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Volkswagen Transporter

Silver · Diesel · 2007 · 1,896 cc

Y23 WBCMOT history

Y23 WBC is a silver diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 30 Apr 2007. Its MOT is valid until 31 Jul 2027 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 121,258 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jul 2026.

Y23 WBC silver Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 31 Jul 2027
Mileage
121,258 mi
At MOT on 29 Jul 2026
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,438 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y23 WBC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
30 Apr 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y23 WBC was last recorded at 121,258 miles on 29 Jul 2026, 32,165 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
89,093 miles · 30 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
32,165 miles
Average per year
5,438 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 121,258 miles
  • 2025 – 89,093 miles
  • 2024 – 73,250 miles
  • 2023 – 70,605 miles
  • 2022 – 68,540 miles
  • 2021 – 66,225 miles
  • 2020 – 62,499 miles
  • 2019 – 55,180 miles
  • 2018 – 53,746 miles
  • 2017 – 51,055 miles
  • 2016 – 48,502 miles
  • 2015 – 40,831 miles
  • 2014 – 37,855 miles
  • 2013 – 37,402 miles
  • 2012 – 35,946 miles
  • 2011 – 34,050 miles
  • 2010 – 32,363 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass121,258 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust box is starting to deteriorate

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive Engine

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • All brake discs heavily lipped.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Centre seat belt stalk on the 1st rear row damaged.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2013

Full MOT history

25 tests since 24 Mar 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass121,258 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    121,258 miles
    Test number
    932814666243
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust box is starting to deteriorate

  2. Fail121,258 miles (+32,165)4 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,258 miles
    Test number
    726385701733
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt buckle damaged Seat belt catch badly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust box is starting to deteriorate

  3. Pass89,093 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    89,093 miles
    Test number
    738792657222
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail89,093 miles (+15,843)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,093 miles
    Test number
    528551792125
    • MajorRear Seat belt not functioning as intended Row of seats central seat belt (7.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass73,250 miles (+2,645)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    73,250 miles
    Test number
    783846605098
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded from flexible join towards front of vehicle (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded/partly detached. Still secure
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective Flat

  6. Pass70,605 miles (+2,065)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    70,605 miles
    Test number
    772445903858
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (2011) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer corroded/outer skin loose
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  7. Pass68,540 miles (+2,315)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    68,540 miles
    Test number
    812405963167
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded at brake flexi join next to "D bush" (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box outer skin corroded

  8. Pass66,225 miles (+3,726)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    66,225 miles
    Test number
    747243206580
    • AdvisoryBoth front shock absorber top mountings creaking.
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin & discs worn/lipped (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin & discs worn/lipped. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both, & cracked/perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer in poor condition.

  9. Pass62,499 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    62,499 miles
    Test number
    759889941853
    • AdvisoryCentre , middle row seatbelt stalk damaged

  10. Fail62,499 miles (+7,319)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,499 miles
    Test number
    917638120410
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended back row (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended back row, impaired by centre seatbelt (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective middle row impaired by trim panel (7.1.2 (e))
    • AdvisoryCentre , middle row seatbelt stalk damaged

  11. Pass55,180 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    55,180 miles
    Test number
    481991880422
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged middle row (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Fail55,180 miles (+1,434)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,180 miles
    Test number
    250896395416
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended back row (7.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged middle row (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Pass53,746 miles (+2,691)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    53,746 miles
    Test number
    325868792750
    • AdvisoryBoth front top mounting bearings noisy on full lock.
    • AdvisoryCentre, Middle seatbelt stalk damaged.
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryN/S C Pillar trim loose, requires re-securing.
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  14. Pass51,055 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    51,055 miles
    Test number
    236167333888
    • AdvisoryAll brake discs heavily lipped.
    • AdvisoryCentre seat belt stalk on the 1st rear row damaged.

  15. Fail51,055 miles (+2,553)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,055 miles
    Test number
    762163321245
    • FailureCentral Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective 2nd row won't allow seat to lift. (5.2.5b)
    • AdvisoryAll brake discs heavily lipped.
    • AdvisoryCentre seat belt stalk on the 1st rear row damaged.

  16. Pass48,502 miles (+7,671)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    48,502 miles
    Test number
    200482141183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass40,831 miles (+2,976)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    40,831 miles
    Test number
    647628675018
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteCentre row middle seat belt stalk damaged

  18. Pass37,855 miles (+453)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    37,855 miles
    Test number
    988313584047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass37,402 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    37,402 miles
    Test number
    667271883064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail37,402 miles (+1,456)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,402 miles
    Test number
    467761483051
    • FailureCentre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

  21. Pass35,946 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    35,946 miles
    Test number
    956789972099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail35,946 miles (+1,896)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,946 miles
    Test number
    836039172041
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

  23. Pass34,050 miles (+1,687)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    34,050 miles
    Test number
    998296071094
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass32,363 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    32,363 miles
    Test number
    703753680050
    • NoteO/s/f & n/s centre seat belt stalk covers broken

  25. Fail32,363 miles2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,363 miles
    Test number
    913543080032
    • FailureCentre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteO/s/f & n/s centre seat belt stalk covers broken

Questions about Y23 WBC

Does Y23 WBC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y23 WBC is valid until 31 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y23 WBC?
The MOT on Y23 WBC is valid until 31 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y23 WBC done?
Y23 WBC was recorded at 121,258 miles at its MOT on 29 Jul 2026, an average of 5,438 miles a year.
Has Y23 WBC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y23 WBC has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on Y23 WBC 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 WBC find?
Y23 WBC passed its latest MOT on 29 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; rear exhaust box is starting to deteriorate.

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