MOT tests
22
20 passed · 2 failed
Per year
10,917 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y224 ERU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
19 Jul 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y224 ERU was last recorded at 294,940 miles on 12 Jan 2026, 2,454 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
292,486 miles · 17 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
2,454 miles
Average per year
10,917 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 294,940 miles
  • 2025 – 292,486 miles
  • 2024 – 290,976 miles
  • 2022 – 283,997 miles
  • 2021 – 275,601 miles
  • 2019 – 264,515 miles
  • 2018 – 251,106 miles
  • 2017 – 231,837 miles
  • 2016 – 216,090 miles
  • 2015 – 214,883 miles
  • 2014 – 212,869 miles
  • 2013 – 212,109 miles
  • 2012 – 211,513 miles
  • 2011 – 204,195 miles
  • 2010 – 175,355 miles
  • 2009 – 143,784 miles
  • 2008 – 117,251 miles
  • 2007 – 88,003 miles
  • 2006 – 82,617 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass294,940 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leakRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryPark brake has little reserve travel advise sdjustment

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Parking brake has little reserve travel

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass294,940 miles (+2,454)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    294,940 miles
    Test number
    894771073349
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryPark brake has little reserve travel advise sdjustment

  2. Pass292,486 miles (+1,510)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    292,486 miles
    Test number
    423022655373
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass290,976 miles (+6,979)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    290,976 miles
    Test number
    128575623023
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak

  4. Pass283,997 miles (+4,439)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    283,997 miles
    Test number
    598103394349
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryParking brake has little reserve travel

  5. Pass279,558 miles (+3,957)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    279,558 miles
    Test number
    205033673221
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryParking brake has little reserve travel

  6. Pass275,601 miles (+11,086)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    275,601 miles
    Test number
    285662312212
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass264,515 miles (+13,409)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    264,515 miles
    Test number
    688514860402
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass251,106 miles (+19,269)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    251,106 miles
    Test number
    710385902852

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass231,837 miles (+15,747)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    231,837 miles
    Test number
    636105147423

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass216,090 miles (+1,207)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    216,090 miles
    Test number
    372752740568

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass214,883 miles (+2,014)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    214,883 miles
    Test number
    819968265114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass212,869 miles (+760)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    212,869 miles
    Test number
    295120864418

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass212,109 miles (+596)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    212,109 miles
    Test number
    229847673482

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass211,513 miles (+7,318)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    211,513 miles
    Test number
    139232172123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass204,195 miles (+28,840)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    204,195 miles
    Test number
    726025671174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass175,355 miles (+31,571)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    175,355 miles
    Test number
    421914370104
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  17. Pass143,784 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    143,784 miles
    Test number
    274283979456

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail143,784 miles (+26,533)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,784 miles
    Test number
    684173279131
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  19. Pass117,251 miles (+29,248)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    117,251 miles
    Test number
    224015278458

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass88,003 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    88,003 miles
    Test number
    221658077473
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  21. Fail88,003 miles (+5,386)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,003 miles
    Test number
    544928177113
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  22. Pass82,617 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    82,617 miles
    Test number
    101323116282
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about Y224 ERU

Does Y224 ERU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y224 ERU is valid until 16 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y224 ERU?
The MOT on Y224 ERU is valid until 16 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y224 ERU done?
Y224 ERU was recorded at 294,940 miles at its MOT on 12 Jan 2026, an average of 10,917 miles a year.
Has Y224 ERU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y224 ERU has failed 2 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jun 2009.
Has the mileage on Y224 ERU 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 Y224 ERU find?
Y224 ERU passed its latest MOT on 12 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; oil leak, and 1 more.

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