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Volkswagen Transporter

Green · Diesel · 2001 · 1,896 cc

Y259 BGDMOT history

Y259 BGD is a green diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 9 Jul 2001. Its MOT expired on 24 Jul 2025 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 113,355 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Jul 2024.

Y259 BGD green Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 24 Jul 2025
Mileage
113,355 mi
At MOT on 25 Jul 2024
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,197 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y259 BGD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
9 Jul 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
25 Jul 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y259 BGD was last recorded at 113,355 miles on 25 Jul 2024, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
113,355 miles · 18 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
3,197 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 113,355 miles
  • 2023 – 113,196 miles
  • 2022 – 113,167 miles
  • 2021 – 113,032 miles
  • 2020 – 112,976 miles
  • 2019 – 112,943 miles
  • 2018 – 111,574 miles
  • 2017 – 110,410 miles
  • 2016 – 109,723 miles
  • 2015 – 106,915 miles
  • 2014 – 105,005 miles
  • 2013 – 102,745 miles
  • 2012 – 97,160 miles
  • 2011 – 88,912 miles
  • 2010 – 84,208 miles
  • 2009 – 79,944 miles
  • 2008 – 74,067 miles
  • 2007 – 68,239 miles
  • 2006 – 55,242 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass113,355 miles
  • AdvisoryDrivers door check strap missingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosionRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Full under Body Corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

28 tests since 22 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass113,355 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    113,355 miles
    Test number
    535685569187
    • AdvisoryDrivers door check strap missing
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  2. Fail113,355 miles (+159)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,355 miles
    Test number
    627537568810
    • MajorOffside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Central sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill, next to suspension component (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryDrivers door check strap missing
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  3. Pass113,196 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    113,196 miles
    Test number
    412828229226
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryService brake binding but not excessively Both front brakes (1.2.1 (f))

  4. Fail113,196 miles (+29)1 dangerous6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,196 miles
    Test number
    947731172995
    • DangerousOffside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryService brake binding but not excessively Both front brakes (1.2.1 (f))

  5. Pass113,167 miles (+135)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    113,167 miles
    Test number
    663549242140
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill under vehicle (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All underbody (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Pass113,032 miles (+8)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    113,032 miles
    Test number
    915898983417
    • AdvisoryFull under Body Corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  7. Fail113,024 miles (+48)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,024 miles
    Test number
    693853747419
    • MajorNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryFull under Body Corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  8. Pass112,976 miles (+33)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    112,976 miles
    Test number
    519110498512
    • AdvisoryAll over underbody corrosion
    • AdvisoryCentral Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside outer sill under side door (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill under passenger door (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass112,943 miles (+1,369)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    112,943 miles
    Test number
    804401882380
    • MinorPower steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  10. Pass111,574 miles (+1,164)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2019
    Odometer
    111,574 miles
    Test number
    985460348870
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  11. Pass110,410 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2018
    Odometer
    110,410 miles
    Test number
    504761306516
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake pipe corroded

  12. Fail110,410 miles (+687)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,410 miles
    Test number
    873077419691
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  13. Pass109,723 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2017
    Odometer
    109,723 miles
    Test number
    517063057109
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front play in steering rack arm

  14. Fail109,723 miles (+2,808)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,723 miles
    Test number
    536915957990
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded on caliper (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front play in steering rack arm

  15. Pass106,915 miles (+1,910)6 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2016
    Odometer
    106,915 miles
    Test number
    947801625154
    • NoteNearside front brake pipes corroded
    • NoteNearside rear brake pipe corroded
    • NoteOffside front brake pipes corroded
    • NoteOffside rear brake pipe corroded
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Pass105,005 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2015
    Odometer
    105,005 miles
    Test number
    866022224141
    • NoteNearside front and offside front brake pipes corroded
    • NoteNearside rear and offside rear brake pipes corroded
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  17. Fail105,005 miles (+2,260)3 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,005 miles
    Test number
    217801424193
    • FailureBrake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • FailureFront position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • FailureStop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
    • NoteNearside front and offside front brake pipes corroded
    • NoteNearside rear and offside rear brake pipes corroded
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  18. Pass102,745 miles (+4)14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2014
    Odometer
    102,745 miles
    Test number
    578282823135
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

  19. Fail102,741 miles (+5,581)4 failures14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,741 miles
    Test number
    119131523107
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

  20. Pass97,160 miles (+8,248)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2013
    Odometer
    97,160 miles
    Test number
    148221152141
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • NoteBrake pad warning light on

  21. Pass88,912 miles (+4,704)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2012
    Odometer
    88,912 miles
    Test number
    289479331129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass84,208 miles (+4,264)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2011
    Odometer
    84,208 miles
    Test number
    990261840108
    • 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)

  23. Pass79,944 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2010
    Odometer
    79,944 miles
    Test number
    334368949128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail79,944 miles (+5,877)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,944 miles
    Test number
    760831449183
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  25. Pass74,067 miles (+5,828)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2009
    Odometer
    74,067 miles
    Test number
    134856338157
    • NoteBrake pad warning light on
    • NoteExhaust braket not attatched

  26. Pass68,239 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2008
    Odometer
    68,239 miles
    Test number
    353282147186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail68,239 miles (+12,997)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,239 miles
    Test number
    563572447108
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

  28. Pass55,242 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2007
    Odometer
    55,242 miles
    Test number
    960482746170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y259 BGD

Does Y259 BGD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y259 BGD expired on 24 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y259 BGD?
The MOT on Y259 BGD expired on 24 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y259 BGD done?
Y259 BGD was recorded at 113,355 miles at its MOT on 25 Jul 2024, an average of 3,197 miles a year.
Has Y259 BGD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y259 BGD has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on Y259 BGD 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 Y259 BGD find?
Y259 BGD passed its latest MOT on 25 Jul 2024 with 4 advisories: drivers door check strap missing; general underbody corrosion; nearside front service brake binding but not excessively, and 1 more.

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