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Volkswagen Passat

Blue · Diesel · 2001 · 1,896 cc

Y261 SDOMOT history

Y261 SDO is a blue diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 5 Jun 2001. Its MOT is valid until 1 Feb 2027 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 184,085 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Feb 2026.

Y261 SDO blue Volkswagen Passat – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Passat, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 1 Feb 2027
Mileage
184,085 mi
At MOT on 2 Feb 2026
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,137 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y261 SDO
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
5 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y261 SDO was last recorded at 184,085 miles on 2 Feb 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
184,085 miles · 31 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
5,137 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 184,085 miles
  • 2025 – 174,360 miles
  • 2019 – 168,709 miles
  • 2018 – 166,174 miles
  • 2017 – 164,397 miles
  • 2016 – 163,017 miles
  • 2015 – 161,087 miles
  • 2014 – 159,366 miles
  • 2013 – 157,317 miles
  • 2012 – 152,813 miles
  • 2011 – 150,243 miles
  • 2010 – 142,563 miles
  • 2009 – 128,675 miles
  • 2008 – 114,898 miles
  • 2007 – 104,377 miles
  • 2006 – 90,744 miles
  • 2005 – 78,083 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass184,085 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both (5.1.2 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2014

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2011

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2011

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2010

Full MOT history

26 tests since 15 Jun 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass184,085 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    184,085 miles
    Test number
    153781496842
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

  2. Fail184,085 miles (+9,725)4 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,085 miles
    Test number
    616230392956
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

  3. Pass174,360 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    174,360 miles
    Test number
    929668275327
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded

  4. Fail174,360 miles (+5,651)1 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,360 miles
    Test number
    391335357179
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded

  5. Pass168,709 miles (+114)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    168,709 miles
    Test number
    475314954231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail168,595 miles (+2,421)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,595 miles
    Test number
    997322907699
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective wire broken (1.1.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass166,174 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    166,174 miles
    Test number
    534221250989
    • 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))

  8. Fail166,174 miles (+1,777)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,174 miles
    Test number
    994568840405
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (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))

  9. Pass164,397 miles (+37)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    164,397 miles
    Test number
    199380933052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail164,360 miles (+1,343)2 failures1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,360 miles
    Test number
    635502971471
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated not tested as wheel wont spin (2.6.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  11. Pass163,017 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    163,017 miles
    Test number
    189616524291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail163,017 miles (+1,930)5 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,017 miles
    Test number
    192831902577
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

  13. Pass161,087 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    161,087 miles
    Test number
    115079695122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail161,087 miles (+1,721)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,087 miles
    Test number
    517549295104
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  15. Pass159,366 miles (+2,049)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    159,366 miles
    Test number
    588338114258
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass157,317 miles (+38)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    157,317 miles
    Test number
    238247303202
    • NoteAdvice both front brake discs very rusty on inner face

  17. Fail157,279 miles (+4,466)1 failure2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,279 miles
    Test number
    515821103268
    • 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)
    • Repaired at testExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteAdvice both front brake discs very rusty on inner face

  18. Pass152,813 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    152,813 miles
    Test number
    928198992137
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  19. Fail152,813 miles (+2,570)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,813 miles
    Test number
    209898392431
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  20. Pass150,243 miles (+7,680)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    150,243 miles
    Test number
    566085211255
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteAdvice on front brake discs rusty on inner face
    • NoteOff side fronnt fog light glass cracked

  21. Pass142,563 miles (+13,888)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    142,563 miles
    Test number
    190181320252
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass128,675 miles (+13,777)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    128,675 miles
    Test number
    370330749183
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  23. Pass114,898 miles (+10,521)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    114,898 miles
    Test number
    972466538136
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteRear number plate fading

  24. Pass104,377 miles (+13,633)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    104,377 miles
    Test number
    740885167189
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass90,744 miles (+12,661)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    90,744 miles
    Test number
    621255946114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass78,083 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2006
    Odometer
    78,083 miles
    Test number
    274236365426

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y261 SDO

Does Y261 SDO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y261 SDO is valid until 1 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y261 SDO?
The MOT on Y261 SDO is valid until 1 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y261 SDO done?
Y261 SDO was recorded at 184,085 miles at its MOT on 2 Feb 2026, an average of 5,137 miles a year.
Has Y261 SDO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y261 SDO has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on Y261 SDO 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 SDO find?
Y261 SDO passed its latest MOT on 2 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: offside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration; offside rear direction indicator slightly discoloured, and 2 more.

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