
Volkswagen Passat
Silver · Diesel · 2001 · 1,896 cc
Y242 BCWMOT history
Y242 BCW is a silver diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 18 Apr 2001. Its MOT expired on 22 Oct 2026 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 213,675 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Oct 2025.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 22 Oct 2026
- Mileage
- 213,675 mi
- At MOT on 20 Oct 2025
- MOT tests
- 30
- 20 passed · 10 failed
- Per year
- 9,665 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y242 BCW
- 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
- 18 Apr 2001
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 22 Oct 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 20 Oct 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y242 BCW was last recorded at 213,675 miles on 20 Oct 2025, 10,426 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Oct 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 203,249 miles · 22 Oct 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 10,426 miles
- Average per year
- 9,665 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 213,675 miles
- 2024 – 203,249 miles
- 2023 – 193,878 miles
- 2022 – 183,888 miles
- 2021 – 175,391 miles
- 2020 – 170,128 miles
- 2019 – 145,692 miles
- 2018 – 124,943 miles
- 2017 – 117,493 miles
- 2016 – 103,310 miles
- 2015 – 96,057 miles
- 2014 – 85,939 miles
- 2013 – 77,219 miles
- 2012 – 68,225 miles
- 2011 – 61,049 miles
- 2010 – 53,237 miles
- 2009 – 45,440 miles
- 2008 – 39,011 miles
- 2007 – 32,131 miles
- 2006 – 24,983 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryAll brake furrels corroded
- AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to underside of vehicle
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 8 MOTs since 2021
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 Track rod end ball joint has slight play
Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
30 tests since 12 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass213,675 miles (+10,426)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 213,675 miles
- Test number
- 152058988323
- AdvisoryAll brake furrels corroded
- AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to underside of vehicle
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass203,249 miles (+1)16 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 203,249 miles
- Test number
- 710551345571
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both rear nearside & offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension component pin or bush slightly worn both rear nearside & offside axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBlack smoke present from exhaust when vehicle is running but vehicle passed emission test
- AdvisoryPlastic sills fitted
- AdvisoryUnder vehicle & rear axle corrosion
Fail203,248 miles (+9,370)1 dangerous6 major16 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 203,248 miles
- Test number
- 688272848823
- DangerousBrake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system offside rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
- MajorBrake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both rear nearside & offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension component pin or bush slightly worn both rear nearside & offside axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBlack smoke present from exhaust when vehicle is running but vehicle passed emission test
- AdvisoryPlastic sills fitted
- AdvisoryUnder vehicle & rear axle corrosion
Pass193,878 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 193,878 miles
- Test number
- 542057216419
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail193,878 miles (+9,990)4 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 193,878 miles
- Test number
- 488109961442
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested headlight inop (4.1.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass183,888 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 183,888 miles
- Test number
- 529979067316
- AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCorrosion to underside of vehicle
Fail183,888 miles (+8,497)2 major11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 183,888 miles
- Test number
- 556846285081
- MajorBoot lid insecure (6.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCorrosion to underside of vehicle
- AdvisoryExhaust smoking slightly
Pass175,391 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 175,391 miles
- Test number
- 947637713290
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust flexi splitting
- AdvisoryFront brake discs worn and corroded
- AdvisorySlight bind o/s/r brake
Fail175,391 miles (+5,263)12 major10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 175,391 miles
- Test number
- 540035808164
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust flexi splitting
- AdvisoryFront brake discs worn and corroded
- AdvisoryN/s/f tyre bold on edges and getting low
- AdvisoryO/s/f tyre perished, splitting, worn on edges and getting low
- AdvisorySlight bind o/s/r brake
Pass170,128 miles4 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 170,128 miles
- Test number
- 208225301524
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear (5.3.4 (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 Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail170,128 miles (+24,436)2 major4 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 170,128 miles
- Test number
- 121390186728
- MajorHeadlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear (5.3.4 (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 Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass145,692 miles1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 145,692 miles
- Test number
- 427713432601
- MinorNearside Front Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak engine
Fail145,692 miles (+20,749)3 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 145,692 miles
- Test number
- 307361869270
- MajorFront Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- MajorRear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (4.7.2 (a))
- MinorNearside Front Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak engine
Pass124,943 miles (+7,450)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 124,943 miles
- Test number
- 191054521068
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOil leak engine
Pass117,493 miles (+14,183)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 117,493 miles
- Test number
- 206499015611
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass103,310 miles (+7,253)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 103,310 miles
- Test number
- 591151782128
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass96,057 miles2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 18 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 96,057 miles
- Test number
- 235050695023
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteNail in offside rear tyre
Fail96,057 miles (+10,118)4 failures2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,057 miles
- Test number
- 697030895029
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteNail in offside rear tyre
- NoteNearside rear brake binding slightly
Pass85,939 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 85,939 miles
- Test number
- 318320894035
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail85,935 miles (+8,716)4 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,935 miles
- Test number
- 139130294420
- FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- FailureRear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass77,219 miles (+81)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 77,219 miles
- Test number
- 655251203106
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail77,138 miles (+8,913)8 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,138 miles
- Test number
- 648488693017
- FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
- FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- FailureRear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Pass68,225 miles (+7,176)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 68,225 miles
- Test number
- 317014402121
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail61,049 miles1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 61,049 miles
- Test number
- 259994101411
- Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass61,049 miles (+7,812)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 61,049 miles
- Test number
- 937814501121
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass53,237 miles (+7,797)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 53,237 miles
- Test number
- 360430190039
- AdvisoryFront brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Pass45,440 miles (+6,429)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 45,440 miles
- Test number
- 502479699045
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,011 miles (+6,880)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 39,011 miles
- Test number
- 814763798049
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,131 miles (+7,148)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 32,131 miles
- Test number
- 923159307124
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass24,983 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Apr 2007
- Odometer
- 24,983 miles
- Test number
- 524312606119
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about Y242 BCW
- Does Y242 BCW currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on Y242 BCW expired on 22 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on Y242 BCW?
- The MOT on Y242 BCW expired on 22 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has Y242 BCW done?
- Y242 BCW was recorded at 213,675 miles at its MOT on 20 Oct 2025, an average of 9,665 miles a year.
- Has Y242 BCW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y242 BCW has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Oct 2024.
- Has the mileage on Y242 BCW 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 Y242 BCW find?
- Y242 BCW passed its latest MOT on 20 Oct 2025 with 7 advisories: all brake furrels corroded; exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users; general corrosion to underside of vehicle, and 4 more.
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