Volkswagen Transporter
Blue · Diesel · 2001 · 2,461 cc
Y266 DWLMOT history
Y266 DWL is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 1 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 20 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 23 MOT tests, with 187,891 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 20 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 187,891 mi
- At MOT on 20 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 23
- 20 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 3,135 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y266 DWL
- 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
- 1 Mar 2001
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 20 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 20 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y266 DWL was last recorded at 187,891 miles on 20 Jan 2026, 760 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jan 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 187,131 miles · 21 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 760 miles
- Average per year
- 3,135 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 187,891 miles
- 2025 – 187,131 miles
- 2023 – 184,381 miles
- 2022 – 181,473 miles
- 2021 – 179,613 miles
- 2020 – 178,590 miles
- 2019 – 177,410 miles
- 2018 – 176,309 miles
- 2017 – 175,631 miles
- 2016 – 174,716 miles
- 2015 – 173,374 miles
- 2014 – 171,649 miles
- 2013 – 168,995 miles
- 2012 – 167,611 miles
- 2011 – 164,988 miles
- 2010 – 162,156 miles
- 2009 – 158,314 miles
- 2008 – 155,748 miles
- 2007 – 146,597 miles
- 2006 – 125,318 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass187,891 miles
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth outer sill corroded
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.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2007–2010
Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & Offside
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside & Offside,cracking/perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside & Offside
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside & Offside
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Rear registration plate partially obscured by rear ladders
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
23 tests since 3 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass187,891 miles (+760)1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 187,891 miles
- Test number
- 364113795551
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth outer sill corroded
Pass187,131 miles (+1)1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 187,131 miles
- Test number
- 806767697598
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stonechipped/various (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside & Offside,cracking/perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Nearside & Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside & Offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear registration plate partially obscured by rear ladders
Fail187,130 miles (+2,749)5 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 187,130 miles
- Test number
- 917728634966
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Complete exhaust system rotten through (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel Nearside & Offside (1.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Nearside & Offside (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stonechipped/various (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside & Offside,cracking/perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Nearside & Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside & Offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear registration plate partially obscured by rear ladders
Pass184,381 miles (+2,908)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 184,381 miles
- Test number
- 420193617269
- AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust blow from pipe between centre box and manifold (6.1.2 (a))
Pass181,473 miles (+1,860)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 181,473 miles
- Test number
- 757655710766
- MinorCentral Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
Pass179,613 miles (+1,023)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 179,613 miles
- Test number
- 242009034143
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass178,590 miles (+1,180)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 178,590 miles
- Test number
- 880561000671
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass177,410 miles (+1,101)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 177,410 miles
- Test number
- 678929381818
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Pass176,309 miles (+678)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 176,309 miles
- Test number
- 894197148973
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass175,631 miles (+915)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 175,631 miles
- Test number
- 961121693772
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass174,716 miles (+1,342)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 174,716 miles
- Test number
- 902974431733
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass173,374 miles (+1,725)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 173,374 miles
- Test number
- 781840821407
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisorySlight play on inner steering rack joints
Pass171,649 miles (+2,654)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 4 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 171,649 miles
- Test number
- 927588704394
- NoteSLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH FRONT WHEELS
Pass168,995 miles (+1,384)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 4 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 168,995 miles
- Test number
- 367909503381
- AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- NoteSLIGHT PLAY IN FRONT WHEELS
Pass167,611 miles (+2,623)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 167,611 miles
- Test number
- 106790572298
- NoteOil leak
- NoteN/s front tyre wearing inner/outer edges
Pass164,988 miles (+2,832)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 164,988 miles
- Test number
- 847024761249
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass162,156 miles (+3,842)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 162,156 miles
- Test number
- 443495450093
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteSlight play in steering n/s o/s front
Pass158,314 miles (+2,566)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 19 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 158,314 miles
- Test number
- 861321959039
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteOil leak
Pass155,748 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2009
- Odometer
- 155,748 miles
- Test number
- 454206438086
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail155,748 miles (+9,151)4 failures1 advisory6 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 155,748 miles
- Test number
- 880546738025
- FailureAn item not tested (Manual)
- FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteAdvise brake pedal rubber worn
- NoteAdvise front pads getting low
- NoteAdvise oil leak around engine
- NoteAdvise rear discs rusty
- NoteAdvise slight play in n/s and o/s inner rack joints
- NoteAdvise slighty low effort rear foot brake
Pass146,597 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2008
- Odometer
- 146,597 miles
- Test number
- 861006147078
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail146,597 miles (+21,279)1 failure1 advisory5 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 146,597 miles
- Test number
- 204794247085
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteNearside rear coil spring rusty
- NoteOffside front tyre getting low on tread
- NoteOffside mirror glass cracked
- NoteOil leak
- NotePlay in steering rack
Pass125,318 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2007
- Odometer
- 125,318 miles
- Test number
- 600364636015
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Questions about Y266 DWL
- Does Y266 DWL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y266 DWL is valid until 20 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on Y266 DWL?
- The MOT on Y266 DWL is valid until 20 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has Y266 DWL done?
- Y266 DWL was recorded at 187,891 miles at its MOT on 20 Jan 2026, an average of 3,135 miles a year.
- Has Y266 DWL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y266 DWL has failed 3 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jan 2025.
- Has the mileage on Y266 DWL 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 Y266 DWL find?
- Y266 DWL passed its latest MOT on 20 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 8 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped; exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 6 more.
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