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Volkswagen Passat

Blue · Diesel · 2001 · 1,896 cc

Y285 BWNMOT history

Y285 BWN is a blue diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 25 Apr 2001. Its MOT expired on 4 Jul 2022 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 215,975 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jul 2022.

Y285 BWN blue Volkswagen Passat – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Passat, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 4 Jul 2022
Mileage
215,975 mi
At MOT on 6 Jul 2022
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
9,785 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y285 BWN
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
25 Apr 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Jul 2022
Latest MOT test
6 Jul 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

Y285 BWN was last recorded at 215,975 miles on 6 Jul 2022, 7,595 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Jul 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 30 Jun 2021: 20,837 miles, lower than 202,389 miles on 2 Jul 2020.

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
208,380 miles · 5 Jul 2021
Between the last two tests
7,595 miles
Average per year
9,785 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 215,975 miles
  • 2021 – 208,380 miles
  • 2020 – 202,389 miles
  • 2019 – 195,293 miles
  • 2018 – 184,962 miles
  • 2017 – 174,977 miles
  • 2016 – 164,555 miles
  • 2015 – 156,190 miles
  • 2014 – 147,345 miles
  • 2013 – 135,218 miles
  • 2012 – 124,380 miles
  • 2011 – 114,352 miles
  • 2010 – 101,400 miles
  • 2009 – 90,604 miles
  • 2008 – 78,766 miles
  • 2007 – 68,061 miles
  • 2006 – 57,411 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail215,975 miles
  • DangerousRear Sub-frame likely to fail os holed and corroded (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
  • DangerousRear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyres on shoulders split 205/60/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • MajorFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn c brackets (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating discs (1.2.1 (e))
  • MajorFront Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened holed and corroded dangerous (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lamp poor condition (4.1.2 (c))
  • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lamp poor condition (4.1.2 (c))
  • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorRear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyres worn on both edges close to limit 205/60/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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 Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s & n/s

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s & n/s

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

21 tests since 22 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail215,975 miles (+7,595)2 dangerous9 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    215,975 miles
    Test number
    522555027283
    • DangerousRear Sub-frame likely to fail os holed and corroded (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyres on shoulders split 205/60/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn c brackets (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating discs (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorFront Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened holed and corroded dangerous (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lamp poor condition (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lamp poor condition (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyres worn on both edges close to limit 205/60/16 (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass208,380 miles (+187,543)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    208,380 miles
    Test number
    186439536829
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s & n/s (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Fail20,837 miles (-181,552)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,837 miles
    Test number
    768571689137
    • MajorFront Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s & n/s (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass202,389 miles (+7,096)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    202,389 miles
    Test number
    281255886391
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass195,293 miles (+10,331)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    195,293 miles
    Test number
    929609318542
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass184,962 miles (+390)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    184,962 miles
    Test number
    466362760279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail184,572 miles (+9,595)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,572 miles
    Test number
    214183223361
    • FailureBraking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

  8. Pass174,977 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    174,977 miles
    Test number
    709961431060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail174,977 miles (+10,422)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,977 miles
    Test number
    768672881351
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

  10. Pass164,555 miles (+8,365)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    164,555 miles
    Test number
    749722808526

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass156,190 miles (+8,845)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    156,190 miles
    Test number
    167409985425
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp 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)

  12. Pass147,345 miles (+12,127)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    147,345 miles
    Test number
    205972994070
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass135,218 miles (+10,838)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    135,218 miles
    Test number
    635187783013
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

  14. Pass124,380 miles (+10,028)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    124,380 miles
    Test number
    196403892064
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass114,352 miles (+12,952)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    114,352 miles
    Test number
    136716091095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass101,400 miles (+10,796)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    101,400 miles
    Test number
    503998990093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass90,604 miles (+11,838)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    90,604 miles
    Test number
    432490319175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass78,766 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    78,766 miles
    Test number
    690687908184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail78,766 miles (+10,705)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,766 miles
    Test number
    803726008147
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

  20. Pass68,061 miles (+10,650)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    68,061 miles
    Test number
    233400917463

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass57,411 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    57,411 miles
    Test number
    973782816120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y285 BWN

Does Y285 BWN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y285 BWN expired on 4 Jul 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y285 BWN?
The MOT on Y285 BWN expired on 4 Jul 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y285 BWN done?
Y285 BWN was recorded at 215,975 miles at its MOT on 6 Jul 2022, an average of 9,785 miles a year.
Has Y285 BWN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y285 BWN has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jul 2022.
Has the mileage on Y285 BWN ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 30 Jun 2021. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y285 BWN find?
Y285 BWN failed its latest MOT on 6 Jul 2022 with 2 dangerous defects, 9 major defects and 1 advisory: rear sub-frame likely to fail os holed and corroded; rear tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyres on shoulders split 205/60/16; front anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn c brackets, and 9 more.

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