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Volkswagen Transporter

Black · Diesel · 2001 · 2,461 cc

Y253 ATRMOT history

Y253 ATR is a black diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 13 Jul 2001. Its MOT is valid until 7 Feb 2027 and it has passed 20 of 31 MOT tests, with 186,774 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jan 2026.

Y253 ATR black Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 7 Feb 2027
Mileage
186,774 mi
At MOT on 24 Jan 2026
MOT tests
31
20 passed · 11 failed
Per year
5,392 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y253 ATR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
13 Jul 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y253 ATR was last recorded at 186,774 miles on 24 Jan 2026, 1,261 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
185,513 miles · 21 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
1,261 miles
Average per year
5,392 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 186,774 miles
  • 2025 – 185,513 miles
  • 2024 – 184,455 miles
  • 2023 – 180,494 miles
  • 2022 – 180,064 miles
  • 2021 – 177,050 miles
  • 2019 – 168,090 miles
  • 2018 – 164,901 miles
  • 2017 – 158,848 miles
  • 2016 – 152,346 miles
  • 2015 – 151,254 miles
  • 2014 – 149,513 miles
  • 2013 – 140,901 miles
  • 2012 – 133,291 miles
  • 2011 – 127,060 miles
  • 2010 – 119,614 miles
  • 2009 – 109,772 miles
  • 2008 – 98,961 miles
  • 2007 – 90,226 miles
  • 2006 – 79,298 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass186,774 miles
  • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill. out of prescribed areas (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.

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Front Brake hose slightly damaged both

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Headlamp aim too low

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2017

  • Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

31 tests since 18 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass186,774 miles (+1,261)3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    186,774 miles
    Test number
    416363219164
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill. out of prescribed areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass185,513 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    185,513 miles
    Test number
    105505862390
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective side wall split

  3. Fail185,513 miles (+1,058)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,513 miles
    Test number
    819225366303
    • Repaired at testNearside 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))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective side wall split

  4. Pass184,455 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    184,455 miles
    Test number
    665205335236
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  5. Fail184,455 miles (+3,961)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,455 miles
    Test number
    752598490335
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass180,494 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    180,494 miles
    Test number
    326477102400

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail180,494 miles (+430)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,494 miles
    Test number
    665827213888
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  8. Pass180,064 miles (+3,014)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    180,064 miles
    Test number
    419787871400
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass177,050 miles (+8,960)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    177,050 miles
    Test number
    651535456521
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass168,090 miles (+3,189)3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    168,090 miles
    Test number
    439105619271
    • MinorFront Brake hose slightly damaged both (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both

  11. Pass164,901 miles (+6,053)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    164,901 miles
    Test number
    706814357063
    • MinorFront Brake hose slightly damaged both (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both

  12. Pass158,848 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2018
    Odometer
    158,848 miles
    Test number
    452855788938
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Fail158,847 miles (+6,501)5 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,847 miles
    Test number
    534349216366
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass152,346 miles (+6)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    152,346 miles
    Test number
    630128008062
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear seats not fitted

  15. Fail152,340 miles (+1,086)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,340 miles
    Test number
    263186598747
    • FailureExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear seats not fitted

  16. Pass151,254 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    151,254 miles
    Test number
    575971465007
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NoteSlight play in both ends of steering rack

  17. Fail151,254 miles (+1,741)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,254 miles
    Test number
    646351165023
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NoteSlight play in both ends of steering rack

  18. Pass149,513 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    149,513 miles
    Test number
    147102454455
    • NoteExhaust emits blue smoke although not excessive

  19. Fail149,513 miles (+8,612)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,513 miles
    Test number
    566422754090
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteExhaust emits blue smoke although not excessive

  20. Pass140,901 miles (+7,610)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    140,901 miles
    Test number
    615703053026
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Pass133,291 miles (+6,231)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    133,291 miles
    Test number
    888802952022
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass127,060 miles (+7,446)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    127,060 miles
    Test number
    269022251012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass119,614 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    119,614 miles
    Test number
    134266150097
    • NoteNo rear seat belts fitted. Confirmed with VOSA that there is no requirement for this vehicle.

  24. Fail119,614 miles (+9,842)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,614 miles
    Test number
    360926650043
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • NoteNo rear seat belts fitted. Confirmed with VOSA that there is no requirement for this vehicle.

  25. Pass109,772 miles (+10,811)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    109,772 miles
    Test number
    702104759092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass98,961 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    98,961 miles
    Test number
    840849658026
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteO/s/f tyre starting to crack

  27. Fail98,961 miles (+8,735)1 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,961 miles
    Test number
    992159258084
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteO/s/f tyre starting to crack

  28. Fail90,226 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,226 miles
    Test number
    794938257048
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  29. Pass90,226 miles (+10,928)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    90,226 miles
    Test number
    943748257003
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  30. Pass79,298 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    79,298 miles
    Test number
    174586956467

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail79,298 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,298 miles
    Test number
    203149546037
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Questions about Y253 ATR

Does Y253 ATR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y253 ATR is valid until 7 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y253 ATR?
The MOT on Y253 ATR is valid until 7 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y253 ATR done?
Y253 ATR was recorded at 186,774 miles at its MOT on 24 Jan 2026, an average of 5,392 miles a year.
Has Y253 ATR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y253 ATR has failed 11 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on Y253 ATR 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 Y253 ATR find?
Y253 ATR passed its latest MOT on 24 Jan 2026 with 3 minor defects and 1 advisory: nearside headlamp lens slightly defective; offside headlamp lens slightly defective; offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources, and 1 more.

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