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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 2001 · 1,896 cc

Y273 ACLMOT history

Y273 ACL is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 10 Apr 2001. Its MOT expired on 10 Apr 2025 and it has passed 17 of 30 MOT tests, with 116,259 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Apr 2024.

Y273 ACL white Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 10 Apr 2025
Mileage
116,259 mi
At MOT on 11 Apr 2024
MOT tests
30
17 passed · 13 failed
Per year
2,361 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y273 ACL
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
10 Apr 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Apr 2025
Latest MOT test
11 Apr 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y273 ACL was last recorded at 116,259 miles on 11 Apr 2024, 40 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Mar 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 22 Mar 2024: 116,219 miles, lower than 177,430 miles on 15 Nov 2021.

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
116,219 miles · 22 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
40 miles
Average per year
2,361 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 116,259 miles
  • 2021 – 177,430 miles
  • 2020 – 175,779 miles
  • 2019 – 173,844 miles
  • 2018 – 171,653 miles
  • 2017 – 167,698 miles
  • 2015 – 157,713 miles
  • 2014 – 152,199 miles
  • 2013 – 140,461 miles
  • 2012 – 135,129 miles
  • 2011 – 127,672 miles
  • 2010 – 122,104 miles
  • 2009 – 111,292 miles
  • 2008 – 99,116 miles
  • 2007 – 86,222 miles
  • 2006 – 73,650 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,259 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.

  • Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on caliper

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on caliper

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Body has slight corrosion seal (6.1.B.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass116,259 miles (+40)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    116,259 miles
    Test number
    690345380352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail116,219 miles (-61,211)1 dangerous1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,219 miles
    Test number
    311837268917
    • DangerousOffside Rear Body mounting fixings insecure such that stability is seriously impaired (6.2.2 (c) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure modified such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass177,430 miles (+24)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    177,430 miles
    Test number
    165023414833
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on caliper (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail177,406 miles (+1,627)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,406 miles
    Test number
    671295306292
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on caliper (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass175,779 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    175,779 miles
    Test number
    184468412815
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  6. Fail175,779 miles (+1,935)18 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,779 miles
    Test number
    631657726687
    • MajorCentral Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting door step (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wheel arch inner (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill sliding door step (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on swing arm (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wheel arch inner (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on swing arm (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  7. Pass173,844 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    173,844 miles
    Test number
    583190220149
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion n/s/f and o/s/f outer sills not within 30cms of a prescribed area

  8. Fail173,844 miles (+2,191)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,844 miles
    Test number
    689783255546
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion n/s/f and o/s/f outer sills not within 30cms of a prescribed area

  9. Pass171,653 miles (+13)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    171,653 miles
    Test number
    277547121457
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Body has slight corrosion seal (6.1.B.2)

  10. Fail171,640 miles (+3,942)6 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,640 miles
    Test number
    945580311723
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp headlamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp headlamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Body has slight corrosion seal (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)
    • AdvisoryPower steering leak from rack

  11. Pass167,698 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    167,698 miles
    Test number
    397764287623
    • AdvisoryBrake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer sill at rear has corrosion
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer sill at rear has corrosion
    • AdvisoryPower steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

  12. Fail167,698 miles (+9,985)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,698 miles
    Test number
    399294167736
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre pipe (7.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer sill at rear has corrosion
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer sill at rear has corrosion
    • AdvisoryPower steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

  13. Pass157,713 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    157,713 miles
    Test number
    172271041388
    • AdvisoryBrake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Fail157,706 miles (+5,507)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,706 miles
    Test number
    365631815130
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • AdvisoryBrake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass152,199 miles (+4,760)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    152,199 miles
    Test number
    557225174237
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass147,439 miles (+6,978)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    147,439 miles
    Test number
    699141684082
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  17. Pass140,461 miles (+5,332)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    140,461 miles
    Test number
    137193773430

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass135,129 miles (+7,457)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    135,129 miles
    Test number
    477440472049
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  19. Pass127,672 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    127,672 miles
    Test number
    317149781061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail123,766 miles (+1,662)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,766 miles
    Test number
    487999681092
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

  21. Pass122,104 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    122,104 miles
    Test number
    953340500106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail122,104 miles (+10,812)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,104 miles
    Test number
    860819990073
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  23. Pass111,292 miles (+505)1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    111,292 miles
    Test number
    913328499082
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront number plate damaged
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn low
    • NoteOffside mirror damaged
    • NoteSurface corrosion on rear brake pipes

  24. Fail110,787 miles (+11,671)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,787 miles
    Test number
    923757479069
    • FailureCentre Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  25. Pass99,116 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    99,116 miles
    Test number
    850965788079
    • NoteFront number plate cracked

  26. Fail99,116 miles (+12,894)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,116 miles
    Test number
    550135588095
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteFront number plate cracked

  27. Fail86,222 miles1 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,222 miles
    Test number
    730845087002
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
    • NoteOffside head lamp poor (condensation)
    • NoteSlightly low performence on offside rear brake

  28. Pass86,222 miles (+12,572)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    86,222 miles
    Test number
    912595487017
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
    • NoteOffside head lamp poor (condensation)
    • NoteSlightly low performence on offside rear brake

  29. Pass73,650 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    73,650 miles
    Test number
    970470796018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail73,650 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,650 miles
    Test number
    754164686070
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Questions about Y273 ACL

Does Y273 ACL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y273 ACL expired on 10 Apr 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y273 ACL?
The MOT on Y273 ACL expired on 10 Apr 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y273 ACL done?
Y273 ACL was recorded at 116,259 miles at its MOT on 11 Apr 2024, an average of 2,361 miles a year.
Has Y273 ACL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y273 ACL has failed 13 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on Y273 ACL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 22 Mar 2024. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y273 ACL find?
Y273 ACL passed its latest MOT on 11 Apr 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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