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Volkswagen Passat

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 2,771 cc

Y281 TGJMOT history

Y281 TGJ is a silver petrol Volkswagen Passat first used on 6 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 8 Apr 2027 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 96,818 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Apr 2026.

Y281 TGJ silver Volkswagen Passat – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 8 Apr 2027
Mileage
96,818 mi
At MOT on 9 Apr 2026
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,075 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y281 TGJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,771 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
6 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y281 TGJ was last recorded at 96,818 miles on 9 Apr 2026, 332 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Feb 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
96,486 miles · 5 Feb 2021
Between the last two tests
332 miles
Average per year
3,075 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 96,818 miles
  • 2021 – 96,486 miles
  • 2020 – 95,610 miles
  • 2019 – 91,259 miles
  • 2018 – 88,694 miles
  • 2017 – 85,303 miles
  • 2016 – 82,203 miles
  • 2015 – 77,795 miles
  • 2014 – 73,344 miles
  • 2013 – 68,844 miles
  • 2012 – 64,543 miles
  • 2011 – 60,054 miles
  • 2010 – 56,051 miles
  • 2009 – 49,070 miles
  • 2008 – 43,516 miles
  • 2007 – 37,637 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,818 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively all surface corrosion from being stood (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2012–2014

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Engine cover fitted

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2019

  • Oil leak

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2019

  • Under tray fitted

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2019

  • Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

20 tests since 10 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass96,818 miles (+332)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    96,818 miles
    Test number
    293490641587
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively all surface corrosion from being stood (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass96,486 miles (+876)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    96,486 miles
    Test number
    785714408745

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass95,610 miles (+4,351)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    95,610 miles
    Test number
    288178024734

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass91,259 miles (+2,565)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    91,259 miles
    Test number
    579295466117
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted

  5. Pass88,694 miles (+3,391)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    88,694 miles
    Test number
    300827114396
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs some wear
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted

  6. Pass85,303 miles (+3,100)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    85,303 miles
    Test number
    651190709839
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted

  7. Pass82,203 miles (+4,408)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    82,203 miles
    Test number
    170918777689
    • AdvisoryEngine top cover and undertray fitted limiting view
    • AdvisorySlight age cracking on front brake flexi hoses
    • AdvisorySlight engine oil leak
    • AdvisorySlight wear on front drop link bushes

  8. Pass77,795 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    77,795 miles
    Test number
    188599505408
    • AdvisoryCentre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • NoteRear tyres wearing low on edges

  9. Fail77,795 miles (+4,451)4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,795 miles
    Test number
    297288005083
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryCentre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • NoteRear tyres wearing low on edges

  10. Pass73,344 miles7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    73,344 miles
    Test number
    318274614097
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteRear tyres worn on edge

  11. Fail73,344 miles (+4,500)5 failures7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,344 miles
    Test number
    147093214434
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteRear tyres worn on edge

  12. Pass68,844 miles2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    68,844 miles
    Test number
    625868203060
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteRear brake discs liped
    • NoteRear brake pads low
    • NoteRear tyres worn on edge

  13. Fail68,844 miles (+4,301)1 failure2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,844 miles
    Test number
    766737803094
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteRear brake discs liped
    • NoteRear brake pads low
    • NoteRear tyres worn on edge

  14. Pass64,543 miles (+4,489)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    64,543 miles
    Test number
    968187012028
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteFront tyres worn on edge

  15. Pass60,054 miles (+4,003)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    60,054 miles
    Test number
    599108211046
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on inner edge.
    • NoteFront number plate cracked.
    • NoteRear number plate deteriorating.

  16. Pass56,051 miles (+6,981)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    56,051 miles
    Test number
    632132710061
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

  17. Pass49,070 miles (+5,554)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    49,070 miles
    Test number
    380672219006
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

  18. Pass43,516 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    43,516 miles
    Test number
    863128218074
    • NoteN/s/r wheel rim and o/s/f wheel rim damaged.

  19. Fail43,516 miles (+5,879)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,516 miles
    Test number
    121287018495
    • FailureBrake servo vacuum pipe collapsed (3.6.C.1b)
    • NoteN/s/r wheel rim and o/s/f wheel rim damaged.

  20. Pass37,637 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    37,637 miles
    Test number
    210720817095
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on edges.

Questions about Y281 TGJ

Does Y281 TGJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y281 TGJ is valid until 8 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y281 TGJ?
The MOT on Y281 TGJ is valid until 8 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y281 TGJ done?
Y281 TGJ was recorded at 96,818 miles at its MOT on 9 Apr 2026, an average of 3,075 miles a year.
Has Y281 TGJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y281 TGJ has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jan 2015.
Has the mileage on Y281 TGJ 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 Y281 TGJ find?
Y281 TGJ passed its latest MOT on 9 Apr 2026 with 3 advisories: brake disc worn, but not excessively all surface corrosion from being stood; front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play.

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