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Volkswagen Transporter

Green · Diesel · 2001 · 1,896 cc

Y251 BGDMOT history

Y251 BGD is a green diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 5 Jul 2001. Its MOT expired on 1 Jul 2026 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 79,025 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Jul 2025.

Y251 BGD green Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 1 Jul 2026
Mileage
79,025 mi
At MOT on 2 Jul 2025
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,551 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y251 BGD
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
5 Jul 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
2 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y251 BGD was last recorded at 79,025 miles on 2 Jul 2025, 1,255 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
77,770 miles · 1 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
1,255 miles
Average per year
2,551 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 79,025 miles
  • 2024 – 77,770 miles
  • 2023 – 76,665 miles
  • 2022 – 76,110 miles
  • 2021 – 74,485 miles
  • 2020 – 72,502 miles
  • 2019 – 70,459 miles
  • 2018 – 67,009 miles
  • 2017 – 64,558 miles
  • 2016 – 61,877 miles
  • 2015 – 59,175 miles
  • 2014 – 56,216 miles
  • 2013 – 53,502 miles
  • 2012 – 51,265 miles
  • 2011 – 48,490 miles
  • 2010 – 44,422 miles
  • 2009 – 40,224 miles
  • 2008 – 36,898 miles
  • 2007 – 33,116 miles
  • 2006 – 30,471 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass79,025 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2008–2015

  • Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2008–2015

Full MOT history

27 tests since 20 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass79,025 miles (+1,255)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    79,025 miles
    Test number
    254118035614
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass77,770 miles (+1,105)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    77,770 miles
    Test number
    211335773398
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass76,665 miles (+555)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    76,665 miles
    Test number
    744595932262
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Pass76,110 miles (+1,625)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    76,110 miles
    Test number
    204469267349
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Pass74,485 miles (+1,983)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    74,485 miles
    Test number
    685373693374
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass72,502 miles (+2,043)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    72,502 miles
    Test number
    287869278144
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass70,459 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    70,459 miles
    Test number
    799093662894
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  8. Fail70,459 miles (+3,450)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,459 miles
    Test number
    233293788995
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  9. Pass67,009 miles (+2,451)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    67,009 miles
    Test number
    438621382995
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  10. Pass64,558 miles (+2,681)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    64,558 miles
    Test number
    682268942960

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass61,877 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    61,877 miles
    Test number
    966512853733

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail61,877 miles (+2,702)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,877 miles
    Test number
    775633337932
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass59,175 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    59,175 miles
    Test number
    570326466500

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail59,175 miles (+2,959)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,175 miles
    Test number
    133882574775
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  15. Pass56,216 miles (+2,714)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    56,216 miles
    Test number
    695738934213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass53,502 miles (+2,237)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    53,502 miles
    Test number
    917726923268
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass51,265 miles (+2,775)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    51,265 miles
    Test number
    197937022244
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass48,490 miles (+4,068)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    48,490 miles
    Test number
    795242941212
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  19. Pass44,422 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    44,422 miles
    Test number
    644650380149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail44,422 miles (+4,198)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,422 miles
    Test number
    661729970193
    • FailureBrake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  21. Pass40,224 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    40,224 miles
    Test number
    310193179118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail40,224 miles (+3,326)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,224 miles
    Test number
    884683979158
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  23. Pass36,898 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    36,898 miles
    Test number
    551857378148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail36,898 miles (+3,782)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,898 miles
    Test number
    211847778182
    • DangerousNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  25. Pass33,116 miles (+83)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    33,116 miles
    Test number
    621227677187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail33,033 miles (+2,562)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,033 miles
    Test number
    142212377180
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  27. Pass30,471 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    30,471 miles
    Test number
    740001376178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y251 BGD

Does Y251 BGD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y251 BGD expired on 1 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y251 BGD?
The MOT on Y251 BGD expired on 1 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y251 BGD done?
Y251 BGD was recorded at 79,025 miles at its MOT on 2 Jul 2025, an average of 2,551 miles a year.
Has Y251 BGD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y251 BGD has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Aug 2019.
Has the mileage on Y251 BGD 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 Y251 BGD find?
Y251 BGD passed its latest MOT on 2 Jul 2025 with 3 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced; rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

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