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Volkswagen Transporter

Green · Diesel · 2001 · 2,370 cc

Y209 EBYMOT history

Y209 EBY is a green diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 31 Dec 2001. Its MOT expired on 18 Feb 2026 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 141,956 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Feb 2026.

Y209 EBY green Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 18 Feb 2026
Mileage
141,956 mi
At MOT on 13 Feb 2026
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,729 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y209 EBY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,370 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
31 Dec 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Feb 2026
Latest MOT test
13 Feb 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

Y209 EBY was last recorded at 141,956 miles on 13 Feb 2026, 5,181 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
136,775 miles · 19 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
5,181 miles
Average per year
2,729 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 141,956 miles
  • 2025 – 136,775 miles
  • 2023 – 133,750 miles
  • 2022 – 129,915 miles
  • 2021 – 126,910 miles
  • 2020 – 122,060 miles
  • 2019 – 121,822 miles
  • 2018 – 121,084 miles
  • 2017 – 116,667 miles
  • 2016 – 114,690 miles
  • 2015 – 109,626 miles
  • 2014 – 109,121 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail141,956 miles
  • DangerousFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
  • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  • MajorPower steering component leaking both sides of the steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

What MOT failures 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.

  • Brake pedal wearing smooth

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Brake pad warning light on

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

14 tests since 2 Feb 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail141,956 miles (+5,181)2 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,956 miles
    Test number
    358531454576
    • DangerousFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorPower steering component leaking both sides of the steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  2. Pass136,775 miles (+5)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    136,775 miles
    Test number
    214193372556
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. Fail136,770 miles (+3,020)1 dangerous5 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,770 miles
    Test number
    440122712870
    • DangerousOffside Rear Vehicle structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced Corroded (6.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass133,750 miles (+3,835)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    133,750 miles
    Test number
    561574259462
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryStone chip on windscreen
  5. Pass129,915 miles (+3,005)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    129,915 miles
    Test number
    399494689160
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder van sprayed with protective paint cover components
  6. Pass126,910 miles (+4,850)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    126,910 miles
    Test number
    961112585358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass122,060 miles (+238)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    122,060 miles
    Test number
    225440586444

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass121,822 miles (+738)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    121,822 miles
    Test number
    212145662685

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass121,084 miles (+80)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    121,084 miles
    Test number
    419189422055
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  10. Fail121,004 miles (+4,337)10 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,004 miles
    Test number
    779839428708
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureNearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) track rod joint excessive wear (2.2.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  11. Pass116,667 miles (+1,977)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    116,667 miles
    Test number
    782801831811
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  12. Pass114,690 miles (+5,064)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    114,690 miles
    Test number
    923320221185
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
  13. Pass109,626 miles (+505)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    109,626 miles
    Test number
    468692855072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass109,121 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    109,121 miles
    Test number
    729553934058
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Questions about Y209 EBY

Does Y209 EBY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y209 EBY expired on 18 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y209 EBY?
The MOT on Y209 EBY expired on 18 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y209 EBY done?
Y209 EBY was recorded at 141,956 miles at its MOT on 13 Feb 2026, an average of 2,729 miles a year.
Has Y209 EBY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y209 EBY has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on Y209 EBY 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 Y209 EBY find?
Y209 EBY failed its latest MOT on 13 Feb 2026 with 2 dangerous defects, 2 major defects and 3 advisories: front brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50%; nearside rear brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick; offside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt, and 4 more.

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