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Volkswagen Transporter

Red · Diesel · 2001 · 2,459 cc

Y271 ACLMOT history

Y271 ACL is a red diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 10 Apr 2001. Its MOT is valid until 29 Mar 2027 and it has passed 19 of 20 MOT tests, with 168,837 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Mar 2026.

Y271 ACL red Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 29 Mar 2027
Mileage
168,837 mi
At MOT on 30 Mar 2026
MOT tests
20
19 passed · 1 failed
Per year
6,157 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y271 ACL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,459 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
10 Apr 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y271 ACL was last recorded at 168,837 miles on 30 Mar 2026, 17 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
168,820 miles · 2 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
17 miles
Average per year
6,157 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 168,837 miles
  • 2025 – 167,956 miles
  • 2023 – 165,454 miles
  • 2022 – 163,757 miles
  • 2021 – 159,121 miles
  • 2020 – 157,993 miles
  • 2019 – 157,554 miles
  • 2018 – 156,619 miles
  • 2017 – 155,057 miles
  • 2016 – 154,046 miles
  • 2015 – 152,592 miles
  • 2013 – 145,804 miles
  • 2012 – 129,686 miles
  • 2011 – 113,986 miles
  • 2010 – 97,854 miles
  • 2009 – 90,446 miles
  • 2008 – 75,950 miles
  • 2007 – 63,075 miles
  • 2006 – 45,408 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass168,837 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2017

Full MOT history

20 tests since 13 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass168,837 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    168,837 miles
    Test number
    880004407171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail168,820 miles (+864)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,820 miles
    Test number
    419202344735
    • MajorOffside Power steering ram leaking (2.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass167,956 miles (+2,502)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    167,956 miles
    Test number
    855195893283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass165,454 miles (+1,697)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    165,454 miles
    Test number
    782543497726

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass163,757 miles (+4,636)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    163,757 miles
    Test number
    986916262867

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass159,121 miles (+1,128)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    159,121 miles
    Test number
    382699010918
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass157,993 miles (+439)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    157,993 miles
    Test number
    546655045802
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust silencer corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass157,554 miles (+935)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    157,554 miles
    Test number
    644879139061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass156,619 miles (+1,562)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    156,619 miles
    Test number
    860848477628
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  10. Pass155,057 miles (+1,011)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    155,057 miles
    Test number
    183167152282
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  11. Pass154,046 miles (+1,454)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    154,046 miles
    Test number
    461324005104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass152,592 miles (+6,788)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    152,592 miles
    Test number
    937239875016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass145,804 miles (+16,118)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    145,804 miles
    Test number
    917418863054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass129,686 miles (+15,700)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    129,686 miles
    Test number
    395042372043
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  15. Pass113,986 miles (+16,132)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    113,986 miles
    Test number
    566190281044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass97,854 miles (+7,408)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    97,854 miles
    Test number
    371942680048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass90,446 miles (+14,496)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    90,446 miles
    Test number
    182627879415

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass75,950 miles (+12,875)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    75,950 miles
    Test number
    313801378062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass63,075 miles (+17,667)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    63,075 miles
    Test number
    561268577094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass45,408 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    45,408 miles
    Test number
    770222576059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y271 ACL

Does Y271 ACL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y271 ACL is valid until 29 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y271 ACL?
The MOT on Y271 ACL is valid until 29 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y271 ACL done?
Y271 ACL was recorded at 168,837 miles at its MOT on 30 Mar 2026, an average of 6,157 miles a year.
Has Y271 ACL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y271 ACL has failed 1 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on Y271 ACL 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 Y271 ACL find?
Y271 ACL passed its latest MOT on 30 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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