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Volkswagen Passat

Silver · Diesel · 2001 · 1,896 cc

Y246 HANMOT history

Y246 HAN is a silver diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 5 Jul 2001. Its MOT is valid until 6 May 2027 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 188,916 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 May 2026.

Y246 HAN silver Volkswagen Passat – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Passat, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 6 May 2027
Mileage
188,916 mi
At MOT on 7 May 2026
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,822 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y246 HAN
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
5 Jul 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 May 2027
Latest MOT test
7 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y246 HAN was last recorded at 188,916 miles on 7 May 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
188,914 miles · 5 May 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
6,822 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 188,916 miles
  • 2025 – 185,186 miles
  • 2024 – 180,632 miles
  • 2023 – 174,174 miles
  • 2022 – 167,726 miles
  • 2021 – 160,325 miles
  • 2020 – 155,763 miles
  • 2019 – 150,167 miles
  • 2018 – 147,052 miles
  • 2017 – 140,383 miles
  • 2014 – 134,499 miles
  • 2013 – 121,905 miles
  • 2012 – 113,372 miles
  • 2011 – 101,528 miles
  • 2010 – 89,500 miles
  • 2009 – 76,863 miles
  • 2008 – 66,403 miles
  • 2007 – 61,233 miles
  • 2006 – 53,431 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass188,916 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both ball joint boots deteriorated/age cracking (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated perished/age cracking (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant from engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall damaged/cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive from engine generally (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass188,916 miles (+2)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2027
    Odometer
    188,916 miles
    Test number
    945073449463
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both ball joint boots deteriorated/age cracking (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated perished/age cracking (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant from engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall damaged/cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive from engine generally (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Fail188,914 miles (+3,728)2 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,914 miles
    Test number
    910724954289
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear tie rod inner bush deteriorated/excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear tie rod inner bush deteriorated/excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both ball joint boots deteriorated/age cracking (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated perished/age cracking (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant from engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall damaged/cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive from engine generally (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass185,186 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2026
    Odometer
    185,186 miles
    Test number
    145906895746
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Fail185,186 miles (+4,554)2 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,186 miles
    Test number
    743184600225
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass180,632 miles (+6,458)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2025
    Odometer
    180,632 miles
    Test number
    699244225890
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Pass174,174 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2024
    Odometer
    174,174 miles
    Test number
    507309988577
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Fail174,174 miles (+6,448)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,174 miles
    Test number
    395312877094
    • DangerousOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached forward ball joint on tie rod arm. (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass167,726 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2023
    Odometer
    167,726 miles
    Test number
    555367773998
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil below min----------topped up
  9. Fail167,724 miles (+38)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,724 miles
    Test number
    131352749753
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil below min----------topped up
  10. Fail167,686 miles (+7,361)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,686 miles
    Test number
    282114307488
    • MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  11. Pass160,325 miles (+4,562)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    160,325 miles
    Test number
    466669952092
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  12. Pass155,763 miles (+5,596)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    155,763 miles
    Test number
    716062191418
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  13. Pass150,167 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    150,167 miles
    Test number
    122427131683
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  14. Fail150,167 miles (+3,115)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,167 miles
    Test number
    317325297254
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  15. Pass147,052 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    147,052 miles
    Test number
    597020922194
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rear (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryGearbox mounting defective
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  16. Fail147,052 miles (+6,669)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,052 miles
    Test number
    153677948426
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rear (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryGearbox mounting defective
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  17. Pass140,383 miles (+5,884)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    140,383 miles
    Test number
    764286396317
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both foggy but pattern just acceptable (1.7.5a)
  18. Pass134,499 miles (+4,921)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    134,499 miles
    Test number
    737169804368
    • NoteO/s headlamp beam pattern just visible
  19. Pass129,578 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    129,578 miles
    Test number
    228999924055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail129,578 miles (+7,673)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,578 miles
    Test number
    335487624019
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
  21. Pass121,905 miles (+8,533)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    121,905 miles
    Test number
    657978923011
    • NoteOil leak
  22. Pass113,372 miles (+2)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    113,372 miles
    Test number
    307869632004
    • NoteOil leak
  23. Fail113,370 miles (+11,842)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,370 miles
    Test number
    166017332058
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteOil leak
  24. Pass101,528 miles (+12,028)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    101,528 miles
    Test number
    379671131057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass89,500 miles (+12,637)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    89,500 miles
    Test number
    170438410059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass76,863 miles (+10,460)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    76,863 miles
    Test number
    110833839002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass66,403 miles (+5,170)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    66,403 miles
    Test number
    730997238035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass61,233 miles (+7,802)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    61,233 miles
    Test number
    684999067127
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  29. Pass53,431 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    53,431 miles
    Test number
    880668176125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y246 HAN

Does Y246 HAN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y246 HAN is valid until 6 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y246 HAN?
The MOT on Y246 HAN is valid until 6 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y246 HAN done?
Y246 HAN was recorded at 188,916 miles at its MOT on 7 May 2026, an average of 6,822 miles a year.
Has Y246 HAN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y246 HAN has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 5 May 2026.
Has the mileage on Y246 HAN 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 Y246 HAN find?
Y246 HAN passed its latest MOT on 7 May 2026 with 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: nearside front upper suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both ball joint boots deteriorated/age cracking; offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated perished/age cracking; nearside fluid leak, but not excessive coolant from engine area, and 3 more.

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