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Volkswagen Transporter

Green · Diesel · 2001 · 1,896 cc

Y281 BGDMOT history

Y281 BGD is a green diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 6 Jul 2001. Its MOT is valid until 23 Apr 2027 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 141,987 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Apr 2026.

Y281 BGD green Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 23 Apr 2027
Mileage
141,987 mi
At MOT on 15 Apr 2026
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,786 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y281 BGD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
6 Jul 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y281 BGD was last recorded at 141,987 miles on 15 Apr 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
141,987 miles · 14 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
5,786 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 141,987 miles
  • 2025 – 137,231 miles
  • 2024 – 130,119 miles
  • 2023 – 126,541 miles
  • 2022 – 124,775 miles
  • 2021 – 114,820 miles
  • 2020 – 112,132 miles
  • 2018 – 107,669 miles
  • 2017 – 101,267 miles
  • 2016 – 96,546 miles
  • 2015 – 90,756 miles
  • 2014 – 85,152 miles
  • 2013 – 79,488 miles
  • 2012 – 73,134 miles
  • 2010 – 65,033 miles
  • 2009 – 58,002 miles
  • 2008 – 47,738 miles
  • 2007 – 28,120 miles
  • 2006 – 25,801 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass141,987 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2026

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Underside showing signs of corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2024

Full MOT history

26 tests since 16 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass141,987 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    141,987 miles
    Test number
    159892230414
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail141,987 miles (+4,756)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,987 miles
    Test number
    629784958172
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass137,231 miles (+7,112)3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    137,231 miles
    Test number
    448566149151
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass130,119 miles (+3,578)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    130,119 miles
    Test number
    483082659412
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside showing signs of corrosion

  5. Pass126,541 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    126,541 miles
    Test number
    503381712015
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly damaged (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly damaged (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail126,541 miles (+1,766)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,541 miles
    Test number
    315232851961
    • MajorBrake cable damaged corroded (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly damaged (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly damaged (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass124,775 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2023
    Odometer
    124,775 miles
    Test number
    721568955826
    • AdvisoryBrake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail124,775 miles (+9,955)1 dangerous6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,775 miles
    Test number
    326696220659
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass114,820 miles (+2,688)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2022
    Odometer
    114,820 miles
    Test number
    436093945159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass112,132 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2021
    Odometer
    112,132 miles
    Test number
    914982318500
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust is in very poor condition (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock absorber bottom bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock absorber bottom bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Fail112,132 miles (+4,463)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,132 miles
    Test number
    938083083529
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust is in very poor condition (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock absorber bottom bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock absorber bottom bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass107,669 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2019
    Odometer
    107,669 miles
    Test number
    484722786475
    • AdvisoryExhaust system has corrosion
    • AdvisoryN/s and o/s outer sill areas have corrosion but not excessive at time of test.

  13. Fail107,667 miles (+6,400)3 dangerous1 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,667 miles
    Test number
    201614419325
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system has corrosion
    • AdvisoryN/s and o/s outer sill areas have corrosion but not excessive at time of test.

  14. Pass101,267 miles (+4,721)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    101,267 miles
    Test number
    114461022883
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill area (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension area (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryUnderside showing signs of corrosion

  15. Pass96,546 miles (+5,790)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    96,546 miles
    Test number
    453810275902
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated slight perishing at ferrules (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated slight perishing at ferrules (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  16. Pass90,756 miles (+5,604)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    90,756 miles
    Test number
    648082185088
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass85,152 miles (+5,664)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    85,152 miles
    Test number
    457243784064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass79,488 miles (+4)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    79,488 miles
    Test number
    887371003184
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBrake pad warning light on
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  19. Fail79,484 miles (+6,350)4 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,484 miles
    Test number
    135100403151
    • FailureBrake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBrake pad warning light on
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  20. Pass73,134 miles (+8,101)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    73,134 miles
    Test number
    319072202125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass65,033 miles (+7,031)5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    65,033 miles
    Test number
    210980540302
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteAll tyres getting low.
    • NoteRear brake discs corroded.

  22. Pass58,002 miles (+10,264)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    58,002 miles
    Test number
    100951829311
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  23. Pass47,738 miles (+19,618)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    47,738 miles
    Test number
    704274828303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass28,120 miles (+2,319)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    28,120 miles
    Test number
    792601457069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass25,801 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    25,801 miles
    Test number
    803431186033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail25,795 miles2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,795 miles
    Test number
    570155076026
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteFRONT BRAKE DISKS CORRODED

Questions about Y281 BGD

Does Y281 BGD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y281 BGD is valid until 23 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y281 BGD?
The MOT on Y281 BGD is valid until 23 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y281 BGD done?
Y281 BGD was recorded at 141,987 miles at its MOT on 15 Apr 2026, an average of 5,786 miles a year.
Has Y281 BGD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y281 BGD has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on Y281 BGD 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 Y281 BGD find?
Y281 BGD passed its latest MOT on 15 Apr 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive engine.

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