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Volkswagen Transporter

Grey · Diesel · 2009 · 2,460 cc

LS59 YAUMOT history

LS59 YAU is a grey diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 15 Oct 2009. Its MOT is valid until 6 Sept 2027 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 165,822 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Sept 2026.

LS59 YAU grey Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 6 Sept 2027
Mileage
165,822 mi
At MOT on 7 Sept 2026
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
8,155 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS59 YAU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,460 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
15 Oct 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS59 YAU was last recorded at 165,822 miles on 7 Sept 2026, 129 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
165,693 miles · 18 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
129 miles
Average per year
8,155 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 165,822 miles
  • 2025 – 161,101 miles
  • 2024 – 154,916 miles
  • 2023 – 147,172 miles
  • 2022 – 141,697 miles
  • 2021 – 132,060 miles
  • 2020 – 124,047 miles
  • 2019 – 121,791 miles
  • 2018 – 118,021 miles
  • 2017 – 102,825 miles
  • 2016 – 78,825 miles
  • 2014 – 73,021 miles
  • 2013 – 69,102 miles
  • 2012 – 52,397 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass165,822 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryExhaust deterioratedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + tyre has a cut to outer sidewall not deep enough to reach ply / cords

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear exhaust back box outer skin corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

20 tests since 10 Oct 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass165,822 miles (+129)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    165,822 miles
    Test number
    529347396037
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust deteriorated

  2. Fail165,693 miles (+4,592)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,693 miles
    Test number
    937703949287
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust deteriorated

  3. Pass161,101 miles (+46)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    161,101 miles
    Test number
    549530771050
    • AdvisoryExhaust silencer outer skin corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + tyre has a cut to outer sidewall not deep enough to reach ply / cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust back box outer skin corroded

  4. Fail161,055 miles (+6,139)4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,055 miles
    Test number
    349460209746
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust silencer outer skin corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + tyre has a cut to outer sidewall not deep enough to reach ply / cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust back box outer skin corroded

  5. Pass154,916 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    154,916 miles
    Test number
    775658969965

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail154,914 miles (+7,742)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,914 miles
    Test number
    993055128639
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass147,172 miles (+106)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    147,172 miles
    Test number
    921115147267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail147,066 miles (+5,369)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,066 miles
    Test number
    435804995108
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  9. Pass141,697 miles (+9,637)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    141,697 miles
    Test number
    942152895388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass132,060 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    132,060 miles
    Test number
    991844576096
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Fail132,060 miles (+8,013)4 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,060 miles
    Test number
    271747411330
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Pass124,047 miles (+2,256)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    124,047 miles
    Test number
    498565179808

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass121,791 miles (+3,770)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    121,791 miles
    Test number
    142274998044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass118,021 miles (+15,196)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    118,021 miles
    Test number
    280342817223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass102,825 miles (+24,000)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    102,825 miles
    Test number
    490196804038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass78,825 miles (+5,804)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    78,825 miles
    Test number
    312951115444

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass73,021 miles (+3,919)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    73,021 miles
    Test number
    718314944379

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass69,102 miles (+16,705)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    69,102 miles
    Test number
    278354843363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass52,397 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    52,397 miles
    Test number
    335524082475
    • NoteN/s front tyre is starting to wear on the outer edge

  20. Fail52,397 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,397 miles
    Test number
    899554682224
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/s front tyre is starting to wear on the outer edge

Questions about LS59 YAU

Does LS59 YAU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS59 YAU is valid until 6 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS59 YAU?
The MOT on LS59 YAU is valid until 6 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS59 YAU done?
LS59 YAU was recorded at 165,822 miles at its MOT on 7 Sept 2026, an average of 8,155 miles a year.
Has LS59 YAU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS59 YAU has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on LS59 YAU 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 LS59 YAU find?
LS59 YAU passed its latest MOT on 7 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; exhaust deteriorated.

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