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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 2016 · 1,968 cc

Y21 BLYMOT history

Y21 BLY is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 4 Feb 2016. Its MOT is valid until 14 Oct 2027 and it has passed 9 of 14 MOT tests, with 148,704 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Oct 2026.

Y21 BLY white Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 14 Oct 2027
Mileage
148,704 mi
At MOT on 13 Oct 2026
MOT tests
14
9 passed · 5 failed
Per year
15,595 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y21 BLY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
4 Feb 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y21 BLY was last recorded at 148,704 miles on 13 Oct 2026, 16,423 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
132,281 miles · 13 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
16,423 miles
Average per year
15,595 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 148,704 miles
  • 2025 – 132,281 miles
  • 2024 – 113,872 miles
  • 2023 – 97,045 miles
  • 2022 – 84,181 miles
  • 2021 – 64,728 miles
  • 2020 – 46,315 miles
  • 2019 – 28,215 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass148,704 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front brake wear sensor not connected
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Body component slightly loose trim/bumper (6.2.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front tie rod locking nut was loose, tightened
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • High level brake lights not working

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe between flex hoses covering swollen

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe between flex hoses covering swollen

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Side door latched closed and doesn't open

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip in windscreen

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

14 tests since 21 Jan 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass148,704 miles (+16,423)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    148,704 miles
    Test number
    829082654552
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake wear sensor not connected
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Body component slightly loose trim/bumper (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tie rod locking nut was loose, tightened
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. Pass132,281 miles (+18,409)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    132,281 miles
    Test number
    724096844736
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  3. Pass113,872 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    113,872 miles
    Test number
    406034701409
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Fail113,872 miles (+5,180)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,872 miles
    Test number
    295190420985
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Pass108,692 miles (+1)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    108,692 miles
    Test number
    954034065743
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHigh level brake lights not working
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe between flex hoses covering swollen (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe between flex hoses covering swollen (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySide door latched closed and doesn't open
  6. Fail108,691 miles (+11,646)5 dangerous6 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,691 miles
    Test number
    481244436916
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorFront Exhaust system insecure Mounting on front subframe and exhaust bracket not connected (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHigh level brake lights not working
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe between flex hoses covering swollen (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Almost on limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe between flex hoses covering swollen (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Almost on limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySide door latched closed and doesn't open
  7. Pass97,045 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    97,045 miles
    Test number
    229668307708
    • AdvisoryNearside high level brake light not working
  8. Fail97,045 miles (+12,864)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,045 miles
    Test number
    476979916347
    • MajorFront Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside high level brake light not working
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  9. Pass84,181 miles (+19,453)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    84,181 miles
    Test number
    131453472273
    • MinorStop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning High level (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
  10. Pass64,728 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    64,728 miles
    Test number
    340818632764
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  11. Fail64,728 miles (+18,413)1 dangerous1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,728 miles
    Test number
    636441030661
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  12. Pass46,315 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    46,315 miles
    Test number
    681034281142
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords damage to sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  13. Fail46,315 miles (+18,100)1 dangerous1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,315 miles
    Test number
    935651451582
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords damage to sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  14. Pass28,215 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    28,215 miles
    Test number
    718298615362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y21 BLY

Does Y21 BLY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y21 BLY is valid until 14 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y21 BLY?
The MOT on Y21 BLY is valid until 14 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y21 BLY done?
Y21 BLY was recorded at 148,704 miles at its MOT on 13 Oct 2026, an average of 15,595 miles a year.
Has Y21 BLY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y21 BLY has failed 5 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on Y21 BLY 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 Y21 BLY find?
Y21 BLY passed its latest MOT on 13 Oct 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front brake wear sensor not connected; offside front lower body component slightly loose trim/bumper; offside front oil leak, but not excessive, and 2 more.

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