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Volkswagen Transporter

Black · Diesel · 2011 · 1,896 cc

85 GYUMOT history

85 GYU is a black diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 6 May 2011. Its MOT is valid until 9 Feb 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 235,696 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Feb 2026.

85 GYU black Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 9 Feb 2027
Mileage
235,696 mi
At MOT on 10 Feb 2026
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
16,159 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
85 GYU
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
6 May 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

85 GYU was last recorded at 235,696 miles on 10 Feb 2026, 7,467 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
228,229 miles · 13 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
7,467 miles
Average per year
16,159 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 235,696 miles
  • 2025 – 228,229 miles
  • 2024 – 208,377 miles
  • 2023 – 188,321 miles
  • 2021 – 171,060 miles
  • 2019 – 134,731 miles
  • 2018 – 108,985 miles
  • 2017 – 80,228 miles
  • 2016 – 56,252 miles
  • 2015 – 56,080 miles
  • 2014 – 44,447 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass235,696 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust slightly corroded

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.

  • Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged

    Minor5 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Exhaust in poor condition

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

16 tests since 11 Apr 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass235,696 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    235,696 miles
    Test number
    997423639639
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust slightly corroded

  2. Fail235,696 miles (+7,467)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    235,696 miles
    Test number
    538893354895
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust slightly corroded

  3. Pass228,229 miles (+19,852)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    228,229 miles
    Test number
    100559447188
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass208,377 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    208,377 miles
    Test number
    224355687992
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust in poor condition
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail208,377 miles (+20,056)2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    208,377 miles
    Test number
    800263304068
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust in poor condition
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  6. Pass188,321 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    188,321 miles
    Test number
    704921683718
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust in poor condition
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))

  7. Fail188,321 miles (+17,261)4 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,321 miles
    Test number
    987307668842
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust in poor condition
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))

  8. Pass171,060 miles (+12,241)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    171,060 miles
    Test number
    943987762801
    • AdvisoryO/s mirror cover missing
    • AdvisoryScreen cracked

  9. Pass158,819 miles (+24,088)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    158,819 miles
    Test number
    951679409798
    • MinorNearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEmissions too clean to register

  10. Pass134,731 miles (+25,746)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    134,731 miles
    Test number
    564731124094
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective

  11. Pass108,985 miles (+28,757)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2019
    Odometer
    108,985 miles
    Test number
    488109754215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass80,228 miles (+23,976)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2018
    Odometer
    80,228 miles
    Test number
    763188850897

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass56,252 miles (+172)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2017
    Odometer
    56,252 miles
    Test number
    219507318868

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass56,080 miles (+11,633)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    56,080 miles
    Test number
    751462924916

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail44,447 miles2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,447 miles
    Test number
    105291204154
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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)

  16. Pass44,447 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2015
    Odometer
    44,447 miles
    Test number
    407081204192
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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)

Questions about 85 GYU

What vehicle is registration 85 GYU currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 85 GYU on a black diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 6 May 2011. 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 85 GYU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 85 GYU is valid until 9 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on 85 GYU?
The MOT on 85 GYU is valid until 9 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 85 GYU done?
85 GYU was recorded at 235,696 miles at its MOT on 10 Feb 2026, an average of 16,159 miles a year.
Has 85 GYU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 85 GYU has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on 85 GYU 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 85 GYU find?
85 GYU passed its latest MOT on 10 Feb 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear wheel bearing has slight play; exhaust slightly corroded.

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