Volkswagen logo

Volkswagen Passat

Blue · Diesel · 2001 · 1,896 cc

Y896 DWLMOT history

Y896 DWL is a blue diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 6 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 1 Nov 2023 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 268,887 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Nov 2022.

Y896 DWL blue Volkswagen Passat – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Passat, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 1 Nov 2023
Mileage
268,887 mi
At MOT on 2 Nov 2022
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
12,320 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for Y896 DWL in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
Y896 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
6 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Nov 2023
Latest MOT test
2 Nov 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y896 DWL was last recorded at 268,887 miles on 2 Nov 2022, 16,376 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Dec 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
252,511 miles · 9 Dec 2021
Between the last two tests
16,376 miles
Average per year
12,320 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 268,887 miles
  • 2021 – 252,511 miles
  • 2020 – 247,785 miles
  • 2019 – 236,721 miles
  • 2018 – 226,606 miles
  • 2017 – 215,106 miles
  • 2016 – 214,034 miles
  • 2015 – 204,726 miles
  • 2014 – 195,687 miles
  • 2013 – 187,912 miles
  • 2012 – 180,287 miles
  • 2011 – 170,823 miles
  • 2010 – 149,094 miles
  • 2009 – 125,530 miles
  • 2008 – 103,065 miles
  • 2007 – 80,110 miles
  • 2006 – 63,704 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass268,887 miles
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • 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 Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

22 tests since 8 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass268,887 miles (+16,376)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    268,887 miles
    Test number
    485208490095
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass252,511 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    252,511 miles
    Test number
    912599716616
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Fail252,511 miles (+4,726)7 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    252,511 miles
    Test number
    457365355070
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorBrake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass247,785 miles (+11,064)4 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    247,785 miles
    Test number
    521772102081
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorParking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  5. Pass236,721 miles (+10,115)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    236,721 miles
    Test number
    197539878951
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryService brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

  6. Pass226,606 miles (+11,500)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    226,606 miles
    Test number
    462505059352
    • AdvisorySlight smokes blue

  7. Pass215,106 miles (+1,072)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    215,106 miles
    Test number
    178234364550
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

  8. Pass214,034 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    214,034 miles
    Test number
    165760463961
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (3.5.1i)

  9. Fail214,034 miles (+9,308)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    214,034 miles
    Test number
    887701044065
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (3.5.1i)

  10. Fail204,726 miles1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    204,726 miles
    Test number
    159491595402
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteNearside front upper suspension arm bal joint dust cover slightly deteriorated. Nearside rear tyre edges worn slightly. Offside rear tyre worn close to limit. Offside and nearside front indicator light slightly discoloured.

  11. Pass204,726 miles (+9,039)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    204,726 miles
    Test number
    945741095017
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteNearside front upper suspension arm bal joint dust cover slightly deteriorated. Nearside rear tyre edges worn slightly. Offside rear tyre worn close to limit. Offside and nearside front indicator light slightly discoloured.

  12. Pass195,687 miles (+7,775)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    195,687 miles
    Test number
    245564184058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass187,912 miles (+7,625)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    187,912 miles
    Test number
    746094283070
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass180,287 miles (+9,464)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    180,287 miles
    Test number
    385026092014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass170,823 miles (+21,729)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    170,823 miles
    Test number
    347451681014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail149,094 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,094 miles
    Test number
    161422160450
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  17. Pass149,094 miles (+23,564)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    149,094 miles
    Test number
    851402860006
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  18. Pass125,530 miles (+22,465)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    125,530 miles
    Test number
    514096589016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass103,065 miles (+22,955)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    103,065 miles
    Test number
    742763078099
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  20. Pass80,110 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    80,110 miles
    Test number
    183365467496

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail80,110 miles (+16,406)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,110 miles
    Test number
    400425267022
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  22. Pass63,704 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    63,704 miles
    Test number
    411517066098
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteFront no. plate cracked
    • NoteRear brake pads low and brake discs lipped

Questions about Y896 DWL

Does Y896 DWL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y896 DWL expired on 1 Nov 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y896 DWL?
The MOT on Y896 DWL expired on 1 Nov 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y896 DWL done?
Y896 DWL was recorded at 268,887 miles at its MOT on 2 Nov 2022, an average of 12,320 miles a year.
Has Y896 DWL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y896 DWL has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on Y896 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 Y896 DWL find?
Y896 DWL passed its latest MOT on 2 Nov 2022 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both; nearside front upper suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm, and 4 more.

Related registrations

Browse all Y896 registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.