
Volkswagen Passat
Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,984 cc
Y257 ERGMOT history
Y257 ERG is a silver petrol Volkswagen Passat first used on 22 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 24 Apr 2025 and it has passed 19 of 22 MOT tests, with 119,965 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Apr 2024.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 24 Apr 2025
- Mileage
- 119,965 mi
- At MOT on 15 Apr 2024
- MOT tests
- 22
- 19 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 4,848 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y257 ERG
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Passat
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,984 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 22 Mar 2001
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 24 Apr 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 15 Apr 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y257 ERG was last recorded at 119,965 miles on 15 Apr 2024, 572 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Apr 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 119,393 miles · 25 Apr 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 572 miles
- Average per year
- 4,848 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 119,965 miles
- 2023 – 119,393 miles
- 2022 – 118,176 miles
- 2021 – 116,118 miles
- 2020 – 114,136 miles
- 2019 – 109,672 miles
- 2018 – 105,238 miles
- 2017 – 100,916 miles
- 2016 – 95,183 miles
- 2015 – 89,463 miles
- 2014 – 82,722 miles
- 2013 – 76,686 miles
- 2012 – 70,222 miles
- 2011 – 63,573 miles
- 2010 – 58,239 miles
- 2009 – 52,022 miles
- 2008 – 45,290 miles
- 2007 – 38,330 miles
- 2006 – 32,457 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2015
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2018
Full MOT history
22 tests since 28 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass119,965 miles (+572)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 119,965 miles
- Test number
- 531464330436
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass119,393 miles (+1,217)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 119,393 miles
- Test number
- 311488459690
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass118,176 miles (+2,058)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 118,176 miles
- Test number
- 649160685540
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass116,118 miles (+1,982)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 116,118 miles
- Test number
- 860465779273
- AdvisoryBRAKE PAD WARNING LIGHT ON DASH
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass114,136 miles (+4,464)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 114,136 miles
- Test number
- 553742847458
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass109,672 miles (+4,434)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 109,672 miles
- Test number
- 614340595281
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass105,238 miles (+4,322)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 105,238 miles
- Test number
- 407858953494
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass100,916 miles (+5,733)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 100,916 miles
- Test number
- 412984029294
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass95,183 miles (+5,720)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 95,183 miles
- Test number
- 354698690754
- AdvisoryNearside Front seatbelt slow to retract
- AdvisoryOffside Front seatbelt slow to retract
Pass89,463 miles (+3)4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 89,463 miles
- Test number
- 116417175492
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- NoteRear wiper smearing
Fail89,460 miles (+6,738)3 failures2 repaired5 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,460 miles
- Test number
- 417346275081
- FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- NoteRear wiper smearing
Pass82,722 miles (+6,036)2 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 82,722 miles
- Test number
- 267488574070
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteBoth rear axle bushes starting to separate
- NoteFront brake discs slightly corroded inner faces
- NoteO/s/f seat belt slightly slow to retract
Pass76,686 miles (+6,464)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 76,686 miles
- Test number
- 107221483084
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass70,222 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 70,222 miles
- Test number
- 427140482017
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail70,222 miles (+6,649)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,222 miles
- Test number
- 928360882024
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Fail63,573 miles1 repaired4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,573 miles
- Test number
- 837671181040
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
- NoteRear number plate deteriorating
Pass63,573 miles (+5,334)4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 63,573 miles
- Test number
- 989481081062
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
- NoteRear number plate deteriorating
Pass58,239 miles (+6,217)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 58,239 miles
- Test number
- 853398560032
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteFront wipers beginning to smear slightly
Pass52,022 miles (+6,732)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 52,022 miles
- Test number
- 143070579095
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,290 miles (+6,960)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 45,290 miles
- Test number
- 134138578464
- NoteFront brake disk surfaces poor.
Pass38,330 miles (+5,873)2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 38,330 miles
- Test number
- 702616187013
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteNail in nearside front tyre
- NoteBoth front tyres wearing on inner edge and getting close to limit.
Pass32,457 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 32,457 miles
- Test number
- 641787786088
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about Y257 ERG
- Does Y257 ERG currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on Y257 ERG expired on 24 Apr 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on Y257 ERG?
- The MOT on Y257 ERG expired on 24 Apr 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has Y257 ERG done?
- Y257 ERG was recorded at 119,965 miles at its MOT on 15 Apr 2024, an average of 4,848 miles a year.
- Has Y257 ERG ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y257 ERG has failed 3 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Mar 2015.
- Has the mileage on Y257 ERG 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 Y257 ERG find?
- Y257 ERG passed its latest MOT on 15 Apr 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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