Volkswagen logo

Volkswagen Transporter

Blue · Diesel · 2001 · 1,896 cc

Y229 MDGMOT history

Y229 MDG is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 10 Jul 2001. Its MOT is valid until 8 Jul 2027 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 165,215 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Jun 2026.

Y229 MDG blue Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 8 Jul 2027
Mileage
165,215 mi
At MOT on 26 Jun 2026
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,016 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for Y229 MDG in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
Y229 MDG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
10 Jul 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y229 MDG was last recorded at 165,215 miles on 26 Jun 2026, 5,944 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
159,271 miles · 9 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
5,944 miles
Average per year
5,016 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 165,215 miles
  • 2025 – 159,271 miles
  • 2024 – 155,638 miles
  • 2023 – 155,047 miles
  • 2021 – 152,610 miles
  • 2020 – 149,633 miles
  • 2019 – 147,405 miles
  • 2018 – 145,709 miles
  • 2017 – 143,414 miles
  • 2016 – 135,099 miles
  • 2015 – 128,949 miles
  • 2014 – 124,514 miles
  • 2013 – 119,555 miles
  • 2011 – 115,665 miles
  • 2010 – 108,171 miles
  • 2009 – 103,451 miles
  • 2008 – 95,090 miles
  • 2007 – 79,962 miles
  • 2006 – 64,929 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass165,215 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill lower rear of front wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill lower rear of front wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Trailing arm outer mount Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

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 hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

28 tests since 29 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass165,215 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    165,215 miles
    Test number
    899284976817
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill lower rear of front wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill lower rear of front wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Trailing arm outer mount Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

  2. Fail165,215 miles (+5,944)1 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,215 miles
    Test number
    841722925648
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill lower rear of front wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill lower rear of front wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Trailing arm outer mount Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

  3. Pass159,271 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    159,271 miles
    Test number
    853781076216
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail159,271 miles (+3,633)2 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,271 miles
    Test number
    913139631932
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass155,638 miles (+591)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    155,638 miles
    Test number
    649859630325
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • 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 Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective

  6. Pass155,047 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    155,047 miles
    Test number
    665059879355
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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 Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Fail155,047 miles (+2,437)1 dangerous4 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,047 miles
    Test number
    717461212290
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAll four brake discs corroded

  8. Pass152,610 miles (+2,977)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    152,610 miles
    Test number
    754708577413
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass149,633 miles (+2,228)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    149,633 miles
    Test number
    154587097356
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass147,405 miles (+1,696)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    147,405 miles
    Test number
    937906386469
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  11. Pass145,709 miles (+2,295)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    145,709 miles
    Test number
    689813677357
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

  12. Pass143,414 miles (+8,315)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    143,414 miles
    Test number
    885349658831

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass135,099 miles (+6,150)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    135,099 miles
    Test number
    932759222605
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both D bushes (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass128,949 miles (+4,435)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    128,949 miles
    Test number
    279679925495
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre starting to perish

  15. Pass124,514 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    124,514 miles
    Test number
    319377434171
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  16. Fail124,512 miles (+4,957)1 dangerous1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,512 miles
    Test number
    268037634496
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteOff side rear tyre showing signs cracking on inside wall

  17. Pass119,555 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    119,555 miles
    Test number
    248137353475

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail119,555 miles (+3,890)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,555 miles
    Test number
    489716853100
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

  19. Pass115,665 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    115,665 miles
    Test number
    759838361187
    • NoteSpare wheel. tyre perished! nail in tyre?

  20. Fail115,665 miles (+7,494)7 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,665 miles
    Test number
    257594261115
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  21. Pass108,171 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    108,171 miles
    Test number
    943168150100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail108,171 miles (+4,720)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,171 miles
    Test number
    891185450184
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  23. Pass103,451 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    103,451 miles
    Test number
    354852569186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail103,451 miles (+8,361)3 failures1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,451 miles
    Test number
    801990169179
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • NotePlay in nearside rack end
    • NotePlay in offside rack end

  25. Pass95,090 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    95,090 miles
    Test number
    762476678186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail95,090 miles (+15,128)5 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,090 miles
    Test number
    163906768125
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteCoolant leak

  27. Pass79,962 miles (+15,033)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    79,962 miles
    Test number
    742798777114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass64,929 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    64,929 miles
    Test number
    532380886162
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Questions about Y229 MDG

Does Y229 MDG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y229 MDG is valid until 8 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y229 MDG?
The MOT on Y229 MDG is valid until 8 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y229 MDG done?
Y229 MDG was recorded at 165,215 miles at its MOT on 26 Jun 2026, an average of 5,016 miles a year.
Has Y229 MDG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y229 MDG has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on Y229 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 Y229 MDG find?
Y229 MDG passed its latest MOT on 26 Jun 2026 with 8 advisories: nearside front integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill lower rear of front wheel arch; nearside rear direction indicator slightly discoloured; offside front integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill lower rear of front wheel arch, and 5 more.

Related registrations

Browse all Y229 registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.