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Volkswagen Transporter

Red · Diesel · 2001 · 1,896 cc

Y265 XSSMOT history

Y265 XSS is a red diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 29 Jun 2001. Its MOT expired on 8 May 2026 and it has passed 19 of 30 MOT tests, with 170,558 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 May 2025.

Y265 XSS red Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 8 May 2026
Mileage
170,558 mi
At MOT on 9 May 2025
MOT tests
30
19 passed · 11 failed
Per year
5,946 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y265 XSS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
29 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 May 2026
Latest MOT test
9 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y265 XSS was last recorded at 170,558 miles on 9 May 2025, 343 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
170,215 miles · 18 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
343 miles
Average per year
5,946 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 170,558 miles
  • 2023 – 170,215 miles
  • 2022 – 169,327 miles
  • 2021 – 164,968 miles
  • 2020 – 162,340 miles
  • 2019 – 158,093 miles
  • 2018 – 152,890 miles
  • 2017 – 143,696 miles
  • 2016 – 135,718 miles
  • 2015 – 129,273 miles
  • 2014 – 129,030 miles
  • 2013 – 121,382 miles
  • 2012 – 109,809 miles
  • 2011 – 100,530 miles
  • 2010 – 93,193 miles
  • 2009 – 85,125 miles
  • 2008 – 76,501 miles
  • 2007 – 65,148 miles
  • 2006 – 58,488 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass170,558 miles
  • AdvisoryRear slam panel is corroded but not structual.Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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 Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear slam panel corroded but not structural.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

30 tests since 4 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass170,558 miles (+343)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2026
    Odometer
    170,558 miles
    Test number
    407438794392
    • AdvisoryRear slam panel is corroded but not structual.

  2. Pass170,215 miles (+19)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    170,215 miles
    Test number
    999124835385
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear slam panel corroded but not structural.

  3. Fail170,196 miles (+869)7 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,196 miles
    Test number
    255772653631
    • MajorNearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Slam panel corroded but not structural.

  4. Pass169,327 miles (+25)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    169,327 miles
    Test number
    761207844225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail169,302 miles (+4,334)8 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,302 miles
    Test number
    644798609337
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill. (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength wishbone bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wishbone bracket. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill. (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear slam panel is corroded but not structual.

  6. Pass164,968 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    164,968 miles
    Test number
    149947620219
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail164,968 miles (+2,628)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,968 miles
    Test number
    175404390272
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill. (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass162,340 miles (+6)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    162,340 miles
    Test number
    773646435698
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides suspension arm mounting areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  9. Fail162,334 miles (+4,241)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,334 miles
    Test number
    352258960822
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides suspension arm mounting areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  10. Pass158,093 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    158,093 miles
    Test number
    592593993844

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail158,090 miles (+5,200)6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,090 miles
    Test number
    864952221809
    • MajorBrake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass152,890 miles (+23)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    152,890 miles
    Test number
    664231439600
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  13. Fail152,867 miles (+9,171)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,867 miles
    Test number
    513952720314
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass143,696 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    143,696 miles
    Test number
    113663156260
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  15. Fail143,691 miles (+7,973)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,691 miles
    Test number
    375947481161
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Flexy to compensator (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Flexy to compensator. (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass135,718 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    135,718 miles
    Test number
    992029305010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail135,714 miles (+6,441)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,714 miles
    Test number
    641147618613
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

  18. Pass129,273 miles (+243)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    129,273 miles
    Test number
    625517185143
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteHeavy Underseal

  19. Fail129,030 miles1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,030 miles
    Test number
    916987194062
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass129,030 miles (+7,648)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    129,030 miles
    Test number
    955887294018
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass121,382 miles (+11,573)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    121,382 miles
    Test number
    217572283401
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  22. Pass109,809 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    109,809 miles
    Test number
    766208472145
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  23. Fail109,809 miles (+9,279)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,809 miles
    Test number
    308098572154
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  24. Pass100,530 miles (+7,337)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    100,530 miles
    Test number
    425141871159
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

  25. Pass93,193 miles (+8,068)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    93,193 miles
    Test number
    223536860492

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass85,125 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    85,125 miles
    Test number
    473760569195
    • 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)

  27. Fail85,125 miles (+8,624)4 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,125 miles
    Test number
    592880469151
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • 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)

  28. Pass76,501 miles (+11,353)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    76,501 miles
    Test number
    912696088157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass65,148 miles (+6,660)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    65,148 miles
    Test number
    193179367123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass58,488 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    58,488 miles
    Test number
    551255986121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y265 XSS

Does Y265 XSS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y265 XSS expired on 8 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y265 XSS?
The MOT on Y265 XSS expired on 8 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y265 XSS done?
Y265 XSS was recorded at 170,558 miles at its MOT on 9 May 2025, an average of 5,946 miles a year.
Has Y265 XSS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y265 XSS has failed 11 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on Y265 XSS 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 Y265 XSS find?
Y265 XSS passed its latest MOT on 9 May 2025 with 1 advisory: rear slam panel is corroded but not structual..

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