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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 2001 · 2,461 cc

Y253 UDXMOT history

Y253 UDX is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 28 Jun 2001. Its MOT is valid until 28 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 232,481 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Apr 2026.

Y253 UDX white Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 28 Apr 2027
Mileage
232,481 mi
At MOT on 29 Apr 2026
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
7,614 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y253 UDX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
28 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y253 UDX was last recorded at 232,481 miles on 29 Apr 2026, 773 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
231,708 miles · 17 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
773 miles
Average per year
7,614 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 232,481 miles
  • 2025 – 231,708 miles
  • 2024 – 230,690 miles
  • 2023 – 229,788 miles
  • 2022 – 229,323 miles
  • 2021 – 228,338 miles
  • 2019 – 223,883 miles
  • 2018 – 222,535 miles
  • 2017 – 220,267 miles
  • 2016 – 213,036 miles
  • 2015 – 206,627 miles
  • 2014 – 205,323 miles
  • 2013 – 186,066 miles
  • 2012 – 174,009 miles
  • 2011 – 157,762 miles
  • 2010 – 141,010 miles
  • 2009 – 125,903 miles
  • 2008 – 111,461 miles
  • 2007 – 95,582 miles
  • 2006 – 79,447 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass232,481 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

Full MOT history

28 tests since 24 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass232,481 miles (+773)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    232,481 miles
    Test number
    162999339180
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass231,708 miles (+1,018)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    231,708 miles
    Test number
    753291464540
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass230,690 miles (+902)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    230,690 miles
    Test number
    351048125106
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Pass229,788 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    229,788 miles
    Test number
    320206150142
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake rods corroded

  5. FailMileage not read1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    572874992885
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake rods corroded

  6. Pass229,323 miles (+985)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    229,323 miles
    Test number
    491501806134
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRoad wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  7. Pass228,338 miles (+20)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    228,338 miles
    Test number
    786903840308
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail228,318 miles (+4,435)5 major1 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    228,318 miles
    Test number
    469029488703
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to rear suspension mounts
    • AdvisoryInner and outer sill corrosion
    • AdvisoryNoise in reverse
    • AdvisoryWheel arch corrosion

  9. Pass223,883 miles (+1,348)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    223,883 miles
    Test number
    268760393536

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass222,535 miles (+2,268)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2019
    Odometer
    222,535 miles
    Test number
    633469560844
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryInner rear discs corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryN/s weak jet weak
    • AdvisoryN/s/f washer jet
    • AdvisoryRear tyres perished

  11. Pass220,267 miles (+7,231)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2018
    Odometer
    220,267 miles
    Test number
    284583603197
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

  12. Pass213,036 miles (+6,409)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    213,036 miles
    Test number
    514639941798
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint top arm (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint top arm (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust system rusty
    • AdvisorySlight movement to n/s steering rack end
    • AdvisorySlight oil leaks

  13. Pass206,627 miles (+1,304)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    206,627 miles
    Test number
    745290125102
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  14. Pass205,323 miles (+19,257)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    205,323 miles
    Test number
    475540094031
    • NoteO/s/r tyre outer wall damaged
    • NoteRear brakes low efficiency

  15. Fail186,066 miles3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,066 miles
    Test number
    787564493021
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • 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)

  16. Pass186,066 miles (+12,057)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    186,066 miles
    Test number
    826794593016
    • 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)

  17. Pass174,009 miles12 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    174,009 miles
    Test number
    568589082005
    • NotePassenger seat(s) missing at time of test
    • NoteBrake fluild level slightly low
    • NoteFront wipers blades smear windersceen slighytly
    • NoteN/s/f & o/s/f tyres right on legal limit at time of test (bold on inside edges)strongly recommend replacement asap
    • NoteN/s/f washer requires cleaning out ,only one of two jets work
    • NoteO/s/f indicator slightly white
    • NoteO/s/r tyre wearing on inside edge & inside tyre wall has a soft place in one area and has a nail in tread (recommend replacement)
    • NotePossible front tracking wearing front tyres on inside edges
    • NoteRear exhaust back box has a slight blow ok at time of test also back box hanger points corroded
    • NoteSlight imalance on front brakes
    • NoteSlight oil leak on engine ?
    • NoteSuspect front inside brake pads to be lowish ?

  18. Fail174,009 miles (+16,247)2 failures1 advisory13 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,009 miles
    Test number
    925229182064
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NotePassenger seat(s) missing at time of test
    • NoteBrake fluild level slightly low
    • NoteFront wipers blades smear windersceen slighytly
    • NoteN/s/f & o/s/f tyres right on legal limit at time of test (bold on inside edges)strongly recommend replacement asap
    • NoteN/s/f washer requires cleaning out ,only one of two jets work
    • NoteO/s/f indicator slightly white
    • NoteO/s/r tyre wearing on inside edge & inside tyre wall has a soft place in one area and has a nail in tread (recommend replacement)
    • NoteOil level on min
    • NotePossible front tracking wearing front tyres on inside edges
    • NoteRear exhaust back box has a slight blow ok at time of test also back box hanger points corroded
    • NoteSlight imalance on front brakes
    • NoteSlight oil leak on engine ?
    • NoteSuspect front inside brake pads to be lowish ?

  19. Pass157,762 miles (+16,752)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    157,762 miles
    Test number
    156605881051
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on inner edges.
    • NoteExhaust heavily corroded but not blowing.
    • NotePlay in both front inner track rod joints.

  20. Pass141,010 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    141,010 miles
    Test number
    144738270473

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail141,010 miles (+15,107)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,010 miles
    Test number
    604438270048
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  22. Pass125,903 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    125,903 miles
    Test number
    623145989069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail125,902 miles (+14,441)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,902 miles
    Test number
    813824389031
    • FailureCentre Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  24. Fail111,461 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,461 miles
    Test number
    142271198436
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  25. Pass111,461 miles (+15,879)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    111,461 miles
    Test number
    181101398433

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail95,582 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,582 miles
    Test number
    861620797080
    • Repaired at testNearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

  27. Pass95,582 miles (+16,135)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    95,582 miles
    Test number
    962780297020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass79,447 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    79,447 miles
    Test number
    301853186061
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about Y253 UDX

Does Y253 UDX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y253 UDX is valid until 28 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y253 UDX?
The MOT on Y253 UDX is valid until 28 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y253 UDX done?
Y253 UDX was recorded at 232,481 miles at its MOT on 29 Apr 2026, an average of 7,614 miles a year.
Has Y253 UDX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y253 UDX has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Apr 2023.
Has the mileage on Y253 UDX 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 UDX find?
Y253 UDX passed its latest MOT on 29 Apr 2026 with 6 advisories: exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; oil leak, but not excessive, and 3 more.

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