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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 2001 · 1,896 cc

Y21 COTMOT history

Y21 COT is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 31 May 2001. Its MOT is valid until 25 Jul 2027 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 109,819 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jul 2026.

Y21 COT white Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 25 Jul 2027
Mileage
109,819 mi
At MOT on 24 Jul 2026
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,943 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y21 COT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
31 May 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y21 COT was last recorded at 109,819 miles on 24 Jul 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
109,819 miles · 23 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
2,943 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 109,819 miles
  • 2025 – 109,773 miles
  • 2024 – 109,266 miles
  • 2023 – 108,971 miles
  • 2021 – 108,903 miles
  • 2016 – 108,224 miles
  • 2015 – 106,053 miles
  • 2014 – 103,317 miles
  • 2013 – 100,522 miles
  • 2012 – 98,740 miles
  • 2010 – 87,397 miles
  • 2009 – 79,282 miles
  • 2008 – 70,165 miles
  • 2007 – 58,307 miles
  • 2006 – 50,420 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass109,819 miles
  • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyreRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2026

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2026

  • Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2015

Full MOT history

21 tests since 18 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass109,819 miles2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    109,819 miles
    Test number
    612900527031
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail109,819 miles (+46)1 dangerous2 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,819 miles
    Test number
    763789389424
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass109,773 miles (+507)1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    109,773 miles
    Test number
    647830639631
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySpare wheel carrier bolt missing

  4. Pass109,266 miles (+295)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    109,266 miles
    Test number
    838067590431
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass108,971 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    108,971 miles
    Test number
    136213873116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail108,971 miles (+68)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,971 miles
    Test number
    482219355296
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  7. Pass108,903 miles12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    108,903 miles
    Test number
    738571265541
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump belt loose

  8. Fail108,903 miles (+679)1 dangerous12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,903 miles
    Test number
    184285046602
    • DangerousBrake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump belt loose

  9. Pass108,224 miles (+2,171)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2017
    Odometer
    108,224 miles
    Test number
    824753118018
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  10. Pass106,053 miles (+2)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2016
    Odometer
    106,053 miles
    Test number
    246668745190
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  11. Fail106,051 miles (+2,734)4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,051 miles
    Test number
    308747945146
    • FailureBonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  12. Pass103,317 miles (+2,795)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2015
    Odometer
    103,317 miles
    Test number
    215000844185
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  13. Pass100,522 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2014
    Odometer
    100,522 miles
    Test number
    176107733119
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  14. Fail100,515 miles (+1,775)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,515 miles
    Test number
    808447133149
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  15. Pass98,740 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2013
    Odometer
    98,740 miles
    Test number
    469678432128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail98,740 miles (+11,343)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,740 miles
    Test number
    638627732130
    • FailureFront registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

  17. Pass87,397 miles (+8,115)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2011
    Odometer
    87,397 miles
    Test number
    892554620120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass79,282 miles (+9,117)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2010
    Odometer
    79,282 miles
    Test number
    834504939177
    • NoteMirror cracked on o/s and n/s

  19. Pass70,165 miles (+11,858)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2009
    Odometer
    70,165 miles
    Test number
    811950148115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass58,307 miles (+7,887)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2008
    Odometer
    58,307 miles
    Test number
    960308927145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass50,420 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2007
    Odometer
    50,420 miles
    Test number
    711458436117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y21 COT

Does Y21 COT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y21 COT is valid until 25 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y21 COT?
The MOT on Y21 COT is valid until 25 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y21 COT done?
Y21 COT was recorded at 109,819 miles at its MOT on 24 Jul 2026, an average of 2,943 miles a year.
Has Y21 COT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y21 COT has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on Y21 COT 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 COT find?
Y21 COT passed its latest MOT on 24 Jul 2026 with 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier; offside front upper suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 3 more.

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