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Volkswagen Transporter

Blue · Diesel · 2001 · 1,896 cc

Y256 GEPMOT history

Y256 GEP is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 31 May 2001. Its MOT is valid until 30 Nov 2026 and it has passed 18 of 31 MOT tests, with 114,101 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Nov 2025.

Y256 GEP blue Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 30 Nov 2026
Mileage
114,101 mi
At MOT on 19 Nov 2025
MOT tests
31
18 passed · 13 failed
Per year
4,063 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y256 GEP
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
31 May 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
19 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y256 GEP was last recorded at 114,101 miles on 19 Nov 2025, 13 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Nov 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 22 May 2012: 54,933 miles, lower than 57,248 miles on 18 May 2011.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
114,088 miles · 18 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
13 miles
Average per year
4,063 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 114,101 miles
  • 2024 – 109,961 miles
  • 2023 – 105,210 miles
  • 2022 – 102,509 miles
  • 2021 – 97,832 miles
  • 2020 – 96,312 miles
  • 2017 – 95,908 miles
  • 2016 – 90,512 miles
  • 2015 – 80,765 miles
  • 2014 – 65,957 miles
  • 2013 – 59,677 miles
  • 2012 – 54,933 miles
  • 2011 – 57,248 miles
  • 2010 – 48,252 miles
  • 2009 – 46,266 miles
  • 2008 – 44,910 miles
  • 2007 – 40,921 miles
  • 2006 – 34,984 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass114,101 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 Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Horn not working (1.6.2a)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

31 tests since 30 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass114,101 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    114,101 miles
    Test number
    335410791735

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail114,088 miles (+4,127)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,088 miles
    Test number
    850986551025
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  3. Pass109,961 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    109,961 miles
    Test number
    447399896379
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Fail109,959 miles (+4,749)1 dangerous6 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,959 miles
    Test number
    256268321188
    • DangerousNearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted insecure (1.1.13 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Pass105,210 miles (+13)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    105,210 miles
    Test number
    928945370252
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205 55 16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Fail105,197 miles (+2,688)6 major3 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,197 miles
    Test number
    863921550030
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205 55 16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass102,509 miles4 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    102,509 miles
    Test number
    988674047380
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Fail102,509 miles (+4,677)3 major4 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,509 miles
    Test number
    528056252377
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim not tested both (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  9. Pass97,832 miles (+255)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    97,832 miles
    Test number
    509715597761
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre section (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 3mm tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Fail97,577 miles (+1,265)5 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,577 miles
    Test number
    618942418346
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre section (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 3mm tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass96,312 miles (+404)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    96,312 miles
    Test number
    432549100831
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  12. Pass95,908 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    95,908 miles
    Test number
    946088731527

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail95,908 miles (+5,396)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,908 miles
    Test number
    948858176262
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

  14. Pass90,512 miles (+8)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    90,512 miles
    Test number
    840980788770
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear tyres getting low

  15. Fail90,504 miles (+9,739)6 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,504 miles
    Test number
    645213100291
    • FailureFront Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureTailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass80,765 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2016
    Odometer
    80,765 miles
    Test number
    905512235103
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Fail80,765 miles (+14,808)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,765 miles
    Test number
    326552335107
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass65,957 miles (+6,280)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2015
    Odometer
    65,957 miles
    Test number
    225667244196
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Pass59,677 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2014
    Odometer
    59,677 miles
    Test number
    508150733132
    • AdvisoryTrailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  20. Fail59,677 miles (+4,744)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,677 miles
    Test number
    257120033454
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • AdvisoryTrailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  21. Pass54,933 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2013
    Odometer
    54,933 miles
    Test number
    296563242195
    • 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)

  22. Fail54,933 miles (-2,315)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,933 miles
    Test number
    229833542433
    • FailureOffside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass57,248 miles (+1)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2012
    Odometer
    57,248 miles
    Test number
    847078231189
    • NoteNearside rear tyre side walls perished
    • NoteOffside rear tyre side walls perished

  24. Fail57,247 miles (+8,995)3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,247 miles
    Test number
    295567431486
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre side walls perished
    • NoteOffside rear tyre side walls perished

  25. Pass48,252 miles (+1,986)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2011
    Odometer
    48,252 miles
    Test number
    664898230121
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryTowbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

  26. Pass46,266 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2010
    Odometer
    46,266 miles
    Test number
    363908839104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail46,266 miles (+1,356)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,266 miles
    Test number
    780515139195
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  28. Pass44,910 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2009
    Odometer
    44,910 miles
    Test number
    850481348128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail44,910 miles (+3,989)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,910 miles
    Test number
    740410648169
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  30. Pass40,921 miles (+5,937)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2008
    Odometer
    40,921 miles
    Test number
    284534447120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass34,984 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2007
    Odometer
    34,984 miles
    Test number
    790450356166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y256 GEP

Does Y256 GEP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y256 GEP is valid until 30 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on Y256 GEP?
The MOT on Y256 GEP is valid until 30 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y256 GEP done?
Y256 GEP was recorded at 114,101 miles at its MOT on 19 Nov 2025, an average of 4,063 miles a year.
Has Y256 GEP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y256 GEP has failed 13 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on Y256 GEP ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 22 May 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y256 GEP find?
Y256 GEP passed its latest MOT on 19 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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