Volkswagen Transporter
White · Diesel · 2001 · 2,459 cc
Y278 HGUMOT history
Y278 HGU is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 19 Apr 2001. Its MOT is valid until 24 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 55,336 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 24 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 55,336 mi
- At MOT on 25 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 26
- 21 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 1,997 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y278 HGU
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,459 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 19 Apr 2001
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 24 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 25 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y278 HGU was last recorded at 55,336 miles on 25 Aug 2026, 514 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Sept 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 54,822 miles · 21 Sept 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 514 miles
- Average per year
- 1,997 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 55,336 miles
- 2024 – 54,822 miles
- 2023 – 53,746 miles
- 2022 – 52,785 miles
- 2021 – 49,590 miles
- 2020 – 47,009 miles
- 2019 – 45,038 miles
- 2018 – 39,216 miles
- 2017 – 34,096 miles
- 2016 – 32,068 miles
- 2015 – 27,121 miles
- 2014 – 22,243 miles
- 2013 – 21,204 miles
- 2012 – 21,017 miles
- 2011 – 20,228 miles
- 2010 – 19,293 miles
- 2009 – 18,778 miles
- 2008 – 17,785 miles
- 2007 – 16,748 miles
- 2006 – 14,508 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass55,336 miles
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.
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
26 tests since 14 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass55,336 miles (+514)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 55,336 miles
- Test number
- 322422046052
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass54,822 miles (+1,076)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 54,822 miles
- Test number
- 561443205479
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass53,746 miles (+5)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 53,746 miles
- Test number
- 227805482213
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail53,741 miles (+956)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 53,741 miles
- Test number
- 723726685842
- MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorFront Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Pass52,785 miles (+8)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 52,785 miles
- Test number
- 826248594921
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail52,777 miles (+3,187)1 dangerous2 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 52,777 miles
- Test number
- 909324272321
- DangerousOffside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
- MajorFuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass49,590 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 49,590 miles
- Test number
- 548084691861
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Fail49,590 miles (+2,581)3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 49,590 miles
- Test number
- 471845939846
- MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryExhaust tail pipes rusty
Pass47,009 miles (+1,971)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 47,009 miles
- Test number
- 882149124399
- MinorNearside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material short (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material short (1.1.11 (c))
Pass45,038 miles (+2,962)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 45,038 miles
- Test number
- 235812006216
- AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass42,076 miles (+2,860)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Apr 2020
- Odometer
- 42,076 miles
- Test number
- 365053357559
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,216 miles (+5,120)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 39,216 miles
- Test number
- 449934848597
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,096 miles (+2,028)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 34,096 miles
- Test number
- 760660222977
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,068 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 32,068 miles
- Test number
- 336252401262
- AdvisoryHigh level brake light not working
Fail32,068 miles (+4,947)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 32,068 miles
- Test number
- 876310715972
- Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryHigh level brake light not working
Fail27,121 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 27,121 miles
- Test number
- 337558075043
- Repaired at testRear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Pass27,121 miles (+4,878)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 27,121 miles
- Test number
- 378348875074
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass22,243 miles (+1,039)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 22,243 miles
- Test number
- 585271174086
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass21,204 miles (+187)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 21,204 miles
- Test number
- 249271683013
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass21,017 miles (+789)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 21,017 miles
- Test number
- 367982592423
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass20,228 miles (+935)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 20,228 miles
- Test number
- 408877271284
- NoteFading to both rear indicators
- NoteUnable to see rear brake pads correctly
Pass19,293 miles (+515)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 19,293 miles
- Test number
- 703354610227
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass18,778 miles (+993)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 18,778 miles
- Test number
- 332038919240
- NoteNSR top marker light not working
- NoteOSF top marker light not working
Pass17,785 miles (+1,037)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 17,785 miles
- Test number
- 142356588068
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass16,748 miles (+2,240)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 16,748 miles
- Test number
- 192587687018
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass14,508 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 14,508 miles
- Test number
- 912343176079
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about Y278 HGU
- Does Y278 HGU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y278 HGU is valid until 24 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on Y278 HGU?
- The MOT on Y278 HGU is valid until 24 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has Y278 HGU done?
- Y278 HGU was recorded at 55,336 miles at its MOT on 25 Aug 2026, an average of 1,997 miles a year.
- Has Y278 HGU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y278 HGU has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Sept 2023.
- Has the mileage on Y278 HGU 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 Y278 HGU find?
- Y278 HGU passed its latest MOT on 25 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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