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Volkswagen Transporter

Yellow · Diesel · 2001 · 2,461 cc

Y278 PNVMOT history

Y278 PNV is a yellow diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 15 May 2001. Its MOT expired on 2 Nov 2023 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 100,354 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Oct 2022.

Y278 PNV yellow Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 2 Nov 2023
Mileage
100,354 mi
At MOT on 11 Oct 2022
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
871 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y278 PNV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
15 May 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Nov 2023
Latest MOT test
11 Oct 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y278 PNV was last recorded at 100,354 miles on 11 Oct 2022, 340 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Nov 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
100,014 miles · 3 Nov 2021
Between the last two tests
340 miles
Average per year
871 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 100,354 miles
  • 2021 – 100,014 miles
  • 2020 – 99,726 miles
  • 2019 – 99,063 miles
  • 2018 – 98,441 miles
  • 2017 – 97,658 miles
  • 2016 – 96,925 miles
  • 2015 – 96,063 miles
  • 2014 – 95,045 miles
  • 2013 – 93,963 miles
  • 2012 – 92,884 miles
  • 2011 – 91,965 miles
  • 2010 – 91,349 miles
  • 2009 – 89,639 miles
  • 2008 – 88,352 miles
  • 2007 – 86,828 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass100,354 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2007–2017

  • Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Slight lift offside front upper swivel

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

22 tests since 4 Apr 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass100,354 miles (+340)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    100,354 miles
    Test number
    220213714505
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass100,014 miles (+11)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    100,014 miles
    Test number
    137513771232
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  3. Fail100,003 miles (+277)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,003 miles
    Test number
    584737961978
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust support bracket broken

  4. Pass99,726 miles (+168)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    99,726 miles
    Test number
    849706752154
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Fail99,558 miles (+495)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,558 miles
    Test number
    513624700831
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  6. Pass99,063 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    99,063 miles
    Test number
    263395654689
    • AdvisoryHorn control stiff in operation
    • AdvisoryNearside door mirror slightly damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside front outer cv gaitor slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryReversing lamps not working
    • AdvisoryWindscreen washers weak, fluid sufficient to clear screen

  7. Fail99,063 miles (+622)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,063 miles
    Test number
    876597689425
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryHorn control stiff in operation
    • AdvisoryNearside door mirror slightly damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside front outer cv gaitor slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryReversing lamps not working
    • AdvisoryWindscreen washers weak, fluid sufficient to clear screen

  8. Pass98,441 miles (+783)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    98,441 miles
    Test number
    714748815456
    • AdvisoryHorn push stiff in operation
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisorySlight lift offside front upper swivel

  9. Pass97,658 miles (+733)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    97,658 miles
    Test number
    601441087274
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryHorn push slightly stiff
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Upper swivel (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Upper swivel (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  10. Pass96,925 miles (+11)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    96,925 miles
    Test number
    758906741816
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisorySlight lift offside front upper swivel

  11. Fail96,914 miles (+851)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,914 miles
    Test number
    424488782748
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Lower swivel (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisorySlight lift offside front upper swivel

  12. Pass96,063 miles (+1,018)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    96,063 miles
    Test number
    409379995016
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNearside door mirror slightly damaged
    • NoteSlight fluffing drivers seat belt

  13. Pass95,045 miles (+1,082)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    95,045 miles
    Test number
    328728674089
    • NoteHorn control stiff in operation

  14. Pass93,963 miles (+1,079)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    93,963 miles
    Test number
    129145893015
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteHorn control stiff in operation
    • NoteOffside windscreen wiper blade starting to split

  15. Pass92,884 miles (+919)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    92,884 miles
    Test number
    746950082072
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteHorn control slightly stiff in operation
    • NoteSlight damage nearside door mirror

  16. Pass91,965 miles (+616)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    91,965 miles
    Test number
    798656391022
    • NoteHorn push stiff in operation

  17. Pass91,349 miles (+1,710)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    91,349 miles
    Test number
    402038490002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail89,639 miles3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,639 miles
    Test number
    264391899007
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  19. Pass89,639 miles (+1,287)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    89,639 miles
    Test number
    361521499022
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  20. Fail88,352 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,352 miles
    Test number
    542712608139
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

  21. Pass88,352 miles (+1,524)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    88,352 miles
    Test number
    570642708193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass86,828 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    86,828 miles
    Test number
    151294797483
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Questions about Y278 PNV

Does Y278 PNV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y278 PNV expired on 2 Nov 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y278 PNV?
The MOT on Y278 PNV expired on 2 Nov 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y278 PNV done?
Y278 PNV was recorded at 100,354 miles at its MOT on 11 Oct 2022, an average of 871 miles a year.
Has Y278 PNV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y278 PNV has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on Y278 PNV 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 PNV find?
Y278 PNV passed its latest MOT on 11 Oct 2022 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside front steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 1 more.

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