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Volkswagen Passat

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,984 cc

Y227 GDUMOT history

Y227 GDU is a silver petrol Volkswagen Passat first used on 9 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 19 Apr 2023 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 72,722 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Apr 2022.

Y227 GDU silver Volkswagen Passat – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Passat, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 19 Apr 2023
Mileage
72,722 mi
At MOT on 20 Apr 2022
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,453 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y227 GDU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
9 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Apr 2023
Latest MOT test
20 Apr 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y227 GDU was last recorded at 72,722 miles on 20 Apr 2022, 1,193 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Apr 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
71,529 miles · 1 Apr 2021
Between the last two tests
1,193 miles
Average per year
2,453 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 72,722 miles
  • 2021 – 71,529 miles
  • 2020 – 68,933 miles
  • 2019 – 66,850 miles
  • 2018 – 65,019 miles
  • 2017 – 62,810 miles
  • 2016 – 59,537 miles
  • 2015 – 55,766 miles
  • 2014 – 53,014 miles
  • 2013 – 50,108 miles
  • 2012 – 47,798 miles
  • 2011 – 46,016 miles
  • 2010 – 43,824 miles
  • 2009 – 40,218 miles
  • 2008 – 38,019 miles
  • 2007 – 35,004 miles
  • 2006 – 33,131 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass72,722 miles
  • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (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 Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn axle bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn axle bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear tyre perished

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass72,722 miles (+1,193)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    72,722 miles
    Test number
    681453162253
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass71,529 miles (+2,596)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    71,529 miles
    Test number
    125995135969

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass68,933 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    68,933 miles
    Test number
    885827382160
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn axle bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn axle bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

  4. Fail68,932 miles (+2,082)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,932 miles
    Test number
    106277015654
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn axle bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn axle bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass66,850 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    66,850 miles
    Test number
    241543891351
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail66,850 miles (+1,831)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,850 miles
    Test number
    988849234294
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass65,019 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    65,019 miles
    Test number
    286116189279
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre perished
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  8. Fail65,019 miles (+2,209)4 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,019 miles
    Test number
    417567723372
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre perished
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  9. Pass62,810 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    62,810 miles
    Test number
    524373759337
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryAll 4 shock absorbers worn and bouncy
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexi pipe deteriated and split

  10. Fail62,809 miles (+3,272)7 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,809 miles
    Test number
    288995491904
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear arm (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear arm (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryAll 4 shock absorbers worn and bouncy
    • AdvisoryAll 4 tyres low on pressure
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexi pipe deteriated and split

  11. Pass59,537 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    59,537 miles
    Test number
    749004442945
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle beam (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement arm (2.4.G.2)

  12. Fail59,537 miles (+3,771)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,537 miles
    Test number
    692761473380
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle beam (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement arm (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  13. Pass55,766 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    55,766 miles
    Test number
    387936455011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail55,766 miles (+2,752)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,766 miles
    Test number
    187306755415
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  15. Pass53,014 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    53,014 miles
    Test number
    548388554002
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteExhaust system starting to corrode

  16. Fail53,014 miles (+2,906)1 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,014 miles
    Test number
    548468554045
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteExhaust system starting to corrode

  17. Pass50,108 miles (+2,310)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    50,108 miles
    Test number
    515129753073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass47,798 miles (+1,782)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    47,798 miles
    Test number
    146330662476
    • NoteFront tyres worn on edges and cracked/perished

  19. Pass46,016 miles (+2,192)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    46,016 miles
    Test number
    999296351058
    • NoteNearside and offside front tyres starting to crack
    • NoteNearside and offside rear tyres worn on edges

  20. Pass43,824 miles (+3,606)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    43,824 miles
    Test number
    141897550424
    • NoteOffside and nearside rear tyres worn on edges

  21. Pass40,218 miles (+2,199)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    40,218 miles
    Test number
    371127659009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass38,019 miles (+3,015)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    38,019 miles
    Test number
    520067758082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass35,004 miles (+1,873)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    35,004 miles
    Test number
    344433657085
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  24. Pass33,131 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    33,131 miles
    Test number
    160240266436

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y227 GDU

Does Y227 GDU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y227 GDU expired on 19 Apr 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y227 GDU?
The MOT on Y227 GDU expired on 19 Apr 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y227 GDU done?
Y227 GDU was recorded at 72,722 miles at its MOT on 20 Apr 2022, an average of 2,453 miles a year.
Has Y227 GDU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y227 GDU has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Feb 2020.
Has the mileage on Y227 GDU 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 Y227 GDU find?
Y227 GDU passed its latest MOT on 20 Apr 2022 with 2 minor defects: nearside headlamp lens slightly defective; offside headlamp lens slightly defective.

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