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Volkswagen Passat

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,781 cc

Y273 TOLMOT history

Y273 TOL is a blue petrol Volkswagen Passat first used on 30 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 19 Mar 2025 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 152,799 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Feb 2024.

Y273 TOL blue Volkswagen Passat – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 19 Mar 2025
Mileage
152,799 mi
At MOT on 21 Feb 2024
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,727 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y273 TOL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
30 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
21 Feb 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y273 TOL was last recorded at 152,799 miles on 21 Feb 2024, 2,080 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Mar 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
150,719 miles · 20 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
2,080 miles
Average per year
5,727 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 152,799 miles
  • 2023 – 150,719 miles
  • 2022 – 147,972 miles
  • 2021 – 144,838 miles
  • 2020 – 142,515 miles
  • 2019 – 139,650 miles
  • 2018 – 135,071 miles
  • 2017 – 129,266 miles
  • 2016 – 123,191 miles
  • 2015 – 116,151 miles
  • 2014 – 109,396 miles
  • 2013 – 103,079 miles
  • 2012 – 97,892 miles
  • 2011 – 90,007 miles
  • 2010 – 84,467 miles
  • 2009 – 80,347 miles
  • 2008 – 73,726 miles
  • 2007 – 60,339 miles
  • 2006 – 50,363 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass152,799 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022

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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

26 tests since 3 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass152,799 miles (+2,080)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    152,799 miles
    Test number
    145982254071
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass150,719 miles (+2,747)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    150,719 miles
    Test number
    414098151968
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass147,972 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    147,972 miles
    Test number
    533413138070
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail147,972 miles (+3,134)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,972 miles
    Test number
    667085513726
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass144,838 miles (+27)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    144,838 miles
    Test number
    482902814705
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  6. Fail144,811 miles (+2,296)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,811 miles
    Test number
    691443918247
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  7. Pass142,515 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    142,515 miles
    Test number
    411935677951

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail142,510 miles (+2,860)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,510 miles
    Test number
    161624869306
    • MajorExhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass139,650 miles (+4,579)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    139,650 miles
    Test number
    282962140213
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass135,071 miles (+5,805)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    135,071 miles
    Test number
    880979145632

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass129,266 miles (+6,075)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    129,266 miles
    Test number
    600804577012
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass123,191 miles (+7,040)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    123,191 miles
    Test number
    218316577219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass116,151 miles (+6,755)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    116,151 miles
    Test number
    629926055060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass109,396 miles (+6,317)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    109,396 miles
    Test number
    158167574031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass103,079 miles (+5,187)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    103,079 miles
    Test number
    196469443451

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass97,892 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    97,892 miles
    Test number
    245494872025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail97,892 miles (+7,885)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,892 miles
    Test number
    468014672093
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • 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. Pass90,007 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    90,007 miles
    Test number
    358024271000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail89,987 miles (+5,520)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,987 miles
    Test number
    257629761072
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteOffside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
    • NoteSuspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

  20. Pass84,467 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    84,467 miles
    Test number
    513674260084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail84,467 miles (+4,120)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,467 miles
    Test number
    592954560025
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  22. Pass80,347 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    80,347 miles
    Test number
    934831979034
    • NoteO/s/f lower ball joint boot split (no play found)

  23. Fail80,347 miles (+6,621)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,347 miles
    Test number
    602921479031
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteO/s/f lower ball joint boot split (no play found)

  24. Pass73,726 miles (+13,387)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    73,726 miles
    Test number
    492743978032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass60,339 miles (+9,976)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    60,339 miles
    Test number
    160566647461

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass50,363 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    50,363 miles
    Test number
    483833296084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y273 TOL

Does Y273 TOL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y273 TOL expired on 19 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y273 TOL?
The MOT on Y273 TOL expired on 19 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y273 TOL done?
Y273 TOL was recorded at 152,799 miles at its MOT on 21 Feb 2024, an average of 5,727 miles a year.
Has Y273 TOL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y273 TOL has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on Y273 TOL 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 Y273 TOL find?
Y273 TOL passed its latest MOT on 21 Feb 2024 with 3 advisories: nearside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; offside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; oil leak, but not excessive.

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