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Volkswagen Transporter

Red · Diesel · 2002 · 2,461 cc

Y11 SMXMOT history

Y11 SMX is a red diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 1 Sept 2002. Its MOT is valid until 25 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 31 MOT tests, with 263,563 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Sept 2026.

Y11 SMX red Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 25 Sept 2027
Mileage
263,563 mi
At MOT on 2 Sept 2026
MOT tests
31
21 passed · 10 failed
Per year
10,328 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y11 SMX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
1 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y11 SMX was last recorded at 263,563 miles on 2 Sept 2026, 6,872 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
256,691 miles · 26 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
6,872 miles
Average per year
10,328 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 263,563 miles
  • 2025 – 256,691 miles
  • 2024 – 254,898 miles
  • 2023 – 246,854 miles
  • 2022 – 237,476 miles
  • 2021 – 235,916 miles
  • 2020 – 233,881 miles
  • 2019 – 232,810 miles
  • 2018 – 231,380 miles
  • 2017 – 228,158 miles
  • 2016 – 224,360 miles
  • 2015 – 222,663 miles
  • 2014 – 213,881 miles
  • 2013 – 197,425 miles
  • 2012 – 177,769 miles
  • 2010 – 157,910 miles
  • 2009 – 131,018 miles
  • 2008 – 105,771 miles
  • 2007 – 89,439 miles
  • 2006 – 65,932 miles
  • 2005 – 46,962 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass263,563 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside 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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

31 tests since 12 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass263,563 miles (+6,872)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    263,563 miles
    Test number
    451547030771
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass256,691 miles (+10)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    256,691 miles
    Test number
    381982359745
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
  3. Fail256,681 miles (+1,783)11 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    256,681 miles
    Test number
    299070671711
    • MajorFront Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorSuspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorSuspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack end (2.3 (a) (i))
  4. Pass254,898 miles (+8,044)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    254,898 miles
    Test number
    877259496683
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust backbox (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  5. Pass246,854 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    246,854 miles
    Test number
    789284842558
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  6. Fail246,853 miles (+9,377)3 dangerous5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    246,853 miles
    Test number
    574483687594
    • DangerousFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorFront Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.2.2 (a))
    • MajorHeadlamp has a product on the light source which changes emitted colour to other than white or yellow (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  7. Pass237,476 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    237,476 miles
    Test number
    242506528992

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail237,475 miles (+1,559)2 dangerous9 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    237,475 miles
    Test number
    234601454247
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousService brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake fluid significantly below minimum mark pedal spongy (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded front to front (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded front to front (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded rear to rear over arm (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear to rear over arm (1.1.11 (c))
  9. Pass235,916 miles (+2,035)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    235,916 miles
    Test number
    311565134065
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside rear and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wing (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside outer sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside rear and offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside front and offside front shock absorber corroded
  10. Pass233,881 miles (+11)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    233,881 miles
    Test number
    289007711962
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  11. Fail233,870 miles (+1,060)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    233,870 miles
    Test number
    554677625412
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  12. Pass232,810 miles (+19)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    232,810 miles
    Test number
    237056504583
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBoth front shock absorber corroded
  13. Fail232,791 miles (+1,411)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    232,791 miles
    Test number
    170950573096
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBoth front shock absorber corroded
  14. Pass231,380 miles (+3,222)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    231,380 miles
    Test number
    645134291759
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHand brake just made limits
  15. Pass228,158 miles (+9)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    228,158 miles
    Test number
    964211462403
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both front and both rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
  16. Fail228,149 miles (+3,789)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    228,149 miles
    Test number
    613561003290
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both front and both rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
  17. Pass224,360 miles (+18)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    224,360 miles
    Test number
    578565659866
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both front on caliper (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
  18. Fail224,342 miles (+1,679)6 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    224,342 miles
    Test number
    544438232937
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both front on caliper (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and both rear (3.5.1i)
  19. Pass222,663 miles (+75)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    222,663 miles
    Test number
    555953695042
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteExhaust slightly deteriorated
  20. Fail222,588 miles (+8,707)2 failures1 repaired3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    222,588 miles
    Test number
    649659085082
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteExhaust heatshield insecure
    • NoteExhaust slightly deteriorated
  21. Pass213,881 miles (+16,456)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    213,881 miles
    Test number
    537976984044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass197,425 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    197,425 miles
    Test number
    418345293098
    • NoteFront and rear brake discs slightly worn and corroded
  23. Fail197,425 miles (+19,656)3 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    197,425 miles
    Test number
    997645693053
    • Repaired at testCentre Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteFront and rear brake discs slightly worn and corroded
  24. Pass177,769 miles (+19,859)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    177,769 miles
    Test number
    986243322072
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteExhaust system corroded
    • NoteFront bumper insecure
    • NoteOffside wiperblade worn
  25. Pass157,910 miles (+26,892)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    157,910 miles
    Test number
    493467540325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass131,018 miles (+25,247)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    131,018 miles
    Test number
    181968949319
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteSlight play in offside track rod inner joint
  27. Pass105,771 miles (+16,332)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    105,771 miles
    Test number
    120658858311

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass89,439 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    89,439 miles
    Test number
    812052008093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail89,439 miles (+23,507)2 failures1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,439 miles
    Test number
    954068657374
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
  30. Pass65,932 miles (+18,970)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    65,932 miles
    Test number
    240552876218
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
  31. Pass46,962 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    46,962 miles
    Test number
    830465255217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y11 SMX

Does Y11 SMX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y11 SMX is valid until 25 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y11 SMX?
The MOT on Y11 SMX is valid until 25 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y11 SMX done?
Y11 SMX was recorded at 263,563 miles at its MOT on 2 Sept 2026, an average of 10,328 miles a year.
Has Y11 SMX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y11 SMX has failed 10 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on Y11 SMX 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 Y11 SMX find?
Y11 SMX passed its latest MOT on 2 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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