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Volkswagen Transporter

Green · Diesel · 2001 · 1,896 cc

Y226 PDBMOT history

Y226 PDB is a green diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 25 Apr 2001. Its MOT is valid until 20 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 33 MOT tests, with 122,049 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Oct 2026.

Y226 PDB green Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 20 Oct 2027
Mileage
122,049 mi
At MOT on 21 Oct 2026
MOT tests
33
21 passed · 12 failed
Per year
4,003 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y226 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
25 Apr 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y226 PDB was last recorded at 122,049 miles on 21 Oct 2026, 127 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
121,922 miles · 30 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
127 miles
Average per year
4,003 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 122,049 miles
  • 2025 – 121,922 miles
  • 2024 – 121,552 miles
  • 2023 – 120,464 miles
  • 2022 – 118,963 miles
  • 2021 – 115,513 miles
  • 2020 – 110,720 miles
  • 2019 – 102,112 miles
  • 2018 – 98,956 miles
  • 2017 – 87,763 miles
  • 2016 – 78,764 miles
  • 2014 – 70,443 miles
  • 2013 – 60,649 miles
  • 2012 – 59,757 miles
  • 2011 – 58,912 miles
  • 2010 – 58,272 miles
  • 2009 – 51,604 miles
  • 2008 – 50,866 miles
  • 2007 – 46,393 miles
  • 2006 – 41,668 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass122,049 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated front and rear Nearside and Offside. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall cut very close to cords. (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Nearside and Offside corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2016

  • Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass122,049 miles (+127)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    122,049 miles
    Test number
    143009507285
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated front and rear Nearside and Offside. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall cut very close to cords. (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Nearside and Offside corroded (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Pass121,922 miles (+14)1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    121,922 miles
    Test number
    924934726059
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail121,908 miles (+356)4 major1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,908 miles
    Test number
    211419344465
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn ns and os link bushes upper bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass121,552 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    121,552 miles
    Test number
    106994461561
    • MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Nearside & Offside (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorPower steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pivot worn but not seriously weakened Release rod spring snapped (1.1.15 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Nearside of steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

  5. Fail121,552 miles (+1,088)1 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,552 miles
    Test number
    392637849070
    • MajorHeadlamp insecure Nearside & Offside (4.1.1 (c))
    • MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Nearside & Offside (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorPower steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pivot worn but not seriously weakened Release rod spring snapped (1.1.15 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Nearside of steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

  6. Pass120,464 miles (+13)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    120,464 miles
    Test number
    928285165017
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Suspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Fail120,451 miles (+1,488)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,451 miles
    Test number
    787628284866
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch rear of arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass118,963 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    118,963 miles
    Test number
    886653833066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail118,963 miles (+3,450)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,963 miles
    Test number
    704067627528
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

  10. Pass115,513 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    115,513 miles
    Test number
    262472264694
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Fail115,509 miles (+4,789)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,509 miles
    Test number
    604101863982
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass110,720 miles (+7)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    110,720 miles
    Test number
    804826742720
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  13. Fail110,713 miles (+8,601)1 dangerous1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,713 miles
    Test number
    880768830428
    • DangerousRear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  14. Pass102,112 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    102,112 miles
    Test number
    955129808210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail102,112 miles (+3,156)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,112 miles
    Test number
    883212162469
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

  16. Pass98,956 miles (+11,193)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    98,956 miles
    Test number
    882056933099
    • AdvisoryOffside Front inner rack joint

  17. Pass87,763 miles (+8,999)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    87,763 miles
    Test number
    705260936228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass78,764 miles (+63)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    78,764 miles
    Test number
    945188638772
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front play in track rod arm
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  19. Fail78,701 miles (+8,258)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,701 miles
    Test number
    300095725971
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front play in track rod arm
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  20. Pass70,443 miles (+9,794)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    70,443 miles
    Test number
    779961724369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass60,649 miles (+892)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    60,649 miles
    Test number
    335571613204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail59,757 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,757 miles
    Test number
    787300932199
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass59,757 miles (+845)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2013
    Odometer
    59,757 miles
    Test number
    846660232193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail58,912 miles4 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,912 miles
    Test number
    685381031188
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteFront and rear brake discs corroded

  25. Pass58,912 miles (+640)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2012
    Odometer
    58,912 miles
    Test number
    957161931198
    • NoteFront and rear brake discs corroded

  26. Pass58,272 miles (+1,159)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2011
    Odometer
    58,272 miles
    Test number
    930588040137
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  27. Pass57,113 miles (+5,509)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    57,113 miles
    Test number
    932986300024
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  28. Pass51,604 miles (+738)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    51,604 miles
    Test number
    943439009029
    • NoteRear tailgate struts weak

  29. Pass50,866 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    50,866 miles
    Test number
    320996668205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail50,866 miles (+4,473)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,866 miles
    Test number
    884276168286
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  31. Fail46,393 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,393 miles
    Test number
    353594057298
    • Repaired at testStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre deformed recommend replacement

  32. Pass46,393 miles (+4,725)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    46,393 miles
    Test number
    820424957254
    • NoteNearside rear tyre deformed recommend replacement

  33. Pass41,668 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    41,668 miles
    Test number
    591334066205
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteNearside rear tyre tread starting to deform, recommend replacement.

Questions about Y226 PDB

Does Y226 PDB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y226 PDB is valid until 20 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y226 PDB?
The MOT on Y226 PDB is valid until 20 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 PDB done?
Y226 PDB was recorded at 122,049 miles at its MOT on 21 Oct 2026, an average of 4,003 miles a year.
Has Y226 PDB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y226 PDB has failed 12 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on Y226 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 Y226 PDB find?
Y226 PDB passed its latest MOT on 21 Oct 2026 with 5 advisories: brake hose slightly deteriorated front and rear nearside and offside.; front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; nearside front tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall cut very close to cords., and 2 more.

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