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Volkswagen Passat

Grey · Diesel · 2001 · 1,896 cc

Y233 PFMMOT history

Y233 PFM is a grey diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 11 Jul 2001. Its MOT expired on 27 Jul 2025 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 204,757 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Jul 2024.

Y233 PFM grey Volkswagen Passat – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Passat, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 27 Jul 2025
Mileage
204,757 mi
At MOT on 2 Jul 2024
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
8,608 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y233 PFM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
11 Jul 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
2 Jul 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y233 PFM was last recorded at 204,757 miles on 2 Jul 2024, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
204,757 miles · 1 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
8,608 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 204,757 miles
  • 2023 – 201,045 miles
  • 2022 – 194,078 miles
  • 2021 – 181,787 miles
  • 2019 – 171,525 miles
  • 2018 – 164,514 miles
  • 2017 – 157,124 miles
  • 2016 – 146,811 miles
  • 2015 – 136,081 miles
  • 2014 – 126,440 miles
  • 2013 – 117,332 miles
  • 2012 – 106,841 miles
  • 2010 – 94,660 miles
  • 2009 – 85,953 miles
  • 2008 – 75,316 miles
  • 2007 – 62,095 miles
  • 2006 – 50,099 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass204,757 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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 cover fitted

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2016

  • Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2014

  • Undertray fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2017

Full MOT history

23 tests since 15 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass204,757 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    204,757 miles
    Test number
    496378840469
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  2. Fail204,757 miles (+3,712)2 major2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    204,757 miles
    Test number
    716285148154
    • MajorExhaust system insecure central sleeve badly corroded (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  3. Pass201,045 miles (+6,967)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    201,045 miles
    Test number
    844441726024
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Pass194,078 miles (+12,291)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2023
    Odometer
    194,078 miles
    Test number
    952324461510

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass181,787 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    181,787 miles
    Test number
    730450893221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail181,785 miles (+10,260)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,785 miles
    Test number
    567030549533
    • 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 Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  7. Pass171,525 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    171,525 miles
    Test number
    300738111976
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Fail171,523 miles (+7,009)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,523 miles
    Test number
    139893781766
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass164,514 miles (+113)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    164,514 miles
    Test number
    752615144838

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail164,401 miles (+7,277)5 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,401 miles
    Test number
    993060594386
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
    • AdvisoryUndertray fitted

  11. Fail157,124 miles (+10,313)1 failure8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,124 miles
    Test number
    279773614178
    • FailureOffside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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)
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
    • AdvisoryUndertray fitted

  12. Pass146,811 miles (+10,730)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    146,811 miles
    Test number
    656339110705
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted

  13. Pass136,081 miles (+9,641)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    136,081 miles
    Test number
    310262338408

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass126,440 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    126,440 miles
    Test number
    558610644205
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Fail126,438 miles (+9,106)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,438 miles
    Test number
    667750744213
    • FailureFront registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass117,332 miles (+10,491)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    117,332 miles
    Test number
    366911543277
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteFront shock absorbers weak

  17. Pass106,841 miles (+12,181)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    106,841 miles
    Test number
    149534192138
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass94,660 miles (+8,707)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    94,660 miles
    Test number
    670130120361
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass85,953 miles (+10,637)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    85,953 miles
    Test number
    173603739281
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Fail75,316 miles2 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,316 miles
    Test number
    542263198190
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteCrack in screen on near side outside swept area

  21. Pass75,316 miles (+13,221)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    75,316 miles
    Test number
    962203498197
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteCrack in screen on near side outside swept area

  22. Pass62,095 miles (+11,996)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    62,095 miles
    Test number
    292900187415
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake drum slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake drum slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake drum slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake drum slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  23. Pass50,099 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    50,099 miles
    Test number
    961006696168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y233 PFM

Does Y233 PFM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y233 PFM expired on 27 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y233 PFM?
The MOT on Y233 PFM expired on 27 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y233 PFM done?
Y233 PFM was recorded at 204,757 miles at its MOT on 2 Jul 2024, an average of 8,608 miles a year.
Has Y233 PFM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y233 PFM has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on Y233 PFM 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 Y233 PFM find?
Y233 PFM passed its latest MOT on 2 Jul 2024 with 5 advisories: nearside front upper suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush; offside front anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; oil leak, but not excessive, and 2 more.

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