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Volkswagen Transporter

Green · Diesel · 2001 · 2,461 cc

Y257 TKJMOT history

Y257 TKJ is a green diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 5 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 3 Jun 2027 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 173,771 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Jun 2026.

Y257 TKJ green Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 3 Jun 2027
Mileage
173,771 mi
At MOT on 1 Jun 2026
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,086 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y257 TKJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
5 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y257 TKJ was last recorded at 173,771 miles on 1 Jun 2026, 1,562 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
172,209 miles · 4 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
1,562 miles
Average per year
6,086 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 173,771 miles
  • 2025 – 172,209 miles
  • 2023 – 170,876 miles
  • 2022 – 169,294 miles
  • 2021 – 167,747 miles
  • 2020 – 166,700 miles
  • 2019 – 155,950 miles
  • 2018 – 148,432 miles
  • 2017 – 143,899 miles
  • 2016 – 135,677 miles
  • 2015 – 128,814 miles
  • 2014 – 122,960 miles
  • 2013 – 114,372 miles
  • 2012 – 109,253 miles
  • 2011 – 100,305 miles
  • 2010 – 92,584 miles
  • 2009 – 82,134 miles
  • 2008 – 72,706 miles
  • 2007 – 61,663 miles
  • 2006 – 51,092 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass173,771 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

25 tests since 5 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass173,771 miles (+1,562)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    173,771 miles
    Test number
    720337395449

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass172,209 miles (+1,333)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    172,209 miles
    Test number
    168279518683

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass170,876 miles (+1,582)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    170,876 miles
    Test number
    710302417188
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch. not considered excessive at time of test (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch. not considered excessive at time of test (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass169,294 miles (+1,547)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    169,294 miles
    Test number
    398156004688

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass167,747 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    167,747 miles
    Test number
    445041723482
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive all around engine/lower covers. hard to pinpoint origin. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail167,745 miles (+1,045)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,745 miles
    Test number
    696359823889
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive all around engine/lower covers. hard to pinpoint origin. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass166,700 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    166,700 miles
    Test number
    178146642661
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Fail166,699 miles (+10,749)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,699 miles
    Test number
    135935178066
    • DangerousBrake servo inoperative (1.1.10 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass155,950 miles (+7,518)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    155,950 miles
    Test number
    317009212100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass148,432 miles (+4,533)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2019
    Odometer
    148,432 miles
    Test number
    320914702701
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. Pass143,899 miles (+8,222)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2018
    Odometer
    143,899 miles
    Test number
    158974205166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass135,677 miles (+6,863)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2017
    Odometer
    135,677 miles
    Test number
    955816188043
    • AdvisoryNearside slight play in steering rack inner joint

  13. Pass128,814 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    128,814 miles
    Test number
    518336305163
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  14. Fail128,814 miles (+5,854)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,814 miles
    Test number
    995466605127
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  15. Pass122,960 miles (+8,588)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    122,960 miles
    Test number
    757583014194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass114,372 miles (+5,119)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    114,372 miles
    Test number
    119914093012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass109,253 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    109,253 miles
    Test number
    516540512137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail109,253 miles (+8,948)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,253 miles
    Test number
    907740612134
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  19. Pass100,305 miles (+7,721)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    100,305 miles
    Test number
    978204901169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass92,584 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    92,584 miles
    Test number
    274266490015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail92,584 miles (+10,450)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,584 miles
    Test number
    580451390014
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  22. Pass82,134 miles (+9,428)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    82,134 miles
    Test number
    910458779064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass72,706 miles (+11,043)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    72,706 miles
    Test number
    613820708104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass61,663 miles (+10,571)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    61,663 miles
    Test number
    951174877018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass51,092 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    51,092 miles
    Test number
    763165496014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y257 TKJ

Does Y257 TKJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y257 TKJ is valid until 3 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y257 TKJ?
The MOT on Y257 TKJ is valid until 3 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y257 TKJ done?
Y257 TKJ was recorded at 173,771 miles at its MOT on 1 Jun 2026, an average of 6,086 miles a year.
Has Y257 TKJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y257 TKJ has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on Y257 TKJ 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 TKJ find?
Y257 TKJ passed its latest MOT on 1 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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