
Volkswagen Passat
Red · Petrol · 2001 · 1,781 cc
Y871 LWLMOT history
Y871 LWL is a red petrol Volkswagen Passat first used on 7 Jun 2001. Its MOT expired on 4 Feb 2023 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 101,135 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Feb 2022.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 4 Feb 2023
- Mileage
- 101,135 mi
- At MOT on 4 Feb 2022
- MOT tests
- 23
- 17 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 4,925 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y871 LWL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Passat
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,781 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 7 Jun 2001
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 4 Feb 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 4 Feb 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y871 LWL was last recorded at 101,135 miles on 4 Feb 2022, 6,177 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jan 2021.
- Previous MOT
- 94,958 miles · 29 Jan 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 6,177 miles
- Average per year
- 4,925 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 101,135 miles
- 2021 – 94,958 miles
- 2020 – 86,906 miles
- 2019 – 75,397 miles
- 2018 – 66,677 miles
- 2017 – 56,186 miles
- 2016 – 54,736 miles
- 2015 – 52,578 miles
- 2014 – 49,891 miles
- 2013 – 47,000 miles
- 2012 – 44,229 miles
- 2011 – 41,116 miles
- 2010 – 36,651 miles
- 2009 – 32,938 miles
- 2008 – 29,857 miles
- 2007 – 27,103 miles
- 2006 – 23,450 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower shock mounting both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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
Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021
Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning
Minor2 MOTs, 2019
Front Exhaust mounting defective flexi pipe
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2019
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Signs of a coolant leak
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
23 tests since 28 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass101,135 miles (+6,177)1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 101,135 miles
- Test number
- 412157266457
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower shock mounting both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass94,958 miles (+8,052)1 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 94,958 miles
- Test number
- 441309801264
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm centre bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm centre bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass86,906 miles (+11,509)1 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 86,906 miles
- Test number
- 690765047376
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective Where it mounts on the side of the gearbox (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm centre bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm centre bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass75,397 miles3 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 75,397 miles
- Test number
- 517486937103
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisorySigns of a coolant leak
Fail75,397 miles (+8,720)3 major3 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,397 miles
- Test number
- 209110158502
- MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisorySigns of a coolant leak
Pass66,677 miles (+20)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 66,677 miles
- Test number
- 459873456034
- AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryBattery insecure but not likely to become misplaced
Fail66,657 miles (+10,471)3 dangerous5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,657 miles
- Test number
- 277777920895
- DangerousNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- DangerousOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryBattery insecure but not likely to become misplaced
Pass56,186 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 56,186 miles
- Test number
- 766032712303
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail56,186 miles (+1,450)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 56,186 miles
- Test number
- 182749486827
- Repaired at testOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Pass54,736 miles (+2,158)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 May 2017
- Odometer
- 54,736 miles
- Test number
- 366348819804
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Pass52,578 miles (+2,687)
- MOT expiry
- 4 May 2016
- Odometer
- 52,578 miles
- Test number
- 665267505156
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,891 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 May 2015
- Odometer
- 49,891 miles
- Test number
- 635014114191
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail49,891 miles (+2,891)5 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 49,891 miles
- Test number
- 135391104195
- FailureBraking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
- FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass47,000 miles (+2,771)
- MOT expiry
- 4 May 2014
- Odometer
- 47,000 miles
- Test number
- 299329303466
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass44,229 miles (+3,113)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 May 2013
- Odometer
- 44,229 miles
- Test number
- 745704002166
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Pass41,116 miles (+4,465)
- MOT expiry
- 4 May 2012
- Odometer
- 41,116 miles
- Test number
- 338148911170
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,651 miles (+118)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 4 May 2011
- Odometer
- 36,651 miles
- Test number
- 161425820146
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- NoteN/s headlight aim poor.
Fail36,533 miles (+3,595)1 failure1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 36,533 miles
- Test number
- 522300220185
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- NoteN/s headlight aim poor.
Pass32,938 miles (+3,081)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 4 May 2010
- Odometer
- 32,938 miles
- Test number
- 380799799005
- NoteBoth front tyres low .recomend new tyres.
Pass29,857 miles (+2,754)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 4 May 2009
- Odometer
- 29,857 miles
- Test number
- 201559008112
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteFront number plate cracked
Pass27,103 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 4 May 2008
- Odometer
- 27,103 miles
- Test number
- 774564627161
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Fail27,103 miles (+3,653)2 repaired1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 27,103 miles
- Test number
- 863854027144
- Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass23,450 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 May 2007
- Odometer
- 23,450 miles
- Test number
- 833818016169
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about Y871 LWL
- Does Y871 LWL currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on Y871 LWL expired on 4 Feb 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on Y871 LWL?
- The MOT on Y871 LWL expired on 4 Feb 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has Y871 LWL done?
- Y871 LWL was recorded at 101,135 miles at its MOT on 4 Feb 2022, an average of 4,925 miles a year.
- Has Y871 LWL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y871 LWL has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Feb 2019.
- Has the mileage on Y871 LWL 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 Y871 LWL find?
- Y871 LWL passed its latest MOT on 4 Feb 2022 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 4 more.
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