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Volkswagen Passat

Silver · Diesel · 2001 · 1,896 cc

Y238 NLTMOT history

Y238 NLT is a silver diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 20 Jun 2001. Its MOT expired on 8 Oct 2024 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 112,821 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2023.

Y238 NLT silver Volkswagen Passat – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Passat, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 8 Oct 2024
Mileage
112,821 mi
At MOT on 2 Oct 2023
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,929 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y238 NLT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
20 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Oct 2024
Latest MOT test
2 Oct 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y238 NLT was last recorded at 112,821 miles on 2 Oct 2023, 2,741 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Oct 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
110,080 miles · 6 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
2,741 miles
Average per year
3,929 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 112,821 miles
  • 2022 – 110,080 miles
  • 2021 – 108,749 miles
  • 2020 – 107,591 miles
  • 2019 – 104,959 miles
  • 2018 – 102,703 miles
  • 2016 – 93,746 miles
  • 2015 – 88,120 miles
  • 2014 – 83,997 miles
  • 2013 – 76,980 miles
  • 2012 – 72,320 miles
  • 2011 – 67,920 miles
  • 2010 – 62,292 miles
  • 2009 – 56,120 miles
  • 2008 – 48,475 miles
  • 2007 – 47,228 miles
  • 2006 – 44,835 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass112,821 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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.

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2018

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

22 tests since 13 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass112,821 miles (+2,741)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    112,821 miles
    Test number
    504027302012
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass110,080 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    110,080 miles
    Test number
    740058118886
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  3. Fail110,077 miles (+1,328)1 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,077 miles
    Test number
    580401438777
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  4. Pass108,749 miles2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    108,749 miles
    Test number
    948048755310
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  5. Fail108,745 miles (+1,154)1 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,745 miles
    Test number
    951771355319
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  6. Pass107,591 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    107,591 miles
    Test number
    551394166150
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged plastic covers missing (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisorySlight deteration on headlamps

  7. Fail107,591 miles (+2,632)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,591 miles
    Test number
    382309283280
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged plastic covers missing (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisorySlight deteration on headlamps

  8. Pass104,959 miles (+2,256)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    104,959 miles
    Test number
    289126542533
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  9. Pass102,703 miles (+8,957)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    102,703 miles
    Test number
    847262269033
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under-trays are fitted which obscures some components
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  10. Pass93,746 miles (+5,626)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    93,746 miles
    Test number
    793068502653
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint front (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass88,120 miles (+15)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    88,120 miles
    Test number
    386180366108
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryChild seat fitted not allowing a full inspection of an adult seatbelt

  12. Fail88,105 miles (+4,108)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,105 miles
    Test number
    791539787305
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint front arm (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryChild seat fitted not allowing a full inspection of an adult seatbelt

  13. Pass83,997 miles (+7,017)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    83,997 miles
    Test number
    859139424346
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  14. Pass76,980 miles (+4,660)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    76,980 miles
    Test number
    725763233310
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  15. Pass72,320 miles (+4,400)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    72,320 miles
    Test number
    677807222319
    • NoteSlight noise heard from hub whilst spinning nearside rear wheel

  16. Pass67,920 miles (+5,628)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    67,920 miles
    Test number
    237928421345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass62,292 miles (+6,172)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    62,292 miles
    Test number
    370937220373
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass56,120 miles (+7,645)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    56,120 miles
    Test number
    843203509345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass48,475 miles (+1,247)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    48,475 miles
    Test number
    214162318372
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth front wiper blades slightly split at top edge
    • NoteRear wiper blade has no rubber

  20. Pass47,228 miles (+2,393)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    47,228 miles
    Test number
    961622877145
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

  21. Pass44,835 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    44,835 miles
    Test number
    344215666160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail44,834 miles2 dangerous2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,834 miles
    Test number
    411964966114
    • DangerousDirection indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about Y238 NLT

Does Y238 NLT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y238 NLT expired on 8 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y238 NLT?
The MOT on Y238 NLT expired on 8 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y238 NLT done?
Y238 NLT was recorded at 112,821 miles at its MOT on 2 Oct 2023, an average of 3,929 miles a year.
Has Y238 NLT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y238 NLT has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on Y238 NLT 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 Y238 NLT find?
Y238 NLT passed its latest MOT on 2 Oct 2023 with 3 advisories: offside rear brake pad(s) wearing thin; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

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