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Volkswagen Passat

White · Diesel · 2001 · 1,896 cc

Y873 SPXMOT history

Y873 SPX is a white diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 5 Jul 2001. Its MOT is valid until 19 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 175,414 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Nov 2025.

Y873 SPX white Volkswagen Passat – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Passat, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 19 Nov 2026
Mileage
175,414 mi
At MOT on 20 Nov 2025
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,090 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y873 SPX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
5 Jul 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
20 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y873 SPX was last recorded at 175,414 miles on 20 Nov 2025, 1,293 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
174,121 miles · 19 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
1,293 miles
Average per year
5,090 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 175,414 miles
  • 2024 – 174,121 miles
  • 2023 – 172,442 miles
  • 2022 – 168,592 miles
  • 2021 – 163,708 miles
  • 2020 – 157,664 miles
  • 2019 – 153,844 miles
  • 2018 – 149,742 miles
  • 2017 – 144,948 miles
  • 2016 – 141,648 miles
  • 2015 – 138,530 miles
  • 2014 – 135,467 miles
  • 2013 – 131,726 miles
  • 2012 – 126,580 miles
  • 2011 – 121,195 miles
  • 2010 – 113,898 miles
  • 2009 – 99,624 miles
  • 2008 – 92,578 miles
  • 2007 – 84,813 miles
  • 2006 – 75,502 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass175,414 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general underside corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (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 Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

25 tests since 5 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass175,414 miles (+1,293)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    175,414 miles
    Test number
    767742157806
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general underside corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass174,121 miles (+1,679)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    174,121 miles
    Test number
    916312004064
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm 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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass172,442 miles (+3,850)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    172,442 miles
    Test number
    986353850913
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm 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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass168,592 miles (+4,884)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    168,592 miles
    Test number
    145640741431
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryLower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass163,708 miles (+6,044)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    163,708 miles
    Test number
    962100402745
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated all (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryLower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass157,664 miles (+3,820)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    157,664 miles
    Test number
    387037763400
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass153,844 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    153,844 miles
    Test number
    757685105121
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm 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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Fail153,844 miles (+4,102)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,844 miles
    Test number
    437339302961
    • Repaired at testPosition lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm 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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass149,742 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    149,742 miles
    Test number
    129404158354
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Fail149,742 miles (+4,794)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,742 miles
    Test number
    566346844240
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass144,948 miles (+3,300)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    144,948 miles
    Test number
    525112366049
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust clamp corroded

  12. Pass141,648 miles (+3,118)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    141,648 miles
    Test number
    392152226583
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass138,530 miles (+3,063)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    138,530 miles
    Test number
    330191178461

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass135,467 miles (+3,741)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    135,467 miles
    Test number
    168117604394
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass131,726 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    131,726 miles
    Test number
    535888903304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail131,726 miles (+5,146)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,726 miles
    Test number
    535958903344
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  17. Pass126,580 miles (+5,385)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    126,580 miles
    Test number
    106148002332
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  18. Pass121,195 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    121,195 miles
    Test number
    477804691255
    • 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)

  19. Fail121,195 miles (+7,297)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,195 miles
    Test number
    906014691255
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • 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)

  20. Pass113,898 miles (+14,274)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    113,898 miles
    Test number
    633065400319
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass99,624 miles (+7,046)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    99,624 miles
    Test number
    922063899088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass92,578 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    92,578 miles
    Test number
    182082598478
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  23. Fail92,578 miles (+7,765)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,578 miles
    Test number
    411192098045
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  24. Pass84,813 miles (+9,311)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    84,813 miles
    Test number
    340053887040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass75,502 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    75,502 miles
    Test number
    524005896083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y873 SPX

Does Y873 SPX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y873 SPX is valid until 19 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on Y873 SPX?
The MOT on Y873 SPX is valid until 19 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y873 SPX done?
Y873 SPX was recorded at 175,414 miles at its MOT on 20 Nov 2025, an average of 5,090 miles a year.
Has Y873 SPX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y873 SPX has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Nov 2019.
Has the mileage on Y873 SPX 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 Y873 SPX find?
Y873 SPX passed its latest MOT on 20 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: offside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both; integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general underside corrosion, and 3 more.

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