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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 2001 · 1,896 cc

Y276 SLFMOT history

Y276 SLF is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 29 Jun 2001. Its MOT is valid until 30 Mar 2027 and it has passed 16 of 27 MOT tests, with 172,790 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Mar 2026.

Y276 SLF white Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 30 Mar 2027
Mileage
172,790 mi
At MOT on 31 Mar 2026
MOT tests
27
16 passed · 11 failed
Per year
4,270 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y276 SLF
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
29 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
31 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y276 SLF was last recorded at 172,790 miles on 31 Mar 2026, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
172,786 miles · 27 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
4,270 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 172,790 miles
  • 2022 – 170,735 miles
  • 2021 – 167,204 miles
  • 2020 – 164,966 miles
  • 2018 – 160,970 miles
  • 2017 – 157,927 miles
  • 2016 – 155,369 miles
  • 2015 – 152,243 miles
  • 2014 – 149,489 miles
  • 2013 – 146,045 miles
  • 2012 – 142,178 miles
  • 2011 – 134,222 miles
  • 2009 – 120,128 miles
  • 2008 – 110,992 miles
  • 2007 – 101,534 miles
  • 2006 – 88,335 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass172,790 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

27 tests since 19 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass172,790 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    172,790 miles
    Test number
    630580574570
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

  2. Fail172,786 miles (+2,051)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,786 miles
    Test number
    959357895057
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

  3. Pass170,735 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    170,735 miles
    Test number
    267711171458
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail170,735 miles (+3,531)2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,735 miles
    Test number
    555541692545
    • MajorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt BOTH (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass167,204 miles (+8)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    167,204 miles
    Test number
    680956600828
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive water leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • 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. Fail167,196 miles (+2,230)3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,196 miles
    Test number
    168108916952
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive water leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • 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. Pass164,966 miles (+69)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    164,966 miles
    Test number
    786598878862
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail164,897 miles (+3,927)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,897 miles
    Test number
    931268031256
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass160,970 miles (+3,043)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    160,970 miles
    Test number
    419626330707
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPower steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

  10. Pass157,927 miles (+2,558)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    157,927 miles
    Test number
    364542459419
    • AdvisoryBrake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush inner D bushes (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass155,369 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    155,369 miles
    Test number
    968543368220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail155,365 miles (+3,122)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,365 miles
    Test number
    708053780646
    • FailureBrake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

  13. Pass152,243 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    152,243 miles
    Test number
    439171885152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail152,240 miles (+2,751)3 failures1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,240 miles
    Test number
    429551985116
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  15. Pass149,489 miles (+3,444)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2015
    Odometer
    149,489 miles
    Test number
    875660754165
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Pass146,045 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2014
    Odometer
    146,045 miles
    Test number
    556535233153
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteNearside rear Tyre has puncture

  17. Fail146,045 miles (+3,867)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,045 miles
    Test number
    185248323194
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteNearside rear Tyre has puncture

  18. Pass142,178 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    142,178 miles
    Test number
    297555802195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail142,178 miles (+7,956)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,178 miles
    Test number
    415944702129
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  20. Pass134,222 miles (+14,094)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    134,222 miles
    Test number
    895398211125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass120,128 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    120,128 miles
    Test number
    352882979472

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail120,125 miles (+9,133)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,125 miles
    Test number
    720341879267
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass110,992 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    110,992 miles
    Test number
    854345308316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail110,992 miles (+9,458)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,992 miles
    Test number
    420001908349
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
    • FailureRear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  25. Pass101,534 miles (+13,199)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    101,534 miles
    Test number
    701329197214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass88,335 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    88,335 miles
    Test number
    560170576168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail88,335 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,335 miles
    Test number
    123530976181
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Questions about Y276 SLF

Does Y276 SLF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y276 SLF is valid until 30 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y276 SLF?
The MOT on Y276 SLF is valid until 30 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y276 SLF done?
Y276 SLF was recorded at 172,790 miles at its MOT on 31 Mar 2026, an average of 4,270 miles a year.
Has Y276 SLF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y276 SLF has failed 11 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on Y276 SLF 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 SLF find?
Y276 SLF passed its latest MOT on 31 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect; offside rear shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect.

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