
Volkswagen Transporter
Green · Diesel · 2001 · 1,896 cc
Y274 BGDMOT history
Y274 BGD is a green diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 6 May 2001. Its MOT is valid until 17 May 2027 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 145,151 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 May 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 17 May 2027
- Mileage
- 145,151 mi
- At MOT on 11 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 30
- 21 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 4,655 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y274 BGD
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 6 May 2001
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 17 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 11 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y274 BGD was last recorded at 145,151 miles on 11 May 2026, 912 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 May 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 144,239 miles · 15 May 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 912 miles
- Average per year
- 4,655 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 145,151 miles
- 2025 – 144,239 miles
- 2024 – 142,884 miles
- 2023 – 141,099 miles
- 2022 – 139,813 miles
- 2021 – 135,232 miles
- 2020 – 133,506 miles
- 2019 – 130,952 miles
- 2018 – 128,134 miles
- 2017 – 126,980 miles
- 2016 – 124,180 miles
- 2015 – 123,094 miles
- 2014 – 121,509 miles
- 2013 – 119,608 miles
- 2012 – 117,639 miles
- 2011 – 111,785 miles
- 2010 – 110,007 miles
- 2009 – 99,736 miles
- 2008 – 85,857 miles
- 2007 – 67,402 miles
- 2006 – 51,240 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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
Advisory5 MOTs, 2016–2018
Corrosion in various places
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/S and O/S (3.6.B.4d)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm perished and worn on edges (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Offside front tyre perished and worn on edges
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) N/S and O/S
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Full MOT history
30 tests since 8 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass145,151 miles (+912)
- MOT expiry
- 17 May 2027
- Odometer
- 145,151 miles
- Test number
- 781988598993
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass144,239 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 May 2026
- Odometer
- 144,239 miles
- Test number
- 395947317259
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Wheel arch corroded
Fail144,239 miles (+1,355)5 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 144,239 miles
- Test number
- 720266378612
- MajorHeadlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Wheel arch corroded
Pass142,884 miles (+1,785)
- MOT expiry
- 17 May 2025
- Odometer
- 142,884 miles
- Test number
- 348381138940
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass141,099 miles (+1,286)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 May 2024
- Odometer
- 141,099 miles
- Test number
- 275115388581
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass139,813 miles (+4,581)
- MOT expiry
- 13 May 2023
- Odometer
- 139,813 miles
- Test number
- 893915611492
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass135,232 miles (+1,726)
- MOT expiry
- 13 May 2022
- Odometer
- 135,232 miles
- Test number
- 681477791855
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass133,506 miles (+2,554)3 minor13 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 May 2021
- Odometer
- 133,506 miles
- Test number
- 778927060873
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside sill corroded outer
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front sill corroded outer
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass130,952 miles (+2,818)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 130,952 miles
- Test number
- 932445690280
- AdvisoryAll front supension ball joint dust covers perishing
- AdvisoryBrake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryGeneral underside corrosion
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides
Pass128,134 miles (+5)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2019
- Odometer
- 128,134 miles
- Test number
- 342817612934
- AdvisoryCorrosion in various places
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/S and O/S (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm perished and worn on edges (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside front tyre perished and worn on edges
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) N/S and O/S
- AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded N/S and O/S (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisorySuspension dust covers cracked and perished all round
Fail128,129 miles (+1,149)5 failures11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 128,129 miles
- Test number
- 169822076588
- FailureFront Direction indicator incorrect colour N/S and O/S (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- FailureStop lamp not working N/S and O/S (1.2.1b)
- FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- AdvisoryCorrosion in various places
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/S and O/S (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 27% (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm perished and worn on edges (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside front tyre perished and worn on edges
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) N/S and O/S
- AdvisoryPower steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)
- AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded N/S and O/S (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisorySuspension dust covers cracked and perished all round
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All round (3.5.1i)
Pass126,980 miles12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 126,980 miles
- Test number
- 842852119352
- AdvisoryChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt NSF outer
- AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured OSF/NSF (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate faded but not likely to be misread also cracked (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNSR wheel stiff to rotate
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Radius arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) OSF/NSF
- AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit OSF/NSF 205/55R16 (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryPower steering pipes corroded
Fail126,980 miles (+2,800)1 failure12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 126,980 miles
- Test number
- 885522266929
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55R16 (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt NSF outer
- AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured OSF/NSF (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate faded but not likely to be misread also cracked (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNSR wheel stiff to rotate
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Radius arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) OSF/NSF
- AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit OSF/NSF 205/55R16 (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryPower steering pipes corroded
Pass124,180 miles10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 124,180 miles
- Test number
- 315464761467
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres on 3mm and worn on edges
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside rear tyre badly misshape on inner edge
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryOil warning light intermittent on
- AdvisorySlight body corrosion in various places
- AdvisoryFront brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Fail124,180 miles (+1,086)6 failures10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 124,180 miles
- Test number
- 896429785570
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureNearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres on 3mm and worn on edges
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside rear tyre badly misshape on inner edge
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryOil warning light intermittent on
- AdvisorySlight body corrosion in various places
- AdvisoryFront brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Pass123,094 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 123,094 miles
- Test number
- 329446405128
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail123,091 miles (+1,582)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 123,091 miles
- Test number
- 908858195041
- FailureBrake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)
- FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Pass121,509 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 121,509 miles
- Test number
- 479936014171
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail121,509 miles (+1,901)1 dangerous5 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 121,509 miles
- Test number
- 507465714106
- DangerousFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOuter Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
- FailureRear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass119,608 miles (+9)5 notes
- MOT expiry
- 16 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 119,608 miles
- Test number
- 659047903140
- NoteEngine oil leak
- NoteFan belt squeak
- NoteHorn needs hard press to operate
- NoteSlight bind n/s/r wheel
- NoteSlight play n/s rack assembly
Fail119,599 miles (+1,960)2 failures5 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 119,599 miles
- Test number
- 348572203190
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
- NoteHorn sounding when moving steering wheel
- NoteOil leak
- NoteSlight play in n/s of steering rack
- NoteSome binding to n/s/r wheel when rotated
- NoteVehicle tested under wet conditions
Pass117,639 miles1 advisory5 notes
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 117,639 miles
- Test number
- 179855992089
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteCoolant leak
- NoteOil leak
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteDriver's seat belt twisted
- NoteRear exhaust box deteriorated
Fail117,639 miles (+5,854)5 failures1 advisory5 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 117,639 miles
- Test number
- 306824792069
- FailureBrake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteCoolant leak
- NoteOil leak
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteDriver's seat belt twisted
- NoteRear exhaust box deteriorated
Pass111,785 miles (+1,778)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 111,785 miles
- Test number
- 138313861446
- NoteN/S/R AND O/S/R BRAKE DISCS CORRODED
Pass110,007 miles (+10,271)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 110,007 miles
- Test number
- 620338770051
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass99,736 miles (+13,879)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 99,736 miles
- Test number
- 201648679012
- AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Pass85,857 miles (+18,455)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 85,857 miles
- Test number
- 661846688038
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass67,402 miles (+16,162)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 67,402 miles
- Test number
- 160963177402
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,240 miles (+10)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 51,240 miles
- Test number
- 261615776012
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail51,230 miles2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 51,230 miles
- Test number
- 474937066051
- FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Questions about Y274 BGD
- Does Y274 BGD currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y274 BGD is valid until 17 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on Y274 BGD?
- The MOT on Y274 BGD is valid until 17 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has Y274 BGD done?
- Y274 BGD was recorded at 145,151 miles at its MOT on 11 May 2026, an average of 4,655 miles a year.
- Has Y274 BGD ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y274 BGD has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 15 May 2025.
- Has the mileage on Y274 BGD 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 Y274 BGD find?
- Y274 BGD passed its latest MOT on 11 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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