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Volkswagen Passat

Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 1,968 cc

Y5 MACMOT history

Y5 MAC is a blue diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 28 Oct 2005. Its MOT is valid until 28 Oct 2027 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 162,858 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Oct 2026.

Y5 MAC blue Volkswagen Passat – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Oct 2027
Mileage
162,858 mi
At MOT on 15 Oct 2026
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,045 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y5 MAC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
28 Oct 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y5 MAC was last recorded at 162,858 miles on 15 Oct 2026, 5,185 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
157,673 miles · 25 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
5,185 miles
Average per year
7,045 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 162,858 miles
  • 2025 – 157,673 miles
  • 2024 – 152,315 miles
  • 2023 – 145,305 miles
  • 2022 – 139,188 miles
  • 2021 – 136,031 miles
  • 2020 – 133,709 miles
  • 2019 – 129,623 miles
  • 2018 – 119,889 miles
  • 2017 – 109,924 miles
  • 2016 – 99,088 miles
  • 2015 – 91,760 miles
  • 2014 – 83,992 miles
  • 2013 – 77,978 miles
  • 2012 – 72,289 miles
  • 2011 – 64,109 miles
  • 2010 – 53,517 miles
  • 2009 – 43,201 miles
  • 2008 – 36,093 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass162,858 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively nearside and offside (6.1.7 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

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 Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2016

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

25 tests since 17 Oct 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass162,858 miles (+5,185)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    162,858 miles
    Test number
    432256316448
    • AdvisoryFront Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively nearside and offside (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  2. Pass157,673 miles (+5,358)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    157,673 miles
    Test number
    221876202716
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass152,315 miles (+7,010)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    152,315 miles
    Test number
    919696600815

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass145,305 miles (+6,117)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    145,305 miles
    Test number
    781653793353

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass139,188 miles (+2)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    139,188 miles
    Test number
    255123617569
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  6. Fail139,186 miles (+3,155)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,186 miles
    Test number
    327625806715
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  7. Pass136,031 miles (+2,322)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    136,031 miles
    Test number
    151787921081
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass133,709 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    133,709 miles
    Test number
    573493055807
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offsdie (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Fail133,709 miles (+4,086)1 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,709 miles
    Test number
    712893711560
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offsdie (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass129,623 miles (+9,734)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    129,623 miles
    Test number
    635056806838
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside and Offside front brakes binding slightly

  11. Pass119,889 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    119,889 miles
    Test number
    223217331963
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both pitted/corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both pitted/corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both approx 80% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Fail119,889 miles (+9,965)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,889 miles
    Test number
    786521606016
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear wishbone bush excessively split/separating (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush excessively split/separating (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both pitted/corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both pitted/corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both approx 80% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass109,924 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    109,924 miles
    Test number
    725552702609
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Fail109,924 miles (+10,836)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,924 miles
    Test number
    253207399716
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass99,088 miles (+7,328)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    99,088 miles
    Test number
    949701005980
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBoth headlights only just met pattern requirements

  16. Pass91,760 miles (+7,768)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    91,760 miles
    Test number
    437772437619
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear parking motor cracked
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear parking motor cracked

  17. Pass83,992 miles (+6,014)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    83,992 miles
    Test number
    119386974228
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Fail77,978 miles1 repaired2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,978 miles
    Test number
    328844383445
    • Repaired at testNearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryShock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass77,978 miles (+5,689)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    77,978 miles
    Test number
    389284783277
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryShock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass72,289 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    72,289 miles
    Test number
    275708672277
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryInner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBrake warning light on
    • NoteN/s o/s front suspension wishbone rear bushes slightly splitting/cracking + slight play

  21. Fail72,289 miles (+8,180)1 repaired3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,289 miles
    Test number
    758718172251
    • Repaired at testNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.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)
    • AdvisoryInner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBrake warning light on
    • NoteN/s o/s front suspension wishbone rear bushes slightly splitting/cracking + slight play

  22. Pass64,109 miles (+10,592)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    64,109 miles
    Test number
    296403281285
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront discs corroded on inner surface
    • NoteRear pads approx' 75% worn

  23. Pass53,517 miles (+10,316)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    53,517 miles
    Test number
    922568780241
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/s o/s front brake inner discs worn + corroded
    • NoteO/s rear tyre splitting inbetween tread
    • NoteSlight play/splitting n/s o/s front wishbone rear bushes

  24. Pass43,201 miles (+7,108)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    43,201 miles
    Test number
    601058879251
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/s o/s front inner discs pitted + corroded
    • NoteN/s rear number plate light dull

  25. Pass36,093 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    36,093 miles
    Test number
    202331798221
    • NoteNearside rear tyre mishapen on inner edge.
    • NoteOffside rear tyre perishing slightly.
    • NoteVarious small chips in windscreen.

Questions about Y5 MAC

Does Y5 MAC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y5 MAC is valid until 28 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y5 MAC?
The MOT on Y5 MAC is valid until 28 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y5 MAC done?
Y5 MAC was recorded at 162,858 miles at its MOT on 15 Oct 2026, an average of 7,045 miles a year.
Has Y5 MAC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y5 MAC has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on Y5 MAC 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 Y5 MAC find?
Y5 MAC passed its latest MOT on 15 Oct 2026 with 3 advisories: front drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively nearside and offside; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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