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Volkswagen Transporter

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 2,460 cc

Y13 XMBMOT history

Y13 XMB is a black diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 25 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 3 Feb 2027 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 216,191 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Feb 2026.

Y13 XMB black Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 3 Feb 2027
Mileage
216,191 mi
At MOT on 4 Feb 2026
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
10,063 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y13 XMB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,460 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
25 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y13 XMB was last recorded at 216,191 miles on 4 Feb 2026, 2,731 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
213,460 miles · 31 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
2,731 miles
Average per year
10,063 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 216,191 miles
  • 2025 – 213,460 miles
  • 2024 – 203,961 miles
  • 2023 – 191,605 miles
  • 2022 – 180,586 miles
  • 2021 – 170,811 miles
  • 2020 – 167,005 miles
  • 2019 – 160,324 miles
  • 2017 – 156,615 miles
  • 2016 – 140,490 miles
  • 2015 – 127,804 miles
  • 2014 – 119,021 miles
  • 2013 – 100,651 miles
  • 2012 – 82,909 miles
  • 2011 – 66,800 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass216,191 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage 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))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

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 Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

23 tests since 1 Apr 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass216,191 miles (+2,731)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    216,191 miles
    Test number
    228843840166
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Pass213,460 miles (+9,499)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    213,460 miles
    Test number
    463117565095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass203,961 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    203,961 miles
    Test number
    203505310843
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail203,961 miles (+12,356)8 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    203,961 miles
    Test number
    536355109289
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass191,605 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    191,605 miles
    Test number
    129385699088
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail191,603 miles (+11,017)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    191,603 miles
    Test number
    844702331228
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass180,586 miles (+9,775)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    180,586 miles
    Test number
    332912964342
    • AdvisoryFront Fuel tank slightly loose (6.1.3 (a) (i))

  8. Pass170,811 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    170,811 miles
    Test number
    146146507873

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail170,811 miles (+3,806)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,811 miles
    Test number
    127633227827
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  10. Pass167,005 miles (+6,681)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    167,005 miles
    Test number
    310216992508
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass160,324 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    160,324 miles
    Test number
    554858354036
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  12. Fail160,320 miles (+3,705)9 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,320 miles
    Test number
    390025189197
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  13. Pass156,615 miles (+16,125)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    156,615 miles
    Test number
    560984905802
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside rear tyre structures going out of shape

  14. Pass140,490 miles (+12,686)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    140,490 miles
    Test number
    254835363368
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryN/s and o/s rear tyre structures going out of shape

  15. Pass127,804 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    127,804 miles
    Test number
    626220065146
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNearside mirror backing missing
    • NoteOffside rear tyre worn uneven

  16. FailMileage not read1 dangerous6 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    808846555100
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNearside mirror backing missing
    • NoteOffside rear tyre worn uneven

  17. Pass119,021 miles (+2)2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2015
    Odometer
    119,021 miles
    Test number
    615896734166
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteEngine mill light on
    • NoteExhaust boxes deteriating
    • NoteN/s mirror damaged

  18. Fail119,019 miles (+18,368)5 failures2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,019 miles
    Test number
    345835534161
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailurePower steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteEngine mill light on
    • NoteExhaust boxes deteriating
    • NoteN/s mirror damaged

  19. Pass100,651 miles (+17,742)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2014
    Odometer
    100,651 miles
    Test number
    416918223185
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  20. Pass82,909 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    82,909 miles
    Test number
    547284402116
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  21. Fail82,905 miles (+16,105)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,905 miles
    Test number
    217661502413
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  22. Pass66,800 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    66,800 miles
    Test number
    249715091042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail66,779 miles4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,779 miles
    Test number
    565241891038
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Questions about Y13 XMB

Does Y13 XMB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y13 XMB is valid until 3 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y13 XMB?
The MOT on Y13 XMB is valid until 3 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y13 XMB done?
Y13 XMB was recorded at 216,191 miles at its MOT on 4 Feb 2026, an average of 10,063 miles a year.
Has Y13 XMB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y13 XMB has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on Y13 XMB 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 Y13 XMB find?
Y13 XMB passed its latest MOT on 4 Feb 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush; nearside front upper anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play, and 2 more.

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