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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 2001 · 1,896 cc

Y272 MCDMOT history

Y272 MCD is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 4 Apr 2001. Its MOT is valid until 13 Nov 2026 and it has passed 21 of 31 MOT tests, with 151,248 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Nov 2025.

Y272 MCD white Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 13 Nov 2026
Mileage
151,248 mi
At MOT on 12 Nov 2025
MOT tests
31
21 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,838 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y272 MCD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
4 Apr 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y272 MCD was last recorded at 151,248 miles on 12 Nov 2025, 2,968 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
148,280 miles · 11 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
2,968 miles
Average per year
5,838 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 151,248 miles
  • 2024 – 148,280 miles
  • 2023 – 144,343 miles
  • 2022 – 140,471 miles
  • 2021 – 135,513 miles
  • 2020 – 132,566 miles
  • 2019 – 128,574 miles
  • 2018 – 120,931 miles
  • 2017 – 114,277 miles
  • 2016 – 108,154 miles
  • 2015 – 102,987 miles
  • 2014 – 97,567 miles
  • 2013 – 92,716 miles
  • 2012 – 86,066 miles
  • 2011 – 78,756 miles
  • 2010 – 72,844 miles
  • 2009 – 63,938 miles
  • 2008 – 53,359 miles
  • 2007 – 44,599 miles
  • 2006 – 36,583 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass151,248 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front tie rod has play.
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

31 tests since 23 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass151,248 miles (+2,968)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    151,248 miles
    Test number
    436044462849
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tie rod has play.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass148,280 miles (+3,937)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    148,280 miles
    Test number
    661547230015
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Pass144,343 miles (+73)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    144,343 miles
    Test number
    917478049089
    • AdvisoryDriver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

  4. Fail144,270 miles (+3,799)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,270 miles
    Test number
    786817504749
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryDriver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

  5. Pass140,471 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    140,471 miles
    Test number
    449997622851
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail140,471 miles (+4,958)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,471 miles
    Test number
    924770240540
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass135,513 miles (+2,947)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    135,513 miles
    Test number
    929721425065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass132,566 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    132,566 miles
    Test number
    869605483216
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  9. Fail132,566 miles (+3,992)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,566 miles
    Test number
    248050547243
    • MajorNearside Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  10. Pass128,574 miles (+7,643)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    128,574 miles
    Test number
    836143531222
    • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  11. Pass120,931 miles (+6,654)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    120,931 miles
    Test number
    198552957362
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass114,277 miles (+6,123)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    114,277 miles
    Test number
    550289093098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass108,154 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    108,154 miles
    Test number
    858571605544
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Flexi (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Flexi (3.6.B.4d)

  14. Fail108,153 miles (+5,166)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,153 miles
    Test number
    478545640418
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  15. Pass102,987 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    102,987 miles
    Test number
    351004047350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail102,987 miles (+5,420)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,987 miles
    Test number
    518602879000
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  17. Pass97,567 miles (+4,851)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    97,567 miles
    Test number
    766088884245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass92,716 miles (+6,650)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    92,716 miles
    Test number
    698711283292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass86,066 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    86,066 miles
    Test number
    136593392256
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  20. Fail86,066 miles (+7,310)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,066 miles
    Test number
    767093992239
    • FailureBrake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  21. Pass78,756 miles (+5,912)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    78,756 miles
    Test number
    666079561288
    • NoteAdvanced wear to both front and rear brake disc.

  22. Pass72,844 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    72,844 miles
    Test number
    312163340201
    • AdvisoryOffside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on inner shoulders.

  23. Fail72,844 miles (+8,906)1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,844 miles
    Test number
    482353240232
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on inner shoulders.

  24. Pass63,938 miles (+10,579)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    63,938 miles
    Test number
    262500059249
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  25. Pass53,359 miles (+8,760)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    53,359 miles
    Test number
    394129658452
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  26. Pass44,599 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    44,599 miles
    Test number
    104234567273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail44,585 miles (+2,203)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,585 miles
    Test number
    472582467241
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  28. Pass42,382 miles (+97)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    42,382 miles
    Test number
    514461187094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail42,285 miles (+5,702)3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,285 miles
    Test number
    183085877489
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteAll tyres perishing
    • NoteFront and rear brake discs worn

  30. Pass36,583 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    36,583 miles
    Test number
    372222086022
    • NoteBoth front brake discs lipped.
    • NoteCentre exhaust cracked.

  31. Fail36,577 miles3 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,577 miles
    Test number
    511002286018
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteBoth front brake discs lipped and pads low.
    • NoteBrake warning lamp showing on dash.
    • NoteCentre exhaust cracked.

Questions about Y272 MCD

Does Y272 MCD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y272 MCD is valid until 13 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on Y272 MCD?
The MOT on Y272 MCD is valid until 13 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y272 MCD done?
Y272 MCD was recorded at 151,248 miles at its MOT on 12 Nov 2025, an average of 5,838 miles a year.
Has Y272 MCD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y272 MCD has failed 10 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on Y272 MCD 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 Y272 MCD find?
Y272 MCD passed its latest MOT on 12 Nov 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside front inner anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside front tie rod has play.; offside front inner anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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