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Volkswagen Transporter

Blue · Diesel · 2001 · 1,896 cc

Y256 CGOMOT history

Y256 CGO is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 11 May 2001. Its MOT is valid until 1 Jul 2027 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 186,851 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Jul 2026.

Y256 CGO blue Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 1 Jul 2027
Mileage
186,851 mi
At MOT on 2 Jul 2026
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,258 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y256 CGO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
11 May 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y256 CGO was last recorded at 186,851 miles on 2 Jul 2026, 3,293 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
183,558 miles · 1 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
3,293 miles
Average per year
6,258 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 186,851 miles
  • 2025 – 183,558 miles
  • 2024 – 182,597 miles
  • 2023 – 181,074 miles
  • 2022 – 180,136 miles
  • 2021 – 177,924 miles
  • 2020 – 168,882 miles
  • 2019 – 158,735 miles
  • 2018 – 146,771 miles
  • 2017 – 135,150 miles
  • 2016 – 119,244 miles
  • 2015 – 107,131 miles
  • 2014 – 102,522 miles
  • 2013 – 98,700 miles
  • 2012 – 95,568 miles
  • 2010 – 89,880 miles
  • 2009 – 83,524 miles
  • 2008 – 77,251 miles
  • 2007 – 70,566 miles
  • 2006 – 63,985 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass186,851 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

25 tests since 13 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass186,851 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    186,851 miles
    Test number
    459322223367
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Fail186,846 miles (+3,288)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,846 miles
    Test number
    675651315038
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass183,558 miles (+961)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    183,558 miles
    Test number
    798874108554
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material calliper pipes both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass182,597 miles (+1,523)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    182,597 miles
    Test number
    341035491176
    • AdvisoryBoth rear coil springs slight corroded
    • AdvisoryN/s and o/s front inner rack joints slight play
    • AdvisoryO/s front top ball joint slight play
    • AdvisoryRear discs poor condition

  5. Pass181,074 miles (+938)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    181,074 miles
    Test number
    903947424440
    • AdvisoryCorrosion in rear springs
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on brake discs ,brakes inbalanced

  6. Pass180,136 miles (+2,212)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    180,136 miles
    Test number
    139579777674

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass177,924 miles (+9,042)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    177,924 miles
    Test number
    558707094711

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass168,882 miles (+10,147)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    168,882 miles
    Test number
    975832391601

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass158,735 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    158,735 miles
    Test number
    222124351602

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail158,735 miles (+11,964)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,735 miles
    Test number
    833006925361
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass146,771 miles (+11,621)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    146,771 miles
    Test number
    186691636435

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass135,150 miles (+15,906)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    135,150 miles
    Test number
    113782793755

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass119,244 miles (+12,113)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    119,244 miles
    Test number
    615857506715

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass107,131 miles (+4,609)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    107,131 miles
    Test number
    676367568725

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass102,522 miles (+3,822)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    102,522 miles
    Test number
    546865314356
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBrake pipes corroded

  16. Fail98,700 miles3 repaired3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,700 miles
    Test number
    189653913368
    • Repaired at testExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
    • NoteChips in screen
    • NoteWinter Tyres fitted

  17. Pass98,700 miles (+3,132)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    98,700 miles
    Test number
    196593213335
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
    • NoteChips in screen
    • NoteWinter Tyres fitted

  18. Pass95,568 miles (+5,688)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    95,568 miles
    Test number
    469315922021
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteNSf anti roll bar bush has slight play

  19. Pass89,880 miles (+6,356)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    89,880 miles
    Test number
    181648700375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass83,524 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    83,524 miles
    Test number
    334483519378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail83,524 miles (+6,273)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,524 miles
    Test number
    813403519314
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  22. Pass77,251 miles (+6,685)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    77,251 miles
    Test number
    413837218441

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass70,566 miles (+47)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    70,566 miles
    Test number
    223972517350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail70,519 miles (+6,534)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,519 miles
    Test number
    762710817324
    • FailureBrake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteOil leak

  25. Pass63,985 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    63,985 miles
    Test number
    171007216368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y256 CGO

Does Y256 CGO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y256 CGO is valid until 1 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y256 CGO?
The MOT on Y256 CGO is valid until 1 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y256 CGO done?
Y256 CGO was recorded at 186,851 miles at its MOT on 2 Jul 2026, an average of 6,258 miles a year.
Has Y256 CGO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y256 CGO has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on Y256 CGO 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 Y256 CGO find?
Y256 CGO passed its latest MOT on 2 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: play in steering rack inner joint(s); rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

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