
Volkswagen Transporter
Red · Diesel · 2001 · 1,896 cc
Y271 HCXMOT history
Y271 HCX is a red diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 5 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 7 Mar 2024 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 201,910 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Mar 2024.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 7 Mar 2024
- Mileage
- 201,910 mi
- At MOT on 15 Mar 2024
- MOT tests
- 25
- 18 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 7,927 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y271 HCX
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 5 Mar 2001
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 7 Mar 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 15 Mar 2024 (Fail)
Mileage history
Y271 HCX was last recorded at 201,910 miles on 15 Mar 2024, 4,106 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Feb 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 197,804 miles · 17 Feb 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 4,106 miles
- Average per year
- 7,927 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 201,910 miles
- 2023 – 197,804 miles
- 2022 – 189,535 miles
- 2021 – 179,837 miles
- 2020 – 173,624 miles
- 2019 – 162,152 miles
- 2018 – 149,240 miles
- 2017 – 137,879 miles
- 2016 – 122,808 miles
- 2015 – 107,611 miles
- 2014 – 105,026 miles
- 2013 – 100,981 miles
- 2012 – 95,305 miles
- 2011 – 90,977 miles
- 2010 – 84,412 miles
- 2009 – 77,782 miles
- 2008 – 70,793 miles
- 2007 – 65,569 miles
- 2006 – 59,347 miles
What the latest MOT found
- DangerousDriver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))
- DangerousPassenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii))
- MajorFront Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
- MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryGearbox mounting defectiveRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and in poor condition (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and in poor condition (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2022
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020
Oil leak
Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Failure3 MOTs, 2009–2017
Full MOT history
25 tests since 21 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail201,910 miles (+4,106)2 dangerous8 major2 minor17 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 201,910 miles
- Test number
- 873620611888
- DangerousDriver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))
- DangerousPassenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii))
- MajorFront Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
- MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryGearbox mounting defective
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and in poor condition (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and in poor condition (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass197,804 miles (+1)1 minor13 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 197,804 miles
- Test number
- 765213339856
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- AdvisoryExhaust heat shield slightly in-secure
- AdvisoryGearbox mounting defective
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisorySlight movement in both front seats
Fail197,803 miles (+8,268)1 dangerous1 minor13 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 197,803 miles
- Test number
- 873283679968
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- AdvisoryExhaust heat shield slightly in-secure
- AdvisoryGearbox mounting defective
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisorySlight movement in both front seats
Pass189,535 miles (+9,698)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 189,535 miles
- Test number
- 910509757762
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside 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 seat slight movement
Pass179,837 miles (+6,213)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 179,837 miles
- Test number
- 342848106147
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryBoth front seats have slight play at the base
Pass173,624 miles (+11,472)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 173,624 miles
- Test number
- 551295016220
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass162,152 miles (+109)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 162,152 miles
- Test number
- 350089721708
- AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x3 (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
Fail162,043 miles (+12,803)2 major9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 162,043 miles
- Test number
- 194162013733
- MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x3 (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
Pass149,240 miles (+11,361)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 149,240 miles
- Test number
- 278998138669
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit VERY (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass137,879 miles (+95)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 137,879 miles
- Test number
- 589812318102
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
Fail137,784 miles (+14,976)6 failures6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 137,784 miles
- Test number
- 926356251975
- FailureCentral Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
- FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)
- FailureFront position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating both front flickering (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- FailureMechanical brake component has restricted free movement load sensing valve (3.5.1k)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
Pass122,808 miles (+15,197)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 122,808 miles
- Test number
- 283282696440
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass107,611 miles (+2,585)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 107,611 miles
- Test number
- 577346505167
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass105,026 miles (+4,045)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 105,026 miles
- Test number
- 695055604181
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass100,981 miles (+5,676)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 100,981 miles
- Test number
- 226577203459
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass95,305 miles (+4,328)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 95,305 miles
- Test number
- 476958102165
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass90,977 miles (+6,565)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 90,977 miles
- Test number
- 139856201188
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass84,412 miles (+41)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 84,412 miles
- Test number
- 174865900130
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- NoteFront wiper rubbers split and rear rubber missing
- NoteNs sliding door stuck?
Fail84,371 miles (+6,589)5 failures1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,371 miles
- Test number
- 133084900149
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
- FailurePower steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- NoteFront wiper rubbers split and rear rubber missing
- NoteNs sliding door stuck?
Pass77,782 miles (+5)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 77,782 miles
- Test number
- 621945009134
- 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)
Fail77,777 miles (+6,984)4 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,777 miles
- Test number
- 272764509109
- FailureBrake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
- FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureFront registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- 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)
Pass70,793 miles (+5,224)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 70,793 miles
- Test number
- 993141108118
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass65,569 miles (+10)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 65,569 miles
- Test number
- 832743707133
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail65,559 miles (+6,212)5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 65,559 miles
- Test number
- 310801707104
- FailureNearside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureOffside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Pass59,347 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 59,347 miles
- Test number
- 213590786027
- AdvisoryFront suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Questions about Y271 HCX
- Does Y271 HCX currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on Y271 HCX expired on 7 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on Y271 HCX?
- The MOT on Y271 HCX expired on 7 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has Y271 HCX done?
- Y271 HCX was recorded at 201,910 miles at its MOT on 15 Mar 2024, an average of 7,927 miles a year.
- Has Y271 HCX ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y271 HCX has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Mar 2024.
- Has the mileage on Y271 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 Y271 HCX find?
- Y271 HCX failed its latest MOT on 15 Mar 2024 with 2 dangerous defects, 8 major defects, 2 minor defects and 17 advisories: driver's seat insecure; passenger's seat insecure; front bumper insecure, and 26 more.
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