
Volkswagen LT
White · Diesel · 2001 · 2,461 cc
Y228 MDGMOT history
Y228 MDG is a white diesel Volkswagen LT first used on 3 Aug 2001. Its MOT is valid until 15 Feb 2027 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 165,949 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 15 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 165,949 mi
- At MOT on 16 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 29
- 19 passed · 10 failed
- Per year
- 6,958 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y228 MDG
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- LT
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,461 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 3 Aug 2001
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 15 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 16 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y228 MDG was last recorded at 165,949 miles on 16 Feb 2026, 3,244 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Feb 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 162,705 miles · 6 Feb 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 3,244 miles
- Average per year
- 6,958 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 165,949 miles
- 2025 – 162,705 miles
- 2024 – 158,783 miles
- 2023 – 155,084 miles
- 2022 – 150,284 miles
- 2021 – 145,120 miles
- 2020 – 139,057 miles
- 2018 – 132,682 miles
- 2017 – 125,407 miles
- 2016 – 117,147 miles
- 2015 – 108,056 miles
- 2014 – 92,882 miles
- 2013 – 84,333 miles
- 2012 – 75,382 miles
- 2011 – 65,877 miles
- 2010 – 55,121 miles
- 2009 – 47,465 miles
- 2007 – 40,266 miles
- 2006 – 32,113 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2018
- AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and offside rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryExhaust tailpipe deteriorated
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Hub seal slight leak
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 10 MOTs since 2018
- AdvisorySuspension arm ball joint has slight play Nearside and offside front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play
Advisory6 MOTs, 2018–2024
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play
Advisory6 MOTs, 2018–2024
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2012
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Failure3 MOTs, 2009–2012
Parking brake has little reserve travel
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
29 tests since 22 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass165,949 miles (+3,244)1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 165,949 miles
- Test number
- 810589601855
- MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and offside rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryExhaust tailpipe deteriorated
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Hub seal slight leak
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension arm ball joint has slight play Nearside and offside front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass162,705 miles (+3,922)1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 162,705 miles
- Test number
- 520954534908
- MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside and offside lower sills corroded but not excessive
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension arm ball joint has slight play Nearside and offside front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass158,783 miles (+3,699)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 158,783 miles
- Test number
- 823977207755
- MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower outer sill corroded but not yet excessive
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySeat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed drivers (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Pass155,084 miles (+4,800)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 155,084 miles
- Test number
- 182967720107
- MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension arm ball joint has slight play nearside and offside front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass150,284 miles (+42)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 150,284 miles
- Test number
- 288456381335
- MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryParking brake has little reserve travel
Fail150,242 miles (+5,122)1 dangerous3 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 150,242 miles
- Test number
- 279856104381
- DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Lower Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury door corroded (6.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryParking brake has little reserve travel
Pass145,120 miles1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 145,120 miles
- Test number
- 716116174437
- MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective both deteriorated (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing dated 2001 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension arm ball joint has slight play nearside and offside lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail145,120 miles (+6,063)3 repaired1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 145,120 miles
- Test number
- 835900010356
- Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testRear Service brake excessively binding nearside and offside (1.2.1 (f))
- Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective both deteriorated (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing dated 2001 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension arm ball joint has slight play nearside and offside lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass139,057 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 139,057 miles
- Test number
- 417703383769
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail139,057 miles (+6,375)4 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 139,057 miles
- Test number
- 658153170743
- MajorBrake cable damaged handbrake cable excessively corroded (1.1.15 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass132,682 miles1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 132,682 miles
- Test number
- 497649968383
- MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail132,682 miles (+7,275)5 major2 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 132,682 miles
- Test number
- 662789928319
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn displaced (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired pivot bushes and spring mount worn (1.1.17 (a))
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass125,407 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 125,407 miles
- Test number
- 436156348734
- AdvisoryAnti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush nearside and offside front (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush Nearside and offside front (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear corner bumper missing
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryOffside windscreen damaged but not in swept area
Fail125,407 miles (+8,260)1 repaired5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 125,407 miles
- Test number
- 495125112729
- Repaired at testParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- AdvisoryAnti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush nearside and offside front (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush Nearside and offside front (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear corner bumper missing
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryOffside windscreen damaged but not in swept area
Pass117,147 miles (+9,091)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 117,147 miles
- Test number
- 558525853471
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush All (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear hand brake low on effort 19%
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass108,056 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 108,056 miles
- Test number
- 393658678234
- AdvisoryCentre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and tail pipe broken off (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Fail108,056 miles (+15,174)2 repaired7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 108,056 miles
- Test number
- 764736845248
- Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryCentre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and tail pipe broken off (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass92,882 miles (+8,549)5 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 14 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 92,882 miles
- Test number
- 155014224202
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- NoteOil leak
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass84,333 miles4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 14 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 84,333 miles
- Test number
- 698447723248
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteOil leak
Fail84,333 miles (+8,951)1 repaired4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,333 miles
- Test number
- 725767323295
- Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteOil leak
Pass75,382 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 75,382 miles
- Test number
- 357472502247
- AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryInner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Fail75,382 miles (+9,505)8 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,382 miles
- Test number
- 309281902457
- FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
- FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryInner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass65,877 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 65,877 miles
- Test number
- 158435891103
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Fail65,877 miles (+10,756)2 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 65,877 miles
- Test number
- 535965591163
- FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Pass55,121 miles (+7,656)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 55,121 miles
- Test number
- 153721270051
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,465 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 47,465 miles
- Test number
- 563949329051
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail47,460 miles (+7,194)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 47,460 miles
- Test number
- 780059429013
- FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Pass40,266 miles (+8,153)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Dec 2008
- Odometer
- 40,266 miles
- Test number
- 403118147458
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,113 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2007
- Odometer
- 32,113 miles
- Test number
- 184606126358
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about Y228 MDG
- Does Y228 MDG currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y228 MDG is valid until 15 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on Y228 MDG?
- The MOT on Y228 MDG is valid until 15 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has Y228 MDG done?
- Y228 MDG was recorded at 165,949 miles at its MOT on 16 Feb 2026, an average of 6,958 miles a year.
- Has Y228 MDG ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y228 MDG has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Feb 2022.
- Has the mileage on Y228 MDG 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 Y228 MDG find?
- Y228 MDG passed its latest MOT on 16 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: offside windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside rear; exhaust tailpipe deteriorated, and 4 more.
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