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Volkswagen Passat

Blue · Diesel · 2001 · 1,896 cc

Y288 OTTMOT history

Y288 OTT is a blue diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 5 Jun 2001. Its MOT expired on 19 Dec 2023 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 259,638 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Dec 2022.

Y288 OTT blue Volkswagen Passat – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 19 Dec 2023
Mileage
259,638 mi
At MOT on 13 Dec 2022
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
10,816 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y288 OTT
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
5 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Dec 2023
Latest MOT test
13 Dec 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y288 OTT was last recorded at 259,638 miles on 13 Dec 2022, 12,574 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Dec 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
247,064 miles · 6 Dec 2021
Between the last two tests
12,574 miles
Average per year
10,816 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 259,638 miles
  • 2021 – 247,064 miles
  • 2020 – 221,727 miles
  • 2019 – 212,130 miles
  • 2018 – 204,364 miles
  • 2017 – 197,118 miles
  • 2016 – 193,660 miles
  • 2015 – 190,435 miles
  • 2014 – 184,171 miles
  • 2013 – 176,804 miles
  • 2012 – 169,437 miles
  • 2011 – 157,773 miles
  • 2010 – 147,267 miles
  • 2009 – 136,924 miles
  • 2008 – 122,502 miles
  • 2007 – 104,479 miles
  • 2006 – 86,953 miles
  • 2005 – 70,181 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass259,638 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2017

Full MOT history

26 tests since 7 Jun 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass259,638 miles (+12,574)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    259,638 miles
    Test number
    896454002536
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass247,064 miles (+25,337)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    247,064 miles
    Test number
    220860147033
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass221,727 miles (+9,597)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    221,727 miles
    Test number
    846930069780
    • AdvisorySlight play in both front bottom ball joints

  4. Pass212,130 miles (+7,766)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    212,130 miles
    Test number
    986234191533
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass204,364 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    204,364 miles
    Test number
    508341271382
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail204,364 miles (+7,246)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    204,364 miles
    Test number
    119891695506
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass197,118 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    197,118 miles
    Test number
    718351027295
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on inner and outer edges
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  8. Fail197,118 miles (+3,458)1 dangerous3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    197,118 miles
    Test number
    843592222205
    • DangerousBrake performance not tested offside rear brake pipe failed while oh rbt (3.7.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  9. Pass193,660 miles (+3,225)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    193,660 miles
    Test number
    641307322608
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  10. Pass190,435 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    190,435 miles
    Test number
    279392265182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail190,435 miles (+6,264)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    190,435 miles
    Test number
    845812965123
    • FailureNearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  12. Fail184,171 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,171 miles
    Test number
    459106654132
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

  13. Pass184,171 miles (+7,367)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    184,171 miles
    Test number
    795636354192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass176,804 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    176,804 miles
    Test number
    365631673196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail176,804 miles (+7,367)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,804 miles
    Test number
    259355263499
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  16. Pass169,437 miles (+11,664)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    169,437 miles
    Test number
    615996162142
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  17. Pass157,773 miles (+10,506)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    157,773 miles
    Test number
    949648151119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass147,267 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    147,267 miles
    Test number
    294751360423

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail147,267 miles (+10,343)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,267 miles
    Test number
    341010260177
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  20. Pass136,924 miles (+14,422)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    136,924 miles
    Test number
    531138969122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass122,502 miles (+18,023)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    122,502 miles
    Test number
    243588158161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass104,479 miles (+17,526)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    104,479 miles
    Test number
    722661957155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass86,953 miles (+16,772)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    86,953 miles
    Test number
    563283956195
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  24. Pass70,181 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2006
    Odometer
    70,181 miles
    Test number
    752289155123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail70,181 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,181 miles
    Test number
    260108255441
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

  26. Fail70,181 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,181 miles
    Test number
    460078055173
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Questions about Y288 OTT

Does Y288 OTT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y288 OTT expired on 19 Dec 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y288 OTT?
The MOT on Y288 OTT expired on 19 Dec 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y288 OTT done?
Y288 OTT was recorded at 259,638 miles at its MOT on 13 Dec 2022, an average of 10,816 miles a year.
Has Y288 OTT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y288 OTT has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jun 2018.
Has the mileage on Y288 OTT 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 Y288 OTT find?
Y288 OTT passed its latest MOT on 13 Dec 2022 with 2 advisories: nearside front track rod end ball joint has slight play; offside front track rod end ball joint has slight play.

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