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Volkswagen Passat

Blue · Diesel · 2001 · 1,896 cc

Y893 DWLMOT history

Y893 DWL is a blue diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 1 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 7 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 33 MOT tests, with 163,969 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jan 2026.

Y893 DWL blue Volkswagen Passat – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 7 Jan 2027
Mileage
163,969 mi
At MOT on 8 Jan 2026
MOT tests
33
20 passed · 13 failed
Per year
5,871 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y893 DWL
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
1 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y893 DWL was last recorded at 163,969 miles on 8 Jan 2026, 4,533 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
159,436 miles · 9 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
4,533 miles
Average per year
5,871 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 163,969 miles
  • 2024 – 159,436 miles
  • 2023 – 155,454 miles
  • 2022 – 154,760 miles
  • 2021 – 149,001 miles
  • 2020 – 142,626 miles
  • 2019 – 136,224 miles
  • 2018 – 126,720 miles
  • 2017 – 116,879 miles
  • 2016 – 109,019 miles
  • 2014 – 91,228 miles
  • 2013 – 78,355 miles
  • 2012 – 71,925 miles
  • 2011 – 67,430 miles
  • 2010 – 62,724 miles
  • 2009 – 58,348 miles
  • 2008 – 53,630 miles
  • 2007 – 49,770 miles
  • 2006 – 46,906 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass163,969 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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 pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Brake pad warning light on

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2015

Full MOT history

33 tests since 30 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass163,969 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    163,969 miles
    Test number
    384856322009
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail163,969 miles (+4,533)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,969 miles
    Test number
    500453726527
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass159,436 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    159,436 miles
    Test number
    324343811551
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail159,436 miles (+3,982)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,436 miles
    Test number
    627866224731
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass155,454 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    155,454 miles
    Test number
    688398210108
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail155,454 miles (+694)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,454 miles
    Test number
    351340935409
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass154,760 miles (+150)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    154,760 miles
    Test number
    993682557031
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail154,610 miles (+5,609)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,610 miles
    Test number
    419242936440
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass149,001 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    149,001 miles
    Test number
    847585546268
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on

  10. Fail149,001 miles (+6,375)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,001 miles
    Test number
    877327077136
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on

  11. Pass142,626 miles (+6,402)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    142,626 miles
    Test number
    631551423525
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak on engine

  12. Pass136,224 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    136,224 miles
    Test number
    282392094018
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak present on engine

  13. Fail136,224 miles (+9,504)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,224 miles
    Test number
    772450682557
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSteering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak present on engine

  14. Pass126,720 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    126,720 miles
    Test number
    987240248969
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Fail126,720 miles (+9,841)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,720 miles
    Test number
    312837103510
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass116,879 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    116,879 miles
    Test number
    713102535913
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  17. Fail116,879 miles (+7,860)2 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,879 miles
    Test number
    585873495011
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  18. Pass109,019 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    109,019 miles
    Test number
    203087050531
    • AdvisoryChildseat fitted n/s rear
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (3.5.1i)

  19. Fail109,019 miles2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,019 miles
    Test number
    348598082975
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high Both sides (1.8)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' Items removed (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryChildseat fitted n/s rear
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (3.5.1i)

  20. PassMileage not read2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    276433115077
    • 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)

  21. Pass91,228 miles (+12,873)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    91,228 miles
    Test number
    906795924061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass78,355 miles (+6,430)2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    78,355 miles
    Test number
    897072023002
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteA large amount of unburt fuel emitted from exhaust at idle
    • NoteNearside headlamp lens deteriorated
    • NoteNearside rear lamp unit damaged

  23. Pass71,925 miles6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    71,925 miles
    Test number
    279067122033
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  24. Fail71,925 miles (+4,495)2 failures8 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,925 miles
    Test number
    108766022420
    • FailureNearside 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 constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting 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 Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting 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 Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  25. Pass67,430 miles (+4,706)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    67,430 miles
    Test number
    548344221090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass62,724 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    62,724 miles
    Test number
    141685920013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail62,724 miles (+4,376)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,724 miles
    Test number
    324225820024
    • FailureNearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

  28. Fail58,348 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,348 miles
    Test number
    130797929065
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  29. Pass58,348 miles (+4,718)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    58,348 miles
    Test number
    532107829098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass53,630 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    53,630 miles
    Test number
    134165728469

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail53,630 miles (+3,860)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,630 miles
    Test number
    304614128047
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

  32. Pass49,770 miles (+2,864)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    49,770 miles
    Test number
    682120337037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  33. Pass46,906 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    46,906 miles
    Test number
    741460036032
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteWiper blades worn

Questions about Y893 DWL

Does Y893 DWL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y893 DWL is valid until 7 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y893 DWL?
The MOT on Y893 DWL is valid until 7 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y893 DWL done?
Y893 DWL was recorded at 163,969 miles at its MOT on 8 Jan 2026, an average of 5,871 miles a year.
Has Y893 DWL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y893 DWL has failed 13 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on Y893 DWL 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 Y893 DWL find?
Y893 DWL passed its latest MOT on 8 Jan 2026 with 5 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside front outer tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 2 more.

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