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Volkswagen Passat

Blue · Diesel · 2001 · 1,896 cc

Y536 XCWMOT history

Y536 XCW is a blue diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 6 Apr 2001. Its MOT is valid until 18 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 226,644 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 18 Mar 2027
Mileage
226,644 mi
At MOT on 24 Feb 2026
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
7,489 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y536 XCW
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
6 Apr 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y536 XCW was last recorded at 226,644 miles on 24 Feb 2026, 1,381 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
225,263 miles · 3 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
1,381 miles
Average per year
7,489 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 226,644 miles
  • 2025 – 225,263 miles
  • 2024 – 223,539 miles
  • 2023 – 218,505 miles
  • 2022 – 213,611 miles
  • 2021 – 209,694 miles
  • 2020 – 207,091 miles
  • 2019 – 201,097 miles
  • 2018 – 195,526 miles
  • 2017 – 190,420 miles
  • 2016 – 182,299 miles
  • 2015 – 176,087 miles
  • 2014 – 167,848 miles
  • 2013 – 159,502 miles
  • 2012 – 153,189 miles
  • 2011 – 147,883 miles
  • 2010 – 138,450 miles
  • 2009 – 125,386 miles
  • 2008 – 111,134 miles
  • 2007 – 95,867 miles
  • 2006 – 77,221 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass226,644 miles
  • AdvisoryBoth floors to sills slightly corroded
  • AdvisoryHeavy surface corrosion to rear suspension components

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)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn forwardmost

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Both rear tyres worn on inside edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside face

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside face

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

29 tests since 13 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass226,644 miles (+1,381)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    226,644 miles
    Test number
    830233344510
    • AdvisoryBoth floors to sills slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryHeavy surface corrosion to rear suspension components

  2. Pass225,263 miles (+1,724)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    225,263 miles
    Test number
    673314343813
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside floor to sill slightly corroded

  3. Pass223,539 miles (+7)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    223,539 miles
    Test number
    571994595387
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  4. Fail223,532 miles (+5,027)4 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    223,532 miles
    Test number
    900604236125
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outersill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn forwardmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

  5. Pass218,505 miles (+4,894)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    218,505 miles
    Test number
    121377502305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass213,611 miles (+3,917)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    213,611 miles
    Test number
    226524540390
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass209,694 miles (+10)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    209,694 miles
    Test number
    557610615116
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres worn on inside edges

  8. Fail209,684 miles (+2,593)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    209,684 miles
    Test number
    772433988357
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres worn on inside edges

  9. Pass207,091 miles (+5,994)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    207,091 miles
    Test number
    948705399574
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play forwardmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass201,097 miles (+51)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    201,097 miles
    Test number
    769681040177
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Fail201,046 miles (+5,520)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    201,046 miles
    Test number
    335771439378
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn forwardmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass195,526 miles (+5,106)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    195,526 miles
    Test number
    600581979478
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass190,420 miles (+77)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    190,420 miles
    Test number
    112920074796
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside face (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside face (3.5.1i)

  14. Fail190,343 miles (+8,044)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    190,343 miles
    Test number
    519493413948
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside face (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside face (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass182,299 miles (+6,212)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    182,299 miles
    Test number
    269531541668

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass176,087 miles (+54)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    176,087 miles
    Test number
    186265765051
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  17. Fail176,033 miles (+8,185)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,033 miles
    Test number
    186323365085
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  18. Pass167,848 miles (+33)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    167,848 miles
    Test number
    465071274073
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNSF Drive shaft boot fouls strut leg on full lock
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Fail167,815 miles (+8,313)3 failures2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,815 miles
    Test number
    369627764091
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNSF Drive shaft boot fouls strut leg on full lock
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass159,502 miles (+258)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    159,502 miles
    Test number
    679174773094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail159,244 miles (+6,055)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,244 miles
    Test number
    607230263049
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass153,189 miles (+5,306)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    153,189 miles
    Test number
    345172562061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass147,883 miles (+9,433)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    147,883 miles
    Test number
    195781861448

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass138,450 miles (+13,064)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    138,450 miles
    Test number
    141777760075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass125,386 miles (+14,252)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    125,386 miles
    Test number
    861368269058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass111,134 miles (+15,267)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    111,134 miles
    Test number
    971493278064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass95,867 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    95,867 miles
    Test number
    863258067070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail95,867 miles (+18,646)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,867 miles
    Test number
    812368267094
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  29. Pass77,221 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    77,221 miles
    Test number
    204092776090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y536 XCW

Does Y536 XCW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y536 XCW is valid until 18 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y536 XCW?
The MOT on Y536 XCW is valid until 18 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y536 XCW done?
Y536 XCW was recorded at 226,644 miles at its MOT on 24 Feb 2026, an average of 7,489 miles a year.
Has Y536 XCW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y536 XCW has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on Y536 XCW 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 Y536 XCW find?
Y536 XCW passed its latest MOT on 24 Feb 2026 with 2 advisories: both floors to sills slightly corroded; heavy surface corrosion to rear suspension components.

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