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Volkswagen Passat

Silver · Diesel · 2001 · 1,896 cc

Y285 NPPMOT history

Y285 NPP is a silver diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 24 May 2001. Its MOT expired on 3 Nov 2025 and it has passed 17 of 29 MOT tests, with 166,315 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Nov 2024.

Y285 NPP silver Volkswagen Passat – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 3 Nov 2025
Mileage
166,315 mi
At MOT on 4 Nov 2024
MOT tests
29
17 passed · 12 failed
Per year
6,834 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y285 NPP
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
24 May 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Nov 2025
Latest MOT test
4 Nov 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y285 NPP was last recorded at 166,315 miles on 4 Nov 2024, 6,708 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Apr 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
159,607 miles · 25 Apr 2023
Between the last two tests
6,708 miles
Average per year
6,834 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 166,315 miles
  • 2023 – 159,607 miles
  • 2020 – 154,360 miles
  • 2019 – 147,989 miles
  • 2018 – 139,254 miles
  • 2017 – 127,402 miles
  • 2016 – 118,560 miles
  • 2015 – 106,945 miles
  • 2014 – 96,919 miles
  • 2013 – 90,791 miles
  • 2012 – 81,817 miles
  • 2011 – 72,388 miles
  • 2010 – 64,707 miles
  • 2009 – 60,186 miles
  • 2008 – 53,801 miles
  • 2007 – 47,522 miles
  • 2006 – 40,088 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass166,315 miles
  • MinorRear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 number plate damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play ball joint

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear shocker casing corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

29 tests since 17 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass166,315 miles (+6,708)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    166,315 miles
    Test number
    671097662538
    • MinorRear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass159,607 miles (+5,247)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    159,607 miles
    Test number
    385048762456

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass154,360 miles (+12)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    154,360 miles
    Test number
    254766048877
    • AdvisoryFront number plate damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear shocker casing corroded

  4. Fail154,348 miles (+6,359)1 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,348 miles
    Test number
    457326044100
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront number plate damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear shocker casing corroded

  5. Pass147,989 miles (+34)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    147,989 miles
    Test number
    994593819043
    • MinorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear axle bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Fail147,955 miles (+8,701)1 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,955 miles
    Test number
    776106757583
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear axle bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass139,254 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    139,254 miles
    Test number
    236765754249
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail139,254 miles (+11,852)2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,254 miles
    Test number
    661294256050
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass127,402 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    127,402 miles
    Test number
    998362773970
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  10. Fail127,402 miles (+8,842)2 failures10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,402 miles
    Test number
    759577896533
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  11. Pass118,560 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    118,560 miles
    Test number
    359187013100
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

  12. Fail118,557 miles (+11,612)5 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,557 miles
    Test number
    876224837812
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2055516 (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

  13. Pass106,945 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    106,945 miles
    Test number
    972496212796
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres have uneven wear

  14. Fail106,945 miles (+10,026)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,945 miles
    Test number
    648689091410
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres have uneven wear

  15. Pass96,919 miles (+65)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    96,919 miles
    Test number
    837041384237
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Fail96,854 miles (+6,063)1 dangerous1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,854 miles
    Test number
    327500284441
    • DangerousBoth f/tyres warn on egdes
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass90,791 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    90,791 miles
    Test number
    675936243296
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  18. Fail90,791 miles (+8,974)3 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,791 miles
    Test number
    648666343295
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNearside rear brake binding slightly

  19. Pass81,817 miles (+9,429)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    81,817 miles
    Test number
    115958702219
    • NoteRear brake pads about 2.mm remaining

  20. Pass72,388 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    72,388 miles
    Test number
    836994911235
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Fail72,388 miles (+7,681)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,388 miles
    Test number
    777704411219
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass64,707 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2011
    Odometer
    64,707 miles
    Test number
    284911340497
    • NoteAll 4 tyres perished
    • NoteBoth front brake hoses slightly perished
    • NoteNearside rear tyre starting to wear low on edges
    • NoteOffside front tyre wearing close to limit on inner edge

  23. Fail64,707 miles (+4,521)1 failure4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,707 miles
    Test number
    142630740126
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteAll 4 tyres perished
    • NoteBoth front brake hoses slightly perished
    • NoteNearside rear tyre starting to wear low on edges
    • NoteOffside front tyre wearing close to limit on inner edge

  24. Pass60,186 miles (+38)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2010
    Odometer
    60,186 miles
    Test number
    284565239112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail60,148 miles (+6,347)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,148 miles
    Test number
    822022539128
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

  26. Pass53,801 miles (+6,279)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2009
    Odometer
    53,801 miles
    Test number
    324029928197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass47,522 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2008
    Odometer
    47,522 miles
    Test number
    730598737197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail47,522 miles (+7,434)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,522 miles
    Test number
    672038437190
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  29. Pass40,088 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2007
    Odometer
    40,088 miles
    Test number
    323457836166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y285 NPP

Does Y285 NPP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y285 NPP expired on 3 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y285 NPP?
The MOT on Y285 NPP expired on 3 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y285 NPP done?
Y285 NPP was recorded at 166,315 miles at its MOT on 4 Nov 2024, an average of 6,834 miles a year.
Has Y285 NPP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y285 NPP has failed 12 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Oct 2020.
Has the mileage on Y285 NPP 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 Y285 NPP find?
Y285 NPP passed its latest MOT on 4 Nov 2024 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: rear windscreen wiper blade defective; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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