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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.

Y871 LWL red Volkswagen Passat – car details, MOT history and tax status
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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass101,135 miles
  • 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))

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.

  • 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.

  1. 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))
  2. 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))
  3. 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))
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. 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
  7. 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
  8. Pass56,186 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    56,186 miles
    Test number
    766032712303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. 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)
  10. 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)
  11. Pass52,578 miles (+2,687)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2016
    Odometer
    52,578 miles
    Test number
    665267505156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass49,891 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2015
    Odometer
    49,891 miles
    Test number
    635014114191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. 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)
  14. Pass47,000 miles (+2,771)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2014
    Odometer
    47,000 miles
    Test number
    299329303466

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. 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)
  16. Pass41,116 miles (+4,465)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2012
    Odometer
    41,116 miles
    Test number
    338148911170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. 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.
  18. 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.
  19. 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.
  20. 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
  21. 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
  22. 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
  23. 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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