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Volkswagen Passat

Silver · Diesel · 2001 · 1,896 cc

Y879 TCDMOT history

Y879 TCD is a silver diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 31 Jul 2001. Its MOT is valid until 29 Jan 2027 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 158,876 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jan 2026.

Y879 TCD silver Volkswagen Passat – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Jan 2027
Mileage
158,876 mi
At MOT on 21 Jan 2025
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
6,680 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y879 TCD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
31 Jul 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y879 TCD was last recorded at 158,876 miles on 21 Jan 2025, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
158,875 miles · 20 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
6,680 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 158,876 miles
  • 2019 – 151,444 miles
  • 2018 – 147,765 miles
  • 2017 – 139,573 miles
  • 2016 – 129,799 miles
  • 2015 – 119,069 miles
  • 2014 – 109,016 miles
  • 2013 – 101,195 miles
  • 2012 – 100,538 miles
  • 2011 – 79,959 miles
  • 2010 – 69,878 miles
  • 2009 – 57,744 miles
  • 2008 – 48,379 miles
  • 2006 – 37,809 miles

What the latest MOT found

PassPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Rear Obligatory mirror slightly damaged casing damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Headlamp lens slightly defective both cloudy

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

27 tests since 18 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. PassMileage not read1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    226176579261
    • MinorNearside Rear Obligatory mirror slightly damaged casing damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. FailMileage not read1 repaired1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    518362859344
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Obligatory mirror slightly damaged casing damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass158,876 miles (+1)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    158,876 miles
    Test number
    214859014963
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail158,875 miles (+7,431)1 dangerous5 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,875 miles
    Test number
    330210398751
    • DangerousFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass151,444 miles (+3,679)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    151,444 miles
    Test number
    732504430990
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass147,765 miles (+8)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2019
    Odometer
    147,765 miles
    Test number
    500269383532
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail147,757 miles (+8,184)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,757 miles
    Test number
    293168478451
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorRear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass139,573 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2018
    Odometer
    139,573 miles
    Test number
    890923790225
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre slightly misshapen on inside edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  9. Fail139,573 miles (+9,774)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,573 miles
    Test number
    849205348263
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre slightly misshapen on inside edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  10. Pass129,799 miles (+91)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2017
    Odometer
    129,799 miles
    Test number
    131453384336
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Fail129,708 miles (+10,639)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,708 miles
    Test number
    113163364888
    • FailureNearside 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)
    • FailureOffside 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)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass119,069 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2016
    Odometer
    119,069 miles
    Test number
    626751435182
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  13. Fail119,069 miles (+10,053)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,069 miles
    Test number
    815469625170
    • FailureDriver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  14. Pass109,016 miles (+7,821)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2015
    Odometer
    109,016 miles
    Test number
    279102434101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass101,195 miles (+657)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    101,195 miles
    Test number
    449305713165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass100,538 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    100,538 miles
    Test number
    798398812328
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  17. Fail100,538 miles (+9,234)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,538 miles
    Test number
    505668212308
    • FailureNearside Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  18. Pass91,304 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    91,304 miles
    Test number
    866585242044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail91,304 miles (+11,345)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,304 miles
    Test number
    488282032098
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass79,959 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    79,959 miles
    Test number
    509955811078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail79,954 miles (+10,076)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,954 miles
    Test number
    738513411096
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteRear brake discs corroded

  22. Pass69,878 miles (+12,134)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    69,878 miles
    Test number
    844518000037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass57,744 miles (+23)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    57,744 miles
    Test number
    273283919033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail57,721 miles (+9,342)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,721 miles
    Test number
    613849509012
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  25. Pass48,379 miles (+10,570)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    48,379 miles
    Test number
    272051718058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass37,809 miles (+2,610)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    37,809 miles
    Test number
    104459046315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass35,199 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    35,199 miles
    Test number
    332069396197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y879 TCD

Does Y879 TCD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y879 TCD is valid until 29 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y879 TCD?
The MOT on Y879 TCD is valid until 29 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y879 TCD done?
Y879 TCD was recorded at 158,876 miles at its MOT on 21 Jan 2025, an average of 6,680 miles a year.
Has Y879 TCD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y879 TCD has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on Y879 TCD 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 Y879 TCD find?
Y879 TCD passed its latest MOT on 30 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: nearside rear obligatory mirror slightly damaged casing damaged; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 3 more.

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