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Volkswagen Transporter

White and Grey · Diesel · 2001 · 1,896 cc

Y278 CGOMOT history

Y278 CGO is a white and grey diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 1 Aug 2001. Its MOT expired on 10 Feb 2025 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 227,507 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jan 2024.

Y278 CGO 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 Feb 2025
Mileage
227,507 mi
At MOT on 13 Jan 2024
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,538 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y278 CGO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White and Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 Aug 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Feb 2025
Latest MOT test
13 Jan 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y278 CGO was last recorded at 227,507 miles on 13 Jan 2024, 2,109 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Feb 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 29 Nov 2014: 17,687 miles, lower than 172,514 miles on 28 Nov 2013.

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
225,398 miles · 11 Feb 2023
Between the last two tests
2,109 miles
Average per year
7,538 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 227,507 miles
  • 2023 – 225,398 miles
  • 2022 – 224,563 miles
  • 2021 – 223,245 miles
  • 2020 – 222,290 miles
  • 2019 – 216,813 miles
  • 2018 – 204,331 miles
  • 2016 – 192,879 miles
  • 2015 – 184,398 miles
  • 2014 – 17,687 miles
  • 2013 – 172,514 miles
  • 2012 – 165,777 miles
  • 2011 – 155,699 miles
  • 2010 – 154,032 miles
  • 2009 – 146,515 miles
  • 2008 – 130,111 miles
  • 2007 – 113,729 miles
  • 2006 – 95,718 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass227,507 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front most barrel bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front most barrel bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

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.

  • Brake fluid close to minimum mark

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

24 tests since 20 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass227,507 miles (+2,109)3 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    227,507 miles
    Test number
    212452300300
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front most barrel bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front most barrel bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

  2. Pass225,398 miles (+835)3 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    225,398 miles
    Test number
    124099776362
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front barrel bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Corrosion.

  3. Pass224,563 miles (+1,318)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    224,563 miles
    Test number
    302607548030
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive From diesel pump. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  4. Pass223,245 miles (+955)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    223,245 miles
    Test number
    337101471795
    • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  5. Pass222,290 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    222,290 miles
    Test number
    355065465656
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  6. Fail222,290 miles (+5,477)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    222,290 miles
    Test number
    781930615589
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass216,813 miles (+12,482)3 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    216,813 miles
    Test number
    123903408219
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak Fan switch in radiator
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases After front silencer. (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass204,331 miles (+12)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    204,331 miles
    Test number
    195464591802
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  9. Fail204,319 miles (+11,440)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    204,319 miles
    Test number
    346854847922
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryBrake pads warning lamp on permanently
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  10. Pass192,879 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    192,879 miles
    Test number
    874106206820
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryBrake warning light on

  11. Fail192,879 miles (+8,481)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    192,879 miles
    Test number
    269007772538
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryBrake warning light on

  12. Pass184,398 miles (+166,711)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    184,398 miles
    Test number
    737227828718
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryFront indicators starting to show white.

  13. Pass17,687 miles (-154,827)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    17,687 miles
    Test number
    156413434333
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteBrake warning lamp on.
    • NoteOffside number plate lamp dim.

  14. Pass172,514 miles7 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    172,514 miles
    Test number
    296162133362
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NoteBrake pad light on
    • NoteExhaust rusty and slight blow
    • NoteFront wipers split
    • NoteRear brake discs rusty

  15. Fail172,514 miles (+6,737)2 failures7 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,514 miles
    Test number
    949281733347
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NoteBrake pad light on
    • NoteExhaust rusty and slight blow
    • NoteFront wipers split
    • NoteRear brake discs rusty

  16. Pass165,777 miles (+9)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    165,777 miles
    Test number
    819194912305
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryTrack rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBattery insecure

  17. Fail165,768 miles (+10,069)5 failures2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,768 miles
    Test number
    839563512327
    • FailureDirection indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryTrack rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBattery insecure

  18. Pass155,699 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    155,699 miles
    Test number
    528844291265
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Fail155,699 miles (+1,667)7 failures2 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,699 miles
    Test number
    376120701425
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureExhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • NoteBoth sides rear brake discs corroded
    • NoteNO OIL IN ENGINE
    • NoteOff side rear tyre low
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear disc pads low

  20. Pass154,032 miles (+7,517)5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    154,032 miles
    Test number
    794376990105
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteSlight play in steering rack

  21. Pass146,515 miles (+16,404)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    146,515 miles
    Test number
    720427499136
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  22. Pass130,111 miles (+16,382)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    130,111 miles
    Test number
    320929098194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass113,729 miles (+18,011)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    113,729 miles
    Test number
    384680107229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass95,718 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    95,718 miles
    Test number
    971011906202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y278 CGO

Does Y278 CGO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y278 CGO expired on 10 Feb 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y278 CGO?
The MOT on Y278 CGO expired on 10 Feb 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y278 CGO done?
Y278 CGO was recorded at 227,507 miles at its MOT on 13 Jan 2024, an average of 7,538 miles a year.
Has Y278 CGO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y278 CGO has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jan 2020.
Has the mileage on Y278 CGO ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 29 Nov 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y278 CGO find?
Y278 CGO passed its latest MOT on 13 Jan 2024 with 3 minor defects and 7 advisories: offside front brake hose slightly damaged; offside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt, and 7 more.

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