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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 2001 · 1,896 cc

Y226 AEBMOT history

Y226 AEB is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 16 Jul 2001. Its MOT is valid until 15 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 165,488 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

Y226 AEB white Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 15 Oct 2027
Mileage
165,488 mi
At MOT on 28 Sept 2026
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,090 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y226 AEB
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
16 Jul 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y226 AEB was last recorded at 165,488 miles on 28 Sept 2026, 539 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
164,949 miles · 18 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
539 miles
Average per year
6,090 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 165,488 miles
  • 2025 – 164,949 miles
  • 2024 – 164,287 miles
  • 2023 – 163,447 miles
  • 2022 – 162,758 miles
  • 2021 – 162,031 miles
  • 2020 – 161,263 miles
  • 2019 – 160,258 miles
  • 2018 – 159,515 miles
  • 2017 – 158,766 miles
  • 2016 – 154,731 miles
  • 2014 – 140,388 miles
  • 2013 – 111,970 miles
  • 2012 – 101,719 miles
  • 2011 – 92,171 miles
  • 2010 – 83,257 miles
  • 2009 – 75,944 miles
  • 2008 – 64,950 miles
  • 2007 – 45,430 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass165,488 miles
  • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryCorrosion present on rear suspension
  • AdvisoryFront and rear number plates slightly faded

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 has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2018

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2013

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2018

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

Full MOT history

27 tests since 11 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass165,488 miles (+539)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    165,488 miles
    Test number
    499347491075
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion present on rear suspension
    • AdvisoryFront and rear number plates slightly faded

  2. Pass164,949 miles (+662)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    164,949 miles
    Test number
    784888289381
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (rear bushes) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion present on front and rear suspension components
    • AdvisoryUnder body heavily under sealed

  3. Pass164,287 miles (+840)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    164,287 miles
    Test number
    958102851742
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder body under sealed

  4. Pass163,447 miles (+689)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    163,447 miles
    Test number
    859818986376
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  5. Pass162,758 miles (+727)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    162,758 miles
    Test number
    765283770560
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass162,031 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    162,031 miles
    Test number
    868711034439

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail162,031 miles (+768)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,031 miles
    Test number
    641335669171
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

  8. Pass161,263 miles (+1,005)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    161,263 miles
    Test number
    275023561803

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass160,258 miles (+645)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    160,258 miles
    Test number
    768891229662
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake warning wire damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake back plate corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake slight bind

  10. Pass159,613 miles (+52)3 minor13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    159,613 miles
    Test number
    647357427973
    • MinorNearside Electrical wiring insecure brake pad warning wire (4.11 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryFront brake pad warning lamp on
    • AdvisoryFront wipers working on switch operation but also operate randomly
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front headlamp cracked( beam ok)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer sill below side loading door corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Exhaust mounting defective corroded (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake very slight binding
    • AdvisoryOffside Front sill below door corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  11. Fail159,561 miles (+46)1 major3 minor13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,561 miles
    Test number
    501551298437
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Electrical wiring insecure brake pad warning wire (4.11 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryFront brake pad warning lamp on
    • AdvisoryFront wipers working on switch operation but also operate randomly
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front headlamp cracked( beam ok)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer sill below side loading door corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Exhaust mounting defective corroded (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake very slight binding
    • AdvisoryOffside Front sill below door corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  12. Pass159,515 miles (+749)12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    159,515 miles
    Test number
    165836536092
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning lamp on
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside silll under side loading door corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front front parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  13. Pass158,766 miles (+4,035)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    158,766 miles
    Test number
    534030499830
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust corroded close to joint
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust mount corroded
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust mount corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  14. Pass154,731 miles (+14,343)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    154,731 miles
    Test number
    948098418438
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust joint corroded
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust support slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryInner rack joints have slight play
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  15. Pass140,388 miles3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    140,388 miles
    Test number
    539467754392
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteBoth rear coil springs slightly corroded
    • NoteFront exhaust metal mounting correded
    • NoteNS head lamp cracked
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  16. Fail140,387 miles (+16,790)2 failures3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,387 miles
    Test number
    946697754322
    • FailureBrake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteBoth rear coil springs slightly corroded
    • NoteFront exhaust metal mounting correded
    • NoteNS head lamp cracked
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  17. Pass123,597 miles (+11,627)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    123,597 miles
    Test number
    119002304048
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  18. Fail111,970 miles1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,970 miles
    Test number
    197083503462
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOffside rear brake binding slightly

  19. Pass111,970 miles (+10,251)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    111,970 miles
    Test number
    299013403007
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOffside rear brake binding slightly

  20. Pass101,719 miles (+9,548)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    101,719 miles
    Test number
    866175102099
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  21. Pass92,171 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    92,171 miles
    Test number
    758956201056
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteFront and rear brake disc's slightly corroded
    • NoteO/s/r tyre slightly perished

  22. Fail92,171 miles (+8,914)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,171 miles
    Test number
    189826701053
    • FailureExhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteFront and rear brake disc's slightly corroded
    • NoteO/s/r tyre slightly perished

  23. Pass83,257 miles (+7,313)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    83,257 miles
    Test number
    114945600459
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  24. Pass75,944 miles (+10,994)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    75,944 miles
    Test number
    430056409047
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  25. Pass64,950 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    64,950 miles
    Test number
    844138508025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail64,950 miles (+19,520)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,950 miles
    Test number
    804977108064
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  27. Pass45,430 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    45,430 miles
    Test number
    404261417061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y226 AEB

Does Y226 AEB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y226 AEB is valid until 15 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y226 AEB?
The MOT on Y226 AEB is valid until 15 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y226 AEB done?
Y226 AEB was recorded at 165,488 miles at its MOT on 28 Sept 2026, an average of 6,090 miles a year.
Has Y226 AEB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y226 AEB has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on Y226 AEB 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 Y226 AEB find?
Y226 AEB passed its latest MOT on 28 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; corrosion present on rear suspension; front and rear number plates slightly faded.

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