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Volkswagen Passat

Black · Diesel · 2004 · 1,896 cc

YLL 401MOT history

YLL 401 is a black diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 13 Oct 2004. Its MOT is valid until 26 Nov 2026 and it has passed 19 of 22 MOT tests, with 94,079 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Nov 2025.

YLL 401 black Volkswagen Passat – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Passat, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 26 Nov 2026
Mileage
94,079 mi
At MOT on 4 Nov 2025
MOT tests
22
19 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,770 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
YLL 401
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
13 Oct 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

YLL 401 was last recorded at 94,079 miles on 4 Nov 2025, 4,557 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
89,522 miles · 5 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
4,557 miles
Average per year
3,770 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 94,079 miles
  • 2024 – 89,522 miles
  • 2023 – 86,241 miles
  • 2022 – 81,208 miles
  • 2021 – 78,685 miles
  • 2020 – 74,966 miles
  • 2019 – 71,458 miles
  • 2018 – 67,482 miles
  • 2017 – 63,608 miles
  • 2016 – 59,331 miles
  • 2015 – 56,933 miles
  • 2014 – 54,797 miles
  • 2013 – 51,525 miles
  • 2012 – 47,784 miles
  • 2011 – 44,625 miles
  • 2010 – 41,041 miles
  • 2009 – 37,676 miles
  • 2008 – 33,990 miles
  • 2007 – 26,169 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass94,079 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (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.

  • Parking brake as little reserve

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside door mirror glass cracked

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Parking brake as little reserve travel

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

22 tests since 30 Oct 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass94,079 miles (+4,557)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    94,079 miles
    Test number
    703989048183
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  2. Pass89,522 miles (+3,281)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    89,522 miles
    Test number
    870393391807
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  3. Pass86,241 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    86,241 miles
    Test number
    151819296387
    • AdvisoryFront anti roll bar bushes cracking both sides
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear beam axle corroded
    • AdvisoryCentre silenser outer skin deteriorated
  4. Fail86,239 miles (+5,031)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,239 miles
    Test number
    262955983344
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended not returning (7.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended not returning (7.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront anti roll bar bushes cracking both sides
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear beam axle corroded
    • AdvisoryCentre silenser outer skin deteriorated
  5. Pass81,208 miles (+2,523)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    81,208 miles
    Test number
    812882508534
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust silenser outer skin deteriorated
  6. Pass78,685 miles (+3,719)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    78,685 miles
    Test number
    642367692324
    • AdvisoryExhaust center silencer box outer skin deteriorated
  7. Pass74,966 miles (+3,508)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    74,966 miles
    Test number
    245082546198
    • AdvisoryExhaust centre silencer box outer skin deteriorated
  8. Pass71,458 miles (+28)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    71,458 miles
    Test number
    183304878529
    • AdvisoryParking brake as little reserve
  9. Fail71,430 miles (+3,948)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,430 miles
    Test number
    181792087199
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryParking brake as little reserve
  10. Pass67,482 miles (+17)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    67,482 miles
    Test number
    284280113780
    • AdvisoryNearside door mirror glass cracked
    • AdvisoryParking brake as little reserve travel
  11. Fail67,465 miles (+3,857)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,465 miles
    Test number
    681523926631
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside door mirror glass cracked
    • AdvisoryParking brake as little reserve travel
  12. Pass63,608 miles (+4,277)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    63,608 miles
    Test number
    535300858728

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass59,331 miles (+2,398)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    59,331 miles
    Test number
    386384676126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass56,933 miles (+2,136)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    56,933 miles
    Test number
    762569473146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass54,797 miles (+3,272)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    54,797 miles
    Test number
    649047604354

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass51,525 miles (+3,741)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    51,525 miles
    Test number
    129445703384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass47,784 miles (+3,159)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    47,784 miles
    Test number
    135973202376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass44,625 miles (+3,584)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    44,625 miles
    Test number
    685268601334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass41,041 miles (+3,365)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    41,041 miles
    Test number
    394718600321
    • NoteOwner is advised that the nearside front cv gaitor is deteriated and should be considered for replacement shortly before further deteriation occurs
  20. Pass37,676 miles (+3,686)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    37,676 miles
    Test number
    322369209301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass33,990 miles (+7,821)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    33,990 miles
    Test number
    344678908300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass26,169 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    26,169 miles
    Test number
    880053407375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about YLL 401

What vehicle is registration YLL 401 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show YLL 401 on a black diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 13 Oct 2004. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does YLL 401 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on YLL 401 is valid until 26 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on YLL 401?
The MOT on YLL 401 is valid until 26 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has YLL 401 done?
YLL 401 was recorded at 94,079 miles at its MOT on 4 Nov 2025, an average of 3,770 miles a year.
Has YLL 401 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. YLL 401 has failed 3 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on YLL 401 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 YLL 401 find?
YLL 401 passed its latest MOT on 4 Nov 2025 with 1 advisory: front service brake imbalance requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair..

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