
Volkswagen Transporter
Blue · Diesel · 2001 · 1,896 cc
Y271 CHOMOT history
Y271 CHO is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 8 Jun 2001. Its MOT expired on 17 Sept 2026 and it has passed 20 of 37 MOT tests, with 200,466 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Sept 2025.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 17 Sept 2026
- Mileage
- 200,466 mi
- At MOT on 18 Sept 2025
- MOT tests
- 37
- 20 passed · 17 failed
- Per year
- 6,607 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y271 CHO
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 8 Jun 2001
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 17 Sept 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 18 Sept 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y271 CHO was last recorded at 200,466 miles on 18 Sept 2025, 6,580 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Aug 2024.
Mileage went down between tests
- 7 Jun 2017: 154,444 miles, lower than 171,858 miles on 8 Jun 2016.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 193,886 miles · 6 Aug 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 6,580 miles
- Average per year
- 6,607 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 200,466 miles
- 2024 – 193,886 miles
- 2023 – 187,311 miles
- 2022 – 181,403 miles
- 2021 – 179,708 miles
- 2020 – 178,402 miles
- 2018 – 177,979 miles
- 2017 – 175,450 miles
- 2016 – 171,858 miles
- 2015 – 161,329 miles
- 2014 – 150,250 miles
- 2013 – 139,869 miles
- 2012 – 124,660 miles
- 2011 – 122,719 miles
- 2010 – 115,045 miles
- 2009 – 101,792 miles
- 2008 – 100,899 miles
- 2007 – 97,340 miles
- 2006 – 82,405 miles
- 2005 – 66,472 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
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 floor corroded but outside a prescribed area
Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2022
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively
Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2022
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both
Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2021
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2015
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2015
Offside outer cv joint noisy
Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017
Full MOT history
37 tests since 7 Jun 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass200,466 miles (+6,580)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 200,466 miles
- Test number
- 786333364012
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass193,886 miles (+6,575)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 193,886 miles
- Test number
- 797213759301
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass187,311 miles (+22)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 187,311 miles
- Test number
- 673205171338
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))
Fail187,289 miles (+5,886)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 187,289 miles
- Test number
- 156658641840
- MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))
Pass181,403 miles (+1)1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 181,403 miles
- Test number
- 997471487783
- MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Front floor corroded but outside a prescribed area
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail181,402 miles (+1,694)3 major1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 181,402 miles
- Test number
- 778988905940
- MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorPower steering malfunctioning juddering when turning (2.1.5 (a))
- MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Front floor corroded but outside a prescribed area
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass179,708 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 179,708 miles
- Test number
- 625821200240
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front floor corroded but outside a prescribed area
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both
Fail179,708 miles (+1,306)1 dangerous5 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 179,708 miles
- Test number
- 756002698184
- DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
- MajorFuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front floor corroded but outside a prescribed area
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both
Pass178,402 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 178,402 miles
- Test number
- 915289509640
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both
Fail178,402 miles (+423)1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 178,402 miles
- Test number
- 686551327315
- MajorOffside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both
- AdvisoryTrack rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside rear inner sill corroded. not within 30cm of load area
Pass177,979 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 177,979 miles
- Test number
- 162562349040
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth front flexible brake hoses starting to perish
- AdvisoryHeadlamp switch faulty, will not stay on main beam
- AdvisoryNearside rear light interaction
Fail177,978 miles (+2,528)1 dangerous3 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 177,978 miles
- Test number
- 458729706978
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth front flexible brake hoses starting to perish
- AdvisoryHeadlamp switch faulty, will not stay on main beam
- AdvisoryNearside rear light interaction
Pass175,450 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 175,450 miles
- Test number
- 485924435718
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail154,444 miles (-17,414)2 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 154,444 miles
- Test number
- 585166965526
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside outer cv joint noisy
Pass171,858 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 171,858 miles
- Test number
- 587754582766
- AdvisoryOffside outer cv joint noisy
Fail171,858 miles (+10,529)7 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 171,858 miles
- Test number
- 181452734171
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- AdvisoryOffside outer cv joint noisy
Pass161,329 miles (+6)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 8 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 161,329 miles
- Test number
- 195679495069
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- NoteO/s/r tyre sidewall perishing
Fail161,323 miles (+11,073)5 failures2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 161,323 miles
- Test number
- 875257595021
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- NoteO/s/r tyre sidewall perishing
Pass150,250 miles8 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 150,250 miles
- Test number
- 636423754125
- AdvisoryNearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- NoteFront pipe to centre exhaust joint deteriorating
- NoteScrew in n/s/r tyre
Fail150,250 miles (+489)1 repaired8 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 150,250 miles
- Test number
- 758333854194
- Repaired at testCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- NoteFront pipe to centre exhaust joint deteriorating
- NoteScrew in n/s/r tyre
Fail149,761 miles (+9,892)4 failures8 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 149,761 miles
- Test number
- 335759224138
- FailureDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
- NoteOffside rear tyre deteriorated and rubber cracking
Pass139,869 miles3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2014
- Odometer
- 139,869 miles
- Test number
- 986450133186
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- NotePower steering belt loose
Fail139,869 miles (+15,209)2 failures3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 139,869 miles
- Test number
- 807489123136
- FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- NotePower steering belt loose
Pass124,660 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 124,660 miles
- Test number
- 605087402118
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail124,660 miles (+1,941)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 124,660 miles
- Test number
- 697604202192
- FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass122,719 miles1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 122,719 miles
- Test number
- 448186521418
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteNail in offside rear tyre
- NoteSpare tyre defective
Fail122,719 miles (+7,674)3 failures1 repaired1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 122,719 miles
- Test number
- 157433211366
- FailureCentre Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
- FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureRear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteNail in offside rear tyre
- NoteSpare tyre defective
Pass115,045 miles4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 115,045 miles
- Test number
- 784662700341
- NoteCoolant leak
- NoteFront exhaust heatshield is loose
- NoteRear silencer is weak and has been repaired
- NoteSpare tyre defective
Fail115,045 miles (+13,253)1 dangerous3 failures4 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 115,045 miles
- Test number
- 402262000486
- DangerousNearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)
- FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- NoteCoolant leak
- NoteFront exhaust heatshield is loose
- NoteRear silencer is weak and has been repaired
- NoteSpare tyre defective
Pass101,792 miles (+893)4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 101,792 miles
- Test number
- 771763719329
- NoteFuel filter rusty ?
- NoteSuspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
- NoteN/s/r brake hose mounting is damaged.
- NoteN/s/r tyre is in poor condition.
Pass100,899 miles (+3,559)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 100,899 miles
- Test number
- 590324268171
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Fail97,340 miles1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,340 miles
- Test number
- 492268257126
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Pass97,340 miles (+14,935)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 97,340 miles
- Test number
- 834968757148
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Pass82,405 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 82,405 miles
- Test number
- 870034666116
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail82,405 miles (+15,933)5 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,405 miles
- Test number
- 863644666179
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
- FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Fail66,472 miles2 repaired1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,472 miles
- Test number
- 443168155142
- Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
- NoteNear side rear tyre perished on outer edge
Pass66,472 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jun 2006
- Odometer
- 66,472 miles
- Test number
- 783148055184
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
- NoteNear side rear tyre perished on outer edge
Questions about Y271 CHO
- Does Y271 CHO currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on Y271 CHO expired on 17 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on Y271 CHO?
- The MOT on Y271 CHO expired on 17 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has Y271 CHO done?
- Y271 CHO was recorded at 200,466 miles at its MOT on 18 Sept 2025, an average of 6,607 miles a year.
- Has Y271 CHO ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y271 CHO has failed 17 of its 37 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Aug 2023.
- Has the mileage on Y271 CHO ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 7 Jun 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on Y271 CHO find?
- Y271 CHO passed its latest MOT on 18 Sept 2025 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin.
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