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Volkswagen Transporter

Grey · Diesel · 2001 · 2,461 cc

Y276 MCDMOT history

Y276 MCD is a grey diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 18 Apr 2001. Its MOT is valid until 25 Sept 2027 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 289,331 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Sept 2026.

Y276 MCD grey Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 25 Sept 2027
Mileage
289,331 mi
At MOT on 26 Sept 2026
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
6,803 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y276 MCD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
18 Apr 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y276 MCD was last recorded at 289,331 miles on 26 Sept 2026, 48 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
289,283 miles · 18 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
48 miles
Average per year
6,803 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 289,331 miles
  • 2025 – 284,333 miles
  • 2023 – 282,077 miles
  • 2022 – 272,742 miles
  • 2021 – 260,920 miles
  • 2020 – 254,894 miles
  • 2019 – 254,751 miles
  • 2017 – 254,457 miles
  • 2016 – 248,122 miles
  • 2015 – 240,694 miles
  • 2014 – 231,983 miles
  • 2013 – 222,773 miles
  • 2011 – 209,846 miles
  • 2010 – 199,065 miles
  • 2009 – 184,014 miles
  • 2008 – 176,779 miles
  • 2007 – 162,738 miles
  • 2006 – 149,993 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass289,331 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle pipe (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear inner sill evidence of a repair
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
  • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryUnderbody has general corrosion

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2026

  • Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Horn not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2026

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

28 tests since 3 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass289,331 miles (+48)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    289,331 miles
    Test number
    913885217963
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear inner sill evidence of a repair
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody has general corrosion

  2. Fail289,283 miles (+4,950)11 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    289,283 miles
    Test number
    887290115900
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working both (3.5 (a))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Fouling track end on left lock. (5.2.3 (f))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle fouling body on right lock. (5.2.3 (f))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Boot split into two. (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle fouling body on left lock. (5.2.3 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle fouling track end on right lock. (5.2.3 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner sill. marked yellow. (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases in-front of centre box. (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users Smokes when cold or if left to idle for a long time. clears very quickly. (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material arch (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material arch. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play Play from inner rod to rack area. (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill, marked yellow. (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass284,333 miles (+5)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2026
    Odometer
    284,333 miles
    Test number
    978130171674
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail284,328 miles (+2,251)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    284,328 miles
    Test number
    289103511738
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) very worn causing a lot of movement
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass282,077 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    282,077 miles
    Test number
    945758811734
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail282,076 miles (+9,334)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    282,076 miles
    Test number
    253468205630
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass272,742 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    272,742 miles
    Test number
    745368354104
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  8. Fail272,742 miles (+11,822)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    272,742 miles
    Test number
    830019853393
    • Repaired at testNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  9. Pass260,920 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    260,920 miles
    Test number
    771922684394
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  10. Fail260,919 miles (+6,025)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    260,919 miles
    Test number
    574396575012
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  11. Pass254,894 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    254,894 miles
    Test number
    569975951334
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  12. Fail254,894 miles (+143)1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    254,894 miles
    Test number
    926515651262
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  13. Pass254,751 miles (+294)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    254,751 miles
    Test number
    630219998067
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip area B (3.2 (a) (i))

  14. Pass254,457 miles (+6,335)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    254,457 miles
    Test number
    341021209671

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass248,122 miles (+7,428)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    248,122 miles
    Test number
    432505299171
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  16. Fail240,694 miles4 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    240,694 miles
    Test number
    489988315225
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  17. Pass240,694 miles (+8,711)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    240,694 miles
    Test number
    655868015222
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  18. Pass231,983 miles (+5)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    231,983 miles
    Test number
    719057374180
    • AdvisoryNearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  19. Fail231,978 miles (+9,205)3 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    231,978 miles
    Test number
    137784674159
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  20. Pass222,773 miles (+12,927)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    222,773 miles
    Test number
    145483463121
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  21. Pass209,846 miles (+82)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    209,846 miles
    Test number
    538503771289
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  22. Fail209,764 miles (+10,699)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    209,764 miles
    Test number
    687651371208
    • FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  23. Fail199,065 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    199,065 miles
    Test number
    580974860250
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

  24. Pass199,065 miles (+15,051)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    199,065 miles
    Test number
    744634160254
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

  25. Pass184,014 miles (+7,235)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    184,014 miles
    Test number
    740303559240
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  26. Pass176,779 miles (+14,041)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    176,779 miles
    Test number
    323174778437
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • NotePlay in both front steering rack ends not excessive in my opinion,advise customer to keep under observation

  27. Pass162,738 miles (+12,745)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    162,738 miles
    Test number
    271586087154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass149,993 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    149,993 miles
    Test number
    652803396099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y276 MCD

Does Y276 MCD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y276 MCD is valid until 25 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y276 MCD?
The MOT on Y276 MCD is valid until 25 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y276 MCD done?
Y276 MCD was recorded at 289,331 miles at its MOT on 26 Sept 2026, an average of 6,803 miles a year.
Has Y276 MCD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y276 MCD has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on Y276 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 Y276 MCD find?
Y276 MCD passed its latest MOT on 26 Sept 2026 with 9 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle pipe; front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front d bushes, and 6 more.

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