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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 2003 · 2,459 cc

Y20 BSYMOT history

Y20 BSY is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 17 Jun 2003. Its MOT is valid until 15 Aug 2027 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 285,196 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Aug 2026.

Y20 BSY white Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 15 Aug 2027
Mileage
285,196 mi
At MOT on 10 Aug 2026
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,760 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y20 BSY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,459 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
17 Jun 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y20 BSY was last recorded at 285,196 miles on 10 Aug 2026, 3,082 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jul 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 1 May 2020: 258,006 miles, lower than 264,112 miles on 18 Mar 2019.
  • 16 Aug 2024: 280,353 miles, lower than 280,553 miles on 12 Aug 2024.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
282,114 miles · 16 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
3,082 miles
Average per year
6,760 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 285,196 miles
  • 2025 – 282,114 miles
  • 2024 – 280,353 miles
  • 2023 – 274,090 miles
  • 2022 – 269,116 miles
  • 2021 – 265,412 miles
  • 2020 – 258,006 miles
  • 2019 – 264,112 miles
  • 2018 – 244,933 miles
  • 2016 – 240,335 miles
  • 2015 – 235,761 miles
  • 2014 – 229,817 miles
  • 2013 – 225,200 miles
  • 2012 – 212,558 miles
  • 2011 – 206,742 miles
  • 2010 – 198,671 miles
  • 2009 – 191,130 miles
  • 2008 – 178,463 miles
  • 2006 – 148,571 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass285,196 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Oil leak from engine

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

26 tests since 25 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass285,196 miles (+3,082)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    285,196 miles
    Test number
    326189075485

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass282,114 miles (+1,761)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    282,114 miles
    Test number
    112978449104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass280,353 miles (-200)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    280,353 miles
    Test number
    512599483152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail280,553 miles (+6,463)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    280,553 miles
    Test number
    745373437070
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  5. Pass274,090 miles (+4,974)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2024
    Odometer
    274,090 miles
    Test number
    257260688572

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass269,116 miles (+3,704)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2023
    Odometer
    269,116 miles
    Test number
    534082894458

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass265,412 miles (+126)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2022
    Odometer
    265,412 miles
    Test number
    345274770250
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak from engine
  8. Fail265,286 miles (+7,280)1 dangerous7 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    265,286 miles
    Test number
    863343741533
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak from engine
  9. Pass258,006 miles (-6,106)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    258,006 miles
    Test number
    503275003131
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass264,112 miles (+19,179)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    264,112 miles
    Test number
    411025686818
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
  11. Pass244,933 miles (+4,598)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    244,933 miles
    Test number
    414894800112
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  12. Pass240,335 miles (+4,574)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    240,335 miles
    Test number
    415198748593

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass235,761 miles (+5,944)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    235,761 miles
    Test number
    746905022191
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
  14. Pass229,817 miles (+4,617)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    229,817 miles
    Test number
    905705324375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass225,200 miles (+59)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    225,200 miles
    Test number
    227143733301
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  16. Fail225,141 miles (+12,583)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    225,141 miles
    Test number
    915561033382
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  17. Pass212,558 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    212,558 miles
    Test number
    768171792235
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  18. Fail212,558 miles (+5,816)5 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    212,558 miles
    Test number
    778669482289
    • FailureFront Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  19. Pass206,742 miles (+8,071)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    206,742 miles
    Test number
    137662891287
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  20. Pass198,671 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    198,671 miles
    Test number
    180281890294
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  21. Fail198,671 miles (+7,541)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    198,671 miles
    Test number
    614271790221
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  22. Pass191,130 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    191,130 miles
    Test number
    422019979234
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  23. Fail191,130 miles (+12,667)6 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    191,130 miles
    Test number
    900239579288
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  24. Pass178,463 miles (+29,892)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    178,463 miles
    Test number
    230016658191
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  25. Pass148,571 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    148,571 miles
    Test number
    991176346172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail148,564 miles4 failures5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,564 miles
    Test number
    654575046178
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteBrake pads are low!
    • NoteBrake warning light is on.
    • NoteExcess engine oil leak.
    • NotePlease note: Oil warning light staying on.
    • NoteTemperature warning light staying on.

Questions about Y20 BSY

Does Y20 BSY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y20 BSY is valid until 15 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y20 BSY?
The MOT on Y20 BSY is valid until 15 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y20 BSY done?
Y20 BSY was recorded at 285,196 miles at its MOT on 10 Aug 2026, an average of 6,760 miles a year.
Has Y20 BSY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y20 BSY has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on Y20 BSY ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 1 May 2020. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y20 BSY find?
Y20 BSY passed its latest MOT on 10 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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