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Volkswagen Passat

Silver · Diesel · 2001 · 1,896 cc

Y272 NLTMOT history

Y272 NLT is a silver diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 28 Jun 2001. Its MOT expired on 31 Oct 2022 and it has passed 17 of 29 MOT tests, with 199,681 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Oct 2022.

Y272 NLT silver Volkswagen Passat – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Passat, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 31 Oct 2022
Mileage
199,681 mi
At MOT on 20 Oct 2022
MOT tests
29
17 passed · 12 failed
Per year
7,036 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y272 NLT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
28 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 31 Oct 2022
Latest MOT test
20 Oct 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

Y272 NLT was last recorded at 199,681 miles on 20 Oct 2022, 5,651 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Oct 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
194,030 miles · 12 Oct 2021
Between the last two tests
5,651 miles
Average per year
7,036 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 199,681 miles
  • 2021 – 194,030 miles
  • 2020 – 189,095 miles
  • 2019 – 184,940 miles
  • 2018 – 182,498 miles
  • 2017 – 179,932 miles
  • 2016 – 176,222 miles
  • 2015 – 172,049 miles
  • 2014 – 167,717 miles
  • 2013 – 161,873 miles
  • 2012 – 157,506 miles
  • 2011 – 151,985 miles
  • 2010 – 143,280 miles
  • 2009 – 132,893 miles
  • 2008 – 121,825 miles
  • 2007 – 108,060 miles
  • 2006 – 95,402 miles
  • 2005 – 80,068 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail199,681 miles
  • DangerousNearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

What MOT failures 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

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Headlamps deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front flooring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Bonnet release defective

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

29 tests since 20 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail199,681 miles (+5,651)1 dangerous4 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    199,681 miles
    Test number
    899106598876
    • DangerousNearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

  2. Pass194,030 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    194,030 miles
    Test number
    140667040866
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front flooring corroded
    • AdvisoryBonnet release defective

  3. Fail194,026 miles (+4,931)1 dangerous8 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    194,026 miles
    Test number
    661120407142
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front flooring corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryBonnet release defective

  4. Pass189,095 miles (+58)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    189,095 miles
    Test number
    104474805915
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail189,037 miles (+4,097)4 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    189,037 miles
    Test number
    249856939395
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamps deteriorated

  6. Pass184,940 miles (+41)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    184,940 miles
    Test number
    601191639578
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail184,899 miles (+2,401)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,899 miles
    Test number
    388516307070
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass182,498 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    182,498 miles
    Test number
    820495146551
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning lamp illuminated pad wear ok
    • AdvisoryHeadlamps deteriorated

  9. Fail182,496 miles (+2,564)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,496 miles
    Test number
    249176229633
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning lamp illuminated pad wear ok
    • AdvisoryHeadlamps deteriorated

  10. Pass179,932 miles (+3,710)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    179,932 miles
    Test number
    632086125364

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass176,222 miles (+4,173)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    176,222 miles
    Test number
    274753206987
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOff side rear tyre worn on edges

  12. Pass172,049 miles (+4,332)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    172,049 miles
    Test number
    264813067858
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass167,717 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    167,717 miles
    Test number
    405283004480

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail167,717 miles (+5,844)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,717 miles
    Test number
    606311504387
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

  15. Pass161,873 miles (+4,367)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    161,873 miles
    Test number
    699711403332
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass157,506 miles (+5,521)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    157,506 miles
    Test number
    825149892204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass151,985 miles (+8,705)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    151,985 miles
    Test number
    947364001349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass143,280 miles (+27)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    143,280 miles
    Test number
    733195290289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail143,253 miles (+10,360)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,253 miles
    Test number
    381258180428
    • FailureFront Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  20. Pass132,893 miles (+77)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    132,893 miles
    Test number
    844259089207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail132,816 miles (+10,991)1 dangerous2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,816 miles
    Test number
    440172689225
    • DangerousOffside Front Suspension arm locating pin retaining device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteBoth front tyre treads low-uneven wear edges--

  22. Pass121,825 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    121,825 miles
    Test number
    502875688249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail121,825 miles (+13,765)2 failures1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,825 miles
    Test number
    600124688223
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)

  24. Pass108,060 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    108,060 miles
    Test number
    642011997269
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  25. Fail108,058 miles (+12,656)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,058 miles
    Test number
    613481797295
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  26. Pass95,402 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    95,402 miles
    Test number
    303509386245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail95,398 miles (+15,330)2 dangerous2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,398 miles
    Test number
    202276386299
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  28. Pass80,068 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    80,068 miles
    Test number
    620554095211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail80,068 miles2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,068 miles
    Test number
    134023995224
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteOsr trye low pressure †intercooler pipe adrift

Questions about Y272 NLT

Does Y272 NLT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y272 NLT expired on 31 Oct 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y272 NLT?
The MOT on Y272 NLT expired on 31 Oct 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y272 NLT done?
Y272 NLT was recorded at 199,681 miles at its MOT on 20 Oct 2022, an average of 7,036 miles a year.
Has Y272 NLT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y272 NLT has failed 12 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on Y272 NLT 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 Y272 NLT find?
Y272 NLT failed its latest MOT on 20 Oct 2022 with 1 dangerous defect, 4 major defects and 7 advisories: nearside front track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment; nearside front position lamp not working; nearside rear axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn, and 9 more.

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