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Volkswagen Passat

Grey · Diesel · 2006 · 1,968 cc

Y23 GMHMOT history

Y23 GMH is a grey diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 31 Mar 2006. Its MOT is valid until 14 Dec 2026 and it has passed 18 of 19 MOT tests, with 167,780 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Dec 2025.

Y23 GMH grey Volkswagen Passat – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Passat, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 14 Dec 2026
Mileage
167,780 mi
At MOT on 4 Dec 2025
MOT tests
19
18 passed · 1 failed
Per year
6,168 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y23 GMH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
31 Mar 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y23 GMH was last recorded at 167,780 miles on 4 Dec 2025, 3,238 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
164,542 miles · 4 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
3,238 miles
Average per year
6,168 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 167,780 miles
  • 2024 – 164,542 miles
  • 2023 – 160,615 miles
  • 2022 – 158,351 miles
  • 2021 – 154,957 miles
  • 2020 – 150,200 miles
  • 2019 – 146,996 miles
  • 2018 – 142,600 miles
  • 2017 – 135,343 miles
  • 2016 – 128,962 miles
  • 2015 – 118,254 miles
  • 2014 – 110,826 miles
  • 2013 – 105,253 miles
  • 2012 – 98,897 miles
  • 2011 – 91,436 miles
  • 2010 – 82,107 miles
  • 2009 – 75,025 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass167,780 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 Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Coil springs corroded/deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

Full MOT history

19 tests since 3 Feb 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass167,780 miles (+3,238)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    167,780 miles
    Test number
    869310351642

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass164,542 miles (+3,927)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    164,542 miles
    Test number
    718957604487

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass160,615 miles (+2,264)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    160,615 miles
    Test number
    454157297671
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  4. Pass158,351 miles (+3,394)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    158,351 miles
    Test number
    132677747806
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  5. Pass154,957 miles (+4,757)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    154,957 miles
    Test number
    259099405328
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front fog lamp cracked
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel arch corroded
  6. Pass150,200 miles (+3,204)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    150,200 miles
    Test number
    106387870255
    • AdvisoryCoil springs corroded/deteriorated
    • AdvisoryFront lower arms bushes worn/deteriorated
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion underside
  7. Pass146,996 miles (+4,396)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    146,996 miles
    Test number
    873673197328
    • AdvisoryCoil springs corroded/deteriorated
    • AdvisoryCorrosion underside
    • AdvisoryFront lower arm bushes deteriorated
  8. Pass142,600 miles (+7,257)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    142,600 miles
    Test number
    492446713727
    • AdvisoryCoil springs corroded/deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside rear shock absorber misting with oil
    • AdvisoryTyres worn on edges
  9. Pass135,343 miles (+6,381)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    135,343 miles
    Test number
    885502844794

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass128,962 miles (+10,708)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    128,962 miles
    Test number
    534207710432

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass118,254 miles (+7,428)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    118,254 miles
    Test number
    668804022806
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs corroded/deteriorated
    • AdvisoryFront lower arm bushes deteriorated/perished
    • AdvisoryFront tyres close to legal limit (border line pass)
    • AdvisoryRear tyres starting to get close to legal limit
  12. Pass110,826 miles (+5,573)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    110,826 miles
    Test number
    896937334329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass105,253 miles (+6,356)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    105,253 miles
    Test number
    575988633356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass98,897 miles (+7,461)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    98,897 miles
    Test number
    249248112360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass91,436 miles (+9,329)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    91,436 miles
    Test number
    438968821324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass82,107 miles (+7,082)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    82,107 miles
    Test number
    390211820312
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  17. Pass75,025 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    75,025 miles
    Test number
    571089929338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail75,025 miles (+11,072)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,025 miles
    Test number
    322228029387
    • FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
  19. Pass63,953 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    63,953 miles
    Test number
    463284739066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y23 GMH

Does Y23 GMH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y23 GMH is valid until 14 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on Y23 GMH?
The MOT on Y23 GMH is valid until 14 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y23 GMH done?
Y23 GMH was recorded at 167,780 miles at its MOT on 4 Dec 2025, an average of 6,168 miles a year.
Has Y23 GMH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y23 GMH has failed 1 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Nov 2009.
Has the mileage on Y23 GMH 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 Y23 GMH find?
Y23 GMH passed its latest MOT on 4 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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