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Volkswagen Transporter

Green · Diesel · 2001 · 1,896 cc

Y248 HWJMOT history

Y248 HWJ is a green diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 1 Aug 2001. Its MOT is valid until 6 Jul 2027 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 284,176 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jul 2026.

Y248 HWJ green Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 6 Jul 2027
Mileage
284,176 mi
At MOT on 7 Jul 2026
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
12,746 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y248 HWJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 Aug 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y248 HWJ was last recorded at 284,176 miles on 7 Jul 2026, 126 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
284,050 miles · 1 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
126 miles
Average per year
12,746 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 284,176 miles
  • 2025 – 279,051 miles
  • 2024 – 274,039 miles
  • 2023 – 271,315 miles
  • 2022 – 266,792 miles
  • 2021 – 260,659 miles
  • 2020 – 254,525 miles
  • 2019 – 245,366 miles
  • 2018 – 240,201 miles
  • 2017 – 230,333 miles
  • 2016 – 213,877 miles
  • 2015 – 201,279 miles
  • 2014 – 198,246 miles
  • 2011 – 197,979 miles
  • 2010 – 187,184 miles
  • 2009 – 169,927 miles
  • 2007 – 108,665 miles
  • 2006 – 59,602 miles
  • 2005 – 18,715 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass284,176 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Service brake efficiency below requirements

    Major3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Advise rear brake service

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

29 tests since 8 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass284,176 miles (+126)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    284,176 miles
    Test number
    666221477641
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail284,050 miles (+4,999)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    284,050 miles
    Test number
    866773770939
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass279,051 miles (+5,012)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    279,051 miles
    Test number
    741604109817
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAdvise rear brake service

  4. Pass274,039 miles (+2,724)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    274,039 miles
    Test number
    877689263752
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

  5. Pass271,315 miles (+45)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    271,315 miles
    Test number
    637793981737
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorParking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  6. Fail271,270 miles (+4,478)1 dangerous3 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    271,270 miles
    Test number
    934052106767
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorParking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  7. Pass266,792 miles (+177)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    266,792 miles
    Test number
    548778378861

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail266,615 miles (+5,956)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    266,615 miles
    Test number
    241612264240
    • MajorHeadlamps matched pair are not the same colour (4.1.4 (d))
    • 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))

  9. Pass260,659 miles2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    260,659 miles
    Test number
    370339109234
    • MinorNearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre close to ten years old (5.2.3 (m))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre close to ten years old (5.2.3 (m))
    • AdvisoryAdvise rear brake service

  10. Fail260,659 miles (+6,134)1 repaired2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    260,659 miles
    Test number
    981735777073
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre close to ten years old (5.2.3 (m))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre close to ten years old (5.2.3 (m))
    • AdvisoryAdvise rear brake service

  11. Pass254,525 miles (+6)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    254,525 miles
    Test number
    242866705556
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Fail254,519 miles (+9,153)4 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    254,519 miles
    Test number
    736794111313
    • MajorNearside 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))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  13. Pass245,366 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    245,366 miles
    Test number
    391853865077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail245,366 miles (+5,165)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    245,366 miles
    Test number
    895127403223
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

  15. Pass240,201 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    240,201 miles
    Test number
    488528817216
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  16. Fail240,201 miles (+9,868)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    240,201 miles
    Test number
    294480820087
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  17. Pass230,333 miles (+16,456)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    230,333 miles
    Test number
    990992789286
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront a r b bushes worn

  18. Pass213,877 miles (+12,598)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    213,877 miles
    Test number
    849946648321
    • AdvisoryFront anti roll bar bushes worn

  19. Pass201,279 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    201,279 miles
    Test number
    545725685074
    • NoteAdvise exhaust rattle
    • NoteAdvise slight play to near side steering arm

  20. Fail201,279 miles (+3,033)3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    201,279 miles
    Test number
    585404385019
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • 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)
    • NoteAdvise exhaust rattle
    • NoteAdvise slight play to near side steering arm

  21. Pass198,246 miles (+267)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    198,246 miles
    Test number
    746177434003
    • Note5 seats fitted at time of test
    • NoteBoth front seat belt covers are stiff
    • NoteBoth front seat belt covers are stiff when applying seat belt
    • NoteN/s/f cv gaitor has a pin hole
    • NoteO/s/f lower arm dust cover detoriated

  22. Pass197,979 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    197,979 miles
    Test number
    146324161251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail197,975 miles (+10,791)7 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    197,975 miles
    Test number
    845104891163
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureRear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteRear no plate cracked
    • NoteN/s/f steering arm got slight play
    • NoteO/s/r tyre got cracks inner side

  24. Pass187,184 miles (+17,257)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2011
    Odometer
    187,184 miles
    Test number
    683047730116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass169,927 miles (+61,262)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2010
    Odometer
    169,927 miles
    Test number
    201355239480

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass108,665 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    108,665 miles
    Test number
    641012007337

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail108,665 miles (+49,063)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,665 miles
    Test number
    190902507331
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

  28. Pass59,602 miles (+40,887)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    59,602 miles
    Test number
    582799876290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass18,715 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    18,715 miles
    Test number
    514631155276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y248 HWJ

Does Y248 HWJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y248 HWJ is valid until 6 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y248 HWJ?
The MOT on Y248 HWJ is valid until 6 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y248 HWJ done?
Y248 HWJ was recorded at 284,176 miles at its MOT on 7 Jul 2026, an average of 12,746 miles a year.
Has Y248 HWJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y248 HWJ has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on Y248 HWJ 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 Y248 HWJ find?
Y248 HWJ passed its latest MOT on 7 Jul 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front upper suspension arm ball joint has slight play; offside front upper suspension arm ball joint has slight play; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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