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Volkswagen Passat

Blue · Diesel · 2011 · 1,968 cc

Y4 VMBMOT history

Y4 VMB is a blue diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 13 Jul 2011. Its MOT is valid until 25 Apr 2027 and it has passed 13 of 20 MOT tests, with 114,566 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Apr 2026.

Y4 VMB blue Volkswagen Passat – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Passat, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 25 Apr 2027
Mileage
114,566 mi
At MOT on 23 Apr 2026
MOT tests
20
13 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,337 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y4 VMB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
13 Jul 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y4 VMB was last recorded at 114,566 miles on 23 Apr 2026, 7,982 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
106,584 miles · 25 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
7,982 miles
Average per year
6,337 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 114,566 miles
  • 2025 – 106,584 miles
  • 2024 – 100,315 miles
  • 2023 – 93,112 miles
  • 2022 – 89,505 miles
  • 2020 – 83,474 miles
  • 2019 – 73,742 miles
  • 2018 – 66,146 miles
  • 2017 – 58,198 miles
  • 2016 – 50,040 miles
  • 2015 – 41,432 miles
  • 2014 – 40,240 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass114,566 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryAll rear suspension components corroded

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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

20 tests since 31 Jul 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass114,566 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    114,566 miles
    Test number
    853305837831
    • AdvisoryAll rear suspension components corroded

  2. Fail114,556 miles (+7,972)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,556 miles
    Test number
    537140642026
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll rear suspension components corroded

  3. Pass106,584 miles (+2)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    106,584 miles
    Test number
    510341499893
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOuter sill covers fitted (restricting viewing of components)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine undertray fitted (restricting viewing of components)
    • AdvisoryFront and rear inner arch liners fitted (restricting viewing of components)
    • AdvisoryUnderfloor panels fitted (restricting viewing of components)

  4. Fail106,582 miles (+6,267)1 major16 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,582 miles
    Test number
    392553053869
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2354517 (recommend to replace) (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And wearing to bald on outer tread/shoulder areas (2354517) recommend to replace (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOuter sill covers fitted (restricting viewing of components)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine undertray fitted (restricting viewing of components)
    • AdvisoryFront and rear inner arch liners fitted (restricting viewing of components)
    • AdvisoryUnderfloor panels fitted (restricting viewing of components)

  5. Pass100,315 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    100,315 miles
    Test number
    370282448635
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail100,312 miles (+7,200)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,312 miles
    Test number
    892313621089
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass93,112 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    93,112 miles
    Test number
    315049923721

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail93,109 miles (+3,604)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,109 miles
    Test number
    251830226005
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAdvise TPS lamp on
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass89,505 miles (+407)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    89,505 miles
    Test number
    129343296494
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass89,098 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    89,098 miles
    Test number
    446416689154
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail89,098 miles (+5,624)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,098 miles
    Test number
    903954677219
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass83,474 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    83,474 miles
    Test number
    672964527604
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  13. Fail83,474 miles (+9,732)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,474 miles
    Test number
    985131813380
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass73,742 miles (+7,596)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    73,742 miles
    Test number
    299393555055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass66,146 miles (+7,948)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    66,146 miles
    Test number
    724871411294
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWiper blades badly deteriorated

  16. Pass58,198 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    58,198 miles
    Test number
    396695579324
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (3.5.1i)

  17. Fail58,198 miles (+8,158)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,198 miles
    Test number
    235748245390
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass50,040 miles (+8,608)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    50,040 miles
    Test number
    155187576564

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass41,432 miles (+1,192)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    41,432 miles
    Test number
    757332915169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass40,240 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    40,240 miles
    Test number
    957182014270
    • NoteAdvise: insufficient emissions to obtain print out.0.02

Questions about Y4 VMB

Does Y4 VMB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y4 VMB is valid until 25 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y4 VMB?
The MOT on Y4 VMB is valid until 25 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y4 VMB done?
Y4 VMB was recorded at 114,566 miles at its MOT on 23 Apr 2026, an average of 6,337 miles a year.
Has Y4 VMB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y4 VMB has failed 7 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on Y4 VMB 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 Y4 VMB find?
Y4 VMB passed its latest MOT on 23 Apr 2026 with 1 advisory: all rear suspension components corroded.

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