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Volkswagen Transporter

Green · Diesel · 2001 · 1,896 cc

Y216 PDBMOT history

Y216 PDB is a green diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 29 Jun 2001. Its MOT is valid until 22 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 73,198 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jul 2026.

Y216 PDB green Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 22 Jul 2027
Mileage
73,198 mi
At MOT on 3 Jul 2026
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,621 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y216 PDB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
29 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y216 PDB was last recorded at 73,198 miles on 3 Jul 2026, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jun 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
73,194 miles · 29 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
2,621 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 73,198 miles
  • 2025 – 72,635 miles
  • 2024 – 72,260 miles
  • 2023 – 71,860 miles
  • 2022 – 71,193 miles
  • 2021 – 70,889 miles
  • 2020 – 70,633 miles
  • 2019 – 69,362 miles
  • 2018 – 67,210 miles
  • 2017 – 64,245 miles
  • 2016 – 60,616 miles
  • 2015 – 56,581 miles
  • 2014 – 52,206 miles
  • 2013 – 48,812 miles
  • 2012 – 45,593 miles
  • 2011 – 42,117 miles
  • 2010 – 37,709 miles
  • 2009 – 33,311 miles
  • 2008 – 29,455 miles
  • 2007 – 24,522 miles
  • 2006 – 20,750 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass73,198 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Back (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Back (5.3.4 (a) (i))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.

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

29 tests since 30 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass73,198 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    73,198 miles
    Test number
    985379142804
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Back (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Back (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail73,194 miles (+559)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,194 miles
    Test number
    699194392767
    • DangerousOffside Rear Electrical wiring for braking components extremely deteriorated Brake pad wire (4.11 (b) (iii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on dash
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Back (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Back (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass72,635 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    72,635 miles
    Test number
    165634837687
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light

  4. Fail72,635 miles (+375)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,635 miles
    Test number
    374697417868
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light

  5. Pass72,260 miles (+400)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    72,260 miles
    Test number
    240506964695
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad low light on

  6. Pass71,860 miles (+667)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    71,860 miles
    Test number
    121256012684
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on

  7. Pass71,193 miles (+304)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    71,193 miles
    Test number
    750009283749

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass70,889 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    70,889 miles
    Test number
    369357288755

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail70,888 miles (+255)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,888 miles
    Test number
    677361628314
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  10. Pass70,633 miles (+1,271)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    70,633 miles
    Test number
    367223463086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass69,362 miles (+2,152)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    69,362 miles
    Test number
    908546185321
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Pass67,210 miles (+2,965)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    67,210 miles
    Test number
    274785698574

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass64,245 miles (+3,629)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    64,245 miles
    Test number
    989896715831
    • AdvisorySlight play in offside front upper ball joint

  14. Pass60,616 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    60,616 miles
    Test number
    507871442666
    • AdvisorySlight play in offside upper ball joint

  15. Fail60,616 miles (+26)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,616 miles
    Test number
    541421227745
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • AdvisorySlight play in offside upper ball joint

  16. Fail60,590 miles (+4,009)1 dangerous3 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,590 miles
    Test number
    791938689857
    • DangerousAux heater loose
    • FailureFuel system component leaking fuel pump (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak sump gasket

  17. Pass56,581 miles (+4,375)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    56,581 miles
    Test number
    387601985146
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  18. Pass52,206 miles (+3,394)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    52,206 miles
    Test number
    497035584177
    • NoteBrake pad warning light on
    • NoteOsf head light chipped but not affecting beam pattern

  19. Pass48,812 miles (+3,219)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    48,812 miles
    Test number
    736810993132
    • NoteBrake pad low warning light on.
    • NoteO/S headlight lens stone cracked but not affecting pattern.

  20. Pass45,593 miles (+3,476)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    45,593 miles
    Test number
    908875282139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass42,117 miles (+7)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    42,117 miles
    Test number
    527807081161
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteTyres starting to perish from age

  22. Fail42,110 miles (+4,401)3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,110 miles
    Test number
    217556981134
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteTyres starting to perish from age

  23. Pass37,709 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    37,709 miles
    Test number
    812538180127
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • NoteAll tyres are perished
    • NoteOffside front brake disc inner surface corroded slightly

  24. Fail37,708 miles (+4,397)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,708 miles
    Test number
    293088580186
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • NoteAll tyres are perished
    • NoteOffside front brake disc inner surface corroded slightly

  25. Pass33,311 miles (+1)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    33,311 miles
    Test number
    582619989108
    • NoteOSF and NSF tyres outer walls starting to crack and perrish

  26. Fail33,310 miles (+3,855)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,310 miles
    Test number
    930078089156
    • FailureRear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteOSF and NSF tyres outer walls starting to crack and perrish

  27. Pass29,455 miles (+4,933)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    29,455 miles
    Test number
    283463398158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass24,522 miles (+3,772)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    24,522 miles
    Test number
    843653787140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass20,750 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    20,750 miles
    Test number
    241671486119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y216 PDB

Does Y216 PDB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y216 PDB is valid until 22 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y216 PDB?
The MOT on Y216 PDB is valid until 22 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y216 PDB done?
Y216 PDB was recorded at 73,198 miles at its MOT on 3 Jul 2026, an average of 2,621 miles a year.
Has Y216 PDB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y216 PDB has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on Y216 PDB 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 Y216 PDB find?
Y216 PDB passed its latest MOT on 3 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back.

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