
Volkswagen Transporter
Purple and Silver · Diesel · 2001 · 2,461 cc
Y268 HCXMOT history
Y268 HCX is a purple and silver diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 2 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 2 Aug 2025 and it has passed 18 of 31 MOT tests, with 195,241 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Aug 2024.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 2 Aug 2025
- Mileage
- 195,241 mi
- At MOT on 3 Aug 2024
- MOT tests
- 31
- 18 passed · 13 failed
- Per year
- 5,579 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y268 HCX
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- Purple and Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,461 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 2 Mar 2001
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 2 Aug 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 3 Aug 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y268 HCX was last recorded at 195,241 miles on 3 Aug 2024, 1,131 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Mar 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 194,110 miles · 3 Mar 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 1,131 miles
- Average per year
- 5,579 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 195,241 miles
- 2023 – 194,110 miles
- 2022 – 191,417 miles
- 2021 – 188,140 miles
- 2019 – 181,611 miles
- 2018 – 177,956 miles
- 2017 – 176,805 miles
- 2016 – 176,779 miles
- 2015 – 171,148 miles
- 2014 – 163,044 miles
- 2013 – 151,094 miles
- 2012 – 143,184 miles
- 2011 – 132,756 miles
- 2010 – 128,390 miles
- 2009 – 123,998 miles
- 2008 – 118,787 miles
- 2007 – 105,734 miles
- 2006 – 92,435 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))
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 hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2015
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
31 tests since 1 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass195,241 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 195,241 miles
- Test number
- 796612391183
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Fail195,241 miles (+1,131)2 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 195,241 miles
- Test number
- 540835645602
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) likely to become detached (4.3.1 (c) (ii))
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Pass194,110 miles (+2,693)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 194,110 miles
- Test number
- 994857467135
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass191,417 miles (+3,277)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 191,417 miles
- Test number
- 405556240423
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass188,140 miles (+5)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 188,140 miles
- Test number
- 205786520168
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail188,135 miles (+6,524)5 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 188,135 miles
- Test number
- 919857404407
- MajorCentral Brake pipe excessively corroded nearside (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorCentral Brake pipe excessively corroded offside (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass181,611 miles (+3,655)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 181,611 miles
- Test number
- 363920063310
- AdvisoryNearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess corrosion (1.1.15 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake caliper (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Brake cable damaged but not to excess corrosion (1.1.15 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake caliper (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass177,956 miles (+264)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2019
- Odometer
- 177,956 miles
- Test number
- 313731821867
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryRear tyres worn on inner edge
Fail177,692 miles (+887)8 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 177,692 miles
- Test number
- 923109471633
- FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
- FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureRear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryRear tyres worn on inner edge
Pass176,805 miles (+26)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 176,805 miles
- Test number
- 407279418426
- AdvisoryAdvise indicator stalk slightly faulty on right side.
- AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play Rack end/Tie rod end. (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake low effort.
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake low effort.
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass176,779 miles (+4)12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 176,779 miles
- Test number
- 525170454212
- AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve defective but function not impaired (3.6.E.3)
- AdvisoryCentre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear brake dustsheilds corroding
Fail176,775 miles (+5,627)3 failures12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 176,775 miles
- Test number
- 750870740132
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve defective but function not impaired (3.6.E.3)
- AdvisoryCentre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear brake dustsheilds corroding
Pass171,148 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 171,148 miles
- Test number
- 340963090354
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryPlay in inner rack rods
Fail171,147 miles (+8,103)6 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 171,147 miles
- Test number
- 725769283234
- FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryEmissions not checked due to exhaust
- AdvisoryPlay in inner rack rods
Pass163,044 miles9 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 163,044 miles
- Test number
- 135655944219
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteCoolant leak
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- NoteN/s sliding door lower bracket broken but can be secured in closed position
- NoteUnable to open rear doors no key available
Fail163,044 miles (+11,950)13 failures11 advisories5 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 163,044 miles
- Test number
- 956315644221
- FailureBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
- FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
- FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
- FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteCoolant leak
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- NoteN/s sliding door lower bracket broken but can be secured in closed position
- NoteUnable to open rear doors no key available
- NoteWiper blades splitting
Pass151,094 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 151,094 miles
- Test number
- 448044573016
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail151,093 miles (+7,909)1 dangerous7 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 151,093 miles
- Test number
- 679704573088
- DangerousNearside Inner Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
- FailureExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
- FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureRear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass143,184 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 143,184 miles
- Test number
- 528432572064
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Fail143,184 miles (+10,428)4 failures6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 143,184 miles
- Test number
- 335222172078
- FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
- FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryOffside Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Fail132,756 miles2 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 132,756 miles
- Test number
- 105213471471
- Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass132,756 miles (+4,366)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 132,756 miles
- Test number
- 896703371088
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass128,390 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 128,390 miles
- Test number
- 540734170049
- NoteFt tyres cracking outer walls
Fail128,390 miles (+4,392)3 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 128,390 miles
- Test number
- 684574070098
- FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- NoteFT tyres cracking outer walls
Pass123,998 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 123,998 miles
- Test number
- 372643369038
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail123,998 miles (+5,211)8 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 123,998 miles
- Test number
- 144175459095
- FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
- FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureNearside Inner Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
- FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Inner Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Pass118,787 miles (+13,053)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 118,787 miles
- Test number
- 453277658090
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass105,734 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 105,734 miles
- Test number
- 451991467053
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail105,734 miles (+13,299)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 105,734 miles
- Test number
- 823401867089
- FailureFront Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass92,435 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2007
- Odometer
- 92,435 miles
- Test number
- 230420466038
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail92,435 miles2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 92,435 miles
- Test number
- 314970066077
- Repaired at testOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Questions about Y268 HCX
- Does Y268 HCX currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on Y268 HCX expired on 2 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on Y268 HCX?
- The MOT on Y268 HCX expired on 2 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has Y268 HCX done?
- Y268 HCX was recorded at 195,241 miles at its MOT on 3 Aug 2024, an average of 5,579 miles a year.
- Has Y268 HCX ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y268 HCX has failed 13 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Aug 2024.
- Has the mileage on Y268 HCX 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 Y268 HCX find?
- Y268 HCX passed its latest MOT on 3 Aug 2024 with 1 advisory: offside rear vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced.
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