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Volkswagen Passat

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,968 cc

Y26 MENMOT history

Y26 MEN is a black diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 20 Oct 2012. Its MOT expired on 20 Sept 2026 and it has passed 9 of 15 MOT tests, with 102,355 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Sept 2025.

Y26 MEN black Volkswagen Passat – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Passat, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 20 Sept 2026
Mileage
102,355 mi
At MOT on 12 Sept 2025
MOT tests
15
9 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,946 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y26 MEN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
20 Oct 2012
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y26 MEN was last recorded at 102,355 miles on 12 Sept 2025, 7,916 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Sept 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 30 Mar 2018: 44,836 miles, lower than 44,837 miles on 28 Mar 2018.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
94,439 miles · 21 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
7,916 miles
Average per year
7,946 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 102,355 miles
  • 2024 – 94,439 miles
  • 2023 – 86,532 miles
  • 2022 – 79,985 miles
  • 2021 – 72,085 miles
  • 2020 – 67,202 miles
  • 2018 – 44,836 miles
  • 2016 – 30,731 miles
  • 2015 – 23,582 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass102,355 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front fog lamp bulb hanging down

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

15 tests since 14 Oct 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass102,355 miles (+7,916)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    102,355 miles
    Test number
    418510849286
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Pass94,439 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    94,439 miles
    Test number
    193418681227
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail94,439 miles (+7,907)1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,439 miles
    Test number
    485209393843
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorCoil spring fractured or broken both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorSuspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass86,532 miles (+6,547)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    86,532 miles
    Test number
    990380503719
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass79,985 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    79,985 miles
    Test number
    789873225865

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail79,985 miles (+7,900)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,985 miles
    Test number
    191465440440
    • Repaired at testCentral Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass72,085 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    72,085 miles
    Test number
    187132264475
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail72,085 miles (+4,883)1 dangerous1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,085 miles
    Test number
    452898275466
    • DangerousTyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass67,202 miles (+22,366)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    67,202 miles
    Test number
    526987998414
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass44,836 miles (-1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    44,836 miles
    Test number
    712930819529
    • AdvisoryOffside Front fog lamp bulb hanging down
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  11. Fail44,837 miles (+14,106)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,837 miles
    Test number
    459109890209
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords and nail in tyre (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre 2 nails in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front fog lamp bulb hanging down
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  12. Pass30,731 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    25 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    30,731 miles
    Test number
    540410059080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail30,715 miles (+7,133)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,715 miles
    Test number
    124968461337
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen due to aftermarket HID (1.8.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen due to aftermarket HID (1.8.B.1)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryWipers smear

  14. Pass23,582 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    23,582 miles
    Test number
    298001157032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail23,582 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,582 miles
    Test number
    169256327201
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Questions about Y26 MEN

Does Y26 MEN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y26 MEN expired on 20 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y26 MEN?
The MOT on Y26 MEN expired on 20 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y26 MEN done?
Y26 MEN was recorded at 102,355 miles at its MOT on 12 Sept 2025, an average of 7,946 miles a year.
Has Y26 MEN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y26 MEN has failed 6 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on Y26 MEN ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 30 Mar 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y26 MEN find?
Y26 MEN passed its latest MOT on 12 Sept 2025 with 3 advisories: front brake disc worn, but not excessively; front service brake fluctuating, but not excessively; offside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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