
Volkswagen Passat
White · Petrol · 2001 · 1,781 cc
Y228 HDUMOT history
Y228 HDU is a white petrol Volkswagen Passat first used on 14 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 26 Jul 2026 and it has passed 20 of 22 MOT tests, with 224,852 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Jul 2025.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 26 Jul 2026
- Mileage
- 224,852 mi
- At MOT on 1 Jul 2025
- MOT tests
- 22
- 20 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 9,172 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y228 HDU
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Passat
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,781 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 14 Mar 2001
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 26 Jul 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 1 Jul 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y228 HDU was last recorded at 224,852 miles on 1 Jul 2025, 10,322 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jun 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 214,530 miles · 27 Jun 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 10,322 miles
- Average per year
- 9,172 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 224,852 miles
- 2024 – 214,530 miles
- 2023 – 202,379 miles
- 2022 – 191,190 miles
- 2021 – 183,297 miles
- 2020 – 174,040 miles
- 2019 – 164,824 miles
- 2018 – 161,764 miles
- 2017 – 158,810 miles
- 2016 – 156,313 miles
- 2015 – 149,969 miles
- 2014 – 141,916 miles
- 2013 – 136,198 miles
- 2012 – 128,137 miles
- 2011 – 114,419 miles
- 2010 – 102,276 miles
- 2009 – 89,090 miles
- 2008 – 77,738 miles
- 2007 – 63,663 miles
- 2006 – 51,989 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
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.
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule
Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2022
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Rear exhaust shield loose
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Exhaust Centre Box Outer Skin Corroding Away
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Headlight Lens Going Cloudy - Only Just Got Beam Pattern
Minor2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
22 tests since 26 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass224,852 miles (+10,322)2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 224,852 miles
- Test number
- 106765696729
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass214,530 miles (+12,151)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 214,530 miles
- Test number
- 896444432226
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass202,379 miles (+11,189)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 202,379 miles
- Test number
- 200911979642
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust join (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust shield loose
Pass191,190 miles (+7,893)3 minor14 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 191,190 miles
- Test number
- 344290702760
- MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust corroded & rusty
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Transmission oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust shield loose
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass183,297 miles (+2)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 183,297 miles
- Test number
- 900752433702
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Headlight Lens Going Cloudy - Only Just Got Beam Pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust Centre Box Outer Skin Corroding Away
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine And Gear Box Oil Leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail183,295 miles (+9,255)1 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 183,295 miles
- Test number
- 314837564276
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Excessive Play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Headlight Lens Going Cloudy - Only Just Got Beam Pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust Centre Box Outer Skin Corroding Away
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine And Gear Box Oil Leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass174,040 miles (+2)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 174,040 miles
- Test number
- 902003759500
- AdvisoryEngine / gearbox oil leak
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Fail174,038 miles (+9,214)3 major1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 174,038 miles
- Test number
- 240415257154
- MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryEngine / gearbox oil leak
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Pass164,824 miles (+3,060)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2020
- Odometer
- 164,824 miles
- Test number
- 117941053856
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass161,764 miles (+2,954)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 161,764 miles
- Test number
- 694550331710
- AdvisoryCentral Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Pass158,810 miles (+2,497)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 158,810 miles
- Test number
- 762870032218
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass156,313 miles (+6,344)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 156,313 miles
- Test number
- 494074095521
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass149,969 miles (+8,053)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 149,969 miles
- Test number
- 687584085131
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass141,916 miles (+5,718)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 141,916 miles
- Test number
- 976618594177
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass136,198 miles (+8,061)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 136,198 miles
- Test number
- 967610683109
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Pass128,137 miles (+13,718)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 128,137 miles
- Test number
- 948261392116
- NoteFront brake pads low rear shock absorber dust covers insecure
Pass114,419 miles (+12,143)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 114,419 miles
- Test number
- 995092981167
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass102,276 miles (+13,186)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 102,276 miles
- Test number
- 311109270174
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass89,090 miles (+11,352)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 89,090 miles
- Test number
- 300840889147
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass77,738 miles (+14,075)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 77,738 miles
- Test number
- 740403898142
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Pass63,663 miles (+11,674)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 63,663 miles
- Test number
- 523008807209
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,989 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Aug 2007
- Odometer
- 51,989 miles
- Test number
- 732848336206
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about Y228 HDU
- Does Y228 HDU currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on Y228 HDU expired on 26 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on Y228 HDU?
- The MOT on Y228 HDU expired on 26 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has Y228 HDU done?
- Y228 HDU was recorded at 224,852 miles at its MOT on 1 Jul 2025, an average of 9,172 miles a year.
- Has Y228 HDU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y228 HDU has failed 2 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jul 2021.
- Has the mileage on Y228 HDU 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 Y228 HDU find?
- Y228 HDU passed its latest MOT on 1 Jul 2025 with 2 minor defects and 1 advisory: nearside headlamp lens slightly defective; offside outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.
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