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Volkswagen Transporter

Grey · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc

Y23 JEAMOT history

Y23 JEA is a grey diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 16 Apr 2005. Its MOT is valid until 14 Apr 2027 and it has passed 15 of 25 MOT tests, with 187,740 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Apr 2026.

Y23 JEA grey Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 14 Apr 2027
Mileage
187,740 mi
At MOT on 15 Apr 2026
MOT tests
25
15 passed · 10 failed
Per year
7,790 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y23 JEA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
16 Apr 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y23 JEA was last recorded at 187,740 miles on 15 Apr 2026, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
187,736 miles · 2 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
7,790 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 187,740 miles
  • 2025 – 187,017 miles
  • 2024 – 186,045 miles
  • 2023 – 173,481 miles
  • 2022 – 173,252 miles
  • 2021 – 165,823 miles
  • 2020 – 155,842 miles
  • 2019 – 145,289 miles
  • 2016 – 138,866 miles
  • 2014 – 125,903 miles
  • 2012 – 94,773 miles
  • 2011 – 81,172 miles
  • 2010 – 72,886 miles
  • 2009 – 59,457 miles
  • 2008 – 47,168 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass187,740 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

25 tests since 29 Mar 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass187,740 miles (+4)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    187,740 miles
    Test number
    325777303324
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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))

  2. Fail187,736 miles (+719)1 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,736 miles
    Test number
    126670091208
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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))

  3. Pass187,017 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    187,017 miles
    Test number
    566498149389
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail187,017 miles (+972)1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,017 miles
    Test number
    643752372289
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass186,045 miles (+12,564)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    186,045 miles
    Test number
    307953842485

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass173,481 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    173,481 miles
    Test number
    455464094113
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Fail173,481 miles (+30)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,481 miles
    Test number
    563335248025
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  8. Fail173,451 miles (+199)8 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,451 miles
    Test number
    882178565314
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))
    • MajorExhaust catalytic converter obviously modified (8.2.2.1 (a))
    • MajorExhaust gas recirculation valve missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))
    • MajorExhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition All silencers missing (8.1.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorPower steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll coil springs loose when suspension is at full extension.
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  9. Fail173,252 miles (+7,429)1 dangerous9 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,252 miles
    Test number
    591909510434
    • DangerousExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • MajorEmission control equipment missing where fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate limit 0.8 - actual value 4.44 (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear at rear flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear at rear flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  10. Pass165,823 miles (+9,981)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    165,823 miles
    Test number
    525933305166
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass155,842 miles (+10,553)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    155,842 miles
    Test number
    722197692058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass145,289 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    145,289 miles
    Test number
    946440800292
    • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  13. Fail145,289 miles (+6,423)4 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,289 miles
    Test number
    623037190487
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  14. Pass138,866 miles (+12,963)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    138,866 miles
    Test number
    535873407529
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion all under side of vehicle

  15. Pass125,903 miles (+189)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    125,903 miles
    Test number
    667080034350
    • NoteOffside rear door hi/level lensa missing(part)

  16. Fail125,714 miles (+7,510)8 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,714 miles
    Test number
    205626924381
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteOffside rear door hi/level lensa missing(part)

  17. Pass118,204 miles (+23,431)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    118,204 miles
    Test number
    849378184002
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass94,773 miles (+13,601)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    94,773 miles
    Test number
    558254602173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass81,172 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    81,172 miles
    Test number
    169407381432

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail81,170 miles (+8,284)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,170 miles
    Test number
    165335181434
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass72,886 miles (+160)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    72,886 miles
    Test number
    701284100135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail72,726 miles (+13,269)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,726 miles
    Test number
    604540900145
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass59,457 miles (+42)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    59,457 miles
    Test number
    743356509107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail59,415 miles (+12,247)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,415 miles
    Test number
    380024009198
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass47,168 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    47,168 miles
    Test number
    701799988026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y23 JEA

Does Y23 JEA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y23 JEA is valid until 14 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y23 JEA?
The MOT on Y23 JEA is valid until 14 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y23 JEA done?
Y23 JEA was recorded at 187,740 miles at its MOT on 15 Apr 2026, an average of 7,790 miles a year.
Has Y23 JEA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y23 JEA has failed 10 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on Y23 JEA 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 Y23 JEA find?
Y23 JEA passed its latest MOT on 15 Apr 2026 with 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: nearside rear position lamp light intensity obviously reduced; offside rear position lamp light intensity obviously reduced; front coil spring corroded, and 3 more.

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