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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 2001 · 2,461 cc

Y271 DWLMOT history

Y271 DWL is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 1 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 14 Nov 2026 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 218,065 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Nov 2025.

Y271 DWL white Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 14 Nov 2026
Mileage
218,065 mi
At MOT on 15 Nov 2025
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,381 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y271 DWL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
15 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y271 DWL was last recorded at 218,065 miles on 15 Nov 2025, 976 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Apr 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 11 Jan 2007: 98,071 miles, lower than 133,063 miles on 22 Jun 2006.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
217,089 miles · 21 Apr 2022
Between the last two tests
976 miles
Average per year
4,381 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 218,065 miles
  • 2022 – 217,089 miles
  • 2021 – 213,692 miles
  • 2019 – 211,273 miles
  • 2018 – 207,663 miles
  • 2017 – 200,014 miles
  • 2016 – 194,108 miles
  • 2014 – 189,408 miles
  • 2013 – 177,617 miles
  • 2012 – 157,649 miles
  • 2011 – 141,815 miles
  • 2010 – 127,358 miles
  • 2009 – 118,427 miles
  • 2008 – 108,958 miles
  • 2007 – 98,071 miles
  • 2006 – 133,063 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass218,065 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.

  • Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

25 tests since 21 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass218,065 miles (+976)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    218,065 miles
    Test number
    749195096857

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass217,089 miles (+3,397)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    217,089 miles
    Test number
    986999247863
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass213,692 miles (+2,419)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    213,692 miles
    Test number
    972896797756
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak on engine

  4. Pass211,273 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    211,273 miles
    Test number
    163527951368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail211,273 miles (+3,610)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    211,273 miles
    Test number
    977987924798
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass207,663 miles (+7,649)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    207,663 miles
    Test number
    477321423076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass200,014 miles (+5,906)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    200,014 miles
    Test number
    443039068768

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass194,108 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    194,108 miles
    Test number
    945256516304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail194,108 miles (+4,700)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    194,108 miles
    Test number
    886554674030
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

  10. Pass189,408 miles (+1)8 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    189,408 miles
    Test number
    638363014260
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryFront Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)
    • NoteGeneral under body corrosion
    • NoteOffside rear and nearside front cill lips damaged
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteOil level very low 2.5 liters added for test

  11. Fail189,407 miles (+11,790)4 failures10 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    189,407 miles
    Test number
    836682114294
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailurePower steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)
    • FailureRear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryFront Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)
    • NoteGeneral under body corrosion
    • NoteOffside rear and nearside front cill lips damaged
    • NoteOil level very low 2.5 liters added for test

  12. Pass177,617 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    177,617 miles
    Test number
    679682333074
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail177,617 miles (+19,968)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,617 miles
    Test number
    797682833096
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass157,649 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    157,649 miles
    Test number
    249821642062
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  15. Fail157,649 miles (+15,834)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,649 miles
    Test number
    826011242039
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

  16. Pass141,815 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    141,815 miles
    Test number
    227401341042
    • NoteAll brake discs worn.

  17. Fail141,809 miles (+14,451)5 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,809 miles
    Test number
    919071541005
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAll brake discs worn.

  18. Pass127,358 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    127,358 miles
    Test number
    161106100064
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  19. Fail127,358 miles (+8,931)1 dangerous3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,358 miles
    Test number
    684105600059
    • DangerousOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  20. Pass118,427 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    118,427 miles
    Test number
    510272519031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail118,427 miles (+9,469)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,427 miles
    Test number
    632820519086
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

  22. Pass108,958 miles (+10,887)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    108,958 miles
    Test number
    300335308050
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass98,071 miles (-34,992)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    98,071 miles
    Test number
    520641417088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass133,063 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    133,063 miles
    Test number
    551383776115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail133,063 miles5 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,063 miles
    Test number
    283752576481
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteOil leak

Questions about Y271 DWL

Does Y271 DWL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y271 DWL is valid until 14 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on Y271 DWL?
The MOT on Y271 DWL is valid until 14 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y271 DWL done?
Y271 DWL was recorded at 218,065 miles at its MOT on 15 Nov 2025, an average of 4,381 miles a year.
Has Y271 DWL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y271 DWL has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Oct 2019.
Has the mileage on Y271 DWL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 11 Jan 2007. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y271 DWL find?
Y271 DWL passed its latest MOT on 15 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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