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Volkswagen Passat

Black · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc

Y40 AKXMOT history

Y40 AKX is a black diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 28 Oct 2005. Its MOT expired on 24 Nov 2024 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 243,672 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Nov 2023.

Y40 AKX black Volkswagen Passat – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 24 Nov 2024
Mileage
243,672 mi
At MOT on 23 Nov 2023
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
13,979 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y40 AKX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
28 Oct 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Nov 2024
Latest MOT test
23 Nov 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y40 AKX was last recorded at 243,672 miles on 23 Nov 2023, 9,811 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Nov 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
233,861 miles · 25 Nov 2022
Between the last two tests
9,811 miles
Average per year
13,979 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 243,672 miles
  • 2022 – 233,861 miles
  • 2021 – 225,486 miles
  • 2020 – 209,516 miles
  • 2019 – 196,991 miles
  • 2018 – 180,084 miles
  • 2017 – 165,436 miles
  • 2016 – 138,078 miles
  • 2015 – 122,461 miles
  • 2014 – 106,431 miles
  • 2013 – 90,188 miles
  • 2012 – 77,641 miles
  • 2011 – 63,539 miles
  • 2010 – 52,623 miles
  • 2009 – 44,308 miles
  • 2008 – 32,483 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass243,672 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryBack Box Outer Skin Corroded
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2013

  • Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rear flexes. (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface area corroded and worn (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from flex to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

24 tests since 14 Oct 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass243,672 miles (+9,811)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    243,672 miles
    Test number
    797481330482
    • MinorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBack Box Outer Skin Corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass233,861 miles3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    233,861 miles
    Test number
    141101604804
    • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail233,861 miles (+8,375)1 dangerous2 repaired3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    233,861 miles
    Test number
    814334147191
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass225,486 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    225,486 miles
    Test number
    669232851097
    • MinorFront Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced both (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail225,486 miles (+15,970)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    225,486 miles
    Test number
    260290696109
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorFront Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced both (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass209,516 miles (+12,525)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    209,516 miles
    Test number
    378967146447
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil weaping from nearside boost pipe

  7. Pass196,991 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    196,991 miles
    Test number
    732021821729

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail196,991 miles (+16,907)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    196,991 miles
    Test number
    699329093040
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Pass180,084 miles (+14,648)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    180,084 miles
    Test number
    925571522341
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect All (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Pass165,436 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    165,436 miles
    Test number
    448805073162
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryShock absorber has a light misting of oil all. (2.7.3)

  11. Fail165,436 miles (+27,358)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,436 miles
    Test number
    932169892117
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear. (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryShock absorber has a light misting of oil all. (2.7.3)

  12. Pass138,078 miles (+1)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    138,078 miles
    Test number
    600359596397
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rear flexes. (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface area corroded and worn (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from flex to caliper (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear slight brake bind
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface area corroded and lipped (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront and rear springs poor condition

  13. Fail138,077 miles (+15,616)1 failure10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,077 miles
    Test number
    484054879678
    • FailureEmissions not tested aux drive belts frayed to excess (7.4.B.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rear flexes. (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface area corroded and worn (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from flex to caliper (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear slight brake bind
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface area corroded and lipped (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront and rear springs poor condition

  14. Pass122,461 miles (+16,030)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    122,461 miles
    Test number
    360618839039
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre is wearing on the edges.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  15. Pass106,431 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    106,431 miles
    Test number
    409318604445
    • NoteRear registration plate starting to delaminate

  16. Fail106,431 miles (+16,243)7 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,431 miles
    Test number
    939583104392
    • 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)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • NoteRear registration plate starting to delaminate

  17. Pass90,188 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    90,188 miles
    Test number
    858969503324
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

  18. Fail90,188 miles (+12,547)5 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,188 miles
    Test number
    277418103357
    • FailureBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

  19. Pass77,641 miles (+14,102)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    77,641 miles
    Test number
    538098992216
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass63,539 miles (+10,916)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    63,539 miles
    Test number
    765667771246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass52,623 miles (+8,315)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    52,623 miles
    Test number
    291843290240
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass44,308 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    44,308 miles
    Test number
    561022099231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail44,308 miles (+11,825)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,308 miles
    Test number
    840242299297
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  24. Pass32,483 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    32,483 miles
    Test number
    344618988458

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y40 AKX

Does Y40 AKX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y40 AKX expired on 24 Nov 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y40 AKX?
The MOT on Y40 AKX expired on 24 Nov 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y40 AKX done?
Y40 AKX was recorded at 243,672 miles at its MOT on 23 Nov 2023, an average of 13,979 miles a year.
Has Y40 AKX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y40 AKX has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on Y40 AKX 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 Y40 AKX find?
Y40 AKX passed its latest MOT on 23 Nov 2023 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside front drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; back box outer skin corroded, and 2 more.

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