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Volkswagen Transporter

Blue · Diesel · 2001 · 2,461 cc

Y257 CGOMOT history

Y257 CGO is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 17 Jul 2001. Its MOT expired on 9 Feb 2025 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 216,427 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Feb 2024.

Y257 CGO blue Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 9 Feb 2025
Mileage
216,427 mi
At MOT on 7 Feb 2024
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,754 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y257 CGO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
17 Jul 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Feb 2025
Latest MOT test
7 Feb 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y257 CGO was last recorded at 216,427 miles on 7 Feb 2024, 4,189 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Feb 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
212,238 miles · 3 Feb 2023
Between the last two tests
4,189 miles
Average per year
7,754 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 216,427 miles
  • 2023 – 212,238 miles
  • 2022 – 208,714 miles
  • 2021 – 205,163 miles
  • 2020 – 201,646 miles
  • 2019 – 197,465 miles
  • 2018 – 193,681 miles
  • 2017 – 189,054 miles
  • 2016 – 182,901 miles
  • 2015 – 176,535 miles
  • 2014 – 168,867 miles
  • 2013 – 160,844 miles
  • 2012 – 153,468 miles
  • 2011 – 144,195 miles
  • 2010 – 140,456 miles
  • 2009 – 116,111 miles
  • 2007 – 101,620 miles
  • 2006 – 90,320 miles
  • 2005 – 75,692 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass216,427 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2007

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007

Full MOT history

23 tests since 14 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass216,427 miles (+4,189)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    216,427 miles
    Test number
    274463379029
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass212,238 miles (+3,524)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    212,238 miles
    Test number
    711310383533
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass208,714 miles (+3,551)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    208,714 miles
    Test number
    222713052422
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  4. Pass205,163 miles (+3,517)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    205,163 miles
    Test number
    821947608012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass201,646 miles (+4,181)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    201,646 miles
    Test number
    312676688728
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass197,465 miles (+3,784)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    197,465 miles
    Test number
    556735656776
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryO/s rear tyre cracking

  7. Pass193,681 miles (+4,627)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    193,681 miles
    Test number
    221101771402
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

  8. Pass189,054 miles (+6,153)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    189,054 miles
    Test number
    771858007137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass182,901 miles (+6,366)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    182,901 miles
    Test number
    399831928282
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  10. Pass176,535 miles (+7,668)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    176,535 miles
    Test number
    979065435040
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • NoteOil leak

  11. Pass168,867 miles (+8,023)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    168,867 miles
    Test number
    926114234077
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteBrake warning light on,nearside brake sensor wire broken
    • NotePlay in both steering rack arms

  12. Pass160,844 miles (+7,376)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    160,844 miles
    Test number
    106557733496
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  13. Pass153,468 miles (+9,273)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    153,468 miles
    Test number
    986721132052
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  14. Pass144,195 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    144,195 miles
    Test number
    247378831083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail144,185 miles (+3,729)1 dangerous13 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,185 miles
    Test number
    418303631076
    • DangerousNearside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureCentre Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Mechanical brake component securing device missing (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Mechanical brake component securing device missing (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureOffside Front Torsion bar adjustment assembly inadequately locked (2.4.E.3)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  16. Pass140,456 miles (+54)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    140,456 miles
    Test number
    573308480042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail140,402 miles (+24,291)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,402 miles
    Test number
    691332280055
    • FailureBrake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  18. Pass116,111 miles (+30)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    116,111 miles
    Test number
    551602419018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail116,081 miles (+14,461)3 failures6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,081 miles
    Test number
    642345109097
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteFront brake discs are worn
    • NoteFront handbrake cable is corroded and starting to perish
    • NoteFront offside tyre is wearing on the edges
    • NoteRear brake discs are corroded
    • NoteRear offside brake warning sensor is not connected, warning light on dash
    • NoteSlight play in the steering from the front offside

  20. Pass101,620 miles (+16)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    101,620 miles
    Test number
    951016657303
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Fail101,604 miles (+11,284)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,604 miles
    Test number
    824205457380
    • FailureOffside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass90,320 miles (+14,628)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    90,320 miles
    Test number
    611125846367
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  23. Pass75,692 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    75,692 miles
    Test number
    283868045327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y257 CGO

Does Y257 CGO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y257 CGO expired on 9 Feb 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y257 CGO?
The MOT on Y257 CGO expired on 9 Feb 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y257 CGO done?
Y257 CGO was recorded at 216,427 miles at its MOT on 7 Feb 2024, an average of 7,754 miles a year.
Has Y257 CGO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y257 CGO has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Feb 2011.
Has the mileage on Y257 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 Y257 CGO find?
Y257 CGO passed its latest MOT on 7 Feb 2024 with 4 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside front drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated; nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive, and 1 more.

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