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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.

Y281 JHG white Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass228,421 miles
  • 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

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 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.

  1. 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))
  2. 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))
  3. Pass217,171 miles (+7,515)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    217,171 miles
    Test number
    688420295299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass209,656 miles (+6,251)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    209,656 miles
    Test number
    910065355936

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. 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))
  6. 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))
  7. 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))
  8. 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))
  9. 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))
  10. 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))
  11. 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))
  12. 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)
  13. 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)
  14. Pass167,732 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    167,732 miles
    Test number
    715328991214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. 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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