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Volkswagen Passat

Black · Petrol · 2001 · 1,984 cc

Y889 SJBMOT history

Y889 SJB is a black petrol Volkswagen Passat first used on 10 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 29 Mar 2025 and it has passed 17 of 28 MOT tests, with 105,777 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Mar 2025.

Y889 SJB black Volkswagen Passat – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Passat, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 29 Mar 2025
Mileage
105,777 mi
At MOT on 31 Mar 2025
MOT tests
28
17 passed · 11 failed
Per year
2,339 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y889 SJB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
10 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
31 Mar 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

Y889 SJB was last recorded at 105,777 miles on 31 Mar 2025, 1,150 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Mar 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 30 Mar 2017: 73,558 miles, lower than 88,913 miles on 30 Oct 2015.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
104,627 miles · 19 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
1,150 miles
Average per year
2,339 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 105,777 miles
  • 2024 – 104,627 miles
  • 2023 – 103,170 miles
  • 2022 – 101,915 miles
  • 2021 – 100,639 miles
  • 2019 – 98,196 miles
  • 2018 – 96,634 miles
  • 2017 – 73,558 miles
  • 2015 – 88,913 miles
  • 2014 – 86,031 miles
  • 2013 – 81,185 miles
  • 2012 – 79,075 miles
  • 2011 – 76,689 miles
  • 2010 – 74,543 miles
  • 2009 – 70,717 miles
  • 2008 – 67,232 miles
  • 2007 – 65,023 miles
  • 2006 – 61,146 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail105,777 miles
  • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearward (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

What MOT failures 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.

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2010–2015

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2012

  • Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

28 tests since 3 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail105,777 miles (+1,150)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,777 miles
    Test number
    482372217666
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearward (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass104,627 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    104,627 miles
    Test number
    709722192584
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  3. Fail104,623 miles (+1,453)6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,623 miles
    Test number
    518024064387
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  4. Pass103,170 miles (+1,255)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    103,170 miles
    Test number
    417661859595

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass101,915 miles (+1,276)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    101,915 miles
    Test number
    874794591192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass100,639 miles (+2,443)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    100,639 miles
    Test number
    938993271249
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass98,196 miles (+13)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    98,196 miles
    Test number
    276776820773
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated strong advise (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail98,183 miles (+1,549)4 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,183 miles
    Test number
    841788445009
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorFront Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both sides most rear arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  9. Pass96,634 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    96,634 miles
    Test number
    818775365615
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre splitting between treads
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryEml on
    • AdvisoryFront suspension bouncy

  10. Fail96,634 miles (+23,076)1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,634 miles
    Test number
    813761943413
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre splitting between treads
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryEml on
    • AdvisoryFront suspension bouncy

  11. Pass73,558 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    73,558 miles
    Test number
    544310277056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail73,558 miles (-15,355)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,558 miles
    Test number
    188664255522
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass88,913 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    88,913 miles
    Test number
    120977810447
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail88,910 miles (+2,879)7 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,910 miles
    Test number
    411648571623
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • 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 Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass86,031 miles (+4,846)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    86,031 miles
    Test number
    797348564292
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass81,185 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    81,185 miles
    Test number
    379264173435
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteRear number plate deteriorated

  17. Fail81,184 miles (+2,109)3 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,184 miles
    Test number
    795484073276
    • FailureNearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteRear number plate deteriorated

  18. Pass79,075 miles (+2,386)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    79,075 miles
    Test number
    366632272461
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass76,689 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    76,689 miles
    Test number
    979092571261
    • 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)

  20. Fail76,688 miles (+2,145)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,688 miles
    Test number
    688532471233
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • 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)

  21. Pass74,543 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    74,543 miles
    Test number
    201522770257
    • 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)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  22. Fail74,538 miles (+3,821)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,538 miles
    Test number
    752192270269
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  23. Pass70,717 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    70,717 miles
    Test number
    360979459114
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Fail70,713 miles (+3,481)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,713 miles
    Test number
    274517159432
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass67,232 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    67,232 miles
    Test number
    472203208110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail67,217 miles (+2,194)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,217 miles
    Test number
    324682908194
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

  27. Pass65,023 miles (+3,877)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    65,023 miles
    Test number
    133204197024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass61,146 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    61,146 miles
    Test number
    422782466090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y889 SJB

Does Y889 SJB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y889 SJB expired on 29 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y889 SJB?
The MOT on Y889 SJB expired on 29 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y889 SJB done?
Y889 SJB was recorded at 105,777 miles at its MOT on 31 Mar 2025, an average of 2,339 miles a year.
Has Y889 SJB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y889 SJB has failed 11 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on Y889 SJB ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 30 Mar 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y889 SJB find?
Y889 SJB failed its latest MOT on 31 Mar 2025 with 4 major defects and 3 advisories: anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an abs fault; exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits; nearside front position lamp not working, and 4 more.

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