
Volkswagen Transporter
White · Diesel · 2001 · 2,500 cc
Y281 JHGMOT history
Y281 JHG is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 16 Jul 2001. Its MOT is valid until 6 Apr 2027 and it has passed 10 of 15 MOT tests, with 228,421 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Mar 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 6 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 228,421 mi
- At MOT on 31 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 15
- 10 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 6,543 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y281 JHG
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,500 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 16 Jul 2001
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 6 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 31 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y281 JHG was last recorded at 228,421 miles on 31 Mar 2026, 5,735 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Mar 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 222,686 miles · 10 Mar 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 5,735 miles
- Average per year
- 6,543 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 228,421 miles
- 2025 – 222,686 miles
- 2024 – 217,171 miles
- 2023 – 209,656 miles
- 2022 – 203,405 miles
- 2021 – 195,362 miles
- 2020 – 195,340 miles
- 2019 – 190,264 miles
- 2018 – 178,165 miles
- 2017 – 171,750 miles
- 2016 – 167,732 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
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 damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor2 MOTs, 2022
Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier
Major2 MOTs, 2020–2022
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
15 tests since 20 Dec 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass228,421 miles (+5,735)1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 228,421 miles
- Test number
- 358602711636
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass222,686 miles (+5,515)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 222,686 miles
- Test number
- 863609412212
- AdvisoryCentral Brake linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.15 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass217,171 miles (+7,515)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 217,171 miles
- Test number
- 688420295299
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass209,656 miles (+6,251)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 209,656 miles
- Test number
- 910065355936
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass203,405 miles (+286)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 203,405 miles
- Test number
- 254717036069
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Fail203,119 miles (+7,757)6 major2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 203,119 miles
- Test number
- 209799380007
- MajorBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
- MajorOffside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass195,362 miles (+22)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 195,362 miles
- Test number
- 733895521898
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail195,340 miles (+5,076)8 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 195,340 miles
- Test number
- 688491452850
- MajorBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass190,264 miles (+2)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 190,264 miles
- Test number
- 735809924160
- AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail190,262 miles (+12,097)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 190,262 miles
- Test number
- 624278533187
- MajorNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass178,165 miles (+6,415)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 178,165 miles
- Test number
- 207590065479
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass171,750 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 171,750 miles
- Test number
- 473137573105
- AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Fail171,744 miles (+4,012)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 171,744 miles
- Test number
- 289443240071
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Pass167,732 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 167,732 miles
- Test number
- 715328991214
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail167,730 miles5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 167,730 miles
- Test number
- 267344847102
- FailureEmissions not tested (7.4.B.1)
- FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Questions about Y281 JHG
- Does Y281 JHG currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y281 JHG is valid until 6 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on Y281 JHG?
- The MOT on Y281 JHG is valid until 6 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 JHG done?
- Y281 JHG was recorded at 228,421 miles at its MOT on 31 Mar 2026, an average of 6,543 miles a year.
- Has Y281 JHG ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y281 JHG has failed 5 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jan 2022.
- Has the mileage on Y281 JHG 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 JHG find?
- Y281 JHG passed its latest MOT on 31 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 8 advisories: front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; central brake cable damaged but not to excess; nearside front play in steering rack inner joint(s), and 6 more.
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