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Volkswagen Passat

Blue · Diesel · 2001 · 1,896 cc

Y261 EHOMOT history

Y261 EHO is a blue diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 25 Jul 2001. Its MOT expired on 26 Jun 2023 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 155,463 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jun 2022.

Y261 EHO blue Volkswagen Passat – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Passat, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 26 Jun 2023
Mileage
155,463 mi
At MOT on 27 Jun 2022
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,486 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y261 EHO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
25 Jul 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Jun 2023
Latest MOT test
27 Jun 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y261 EHO was last recorded at 155,463 miles on 27 Jun 2022, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jun 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
155,461 miles · 13 Jun 2022
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
5,486 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 155,463 miles
  • 2021 – 147,217 miles
  • 2020 – 142,994 miles
  • 2019 – 136,772 miles
  • 2018 – 131,668 miles
  • 2017 – 125,535 miles
  • 2016 – 119,144 miles
  • 2015 – 112,838 miles
  • 2014 – 106,288 miles
  • 2013 – 100,574 miles
  • 2012 – 95,597 miles
  • 2011 – 90,327 miles
  • 2010 – 84,331 miles
  • 2009 – 80,013 miles
  • 2008 – 75,086 miles
  • 2006 – 70,323 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass155,463 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryHeadlight lenses slightly deterioratedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear brake disks corroded on contact facesRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

21 tests since 19 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass155,463 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    155,463 miles
    Test number
    432117399861
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryHeadlight lenses slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryRear brake disks corroded on contact faces

  2. Fail155,461 miles (+8,244)4 dangerous5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,461 miles
    Test number
    956876477405
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousBrake pedal sinking to floor
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryHeadlight lenses slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryRear brake disks corroded on contact faces

  3. Pass147,217 miles (+4,223)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    147,217 miles
    Test number
    752052394096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass142,994 miles (+6,222)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    142,994 miles
    Test number
    796779869202
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass136,772 miles (+5,104)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    136,772 miles
    Test number
    903769213970
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlight lenses slightly

  6. Pass131,668 miles (+6,133)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    131,668 miles
    Test number
    605985271397
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryBoth front lower, rear, suspension arms inner bushes have slight play in bushes

  7. Pass125,535 miles (+6,391)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    125,535 miles
    Test number
    322441383853

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass119,144 miles (+6,306)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    119,144 miles
    Test number
    908507182136
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  9. Fail112,838 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,838 miles
    Test number
    145678935497
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteOffside cv boot weeping

  10. Pass112,838 miles (+6,550)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    112,838 miles
    Test number
    565478335039
    • NoteOffside cv boot weeping

  11. Pass106,288 miles (+5,714)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    106,288 miles
    Test number
    336361144038
    • NoteNearside front tyre sidewall damaged

  12. Pass100,574 miles (+4,977)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    100,574 miles
    Test number
    725409413014
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

  13. Pass95,597 miles (+5,270)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    95,597 miles
    Test number
    199475532498
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on edges

  14. Pass90,327 miles (+5,996)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    90,327 miles
    Test number
    317231421013
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  15. Pass84,331 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    84,331 miles
    Test number
    344016340083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail84,331 miles (+4,318)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,331 miles
    Test number
    641166240031
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  17. Fail80,013 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,013 miles
    Test number
    511880659063
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass80,013 miles (+4,927)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    80,013 miles
    Test number
    774970259077
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass75,086 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    75,086 miles
    Test number
    824303728058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail75,070 miles (+4,747)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,070 miles
    Test number
    654632728078
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

  21. Pass70,323 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    70,323 miles
    Test number
    713163656365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y261 EHO

Does Y261 EHO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y261 EHO expired on 26 Jun 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y261 EHO?
The MOT on Y261 EHO expired on 26 Jun 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y261 EHO done?
Y261 EHO was recorded at 155,463 miles at its MOT on 27 Jun 2022, an average of 5,486 miles a year.
Has Y261 EHO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y261 EHO has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jun 2022.
Has the mileage on Y261 EHO 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 Y261 EHO find?
Y261 EHO passed its latest MOT on 27 Jun 2022 with 4 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; headlight lenses slightly deteriorated, and 1 more.

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