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Volkswagen Transporter

Black · Petrol · 1986 · 1,588 cc

D31 YLHMOT history

D31 YLH is a black petrol Volkswagen Transporter first used on 1 Aug 1986. Its MOT is valid until 12 Sept 2027 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 58,000 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Sept 2026.

D31 YLH black Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 12 Sept 2027
Mileage
58,000 mi
At MOT on 13 Sept 2026
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,365 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
D31 YLH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,588 cc
Year of manufacture
1986
First used
1 Aug 1986
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

D31 YLH was last recorded at 58,000 miles on 13 Sept 2026, 2,843 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
55,157 miles · 17 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
2,843 miles
Average per year
1,365 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 58,000 miles
  • 2024 – 55,157 miles
  • 2023 – 54,148 miles
  • 2017 – 54,094 miles
  • 2016 – 49,370 miles
  • 2015 – 44,278 miles
  • 2013 – 41,688 miles
  • 2011 – 38,094 miles
  • 2010 – 33,289 miles
  • 2008 – 32,129 miles
  • 2007 – 31,054 miles
  • 2006 – 29,929 miles
  • 2005 – 29,606 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass58,000 miles
  • AdvisoryUnder body protected on under side of vehicle

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 Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

18 tests since 24 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass58,000 miles (+2,843)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    58,000 miles
    Test number
    237435008392
    • AdvisoryUnder body protected on under side of vehicle

  2. Pass55,157 miles1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    55,157 miles
    Test number
    412553662714
    • MinorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower inner arch / jacking point - heavily covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower inner arch / heavily covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower inner arch / jacking point - heavily covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower inner arch / heavily covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Fail55,157 miles (+1,009)4 repaired1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,157 miles
    Test number
    822450019715
    • Repaired at testFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MinorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower inner arch / jacking point - heavily covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower inner arch / heavily covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower inner arch / jacking point - heavily covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower inner arch / heavily covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Pass54,148 miles (+54)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    54,148 miles
    Test number
    640553328093
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass54,094 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    54,094 miles
    Test number
    197213554326
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryCan't see front pads

  6. Fail54,094 miles (+4,724)9 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,094 miles
    Test number
    619969295907
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear pipe (7.1.2)
    • FailureFront Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings both sides hole in inner sill infront of front wheel (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureHeadlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both bushes (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both wipers (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryCan't see front pads

  7. Pass49,370 miles (+5,092)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    49,370 miles
    Test number
    542210459918
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  8. Pass44,278 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    44,278 miles
    Test number
    407449565141
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  9. Fail44,274 miles (+2,586)11 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,274 miles
    Test number
    156446465186
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  10. Pass41,688 miles (+3,594)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    41,688 miles
    Test number
    537898563202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass38,094 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    38,094 miles
    Test number
    896849901204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail38,094 miles (+4,805)3 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,094 miles
    Test number
    778592001294
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteExhaust front and link pipes poor cond
    • NoteMinor fraying osf belt
    • NoteMinor play both rear bearings

  13. Pass33,289 miles (+1,160)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    33,289 miles
    Test number
    972193280111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass32,129 miles (+1,075)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    32,129 miles
    Test number
    630522488253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass31,054 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    31,054 miles
    Test number
    232495697221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail31,054 miles (+1,125)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,054 miles
    Test number
    533799687225
    • FailureNearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  17. Pass29,929 miles (+323)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    29,929 miles
    Test number
    700135906339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass29,606 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    29,606 miles
    Test number
    222298625350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about D31 YLH

Does D31 YLH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on D31 YLH is valid until 12 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on D31 YLH?
The MOT on D31 YLH is valid until 12 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has D31 YLH done?
D31 YLH was recorded at 58,000 miles at its MOT on 13 Sept 2026, an average of 1,365 miles a year.
Has D31 YLH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. D31 YLH has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on D31 YLH 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 D31 YLH find?
D31 YLH passed its latest MOT on 13 Sept 2026 with 1 advisory: under body protected on under side of vehicle.

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