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Volkswagen Passat

Grey · Diesel · 2001 · 1,896 cc

Y256 VGNMOT history

Y256 VGN is a grey diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 18 May 2001. Its MOT is valid until 2 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 109,884 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Mar 2026.

Y256 VGN grey Volkswagen Passat – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 2 Mar 2027
Mileage
109,884 mi
At MOT on 3 Mar 2026
MOT tests
25
21 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,797 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y256 VGN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
18 May 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y256 VGN was last recorded at 109,884 miles on 3 Mar 2026, 4,316 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
105,568 miles · 7 May 2025
Between the last two tests
4,316 miles
Average per year
4,797 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 109,884 miles
  • 2025 – 105,568 miles
  • 2024 – 102,980 miles
  • 2023 – 98,243 miles
  • 2022 – 97,134 miles
  • 2021 – 94,383 miles
  • 2020 – 91,276 miles
  • 2019 – 83,873 miles
  • 2018 – 77,876 miles
  • 2017 – 71,363 miles
  • 2016 – 65,209 miles
  • 2015 – 59,726 miles
  • 2014 – 52,210 miles
  • 2013 – 43,847 miles
  • 2012 – 34,993 miles
  • 2011 – 27,738 miles
  • 2010 – 23,568 miles
  • 2009 – 21,933 miles
  • 2008 – 19,971 miles
  • 2007 – 16,912 miles
  • 2006 – 14,838 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass109,884 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides N/S and O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides N/S and O/S (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront and rear sub-frame covered in underseal
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides N/S and O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryUndertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

25 tests since 10 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass109,884 miles (+4,316)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    109,884 miles
    Test number
    173554913396
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides N/S and O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides N/S and O/S (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear sub-frame covered in underseal
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides N/S and O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUndertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass105,568 miles (+2,588)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2026
    Odometer
    105,568 miles
    Test number
    756202342623
    • AdvisoryUnderseal applied front and rear underneath vehicle

  3. Pass102,980 miles (+4,737)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    102,980 miles
    Test number
    267690944755
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass98,243 miles14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    98,243 miles
    Test number
    112337141605
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  5. Fail98,243 miles (+1,109)1 repaired14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,243 miles
    Test number
    415681966266
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  6. Pass97,134 miles (+2,751)3 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    97,134 miles
    Test number
    993806040412
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront 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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass94,383 miles (+3,107)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    94,383 miles
    Test number
    627781229400
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  8. Pass91,276 miles (+7,403)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    91,276 miles
    Test number
    343397802317
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass83,873 miles (+5,997)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    83,873 miles
    Test number
    910475526166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass77,876 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2019
    Odometer
    77,876 miles
    Test number
    879310794046
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Fail77,876 miles (+6,513)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,876 miles
    Test number
    707523224600
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass71,363 miles (+6,154)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2018
    Odometer
    71,363 miles
    Test number
    202928340550

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass65,209 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2017
    Odometer
    65,209 miles
    Test number
    421040192272
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Fail65,209 miles (+5,483)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,209 miles
    Test number
    607139223690
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass59,726 miles (+7,516)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2016
    Odometer
    59,726 miles
    Test number
    585381935162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass52,210 miles (+8,363)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2015
    Odometer
    52,210 miles
    Test number
    135576724109
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  17. Pass43,847 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2014
    Odometer
    43,847 miles
    Test number
    249165233124
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  18. Fail43,847 miles (+8,854)2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,847 miles
    Test number
    268855133432
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  19. Pass34,993 miles (+7,255)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2013
    Odometer
    34,993 miles
    Test number
    349149622107
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  20. Pass27,738 miles (+4,170)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2012
    Odometer
    27,738 miles
    Test number
    657613831176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass23,568 miles (+1,635)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2011
    Odometer
    23,568 miles
    Test number
    253294520105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass21,933 miles (+1,962)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2010
    Odometer
    21,933 miles
    Test number
    421975729192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass19,971 miles (+3,059)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2009
    Odometer
    19,971 miles
    Test number
    440643628155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass16,912 miles (+2,074)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2008
    Odometer
    16,912 miles
    Test number
    770126717147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass14,838 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2007
    Odometer
    14,838 miles
    Test number
    544260036192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y256 VGN

Does Y256 VGN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y256 VGN is valid until 2 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y256 VGN?
The MOT on Y256 VGN is valid until 2 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y256 VGN done?
Y256 VGN was recorded at 109,884 miles at its MOT on 3 Mar 2026, an average of 4,797 miles a year.
Has Y256 VGN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y256 VGN has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on Y256 VGN 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 VGN find?
Y256 VGN passed its latest MOT on 3 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides n/s and o/s; front brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides n/s and o/s, and 4 more.

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