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Volkswagen Transporter

Blue · Diesel · 2004 · 1,896 cc

T30 YEWMOT history

T30 YEW is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 19 May 2004. Its MOT expired on 6 Mar 2025 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 173,294 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Mar 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 6 Mar 2025
Mileage
173,294 mi
At MOT on 12 Mar 2025
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
7,331 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T30 YEW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
19 May 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
12 Mar 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

T30 YEW was last recorded at 173,294 miles on 12 Mar 2025, 77 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Mar 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
173,217 miles · 6 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
77 miles
Average per year
7,331 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 173,294 miles
  • 2024 – 173,217 miles
  • 2023 – 172,815 miles
  • 2022 – 170,764 miles
  • 2021 – 162,373 miles
  • 2020 – 155,650 miles
  • 2019 – 142,723 miles
  • 2018 – 127,165 miles
  • 2017 – 120,155 miles
  • 2016 – 114,646 miles
  • 2015 – 107,786 miles
  • 2014 – 99,266 miles
  • 2013 – 92,181 miles
  • 2012 – 87,397 miles
  • 2011 – 81,544 miles
  • 2010 – 72,827 miles
  • 2009 – 63,220 miles
  • 2008 – 53,284 miles
  • 2007 – 44,213 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail173,294 miles
  • MajorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Spring mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Shockabsorber/ spring mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear brake back plates corroded
  • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front strut mountings both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryUnder body corroded

What MOT failures 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.

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2012

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2012

Full MOT history

28 tests since 25 Apr 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail173,294 miles (+77)5 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,294 miles
    Test number
    138307473671
    • MajorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Spring mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Shockabsorber/ spring mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear brake back plates corroded
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front strut mountings both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder body corroded

  2. Pass173,217 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    173,217 miles
    Test number
    677993252972
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Fail173,217 miles (+402)2 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,217 miles
    Test number
    787365573777
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass172,815 miles (+2,051)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    172,815 miles
    Test number
    139154775987
    • AdvisoryUnder body corroded, front inner wings corroded

  5. Pass170,764 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    170,764 miles
    Test number
    493624186807

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail170,761 miles (+8,388)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,761 miles
    Test number
    708150391141
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  7. Pass162,373 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    162,373 miles
    Test number
    792838360813

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail162,372 miles (+6,722)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,372 miles
    Test number
    542762207922
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  9. Pass155,650 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    155,650 miles
    Test number
    429872839398
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust system deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  10. Fail155,650 miles (+12,927)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,650 miles
    Test number
    800030172371
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps x2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust system deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  11. Pass142,723 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    142,723 miles
    Test number
    154877910932
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Fail142,723 miles (+15,558)2 dangerous5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,723 miles
    Test number
    191155398086
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak damping effect seriously reduced (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak damping effect seriously reduced (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Pass127,165 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    127,165 miles
    Test number
    390460234322
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Fail127,165 miles (+7,010)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,165 miles
    Test number
    448715439791
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass120,155 miles (+5,509)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    120,155 miles
    Test number
    408422143781

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass114,646 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    114,646 miles
    Test number
    486886487845
    • AdvisoryFull under tray fitted

  17. Fail114,646 miles (+6,860)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,646 miles
    Test number
    814094544041
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFull under tray fitted

  18. Pass107,786 miles (+8,520)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2016
    Odometer
    107,786 miles
    Test number
    217392045179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass99,266 miles (+7,085)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2015
    Odometer
    99,266 miles
    Test number
    719735034159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass92,181 miles (+4,784)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2014
    Odometer
    92,181 miles
    Test number
    186780643191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass87,397 miles (+5,853)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2013
    Odometer
    87,397 miles
    Test number
    876802242177
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass81,544 miles (+8,717)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2012
    Odometer
    81,544 miles
    Test number
    689060241136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass72,827 miles (+9,607)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2011
    Odometer
    72,827 miles
    Test number
    562098030148
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Pass63,220 miles (+9,936)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2010
    Odometer
    63,220 miles
    Test number
    410062839173
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  25. Pass53,284 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2009
    Odometer
    53,284 miles
    Test number
    170466218160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail53,284 miles (+9,071)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,284 miles
    Test number
    862616218167
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

  27. Pass44,213 miles (+2,000)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2008
    Odometer
    44,213 miles
    Test number
    404466017156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail42,213 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,213 miles
    Test number
    700575817103
    • FailurePower steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Questions about T30 YEW

Does T30 YEW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T30 YEW expired on 6 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T30 YEW?
The MOT on T30 YEW expired on 6 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T30 YEW done?
T30 YEW was recorded at 173,294 miles at its MOT on 12 Mar 2025, an average of 7,331 miles a year.
Has T30 YEW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T30 YEW has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on T30 YEW 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 T30 YEW find?
T30 YEW failed its latest MOT on 12 Mar 2025 with 5 major defects and 5 advisories: nearside outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mounting area; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn, and 7 more.

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