
Volkswagen Transporter
Black · Diesel · 2008 · 2,460 cc
Y20 DBBMOT history
Y20 DBB is a black diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 13 Aug 2008. Its MOT is valid until 5 Dec 2026 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 197,589 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Dec 2025.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 5 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 197,589 mi
- At MOT on 6 Dec 2025
- MOT tests
- 23
- 15 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 8,392 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y20 DBB
- 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
- 13 Aug 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 5 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 6 Dec 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y20 DBB was last recorded at 197,589 miles on 6 Dec 2025, 5,482 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Oct 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 192,107 miles · 29 Oct 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 5,482 miles
- Average per year
- 8,392 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 197,589 miles
- 2024 – 192,107 miles
- 2023 – 184,027 miles
- 2022 – 178,480 miles
- 2021 – 172,052 miles
- 2020 – 163,738 miles
- 2019 – 155,161 miles
- 2018 – 146,695 miles
- 2017 – 136,898 miles
- 2016 – 129,230 miles
- 2015 – 121,317 miles
- 2014 – 114,393 miles
- 2013 – 102,989 miles
- 2012 – 91,682 miles
- 2011 – 77,430 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
23 tests since 12 Aug 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass197,589 miles (+5,482)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 197,589 miles
- Test number
- 924997564276
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass192,107 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 192,107 miles
- Test number
- 656432066929
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail192,107 miles (+8,080)3 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 192,107 miles
- Test number
- 791286293083
- MajorHeadlamp light source and lamp not compatible both (4.1.4 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn bolt into hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass184,027 miles1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 184,027 miles
- Test number
- 451434897410
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail184,027 miles (+5,547)1 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 184,027 miles
- Test number
- 221142959498
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass178,480 miles (+194)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 178,480 miles
- Test number
- 993030615310
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail178,286 miles (+6,234)2 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 178,286 miles
- Test number
- 796429118926
- MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass172,052 miles (+8,314)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 172,052 miles
- Test number
- 885656249269
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass163,738 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 163,738 miles
- Test number
- 598485628214
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail163,738 miles (+8,577)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 163,738 miles
- Test number
- 886322418150
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Pass155,161 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 155,161 miles
- Test number
- 883991140340
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail155,161 miles (+8,466)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 155,161 miles
- Test number
- 433921603957
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass146,695 miles (+15)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 146,695 miles
- Test number
- 773399181954
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail146,680 miles (+9,782)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 146,680 miles
- Test number
- 371948228781
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt bolt in hub (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass136,898 miles (+7,668)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 136,898 miles
- Test number
- 172800462914
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass129,230 miles (+7,913)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 129,230 miles
- Test number
- 824716260987
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass121,317 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 121,317 miles
- Test number
- 709359231917
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail121,317 miles (+6,924)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 121,317 miles
- Test number
- 786797153878
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Pass114,393 miles (+11,404)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 114,393 miles
- Test number
- 377439354461
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass102,989 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 102,989 miles
- Test number
- 788287153292
- NoteSpare tyre defective
Fail102,989 miles (+11,307)2 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 102,989 miles
- Test number
- 869986753210
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- NoteSpare tyre defective
Pass91,682 miles (+14,252)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 91,682 miles
- Test number
- 686667952258
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass77,430 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 13 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 77,430 miles
- Test number
- 389574021438
- NoteSpare tyre showing cord
Questions about Y20 DBB
- Does Y20 DBB currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y20 DBB is valid until 5 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on Y20 DBB?
- The MOT on Y20 DBB is valid until 5 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has Y20 DBB done?
- Y20 DBB was recorded at 197,589 miles at its MOT on 6 Dec 2025, an average of 8,392 miles a year.
- Has Y20 DBB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y20 DBB has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Oct 2024.
- Has the mileage on Y20 DBB 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 Y20 DBB find?
- Y20 DBB passed its latest MOT on 6 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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