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Volkswagen Transporter

Green · Diesel · 2001 · 1,896 cc

Y253 TKJMOT history

Y253 TKJ is a green diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 1 Apr 2001. Its MOT is valid until 4 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 31 MOT tests, with 112,174 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Sept 2026.

Y253 TKJ green Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 4 Oct 2027
Mileage
112,174 mi
At MOT on 18 Sept 2026
MOT tests
31
21 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,823 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y253 TKJ
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 Apr 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y253 TKJ was last recorded at 112,174 miles on 18 Sept 2026, 1,807 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
110,367 miles · 23 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
1,807 miles
Average per year
3,823 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 112,174 miles
  • 2025 – 110,367 miles
  • 2024 – 108,483 miles
  • 2023 – 105,087 miles
  • 2022 – 103,358 miles
  • 2021 – 99,562 miles
  • 2020 – 95,492 miles
  • 2019 – 92,356 miles
  • 2018 – 88,113 miles
  • 2017 – 86,182 miles
  • 2016 – 84,442 miles
  • 2015 – 82,506 miles
  • 2014 – 80,678 miles
  • 2013 – 79,188 miles
  • 2012 – 71,930 miles
  • 2011 – 65,041 miles
  • 2010 – 56,559 miles
  • 2009 – 51,455 miles
  • 2008 – 45,421 miles
  • 2007 – 38,209 miles
  • 2006 – 33,820 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass112,174 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 8 MOTs since 2020

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

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

31 tests since 22 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass112,174 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    112,174 miles
    Test number
    126818744089
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Fail112,174 miles (+1,807)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,174 miles
    Test number
    221277692448
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Pass110,367 miles (+1,884)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    110,367 miles
    Test number
    753678642655
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass108,483 miles (+3,396)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    108,483 miles
    Test number
    479253761455
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass105,087 miles (+1,729)2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    105,087 miles
    Test number
    167749239749
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion on front suspension components

  6. Pass103,358 miles (+29)2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    103,358 miles
    Test number
    167877910271
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion on front suspension components

  7. Fail103,329 miles (+3,767)3 major2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,329 miles
    Test number
    770698781322
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion on front suspension components

  8. Pass99,562 miles (+4,070)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    99,562 miles
    Test number
    964320783109
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass95,492 miles (+3,136)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    95,492 miles
    Test number
    285301090064
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  10. Pass92,356 miles (+25)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    92,356 miles
    Test number
    385155227189
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

  11. Fail92,331 miles (+4,218)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,331 miles
    Test number
    899290707375
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

  12. Pass88,113 miles (+1,931)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    88,113 miles
    Test number
    687174312775
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

  13. Pass86,182 miles (+1,740)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    86,182 miles
    Test number
    275631845067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass84,442 miles (+34)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    84,442 miles
    Test number
    462294255797
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  15. Fail84,408 miles (+1,902)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,408 miles
    Test number
    247449639417
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass82,506 miles (+12)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    82,506 miles
    Test number
    786226385092
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail82,494 miles (+1,816)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,494 miles
    Test number
    148448575019
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass80,678 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    80,678 miles
    Test number
    328870084055
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Fail80,673 miles (+1,485)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,673 miles
    Test number
    318470384068
    • FailureSteering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass79,188 miles (+10)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    79,188 miles
    Test number
    456741583074
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Fail79,178 miles (+7,248)6 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,178 miles
    Test number
    519599473013
    • FailureDriver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass71,930 miles (+6,889)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    71,930 miles
    Test number
    675992082064
    • NoteFront tyres perished
    • NoteRear brake discs badly corroded

  23. Pass65,041 miles (+8,482)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    65,041 miles
    Test number
    507767381015
    • NoteAll tyres perished
    • NoteNearside rear brake disc badly corroded.

  24. Pass56,559 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    56,559 miles
    Test number
    132448560449

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail56,559 miles (+5,104)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,559 miles
    Test number
    561658560002
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  26. Pass51,455 miles (+148)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    51,455 miles
    Test number
    310865789018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail51,307 miles (+5,886)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,307 miles
    Test number
    663916979008
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  28. Pass45,421 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    45,421 miles
    Test number
    203571578024
    • NoteRear brake dics rusty

  29. Fail45,421 miles (+7,212)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,421 miles
    Test number
    244131078048
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteRear brake dics rusty

  30. Pass38,209 miles (+4,389)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    38,209 miles
    Test number
    771688387007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass33,820 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    33,820 miles
    Test number
    110881286005
    • AdvisoryBrake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteAll four tyres perished.

Questions about Y253 TKJ

Does Y253 TKJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y253 TKJ is valid until 4 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y253 TKJ?
The MOT on Y253 TKJ is valid until 4 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y253 TKJ done?
Y253 TKJ was recorded at 112,174 miles at its MOT on 18 Sept 2026, an average of 3,823 miles a year.
Has Y253 TKJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y253 TKJ has failed 10 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on Y253 TKJ 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 TKJ find?
Y253 TKJ passed its latest MOT on 18 Sept 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front play in steering rack inner joint(s).

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