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Volkswagen Transporter

Red · Petrol · 1962 · 1,192 cc

983 YUYMOT history

983 YUY is a red petrol Volkswagen Transporter first used on 6 Dec 2013. Its MOT expired on 28 Jul 2026 and it has passed 8 of 13 MOT tests, with 53,953 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Jul 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 28 Jul 2026
Mileage
53,953 mi
At MOT on 28 Jul 2025
MOT tests
13
8 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,661 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
983 YUY
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,192 cc
Year of manufacture
1962
First used
6 Dec 2013
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
28 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

983 YUY was last recorded at 53,953 miles on 28 Jul 2025, 16,291 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jul 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
37,662 miles · 7 Jul 2022
Between the last two tests
16,291 miles
Average per year
2,661 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 53,953 miles
  • 2022 – 37,662 miles
  • 2021 – 33,907 miles
  • 2013 – 22,455 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass53,953 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (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.

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor4 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Headlamps have beam-benders fitted, beam image shows no kick up

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

13 tests since 24 Sept 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass53,953 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    53,953 miles
    Test number
    127482292302
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  2. Pass49,733 km1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    49,733 km
    Test number
    267788453220
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail49,733 km (+7,335)1 dangerous1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,733 km
    Test number
    462134981932
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass42,398 km
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    42,398 km
    Test number
    564698173876

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass37,662 miles (+3)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    37,662 miles
    Test number
    949885254129
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  6. Fail37,659 miles (+3,752)8 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,659 miles
    Test number
    189820063395
    • MajorHydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid master cylinder (1.1.16 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass33,907 miles (+4)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    33,907 miles
    Test number
    343803082241
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamps have beam-benders fitted, beam image shows no kick up
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Fail33,903 miles1 major1 repaired2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,903 miles
    Test number
    942459243594
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamps have beam-benders fitted, beam image shows no kick up
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Pass28,956 km (+5,027)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    28,956 km
    Test number
    627726988607
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass23,929 km (+1)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2018
    Odometer
    23,929 km
    Test number
    630746292296
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive crossmember (2.2.C.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive crossmember (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  11. Fail23,928 km9 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,928 km
    Test number
    879504950052
    • FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive crossmember (2.2.C.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive crossmember (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  12. Pass22,455 miles (+9)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    22,455 miles
    Test number
    115190283204
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside 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)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre is quite badly perished

  13. Fail22,446 miles7 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,446 miles
    Test number
    347407163278
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureDirection indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside 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)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre is quite badly perished

Questions about 983 YUY

What vehicle is registration 983 YUY currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 983 YUY on a red petrol Volkswagen Transporter first used on 6 Dec 2013. 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 983 YUY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on 983 YUY expired on 28 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on 983 YUY?
The MOT on 983 YUY expired on 28 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has 983 YUY done?
983 YUY was recorded at 53,953 miles at its MOT on 28 Jul 2025, an average of 2,661 miles a year.
Has 983 YUY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 983 YUY has failed 5 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on 983 YUY 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 983 YUY find?
983 YUY passed its latest MOT on 28 Jul 2025 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside rear seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed, and 1 more.

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