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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 2001 · 1,896 cc

Y253 HWJMOT history

Y253 HWJ is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 24 Jul 2001. Its MOT is valid until 17 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 64,421 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Mar 2026.

Y253 HWJ white Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 17 Mar 2027
Mileage
64,421 mi
At MOT on 18 Mar 2026
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,273 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y253 HWJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
24 Jul 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y253 HWJ was last recorded at 64,421 miles on 18 Mar 2026, 94 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
64,327 miles · 23 May 2025
Between the last two tests
94 miles
Average per year
2,273 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 64,421 miles
  • 2025 – 64,327 miles
  • 2024 – 62,410 miles
  • 2023 – 61,867 miles
  • 2022 – 61,107 miles
  • 2021 – 60,546 miles
  • 2020 – 58,287 miles
  • 2019 – 56,200 miles
  • 2018 – 54,277 miles
  • 2017 – 53,300 miles
  • 2016 – 51,712 miles
  • 2015 – 48,718 miles
  • 2014 – 44,678 miles
  • 2013 – 43,112 miles
  • 2012 – 41,403 miles
  • 2011 – 38,806 miles
  • 2010 – 36,184 miles
  • 2009 – 34,000 miles
  • 2008 – 30,104 miles
  • 2007 – 24,878 miles
  • 2005 – 18,377 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass64,421 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • BRAKE PIPES CORRODED

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • DAMAGE & RUST TO BODY WORK NO JAGGED EDGES

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

27 tests since 15 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass64,421 miles (+94)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    64,421 miles
    Test number
    167432778692

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass64,327 miles (+8)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2026
    Odometer
    64,327 miles
    Test number
    327324259670
    • AdvisoryBRAKE PIPES CORRODED
    • AdvisoryDAMAGE & RUST TO BODY WORK NO JAGGED EDGES
    • AdvisoryPOWER STEERING BELT SLACK & SERPENTINE BELT FRAYED

  3. Fail64,319 miles (+47)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,319 miles
    Test number
    656320341312
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low WON'T ADJUST (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBRAKE PIPES CORRODED
    • AdvisoryDAMAGE & RUST TO BODY WORK NO JAGGED EDGES
    • AdvisoryPOWER STEERING BELT SLACK & SERPENTINE BELT FRAYED

  4. Fail64,272 miles (+1,862)3 dangerous8 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,272 miles
    Test number
    865552499504
    • DangerousNearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Side Step, Marked in Yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Side Step, Marked in Yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass62,410 miles (+543)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    62,410 miles
    Test number
    749309716594

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass61,867 miles (+760)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    61,867 miles
    Test number
    495452941610
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass61,107 miles (+561)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    61,107 miles
    Test number
    385804392321
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass60,546 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    60,546 miles
    Test number
    845129982710
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Nearside & Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail60,546 miles (+2,259)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,546 miles
    Test number
    765607346033
    • MajorWindscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Nearside & Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass58,287 miles (+2,087)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    58,287 miles
    Test number
    846117947997
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass56,200 miles (+1,923)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    56,200 miles
    Test number
    478063263683
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front & Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryService brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

  12. Pass54,277 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    54,277 miles
    Test number
    405646123061
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  13. Fail54,277 miles (+977)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,277 miles
    Test number
    958317628573
    • FailureNearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Loading door cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  14. Pass53,300 miles (+1,588)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    53,300 miles
    Test number
    485809168698
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front outer /inner sill damaged corroded

  15. Pass51,712 miles (+2,994)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    51,712 miles
    Test number
    862321705578
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWiper blades poor

  16. Pass48,718 miles (+4,040)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    48,718 miles
    Test number
    267579215080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass44,678 miles (+1,566)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    44,678 miles
    Test number
    145719124057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass43,112 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    43,112 miles
    Test number
    206188823091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail43,112 miles (+1,709)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,112 miles
    Test number
    245332023086
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass41,403 miles (+2,597)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    41,403 miles
    Test number
    116559412095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass38,806 miles (+2,622)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    38,806 miles
    Test number
    456969811083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass36,184 miles (+2,184)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    36,184 miles
    Test number
    892764710037
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  23. Pass34,000 miles (+3,896)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    34,000 miles
    Test number
    250484919039
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  24. Pass30,104 miles (+5,226)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    30,104 miles
    Test number
    452374118025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass24,878 miles (+6,501)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    24,878 miles
    Test number
    364108717007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass18,377 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    18,377 miles
    Test number
    263229845324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail18,375 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,375 miles
    Test number
    600019945392
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Questions about Y253 HWJ

Does Y253 HWJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y253 HWJ is valid until 17 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y253 HWJ?
The MOT on Y253 HWJ is valid until 17 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y253 HWJ done?
Y253 HWJ was recorded at 64,421 miles at its MOT on 18 Mar 2026, an average of 2,273 miles a year.
Has Y253 HWJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y253 HWJ has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 21 May 2025.
Has the mileage on Y253 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 Y253 HWJ find?
Y253 HWJ passed its latest MOT on 18 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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