Volkswagen Passat
Beige · Petrol · 2001 · 1,984 cc
Y256 MDGMOT history
Y256 MDG is a beige petrol Volkswagen Passat first used on 25 Jul 2001. Its MOT is valid until 26 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 160,855 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 26 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 160,855 mi
- At MOT on 21 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 26
- 21 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 7,234 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y256 MDG
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Passat
- Colour
- Beige
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,984 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 25 Jul 2001
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 26 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 21 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y256 MDG was last recorded at 160,855 miles on 21 Jul 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jul 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 160,855 miles · 20 Jul 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 7,234 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 160,855 miles
- 2025 – 137,364 miles
- 2024 – 114,596 miles
- 2023 – 91,798 miles
- 2022 – 68,615 miles
- 2021 – 59,921 miles
- 2020 – 55,378 miles
- 2019 – 50,711 miles
- 2018 – 47,335 miles
- 2017 – 44,443 miles
- 2016 – 41,855 miles
- 2015 – 39,568 miles
- 2014 – 37,480 miles
- 2013 – 34,415 miles
- 2012 – 32,486 miles
- 2011 – 30,820 miles
- 2010 – 27,704 miles
- 2009 – 26,278 miles
- 2008 – 23,663 miles
- 2007 – 20,198 miles
- 2006 – 15,832 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass160,855 miles
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRear Corrosion to axleRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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.
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2023
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024
Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024
Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025
Full MOT history
26 tests since 4 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass160,855 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 160,855 miles
- Test number
- 698502831761
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Corrosion to axle
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Fail160,855 miles (+23,491)1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 160,855 miles
- Test number
- 288624948021
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Corrosion to axle
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Pass137,364 miles (+22,768)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 137,364 miles
- Test number
- 361137895830
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass114,596 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 114,596 miles
- Test number
- 836728420510
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail114,596 miles (+22,798)1 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 114,596 miles
- Test number
- 664082229155
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass91,798 miles10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 91,798 miles
- Test number
- 920361049907
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- 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 Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail91,798 miles (+23,183)1 major10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,798 miles
- Test number
- 170927096881
- MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- 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 Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass68,615 miles (+8,694)14 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 68,615 miles
- Test number
- 915400020177
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass59,921 miles (+4,543)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 59,921 miles
- Test number
- 543112919700
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass55,378 miles (+4,667)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 55,378 miles
- Test number
- 277066415077
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass50,711 miles (+3,376)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 50,711 miles
- Test number
- 456243558835
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass47,335 miles (+2,892)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 47,335 miles
- Test number
- 711475629079
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside tyres cracking
- AdvisoryOffside Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass44,443 miles (+2,588)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 44,443 miles
- Test number
- 710844739351
- AdvisoryCentral Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryFront wipers splitting
- AdvisoryRear rear axle bushes unbonding
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass41,855 miles (+2,287)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 41,855 miles
- Test number
- 873430511123
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,568 miles (+2,088)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 39,568 miles
- Test number
- 458636275163
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,480 miles (+3,065)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 37,480 miles
- Test number
- 637062794189
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass34,415 miles (+1,929)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 34,415 miles
- Test number
- 288809083419
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,486 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 32,486 miles
- Test number
- 527551792175
- NoteOffside & nearside front wiper blades split
Fail32,486 miles (+1,666)1 repaired1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 32,486 miles
- Test number
- 899661792195
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- NoteOffside & nearside front wiper blades split
Fail30,820 miles1 repaired1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 30,820 miles
- Test number
- 136378881126
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
- NoteBrake wear indicator light on
Pass30,820 miles (+3,116)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 30,820 miles
- Test number
- 239038981405
- NoteBrake wear indicator light on
Pass27,704 miles (+1,426)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 27,704 miles
- Test number
- 174207380163
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass26,278 miles (+2,615)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 26,278 miles
- Test number
- 502091309283
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass23,663 miles (+3,465)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 23,663 miles
- Test number
- 611813408208
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass20,198 miles (+4,366)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 20,198 miles
- Test number
- 222040497158
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass15,832 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2007
- Odometer
- 15,832 miles
- Test number
- 721675086127
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about Y256 MDG
- Does Y256 MDG currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y256 MDG is valid until 26 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on Y256 MDG?
- The MOT on Y256 MDG is valid until 26 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has Y256 MDG done?
- Y256 MDG was recorded at 160,855 miles at its MOT on 21 Jul 2026, an average of 7,234 miles a year.
- Has Y256 MDG ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y256 MDG has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jul 2026.
- Has the mileage on Y256 MDG 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 Y256 MDG find?
- Y256 MDG passed its latest MOT on 21 Jul 2026 with 4 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside rear coil spring corroded; rear corrosion to axle, and 1 more.
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