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Volkswagen Passat

Black · Diesel · 2001 · 1,896 cc

Y872 ABCMOT history

Y872 ABC is a black diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 27 Apr 2001. Its MOT expired on 4 Jan 2023 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 187,392 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Jan 2022.

Y872 ABC black Volkswagen Passat – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 4 Jan 2023
Mileage
187,392 mi
At MOT on 5 Jan 2022
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,103 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y872 ABC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
27 Apr 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Jan 2023
Latest MOT test
5 Jan 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y872 ABC was last recorded at 187,392 miles on 5 Jan 2022, 4,043 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Oct 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
183,349 miles · 10 Oct 2020
Between the last two tests
4,043 miles
Average per year
5,103 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 187,392 miles
  • 2020 – 183,349 miles
  • 2019 – 171,647 miles
  • 2018 – 161,407 miles
  • 2017 – 153,543 miles
  • 2016 – 149,595 miles
  • 2015 – 147,972 miles
  • 2013 – 143,701 miles
  • 2012 – 138,912 miles
  • 2011 – 130,842 miles
  • 2010 – 126,066 miles
  • 2009 – 122,033 miles
  • 2008 – 115,726 miles
  • 2006 – 110,133 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass187,392 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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, 2009–2015

  • Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2013

Full MOT history

22 tests since 23 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass187,392 miles (+4,043)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    187,392 miles
    Test number
    838849654704

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass183,349 miles (+11,702)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    183,349 miles
    Test number
    811668814212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass171,647 miles (+10,240)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    171,647 miles
    Test number
    286217892900
    • MinorSuspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated all upper ball joints n/s/f and o/s/f (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass161,407 miles (+7,864)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    161,407 miles
    Test number
    116917316838

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass153,543 miles (+3,948)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2018
    Odometer
    153,543 miles
    Test number
    910141677178
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

  6. Pass149,595 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    149,595 miles
    Test number
    783842166768
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

  7. Fail149,595 miles (+1,623)3 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,595 miles
    Test number
    613960527603
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

  8. Pass147,972 miles (+1)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    147,972 miles
    Test number
    745709565086
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteRear axle bushes deteriorated

  9. Fail147,971 miles (+4,270)9 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,971 miles
    Test number
    666093665014
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • 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)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteRear axle bushes deteriorated

  10. Fail143,701 miles1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,701 miles
    Test number
    498243633491
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryCentre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  11. Pass143,701 miles (+4,789)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    143,701 miles
    Test number
    568153033325
    • AdvisoryCentre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  12. Pass138,912 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    138,912 miles
    Test number
    557538312306
    • AdvisoryCentre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  13. Fail138,912 miles (+8,070)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,912 miles
    Test number
    966857012301
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryCentre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  14. Pass130,842 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    130,842 miles
    Test number
    447511311027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail130,842 miles (+4,776)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,842 miles
    Test number
    126611411007
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  16. Pass126,066 miles (+4,033)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    126,066 miles
    Test number
    204333710016
    • AdvisoryCentre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  17. Pass122,033 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    122,033 miles
    Test number
    764776609040
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  18. Fail122,033 miles (+6,307)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,033 miles
    Test number
    924045309068
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  19. Pass115,726 miles (+5,593)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    115,726 miles
    Test number
    572753708057
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  20. Pass110,133 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    110,133 miles
    Test number
    463892556330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail110,133 miles (+4,132)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,133 miles
    Test number
    301152456319
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass106,001 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    106,001 miles
    Test number
    563493426062
    • NoteChip /centre front screen

Questions about Y872 ABC

Does Y872 ABC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y872 ABC expired on 4 Jan 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y872 ABC?
The MOT on Y872 ABC expired on 4 Jan 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y872 ABC done?
Y872 ABC was recorded at 187,392 miles at its MOT on 5 Jan 2022, an average of 5,103 miles a year.
Has Y872 ABC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y872 ABC has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Feb 2016.
Has the mileage on Y872 ABC 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 Y872 ABC find?
Y872 ABC passed its latest MOT on 5 Jan 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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