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Volkswagen Transporter

Red and White · Petrol · 1963 · 1,200 cc

551 GYKMOT history

551 GYK is a red and white petrol Volkswagen Transporter first used on 12 Mar 1963. Its MOT expired on 20 Jul 2024 and it has passed 3 of 7 MOT tests, with 68,931 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jul 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 20 Jul 2024
Mileage
68,931 mi
At MOT on 21 Jul 2023
MOT tests
7
3 passed · 4 failed
Per year
287 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
551 GYK
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Red and White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,200 cc
Year of manufacture
1963
First used
12 Mar 1963
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Jul 2024
Latest MOT test
21 Jul 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

551 GYK was last recorded at 68,931 miles on 21 Jul 2023, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jul 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 18 Jul 2023: 68,931 miles, lower than 82,011 miles on 25 May 2007.

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
68,931 miles · 18 Jul 2023
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
287 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 68,931 miles
  • 2007 – 82,011 miles
  • 2006 – 63,937 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass68,931 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (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.

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2007

  • Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2006–2007

  • Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2006–2007

Full MOT history

7 tests since 7 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass68,931 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    68,931 miles
    Test number
    646587963648
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail68,931 miles (-13,080)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,931 miles
    Test number
    968479163708
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass82,011 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2008
    Odometer
    82,011 miles
    Test number
    891975147164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail82,011 miles (+13,523)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,011 miles
    Test number
    604705747189
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  5. Fail68,488 miles (+4,551)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,488 miles
    Test number
    230277817412
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  6. Pass63,937 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    63,937 miles
    Test number
    813866386003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail63,937 miles5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,937 miles
    Test number
    464286766078
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Questions about 551 GYK

What vehicle is registration 551 GYK currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 551 GYK on a red and white petrol Volkswagen Transporter first used on 12 Mar 1963. 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 551 GYK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on 551 GYK expired on 20 Jul 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on 551 GYK?
The MOT on 551 GYK expired on 20 Jul 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has 551 GYK done?
551 GYK was recorded at 68,931 miles at its MOT on 21 Jul 2023, an average of 287 miles a year.
Has 551 GYK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 551 GYK has failed 4 of its 7 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on 551 GYK ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 18 Jul 2023. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on 551 GYK find?
551 GYK passed its latest MOT on 21 Jul 2023 with 3 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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