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Volkswagen Transporter

Black and Orange · Diesel · 2001 · 1,896 cc

Y236 AEBMOT history

Y236 AEB is a black and orange diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 30 Apr 2001. Its MOT is valid until 28 Oct 2027 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 180,844 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Oct 2026.

Y236 AEB black Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 28 Oct 2027
Mileage
180,844 mi
At MOT on 14 Oct 2026
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,633 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y236 AEB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Black and Orange
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
30 Apr 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y236 AEB was last recorded at 180,844 miles on 14 Oct 2026, 1,947 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Oct 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 12 Mar 2015: 154,057 miles, lower than 154,059 miles on 7 Mar 2015.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
178,897 miles · 22 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
1,947 miles
Average per year
3,633 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 180,844 miles
  • 2025 – 178,897 miles
  • 2024 – 177,036 miles
  • 2023 – 175,366 miles
  • 2022 – 171,196 miles
  • 2021 – 167,794 miles
  • 2020 – 165,222 miles
  • 2019 – 162,899 miles
  • 2018 – 160,174 miles
  • 2017 – 157,205 miles
  • 2016 – 156,532 miles
  • 2015 – 154,057 miles
  • 2014 – 151,757 miles
  • 2013 – 150,025 miles
  • 2012 – 147,522 miles
  • 2011 – 140,862 miles
  • 2009 – 127,566 miles
  • 2008 – 118,280 miles
  • 2006 – 107,969 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass180,844 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced INNER SILL AND STEP AND FRONT WHEEL ARCH (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced INNER SILL AND STEP (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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.

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

29 tests since 23 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass180,844 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    180,844 miles
    Test number
    862904722156
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced INNER SILL AND STEP AND FRONT WHEEL ARCH (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced INNER SILL AND STEP (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Fail180,844 miles (+1,947)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,844 miles
    Test number
    937832863256
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced INNER SILL AND STEP AND FRONT WHEEL ARCH (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced INNER SILL AND STEP (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  3. Pass178,897 miles (+1,861)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    178,897 miles
    Test number
    529398425300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass177,036 miles (+1,670)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    177,036 miles
    Test number
    230450702234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass175,366 miles (+4,170)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    175,366 miles
    Test number
    623700003324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass171,196 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    171,196 miles
    Test number
    407307074989

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail171,196 miles (+3,402)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,196 miles
    Test number
    186874828109
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass167,794 miles (+2,572)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    167,794 miles
    Test number
    524781463905

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass165,222 miles (+2,323)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    165,222 miles
    Test number
    960052463302
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  10. Pass162,899 miles (+2,725)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    162,899 miles
    Test number
    599921284191
    • AdvisoryOffside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass160,174 miles (+2,969)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    160,174 miles
    Test number
    891041843536
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

  12. Pass157,205 miles (+673)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    157,205 miles
    Test number
    117657840595

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass156,532 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    156,532 miles
    Test number
    598293816333
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  14. Fail156,532 miles (+2,475)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,532 miles
    Test number
    624368546543
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  15. Pass154,057 miles (-2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    154,057 miles
    Test number
    455011375070
    • AdvisoryCentre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  16. Fail154,059 miles (+2,302)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,059 miles
    Test number
    126656465443
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryCentre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  17. Pass151,757 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    151,757 miles
    Test number
    306846964022
    • AdvisoryCentre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  18. Fail151,757 miles (+1,732)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,757 miles
    Test number
    909726664052
    • FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryCentre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  19. Pass150,025 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    150,025 miles
    Test number
    375991163048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail150,025 miles (+2,503)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,025 miles
    Test number
    137840063426
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  21. Fail147,522 miles3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,522 miles
    Test number
    396576352046
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  22. Pass147,522 miles (+6,660)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    147,522 miles
    Test number
    448336452012
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  23. Pass140,862 miles (+14)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    140,862 miles
    Test number
    727748561021
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  24. Fail140,848 miles (+13,282)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,848 miles
    Test number
    328391561066
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureRear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  25. Pass127,566 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    127,566 miles
    Test number
    430856789080
    • NoteO/s and n/s rear brake hoses ferrules rusty at chassis
    • NoteWindscreen cracked n/s outside swept area

  26. Fail127,566 miles (+9,286)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,566 miles
    Test number
    733336589050
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteO/s and n/s rear brake hoses ferrules rusty at chassis
    • NoteWindscreen cracked n/s outside swept area

  27. Pass118,280 miles (+10,311)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    118,280 miles
    Test number
    344857618095
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  28. Pass107,969 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    107,969 miles
    Test number
    872466366213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail107,969 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,969 miles
    Test number
    361016666212
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Questions about Y236 AEB

Does Y236 AEB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y236 AEB is valid until 28 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y236 AEB?
The MOT on Y236 AEB is valid until 28 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y236 AEB done?
Y236 AEB was recorded at 180,844 miles at its MOT on 14 Oct 2026, an average of 3,633 miles a year.
Has Y236 AEB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y236 AEB has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on Y236 AEB ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 12 Mar 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y236 AEB find?
Y236 AEB passed its latest MOT on 14 Oct 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill and step and front wheel arch; offside integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill and step.

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