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Volkswagen Passat

Green · Diesel · 2001 · 1,896 cc

Y235 RNVMOT history

Y235 RNV is a green diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 12 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 5 Feb 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 124,612 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Feb 2026.

Y235 RNV green Volkswagen Passat – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 5 Feb 2027
Mileage
124,612 mi
At MOT on 2 Feb 2026
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,123 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y235 RNV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
12 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y235 RNV was last recorded at 124,612 miles on 2 Feb 2026, 794 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
123,818 miles · 27 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
794 miles
Average per year
3,123 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 124,612 miles
  • 2025 – 123,818 miles
  • 2024 – 123,146 miles
  • 2023 – 121,976 miles
  • 2022 – 119,417 miles
  • 2021 – 113,899 miles
  • 2020 – 106,487 miles
  • 2019 – 95,671 miles
  • 2018 – 93,008 miles
  • 2017 – 89,941 miles
  • 2016 – 86,429 miles
  • 2015 – 85,473 miles
  • 2014 – 85,020 miles
  • 2013 – 84,147 miles
  • 2012 – 83,224 miles
  • 2011 – 82,243 miles
  • 2010 – 81,241 miles
  • 2009 – 79,397 miles
  • 2008 – 77,961 miles
  • 2007 – 73,087 miles
  • 2006 – 62,433 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass124,612 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Headlamp light intensity severely reduced

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

27 tests since 7 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass124,612 miles (+794)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    124,612 miles
    Test number
    770044382201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass123,818 miles (+672)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    123,818 miles
    Test number
    620950298601

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass123,146 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    123,146 miles
    Test number
    314159155408

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail123,146 miles (+1,170)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,146 miles
    Test number
    501661997383
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
  5. Pass121,976 miles (+2,559)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    121,976 miles
    Test number
    494907830464

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass119,417 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    119,417 miles
    Test number
    362930134955

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail119,417 miles (+5,518)2 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,417 miles
    Test number
    300675291267
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  8. Pass113,899 miles (+7,412)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    113,899 miles
    Test number
    231497393056
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  9. Pass106,487 miles (+2)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    106,487 miles
    Test number
    652054177845
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Fail106,485 miles (+10,814)2 dangerous4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,485 miles
    Test number
    874450573492
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • 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 Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • 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 Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass95,671 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    95,671 miles
    Test number
    759960472012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail95,671 miles (+2,663)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,671 miles
    Test number
    623240670279
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  13. Pass93,008 miles (+3,067)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    93,008 miles
    Test number
    724420589746
    • AdvisoryUnder trays unable to inspect some components
  14. Pass89,941 miles (+3,512)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    89,941 miles
    Test number
    707398071752

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass86,429 miles (+956)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    86,429 miles
    Test number
    437062121277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass85,473 miles (+453)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    85,473 miles
    Test number
    946031345041
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
  17. Pass85,020 miles (+873)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    85,020 miles
    Test number
    165321644022
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  18. Pass84,147 miles (+923)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    84,147 miles
    Test number
    127217443052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass83,224 miles (+981)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    83,224 miles
    Test number
    379754952038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass82,243 miles (+1,002)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    82,243 miles
    Test number
    789510941019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass81,241 miles (+1,844)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    81,241 miles
    Test number
    232413650048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass79,397 miles (+1,436)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    79,397 miles
    Test number
    761027259012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass77,961 miles (+41)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    77,961 miles
    Test number
    951418458067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail77,920 miles (+4,833)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,920 miles
    Test number
    434850058092
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
  25. Pass73,087 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    73,087 miles
    Test number
    883005367088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail73,087 miles (+10,654)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,087 miles
    Test number
    362075867011
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
  27. Pass62,433 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    62,433 miles
    Test number
    732936166054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y235 RNV

Does Y235 RNV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y235 RNV is valid until 5 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y235 RNV?
The MOT on Y235 RNV is valid until 5 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y235 RNV done?
Y235 RNV was recorded at 124,612 miles at its MOT on 2 Feb 2026, an average of 3,123 miles a year.
Has Y235 RNV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y235 RNV has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on Y235 RNV 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 Y235 RNV find?
Y235 RNV passed its latest MOT on 2 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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