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Volkswagen Passat

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,984 cc

Y235 GMBMOT history

Y235 GMB is a silver petrol Volkswagen Passat first used on 1 Apr 2001. Its MOT expired on 19 Feb 2026 and it has passed 20 of 31 MOT tests, with 148,841 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Feb 2025.

Y235 GMB 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 Feb 2026
Mileage
148,841 mi
At MOT on 20 Feb 2025
MOT tests
31
20 passed · 11 failed
Per year
4,324 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y235 GMB
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
1 Apr 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Feb 2026
Latest MOT test
20 Feb 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y235 GMB was last recorded at 148,841 miles on 20 Feb 2025, 1,386 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Mar 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 27 Mar 2008: 85,663 miles, lower than 771,714 miles on 7 Mar 2007.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
147,455 miles · 20 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
1,386 miles
Average per year
4,324 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 148,841 miles
  • 2024 – 147,455 miles
  • 2023 – 146,239 miles
  • 2022 – 144,784 miles
  • 2021 – 140,826 miles
  • 2020 – 137,856 miles
  • 2019 – 134,881 miles
  • 2018 – 130,747 miles
  • 2017 – 127,656 miles
  • 2016 – 125,170 miles
  • 2015 – 122,111 miles
  • 2014 – 117,523 miles
  • 2013 – 110,432 miles
  • 2012 – 104,394 miles
  • 2011 – 98,272 miles
  • 2010 – 94,304 miles
  • 2009 – 90,085 miles
  • 2008 – 85,663 miles
  • 2007 – 771,714 miles
  • 2006 – 67,148 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass148,841 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryFull under body undersealed and painted unable to inspect/see some components

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 Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

31 tests since 31 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass148,841 miles (+1,386)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    148,841 miles
    Test number
    931308677459
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFull under body undersealed and painted unable to inspect/see some components

  2. Pass147,455 miles (+1,216)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    147,455 miles
    Test number
    719238727503
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass146,239 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    146,239 miles
    Test number
    202598348881
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail146,239 miles (+1,455)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,239 miles
    Test number
    509120271722
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass144,784 miles (+3,958)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    144,784 miles
    Test number
    547384498974

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass140,826 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    140,826 miles
    Test number
    909090416589

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail140,823 miles (+2,967)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,823 miles
    Test number
    729748312485
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • 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))

  8. Pass137,856 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    137,856 miles
    Test number
    148273962303
    • 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))

  9. Fail137,855 miles (+2,974)5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,855 miles
    Test number
    766189064384
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear of wheel (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear of wheel (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear of wheel (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))

  10. Pass134,881 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    134,881 miles
    Test number
    496424540110
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))

  11. Fail134,881 miles (+4,134)2 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,881 miles
    Test number
    758116371021
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))

  12. Pass130,747 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    130,747 miles
    Test number
    866740857540
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  13. Fail130,747 miles (+3,091)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,747 miles
    Test number
    423967991369
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  14. Pass127,656 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    127,656 miles
    Test number
    631534463922

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail127,656 miles (+2,486)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,656 miles
    Test number
    326748732158
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

  16. Pass125,170 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    125,170 miles
    Test number
    308495458787

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail125,170 miles (+3,059)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,170 miles
    Test number
    310782911958
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

  18. Pass122,111 miles (+4,588)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    122,111 miles
    Test number
    878496875040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass117,523 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    117,523 miles
    Test number
    386754084023
    • NoteExhaust front pipe corrosion

  20. Fail117,523 miles (+7,091)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,523 miles
    Test number
    537744584096
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteExhaust front pipe corrosion

  21. Pass110,432 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    110,432 miles
    Test number
    287191973007
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  22. Fail110,432 miles (+6,038)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,432 miles
    Test number
    585071773083
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  23. Pass104,394 miles (+6,122)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    104,394 miles
    Test number
    116904872031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass98,272 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    98,272 miles
    Test number
    705663271045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail98,272 miles (+3,968)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,272 miles
    Test number
    989223971091
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

  26. Pass94,304 miles (+4,219)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    94,304 miles
    Test number
    700491280058
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  27. Pass90,085 miles (+4,422)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    90,085 miles
    Test number
    864598679039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass85,663 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    85,663 miles
    Test number
    534087288005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail85,663 miles (-686,051)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,663 miles
    Test number
    250417888018
    • FailureOffside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

  30. Pass771,714 miles (+704,566)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    771,714 miles
    Test number
    872126667034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass67,148 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    67,148 miles
    Test number
    744960896021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y235 GMB

Does Y235 GMB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y235 GMB expired on 19 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y235 GMB?
The MOT on Y235 GMB expired on 19 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y235 GMB done?
Y235 GMB was recorded at 148,841 miles at its MOT on 20 Feb 2025, an average of 4,324 miles a year.
Has Y235 GMB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y235 GMB has failed 11 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on Y235 GMB ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 27 Mar 2008. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y235 GMB find?
Y235 GMB passed its latest MOT on 20 Feb 2025 with 2 advisories: front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides; full under body undersealed and painted unable to inspect/see some components.

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