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Volkswagen Passat

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 2,771 cc

Y297 CUYMOT history

Y297 CUY is a silver petrol Volkswagen Passat first used on 22 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 20 Sept 2027 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 92,338 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Sept 2026.

Y297 CUY silver Volkswagen Passat – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 20 Sept 2027
Mileage
92,338 mi
At MOT on 2 Sept 2026
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,390 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y297 CUY
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
22 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y297 CUY was last recorded at 92,338 miles on 2 Sept 2026, 1,222 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
91,116 miles · 29 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
1,222 miles
Average per year
4,390 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 92,338 miles
  • 2025 – 91,116 miles
  • 2024 – 90,290 miles
  • 2023 – 88,934 miles
  • 2022 – 86,687 miles
  • 2021 – 82,958 miles
  • 2020 – 79,515 miles
  • 2019 – 75,223 miles
  • 2018 – 71,425 miles
  • 2017 – 63,299 miles
  • 2016 – 57,550 miles
  • 2015 – 51,802 miles
  • 2014 – 43,706 miles
  • 2013 – 33,304 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass92,338 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryCovers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bayRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside componentsRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

21 tests since 22 Mar 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass92,338 miles (+1,222)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    92,338 miles
    Test number
    878379591252
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  2. Pass91,116 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    91,116 miles
    Test number
    695245241718
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  3. Fail91,116 miles (+826)1 repaired2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,116 miles
    Test number
    330058037760
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  4. Pass90,290 miles (+1,356)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    90,290 miles
    Test number
    473116018511
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust section (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass88,934 miles (+2)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    88,934 miles
    Test number
    462844393759
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail88,932 miles (+2,245)3 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,932 miles
    Test number
    685304756204
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • 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))

  7. Pass86,687 miles (+3,729)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    86,687 miles
    Test number
    585555605398
    • MinorWindow damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view CHIP IN FRONT WINDOWSCREEN (3.2 (a) (i))

  8. Pass82,958 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    82,958 miles
    Test number
    206679949563
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Fail82,956 miles (+3,441)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,956 miles
    Test number
    922573920692
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass79,515 miles (+10)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    79,515 miles
    Test number
    235634009187
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake very slightly binding

  11. Fail79,505 miles (+505)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,505 miles
    Test number
    335060091241
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake very slightly binding

  12. Pass79,000 miles (+3,777)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    79,000 miles
    Test number
    914332259648
    • AdvisoryCentral Middle box on exhaust has surface corrosion.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Light surface corrosion on contact surfaces of disc. (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Light surface corrosion on contact surfaces of disc. (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner C.V gator split but still preventing the ingress of dirt.

  13. Pass75,223 miles (+3,798)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    75,223 miles
    Test number
    353195033732
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryUndertray fitted

  14. Pass71,425 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    71,425 miles
    Test number
    169009533004
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement X2 TOP LINK ARM BUSHES LIGHTLY CRACKED (2.4.G.2)

  15. Fail71,424 miles (+8,125)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,424 miles
    Test number
    693423265301
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front BUMP STOP BROKEN UP.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement X2 TOP LINK ARM BUSHES LIGHTLY CRACKED (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 LIGHT CRACKING CALIPER END (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  16. Pass63,299 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    63,299 miles
    Test number
    781105149503

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail63,299 miles (+5,749)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,299 miles
    Test number
    316540394993
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  18. Pass57,550 miles (+5,748)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    57,550 miles
    Test number
    210773873800
    • AdvisoryBrake Lamp fitted In Spoiler Inop Has 3 Other Obligatory Brake Lamps Working
    • AdvisoryEngine Covers & Under Tray Fitted Obscuring Some Components
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  19. Pass51,802 miles (+8,096)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    51,802 miles
    Test number
    167636765483
    • AdvisoryInner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteBrake light in spoiler inop, has 3 other obligatory brake lights working

  20. Pass43,706 miles (+10,402)3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    43,706 miles
    Test number
    585104674057
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryInner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryInner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteAdditional stop lamp fitted in spoiler inop

  21. Pass33,304 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    33,304 miles
    Test number
    218591583055
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about Y297 CUY

Does Y297 CUY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y297 CUY is valid until 20 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y297 CUY?
The MOT on Y297 CUY is valid until 20 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y297 CUY done?
Y297 CUY was recorded at 92,338 miles at its MOT on 2 Sept 2026, an average of 4,390 miles a year.
Has Y297 CUY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y297 CUY has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on Y297 CUY 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 Y297 CUY find?
Y297 CUY passed its latest MOT on 2 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; oil leak, but not excessive; covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay, and 1 more.

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