Volkswagen Transporter
Blue · Diesel · 2001 · 1,896 cc
Y278 HYBMOT history
Y278 HYB is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 27 Jul 2001. Its MOT is valid until 24 Feb 2027 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 147,377 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 24 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 147,377 mi
- At MOT on 25 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 25
- 20 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 4,629 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y278 HYB
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 27 Jul 2001
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 24 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 25 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y278 HYB was last recorded at 147,377 miles on 25 Feb 2026, 1,529 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Feb 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 145,848 miles · 20 Feb 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,529 miles
- Average per year
- 4,629 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 147,377 miles
- 2025 – 145,848 miles
- 2024 – 141,779 miles
- 2023 – 139,005 miles
- 2022 – 134,973 miles
- 2021 – 130,619 miles
- 2020 – 128,654 miles
- 2019 – 123,217 miles
- 2018 – 112,737 miles
- 2017 – 104,381 miles
- 2016 – 94,855 miles
- 2015 – 86,655 miles
- 2013 – 81,056 miles
- 2012 – 74,704 miles
- 2011 – 68,650 miles
- 2010 – 68,641 miles
- 2009 – 65,975 miles
- 2008 – 62,552 miles
- 2007 – 59,358 miles
- 2006 – 56,201 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass147,377 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryBoth Front tyres worn on outer edges
- AdvisoryGeneral surface corrosion to all underbody components
Full MOT history
25 tests since 16 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass147,377 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 147,377 miles
- Test number
- 476402965474
- AdvisoryBoth Front tyres worn on outer edges
- AdvisoryGeneral surface corrosion to all underbody components
Fail147,377 miles (+1,529)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 147,377 miles
- Test number
- 633756013868
- Repaired at testFront Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBoth Front tyres worn on outer edges
- AdvisoryGeneral surface corrosion to all underbody components
Pass145,848 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 145,848 miles
- Test number
- 522599743989
- AdvisoryBoth Front inner steering rack joints have slight movement
- AdvisoryBoth Front tyres worn inner and outer edge
- AdvisoryGeneral surface corrosion on all suspension components
Fail145,848 miles (+4,069)2 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 145,848 miles
- Test number
- 152924101355
- Repaired at testHorn not working (7.7 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBoth Front inner steering rack joints have slight movement
- AdvisoryBoth Front tyres worn inner and outer edge
- AdvisoryGeneral surface corrosion on all suspension components
Pass141,779 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 141,779 miles
- Test number
- 242250557707
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail141,779 miles (+2,774)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 141,779 miles
- Test number
- 936583830397
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Pass139,005 miles (+4,032)
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2024
- Odometer
- 139,005 miles
- Test number
- 432529070826
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass134,973 miles (+4,354)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2023
- Odometer
- 134,973 miles
- Test number
- 950007898356
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Pass130,619 miles (+1,965)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2022
- Odometer
- 130,619 miles
- Test number
- 161806386812
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pad warning light illuminated.
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber casing corroded.
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Corrosion at top shock absorber mounting area.
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber casing corroded.
Pass128,654 miles (+5,437)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 128,654 miles
- Test number
- 359287844718
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass123,217 miles (+10,480)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 123,217 miles
- Test number
- 219879356516
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass112,737 miles (+8,356)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 112,737 miles
- Test number
- 461056068312
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass104,381 miles (+9,526)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 104,381 miles
- Test number
- 962905183999
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass94,855 miles (+8,200)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 94,855 miles
- Test number
- 418787021686
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass86,655 miles (+5,599)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 86,655 miles
- Test number
- 306554255005
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass81,056 miles (+6,352)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 81,056 miles
- Test number
- 477868833446
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass74,704 miles (+6,054)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 74,704 miles
- Test number
- 986825432371
- NoteO/s rear tyre starting to crack on s/wall
Pass68,650 miles (+9)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 68,650 miles
- Test number
- 656145931330
- NoteOffside Rear Tyre starting to Crack on the side wall
Pass68,641 miles (+9)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 68,641 miles
- Test number
- 853070930337
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail68,632 miles (+2,657)1 failure4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,632 miles
- Test number
- 192789220338
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass65,975 miles (+3,423)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 65,975 miles
- Test number
- 551357169176
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass62,552 miles (+3,194)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 62,552 miles
- Test number
- 971769368150
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,358 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 59,358 miles
- Test number
- 832770077160
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail59,358 miles (+3,157)3 failures2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 59,358 miles
- Test number
- 281679167401
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- NoteNearside front tyre outer side wall damaged.
- NoteNearside rear tyre outer wall perished.
Pass56,201 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 56,201 miles
- Test number
- 743957966103
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about Y278 HYB
- Does Y278 HYB currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y278 HYB is valid until 24 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on Y278 HYB?
- The MOT on Y278 HYB is valid until 24 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has Y278 HYB done?
- Y278 HYB was recorded at 147,377 miles at its MOT on 25 Feb 2026, an average of 4,629 miles a year.
- Has Y278 HYB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y278 HYB has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Feb 2026.
- Has the mileage on Y278 HYB 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 HYB find?
- Y278 HYB passed its latest MOT on 25 Feb 2026 with 2 advisories: both front tyres worn on outer edges; general surface corrosion to all underbody components.
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