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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.

Y20 DBB black Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass197,589 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.

  • 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.

  1. Pass197,589 miles (+5,482)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    197,589 miles
    Test number
    924997564276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. 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))
  3. 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))
  4. 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))
  5. 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))
  6. Pass178,480 miles (+194)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    178,480 miles
    Test number
    993030615310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. 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))
  8. Pass172,052 miles (+8,314)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    172,052 miles
    Test number
    885656249269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass163,738 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    163,738 miles
    Test number
    598485628214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. 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))
  11. Pass155,161 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    155,161 miles
    Test number
    883991140340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. 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))
  13. 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))
  14. 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))
  15. Pass136,898 miles (+7,668)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    136,898 miles
    Test number
    172800462914

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass129,230 miles (+7,913)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    129,230 miles
    Test number
    824716260987

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass121,317 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    121,317 miles
    Test number
    709359231917

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. 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)
  19. Pass114,393 miles (+11,404)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    114,393 miles
    Test number
    377439354461

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass102,989 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    102,989 miles
    Test number
    788287153292
    • NoteSpare tyre defective
  21. 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
  22. Pass91,682 miles (+14,252)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    91,682 miles
    Test number
    686667952258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. 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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