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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.

Y257 ERG silver Volkswagen Passat – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Passat, not a photo of this vehicle
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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass119,965 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 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.

  1. Pass119,965 miles (+572)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    119,965 miles
    Test number
    531464330436

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass119,393 miles (+1,217)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    119,393 miles
    Test number
    311488459690

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass118,176 miles (+2,058)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    118,176 miles
    Test number
    649160685540

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. 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))
  5. Pass114,136 miles (+4,464)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    114,136 miles
    Test number
    553742847458

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass109,672 miles (+4,434)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    109,672 miles
    Test number
    614340595281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. 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)
  8. 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)
  9. 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
  10. 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
  11. 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
  12. 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
  13. Pass76,686 miles (+6,464)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    76,686 miles
    Test number
    107221483084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass70,222 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    70,222 miles
    Test number
    427140482017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. 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)
  16. 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
  17. 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
  18. 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
  19. Pass52,022 miles (+6,732)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    52,022 miles
    Test number
    143070579095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass45,290 miles (+6,960)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    45,290 miles
    Test number
    134138578464
    • NoteFront brake disk surfaces poor.
  21. 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.
  22. 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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