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Volkswagen Transporter

Red · Diesel · 2001 · 1,896 cc

Y208 HWJMOT history

Y208 HWJ is a red diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 26 Jun 2001. Its MOT is valid until 4 Jun 2027 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 188,778 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Jun 2026.

Y208 HWJ red Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 4 Jun 2027
Mileage
188,778 mi
At MOT on 5 Jun 2026
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,065 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y208 HWJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
26 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y208 HWJ was last recorded at 188,778 miles on 5 Jun 2026, 38 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
188,740 miles · 14 May 2026
Between the last two tests
38 miles
Average per year
7,065 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 188,778 miles
  • 2025 – 177,943 miles
  • 2024 – 177,462 miles
  • 2021 – 175,653 miles
  • 2019 – 171,073 miles
  • 2018 – 166,574 miles
  • 2017 – 155,541 miles
  • 2016 – 144,572 miles
  • 2015 – 136,349 miles
  • 2014 – 127,179 miles
  • 2013 – 117,910 miles
  • 2012 – 108,473 miles
  • 2011 – 99,776 miles
  • 2010 – 89,056 miles
  • 2009 – 79,179 miles
  • 2008 – 68,630 miles
  • 2007 – 61,379 miles
  • 2006 – 48,196 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass188,778 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake rod corroded but not seriously weakened Both handbrake (1.1.15 (b))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged Both outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch Both (5.2.3 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2026

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2019

  • Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Offside Front Service brake excessively binding

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Horn not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

22 tests since 12 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass188,778 miles (+38)13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    188,778 miles
    Test number
    853633759924
    • AdvisoryBrake rod corroded but not seriously weakened Both handbrake (1.1.15 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged Both outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch Both (5.2.3 (f))

  2. Fail188,740 miles (+10,797)1 dangerous13 major15 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,740 miles
    Test number
    102362054498
    • DangerousBrake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Brake cable damaged Handbrake cable (1.1.15 (a))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Mounting D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded MIDDLE FLEX (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Mounting D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded MIDDLE FLEX (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorSteering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake rod corroded but not seriously weakened Both Handbrake (1.1.15 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged Both outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch Both (5.2.3 (f))

  3. Pass177,943 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2026
    Odometer
    177,943 miles
    Test number
    145624343307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail177,934 miles (+472)10 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,934 miles
    Test number
    520473415391
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  5. Pass177,462 miles (+1,809)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    177,462 miles
    Test number
    965425889040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass175,653 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    175,653 miles
    Test number
    253476417782
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Fail175,652 miles (+4,579)7 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,652 miles
    Test number
    503148225114
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill/step (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill/step (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass171,073 miles (+12)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    171,073 miles
    Test number
    460856101144
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  9. Fail171,061 miles (+4,487)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,061 miles
    Test number
    311250751676
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases cat to centre section (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  10. Pass166,574 miles (+11,033)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    166,574 miles
    Test number
    228435148344
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion behind both front doors but not within prescribed areas

  11. Pass155,541 miles (+10,969)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    155,541 miles
    Test number
    604931445574
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both o/s n/s rears (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  12. Pass144,572 miles (+8,223)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    144,572 miles
    Test number
    374017083858
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  13. Pass136,349 miles (+9,170)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    136,349 miles
    Test number
    690019984679
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin All rears (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded Both front into calipers (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryO/s rear disc scored and not braking on full pad area
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  14. Pass127,179 miles (+9,269)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    127,179 miles
    Test number
    188175414379
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  15. Pass117,910 miles (+9,437)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    117,910 miles
    Test number
    366395113399
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass108,473 miles (+8,697)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    108,473 miles
    Test number
    205374912304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass99,776 miles (+10,720)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    99,776 miles
    Test number
    465994411395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass89,056 miles (+9,877)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    89,056 miles
    Test number
    782167200399

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass79,179 miles (+10,549)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    79,179 miles
    Test number
    574279009362
    • NoteHandbrake cable rusty
    • NoteN/s/f o/s/f tyre walls perished

  20. Pass68,630 miles (+7,251)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    68,630 miles
    Test number
    920028208351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass61,379 miles (+13,183)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    61,379 miles
    Test number
    470432097138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass48,196 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    48,196 miles
    Test number
    651503196103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y208 HWJ

Does Y208 HWJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y208 HWJ is valid until 4 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y208 HWJ?
The MOT on Y208 HWJ is valid until 4 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y208 HWJ done?
Y208 HWJ was recorded at 188,778 miles at its MOT on 5 Jun 2026, an average of 7,065 miles a year.
Has Y208 HWJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y208 HWJ has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 14 May 2026.
Has the mileage on Y208 HWJ 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 Y208 HWJ find?
Y208 HWJ passed its latest MOT on 5 Jun 2026 with 13 advisories: brake rod corroded but not seriously weakened both handbrake; front brake hose slightly deteriorated both; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened, and 10 more.

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