Volkswagen Transporter
White · Diesel · 2001 · 2,461 cc
Y253 WGNMOT history
Y253 WGN is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 2 Jul 2001. Its MOT is valid until 19 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 243,777 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 19 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 243,777 mi
- At MOT on 20 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 26
- 21 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 8,666 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y253 WGN
- 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
- 2 Jul 2001
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 19 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 20 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y253 WGN was last recorded at 243,777 miles on 20 Aug 2026, 2,665 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Oct 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 241,112 miles · 3 Oct 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 2,665 miles
- Average per year
- 8,666 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 243,777 miles
- 2025 – 241,112 miles
- 2024 – 237,898 miles
- 2023 – 235,722 miles
- 2022 – 233,418 miles
- 2021 – 227,408 miles
- 2020 – 221,823 miles
- 2019 – 215,154 miles
- 2018 – 207,851 miles
- 2017 – 199,371 miles
- 2016 – 189,918 miles
- 2015 – 181,484 miles
- 2014 – 174,234 miles
- 2013 – 165,284 miles
- 2012 – 155,233 miles
- 2011 – 143,746 miles
- 2010 – 133,490 miles
- 2009 – 123,014 miles
- 2007 – 108,873 miles
- 2006 – 83,401 miles
- 2005 – 60,537 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass243,777 miles
- AdvisorySlight corrosion throughout the under side of the vehicle.
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres outer walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryAll suspension components corroded but not seriously weakened
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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Engine oil leaks.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2023
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2010
Full MOT history
26 tests since 28 Jun 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass243,777 miles (+2,665)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 243,777 miles
- Test number
- 419771591082
- AdvisorySlight corrosion throughout the under side of the vehicle.
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres outer walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryAll suspension components corroded but not seriously weakened
Pass241,112 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 241,112 miles
- Test number
- 187897121297
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail241,112 miles (+3,214)1 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 241,112 miles
- Test number
- 238117812498
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass237,898 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 237,898 miles
- Test number
- 915312679647
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))
Fail237,896 miles (+2,174)3 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 237,896 miles
- Test number
- 646963716912
- MajorNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorRear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))
Pass235,722 miles (+2,304)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 235,722 miles
- Test number
- 554852011254
- AdvisoryEngine oil leaks.
- AdvisoryFront metal link brake pipes corroded (caliper areas).
Pass233,418 miles (+6,010)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 233,418 miles
- Test number
- 107967091729
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass227,408 miles (+5,585)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 227,408 miles
- Test number
- 727081810631
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass221,823 miles (+6,669)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 221,823 miles
- Test number
- 959025373832
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass215,154 miles (+7,303)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 215,154 miles
- Test number
- 406981717432
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass207,851 miles (+8,480)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 207,851 miles
- Test number
- 492676167099
- AdvisoryEngine oil leaks.
- AdvisoryN/S/F Under car sill area corroded.
- AdvisoryRear tyres worn.
- AdvisoryTow bar wiring damaged.
Pass199,371 miles (+9,453)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 199,371 miles
- Test number
- 956406478834
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Pass189,918 miles (+8,434)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 189,918 miles
- Test number
- 406754750453
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass181,484 miles (+7,250)5 notes
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 181,484 miles
- Test number
- 138097075143
- NoteEngine oil leaks.
- NoteExhaust system deteriorated (front section area).
- NoteN/S Steering rack gaiter deteriorated.
- NoteO/S/F Flexible brake hose damaged.
- NoteWindscreen damaged.
Pass174,234 miles (+8,950)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 174,234 miles
- Test number
- 159664274156
- NoteBoth front tyres worn.
- NoteO/S/F Flexible brake hose deteriorated.
- NoteO/S/F Tyre worn on inner edge.
Pass165,284 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 165,284 miles
- Test number
- 467363573101
- AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Fail165,284 miles (+10,051)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 165,284 miles
- Test number
- 985533273175
- Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Pass155,233 miles2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 155,233 miles
- Test number
- 387788752122
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteRear tyres slightly out of shape
Fail155,233 miles (+11,487)1 repaired2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 155,233 miles
- Test number
- 628848352136
- Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteRear tyres slightly out of shape
Pass143,746 miles (+10,256)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 143,746 miles
- Test number
- 235174371443
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass133,490 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 133,490 miles
- Test number
- 942766380128
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteBoth front steering draglinks have slight play
Fail133,490 miles (+10,476)7 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 133,490 miles
- Test number
- 232687470162
- FailureBrake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteBoth front steering draglinks have slight play
Pass123,014 miles (+14,141)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 123,014 miles
- Test number
- 163104289132
- NoteBoth front steering draglinks begining to show signs of wear
- NoteBrakes may require servising
- NoteFront and rear brake discs corroded
Pass108,873 miles (+25,472)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 108,873 miles
- Test number
- 344696477176
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass83,401 miles (+22,864)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 83,401 miles
- Test number
- 111648676196
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass60,537 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2006
- Odometer
- 60,537 miles
- Test number
- 891139775130
- NoteFront number plate slightly cracked
Questions about Y253 WGN
- Does Y253 WGN currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y253 WGN is valid until 19 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on Y253 WGN?
- The MOT on Y253 WGN is valid until 19 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has Y253 WGN done?
- Y253 WGN was recorded at 243,777 miles at its MOT on 20 Aug 2026, an average of 8,666 miles a year.
- Has Y253 WGN ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y253 WGN has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Oct 2025.
- Has the mileage on Y253 WGN 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 WGN find?
- Y253 WGN passed its latest MOT on 20 Aug 2026 with 3 advisories: slight corrosion throughout the under side of the vehicle.; tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres outer walls; all suspension components corroded but not seriously weakened.
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