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Volkswagen Transporter

Yellow · Diesel · 2002 · 2,461 cc

T4 YLWMOT history

T4 YLW is a yellow diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 18 Sept 2002. Its MOT expired on 18 Jul 2025 and it has passed 20 of 31 MOT tests, with 375,805 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jul 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 18 Jul 2025
Mileage
375,805 mi
At MOT on 19 Jul 2024
MOT tests
31
20 passed · 11 failed
Per year
17,711 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T4 YLW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
18 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
19 Jul 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T4 YLW was last recorded at 375,805 miles on 19 Jul 2024, 29,283 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jul 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
346,522 miles · 10 Jul 2023
Between the last two tests
29,283 miles
Average per year
17,711 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 375,805 miles
  • 2023 – 346,522 miles
  • 2022 – 310,754 miles
  • 2021 – 280,123 miles
  • 2020 – 256,002 miles
  • 2019 – 219,113 miles
  • 2018 – 191,242 miles
  • 2017 – 189,313 miles
  • 2016 – 186,782 miles
  • 2015 – 180,012 miles
  • 2014 – 174,084 miles
  • 2013 – 164,271 miles
  • 2012 – 154,766 miles
  • 2011 – 145,291 miles
  • 2010 – 136,982 miles
  • 2009 – 131,992 miles
  • 2008 – 124,342 miles
  • 2007 – 100,543 miles
  • 2006 – 69,650 miles
  • 2005 – 39,286 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass375,805 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2018

Full MOT history

31 tests since 19 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass375,805 miles (+29,283)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    375,805 miles
    Test number
    536256181085
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass346,522 miles (+35,768)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    346,522 miles
    Test number
    732272732470

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass310,754 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    310,754 miles
    Test number
    957814938057
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  4. Fail310,754 miles (+30,631)1 dangerous1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    310,754 miles
    Test number
    542764653075
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.1mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass280,123 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    280,123 miles
    Test number
    135507149461
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  6. Fail280,123 miles (+24,121)2 dangerous7 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    280,123 miles
    Test number
    644513321467
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  7. Pass256,002 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2021
    Odometer
    256,002 miles
    Test number
    170585541428

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail256,002 miles (+36,889)6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    256,002 miles
    Test number
    584099005671
    • MajorFront Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass219,113 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    219,113 miles
    Test number
    931327052477
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail219,113 miles (+27,871)6 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    219,113 miles
    Test number
    319138380022
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass191,242 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    191,242 miles
    Test number
    542633521643
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  12. Fail191,242 miles (+1,929)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    191,242 miles
    Test number
    215092143188
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  13. Pass189,313 miles (+2,531)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    189,313 miles
    Test number
    643666654846

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass186,782 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    186,782 miles
    Test number
    609815578508
    • AdvisorySupplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

  15. Fail186,782 miles (+6,770)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,782 miles
    Test number
    339339253732
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisorySupplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

  16. Pass180,012 miles (+5,928)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    180,012 miles
    Test number
    766697605103
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteCentre rear seat belt missing at time of test
    • NoteOffside rear tyre worn on inner edge

  17. Pass174,084 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    174,084 miles
    Test number
    239439614120
    • NoteO/s rear tyre going out of shape

  18. Fail174,084 miles (+9,813)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,084 miles
    Test number
    649648314197
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteO/s rear tyre going out of shape

  19. Pass164,271 miles (+9,505)5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    164,271 miles
    Test number
    169497903138
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteN/s front tyre worn low on inner edge

  20. Pass154,766 miles (+9,475)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    154,766 miles
    Test number
    888937002177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass145,291 miles (+8,309)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    145,291 miles
    Test number
    979646991017
    • NoteSlight movement in both front roll bar links
    • NoteSlight movement in n/s and o/s steering rack inner joints
    • NoteSlight movement in n/s/f and o/s/f upper ball joints

  22. Pass136,982 miles (+4,990)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    136,982 miles
    Test number
    414044400122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass131,992 miles (+40)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    131,992 miles
    Test number
    950720719143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail131,952 miles (+7,610)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,952 miles
    Test number
    171846009138
    • FailureFront position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureTyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass124,342 miles (+23,799)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    124,342 miles
    Test number
    334115208153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass100,543 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    100,543 miles
    Test number
    351198107142
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Fail100,543 miles (+30,893)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,543 miles
    Test number
    861468107171
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Outer Rear Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  28. Fail69,650 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,650 miles
    Test number
    212222196137
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  29. Pass69,650 miles (+30,364)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    69,650 miles
    Test number
    400012696189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail39,286 miles3 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,286 miles
    Test number
    701470105221
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • NoteAir suspension bags at rear deflated
    • NoteBeacon side lamps not working
    • NoteO/s/r beacon indicator not working

  31. Pass39,286 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2006
    Odometer
    39,286 miles
    Test number
    852290205223
    • NoteAir suspension bags at rear deflated
    • NoteBeacon side lamps not working
    • NoteO/s/r beacon indicator not working

Questions about T4 YLW

Does T4 YLW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T4 YLW expired on 18 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T4 YLW?
The MOT on T4 YLW expired on 18 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T4 YLW done?
T4 YLW was recorded at 375,805 miles at its MOT on 19 Jul 2024, an average of 17,711 miles a year.
Has T4 YLW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T4 YLW has failed 11 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 30 May 2022.
Has the mileage on T4 YLW 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 T4 YLW find?
T4 YLW passed its latest MOT on 19 Jul 2024 with 1 advisory: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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