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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 2001 · 1,896 cc

Y278 HCXMOT history

Y278 HCX is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 9 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 23 Jul 2026 and it has passed 16 of 27 MOT tests, with 152,360 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jul 2025.

Y278 HCX white Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 23 Jul 2026
Mileage
152,360 mi
At MOT on 24 Jul 2025
MOT tests
27
16 passed · 11 failed
Per year
2,560 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y278 HCX
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
9 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
24 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y278 HCX was last recorded at 152,360 miles on 24 Jul 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jul 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 1 Oct 2012: 110,068 miles, lower than 209,892 miles on 5 Oct 2011.

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
152,360 miles · 18 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
2,560 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 152,360 miles
  • 2024 – 148,538 miles
  • 2023 – 145,957 miles
  • 2022 – 141,742 miles
  • 2021 – 137,837 miles
  • 2020 – 136,651 miles
  • 2019 – 130,474 miles
  • 2018 – 129,010 miles
  • 2017 – 124,865 miles
  • 2013 – 112,413 miles
  • 2012 – 110,098 miles
  • 2011 – 209,892 miles
  • 2010 – 196,799 miles
  • 2009 – 161,905 miles
  • 2007 – 131,345 miles
  • 2006 – 102,708 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass152,360 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.

  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt ball joint boot covered in black sealer. (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass152,360 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    152,360 miles
    Test number
    855888888970

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail152,360 miles (+3,822)1 dangerous3 major2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,360 miles
    Test number
    758770177687
    • DangerousNearside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brake performance unable to be tested Brake pipe failed under test. (1.2.1 (g))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  3. Pass148,538 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    148,538 miles
    Test number
    283572153749
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  4. Fail148,537 miles (+2,580)1 major1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,537 miles
    Test number
    836989330933
    • MajorFront Brake cable damaged Parking brake. (1.1.15 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  5. Pass145,957 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    145,957 miles
    Test number
    452049686905
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Fail145,957 miles (+4,215)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,957 miles
    Test number
    562715920306
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Pass141,742 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    141,742 miles
    Test number
    526220617566

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail141,742 miles (+3,905)1 dangerous1 major2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,742 miles
    Test number
    687473905890
    • DangerousRear Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  9. Pass137,837 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    137,837 miles
    Test number
    376905242875
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail137,837 miles (+1,186)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,837 miles
    Test number
    883727858299
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass136,651 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    136,651 miles
    Test number
    350972482204
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Fail136,651 miles (+6,177)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,651 miles
    Test number
    924795380980
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorPower steering pipe/hose leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

  13. Pass130,474 miles (+1,464)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    130,474 miles
    Test number
    132606457123
    • AdvisoryBrake cable damaged but not to excess starting to fray (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

  14. Pass129,010 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2019
    Odometer
    129,010 miles
    Test number
    209311649759
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt ball joint boot covered in black sealer. (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront handbrake cable from lever to rear adjuster corroded but to broken wires at time of test
    • AdvisoryNo reverse lights
    • AdvisoryOil leak from engine area

  15. Fail129,008 miles (+4,143)9 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,008 miles
    Test number
    699755282124
    • FailureBrake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened both rear (3.5.1b)
    • FailureBrake hose ferrule excessively corroded both rear (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too low both aims low (1.8)
    • FailureHeadlamp insecure both front insecure and n,s lamp sits at a tilt (1.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washer jet misses screen (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings excessive play at fixing. (2.2.B.1h)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureStop lamp not working all stop lamps inop (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt ball joint boot covered in black sealer. (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryAux belt worn
    • AdvisoryFront handbrake cable from lever to rear adjuster corroded but to broken wires at time of test
    • AdvisoryNo reverse lights
    • AdvisoryOil leak from engine area
    • AdvisoryPower steering belt slack

  16. Pass124,865 miles (+12,452)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2018
    Odometer
    124,865 miles
    Test number
    426904000386
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded all metal (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryAll handbrake cables corroded and weak
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak at filter housing
    • AdvisorySlight play in nearside front hub

  17. Pass112,413 miles (+2,315)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    112,413 miles
    Test number
    268020783235
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOffside front backing plate cover corroded and weak
    • NoteOil leak at engine
    • NoteSlight play in both front steering rack ends

  18. Pass110,098 miles (+30)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    110,098 miles
    Test number
    799169772221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail110,068 miles (-99,824)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,068 miles
    Test number
    915815572278
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

  20. Pass209,892 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    209,892 miles
    Test number
    858558671250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail209,892 miles (+13,093)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    209,892 miles
    Test number
    805078371236
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  22. Pass196,799 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    196,799 miles
    Test number
    144258470274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail196,798 miles (+34,893)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    196,798 miles
    Test number
    703407070257
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  24. Pass161,905 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    161,905 miles
    Test number
    130022199023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail161,904 miles (+30,559)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,904 miles
    Test number
    302571499033
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  26. Pass131,345 miles (+28,637)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    131,345 miles
    Test number
    702552397163
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteAdvice just past smoke test

  27. Pass102,708 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    102,708 miles
    Test number
    611032866094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y278 HCX

Does Y278 HCX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y278 HCX expired on 23 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y278 HCX?
The MOT on Y278 HCX expired on 23 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y278 HCX done?
Y278 HCX was recorded at 152,360 miles at its MOT on 24 Jul 2025, an average of 2,560 miles a year.
Has Y278 HCX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y278 HCX has failed 11 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on Y278 HCX ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 1 Oct 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y278 HCX find?
Y278 HCX passed its latest MOT on 24 Jul 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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