
Volkswagen LT
White · Diesel · 2004 · 2,461 cc
Y17 BMSMOT history
Y17 BMS is a white diesel Volkswagen LT first used on 17 Jun 2004. Its MOT is valid until 14 Nov 2026 and it has passed 18 of 30 MOT tests, with 191,803 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 14 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 191,803 mi
- At MOT on 19 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 30
- 18 passed · 12 failed
- Per year
- 6,932 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y17 BMS
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- LT
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,461 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 17 Jun 2004
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 14 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 19 Oct 2026 (Fail)
Mileage history
Y17 BMS was last recorded at 191,803 miles on 19 Oct 2026, 5,531 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Nov 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 186,272 miles · 12 Nov 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 5,531 miles
- Average per year
- 6,932 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 191,803 miles
- 2025 – 186,272 miles
- 2024 – 180,258 miles
- 2023 – 176,497 miles
- 2022 – 170,421 miles
- 2021 – 164,256 miles
- 2020 – 158,970 miles
- 2019 – 154,001 miles
- 2018 – 141,808 miles
- 2017 – 125,961 miles
- 2016 – 117,053 miles
- 2015 – 107,696 miles
- 2014 – 98,803 miles
- 2013 – 90,889 miles
- 2012 – 83,001 miles
- 2011 – 72,961 miles
- 2010 – 67,953 miles
- 2009 – 65,690 miles
- 2008 – 63,340 miles
What the latest MOT found
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
- MajorBrake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
- MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorNearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced vallance (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorSteering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))
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.
Front Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2013
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2025
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2023
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
30 tests since 7 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail191,803 miles (+5,531)1 dangerous7 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 191,803 miles
- Test number
- 907691313755
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorBrake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorNearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced vallance (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorSteering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))
Pass186,272 miles9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 186,272 miles
- Test number
- 975752510476
- AdvisoryBolt missing from Gearbox
- AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill corroded next to a drain hole. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail186,272 miles (+6,014)2 major9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 186,272 miles
- Test number
- 425672881708
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryBolt missing from Gearbox
- AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill corroded next to a drain hole. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass180,258 miles (+2)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 180,258 miles
- Test number
- 307984739314
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail180,256 miles (+3,759)1 dangerous5 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 180,256 miles
- Test number
- 550793144860
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorCentral Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust has several holes in it. (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorFront Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator Brake wear warning light is on. (1.1.13 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour Showing too much white light. (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side Parking brake only slightly working on nearside. (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass176,497 miles (+1)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 176,497 miles
- Test number
- 567393996580
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Slight play in steering rack inner joint.
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Slight play on nearside front bottom ball joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth getting low. (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Slight play in steering rack inner joint.
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail176,496 miles (+6,075)3 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 176,496 miles
- Test number
- 510878883990
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Slight play in steering rack inner joint.
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Slight play on nearside front bottom ball joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth getting low. (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Slight play in steering rack inner joint.
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass170,421 miles (+6,165)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 170,421 miles
- Test number
- 349600612335
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass164,256 miles (+4)2 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 164,256 miles
- Test number
- 496563864591
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisorySpare tyre defective
Fail164,252 miles (+5,282)3 dangerous7 major2 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 164,252 miles
- Test number
- 203227649153
- DangerousOffside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- DangerousService brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorBrake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySpare tyre defective
Pass158,970 miles (+4,969)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 158,970 miles
- Test number
- 614398375093
- AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass154,001 miles (+12,193)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 154,001 miles
- Test number
- 377943454859
- AdvisoryTrack rod end ball joint has slight play both track rod ends (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass141,808 miles (+15,847)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 141,808 miles
- Test number
- 417806593892
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass125,961 miles (+8,908)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 125,961 miles
- Test number
- 822552385084
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass117,053 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 117,053 miles
- Test number
- 352851948845
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fail117,050 miles (+9,354)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 117,050 miles
- Test number
- 412535063214
- FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
- FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases from rear silencer back (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass107,696 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 107,696 miles
- Test number
- 874325615573
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front track rod has play in rack
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail107,696 miles (+8,893)1 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 107,696 miles
- Test number
- 312415471116
- Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front track rod has play in rack
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass98,803 miles (+6)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 98,803 miles
- Test number
- 307016324257
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail98,797 miles (+7,908)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 98,797 miles
- Test number
- 529563724254
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Pass90,889 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 90,889 miles
- Test number
- 928527203293
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Fail90,889 miles (+7,888)2 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,889 miles
- Test number
- 916585603218
- FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Pass83,001 miles (+10,040)7 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 83,001 miles
- Test number
- 375827802460
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- NoteFront bumper insecure
- NoteTow bar electrics removed
Pass72,961 miles (+5,008)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 72,961 miles
- Test number
- 705991821286
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass67,953 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 May 2011
- Odometer
- 67,953 miles
- Test number
- 421013630183
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail67,953 miles (+2,263)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 67,953 miles
- Test number
- 950753330102
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Pass65,690 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 65,690 miles
- Test number
- 320064019108
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail65,690 miles (+2,350)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 65,690 miles
- Test number
- 621404219146
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass63,340 miles (+3)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 63,340 miles
- Test number
- 761452108176
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Fail63,337 miles1 dangerous4 failures3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,337 miles
- Test number
- 181158398480
- DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteSpare wheel missing
Questions about Y17 BMS
- Does Y17 BMS currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y17 BMS is valid until 14 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on Y17 BMS?
- The MOT on Y17 BMS is valid until 14 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has Y17 BMS done?
- Y17 BMS was recorded at 191,803 miles at its MOT on 19 Oct 2026, an average of 6,932 miles a year.
- Has Y17 BMS ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y17 BMS has failed 12 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Oct 2026.
- Has the mileage on Y17 BMS 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 Y17 BMS find?
- Y17 BMS failed its latest MOT on 19 Oct 2026 with 1 dangerous defect and 7 major defects: parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value; brake load sensing valve seized but abs functioning; nearside front vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill, and 5 more.
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