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Volkswagen Passat

Blue · Diesel · 2001 · 1,896 cc

Y889 OLBMOT history

Y889 OLB is a blue diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 8 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 16 Aug 2025 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 158,016 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Aug 2024.

Y889 OLB blue Volkswagen Passat – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 16 Aug 2025
Mileage
158,016 mi
At MOT on 13 Aug 2024
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,213 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y889 OLB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
8 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Aug 2025
Latest MOT test
13 Aug 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y889 OLB was last recorded at 158,016 miles on 13 Aug 2024, 8,346 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Aug 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
149,670 miles · 14 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
8,346 miles
Average per year
6,213 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 158,016 miles
  • 2023 – 149,670 miles
  • 2022 – 138,282 miles
  • 2021 – 134,415 miles
  • 2020 – 131,905 miles
  • 2019 – 128,343 miles
  • 2018 – 122,988 miles
  • 2017 – 119,708 miles
  • 2016 – 113,391 miles
  • 2015 – 108,128 miles
  • 2014 – 101,241 miles
  • 2013 – 93,746 miles
  • 2012 – 86,271 miles
  • 2011 – 80,879 miles
  • 2010 – 75,730 miles
  • 2009 – 67,929 miles
  • 2008 – 61,846 miles
  • 2007 – 52,367 miles
  • 2006 – 43,254 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass158,016 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (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.

  • Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both front shock casings corroded

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Coil spring corroded all coil springs corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyre worn to 3mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Engine cover fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

25 tests since 6 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass158,016 miles (+8,346)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    158,016 miles
    Test number
    181948839498
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  2. Pass149,670 miles (+11,388)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    149,670 miles
    Test number
    357477403389
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass138,282 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    138,282 miles
    Test number
    208816887684
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both front shock casings corroded (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Fail138,282 miles (+3,867)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,282 miles
    Test number
    711137561583
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both front shock casings corroded (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass134,415 miles (+2,510)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    134,415 miles
    Test number
    894725304653
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both front shock casings corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass131,905 miles (+14)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    131,905 miles
    Test number
    744135883359
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both front shock casings corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyre worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted

  7. Fail131,891 miles (+3,548)3 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,891 miles
    Test number
    264017887667
    • MajorBrake disc significantly and obviously worn all brake discs excessively corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn upper front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both front shock casings corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyre worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both upper arm bushes cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
    • AdvisoryWipers smear

  8. Pass128,343 miles (+5,355)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    128,343 miles
    Test number
    664898707092
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four discs pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all four springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both front shock casings corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both upper arm bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both upper arm bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and under trays fitted

  9. Pass122,988 miles (+3,280)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    122,988 miles
    Test number
    120587727555
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four brake discs pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both upper suspension arms bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both upper suspension arm bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play both inner rack ends
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and under trays fitted

  10. Pass119,708 miles (+6,317)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    119,708 miles
    Test number
    554561256926

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass113,391 miles (+5,263)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    113,391 miles
    Test number
    944446146839

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass108,128 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    108,128 miles
    Test number
    937922325277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail108,128 miles (+6,887)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,128 miles
    Test number
    498532125272
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  14. Pass101,241 miles (+7,495)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    101,241 miles
    Test number
    239647524299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass93,746 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    93,746 miles
    Test number
    849315213268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail93,745 miles (+7,474)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,745 miles
    Test number
    378272613458
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass86,271 miles (+5,392)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    86,271 miles
    Test number
    427479812291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass80,879 miles (+5,149)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    80,879 miles
    Test number
    667236511296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass75,730 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    75,730 miles
    Test number
    143585110284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail75,730 miles (+7,801)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,730 miles
    Test number
    902045610298
    • Repaired at testExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

  21. Pass67,929 miles (+6,083)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    67,929 miles
    Test number
    663369709203
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

  22. Pass61,846 miles (+9,479)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    61,846 miles
    Test number
    333868528431

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass52,367 miles (+9,113)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    52,367 miles
    Test number
    320885927464

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass43,254 miles (+273)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    43,254 miles
    Test number
    132199726235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass42,981 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    42,981 miles
    Test number
    531517036076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y889 OLB

Does Y889 OLB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y889 OLB expired on 16 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y889 OLB?
The MOT on Y889 OLB expired on 16 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y889 OLB done?
Y889 OLB was recorded at 158,016 miles at its MOT on 13 Aug 2024, an average of 6,213 miles a year.
Has Y889 OLB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y889 OLB has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jul 2022.
Has the mileage on Y889 OLB 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 Y889 OLB find?
Y889 OLB passed its latest MOT on 13 Aug 2024 with 2 minor defects: nearside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated.

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