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Volkswagen Transporter

Blue · Diesel · 2001 · 1,896 cc

Y281 XSTMOT history

Y281 XST is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 21 Jun 2001. Its MOT is valid until 14 May 2027 and it has passed 20 of 34 MOT tests, with 145,710 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 May 2026.

Y281 XST blue Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 14 May 2027
Mileage
145,710 mi
At MOT on 13 May 2026
MOT tests
34
20 passed · 14 failed
Per year
4,672 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y281 XST
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
21 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 May 2027
Latest MOT test
13 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y281 XST was last recorded at 145,710 miles on 13 May 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
145,710 miles · 5 May 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,672 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 145,710 miles
  • 2025 – 141,694 miles
  • 2024 – 137,492 miles
  • 2022 – 133,316 miles
  • 2021 – 131,248 miles
  • 2020 – 128,699 miles
  • 2019 – 125,837 miles
  • 2018 – 124,793 miles
  • 2017 – 124,178 miles
  • 2016 – 122,764 miles
  • 2015 – 119,754 miles
  • 2014 – 119,509 miles
  • 2013 – 118,703 miles
  • 2012 – 117,139 miles
  • 2011 – 115,656 miles
  • 2010 – 104,115 miles
  • 2009 – 90,495 miles
  • 2008 – 73,790 miles
  • 2007 – 63,761 miles
  • 2006 – 52,267 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass145,710 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryHorn not very loudRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure4 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Service brake efficiency below requirements

    Major3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Horn not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

34 tests since 5 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass145,710 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2027
    Odometer
    145,710 miles
    Test number
    802116193128
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryHorn not very loud

  2. Fail145,710 miles (+4,016)2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,710 miles
    Test number
    432608879847
    • DangerousNearside Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel 55 (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel 50 (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryHorn not very loud

  3. Pass141,694 miles (+4,202)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2026
    Odometer
    141,694 miles
    Test number
    355726049670

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass137,492 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2025
    Odometer
    137,492 miles
    Test number
    681486595255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail137,485 miles (+4,169)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,485 miles
    Test number
    671373905137
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Pass133,316 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    133,316 miles
    Test number
    376385542988
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  7. Fail133,310 miles (+2,062)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,310 miles
    Test number
    971418387246
    • MajorRear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  8. Pass131,248 miles (+6)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    131,248 miles
    Test number
    974905665555
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front inner sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear crossmember corroded

  9. Fail131,242 miles (+2,543)7 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,242 miles
    Test number
    500916777202
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front inner sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear crossmember corroded

  10. Pass128,699 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    128,699 miles
    Test number
    696454311629
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion to sill panel areas

  11. Fail128,699 miles (+2,862)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,699 miles
    Test number
    279079359980
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion to sill panel areas

  12. Pass125,837 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    125,837 miles
    Test number
    999464889345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail125,837 miles (+1,044)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,837 miles
    Test number
    485690489263
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass124,793 miles (+615)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    124,793 miles
    Test number
    777832743976
    • MinorFront Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

  15. Pass124,178 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    124,178 miles
    Test number
    968350340798

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail124,178 miles (+1,414)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,178 miles
    Test number
    889337725259
    • Repaired at testParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  17. Pass122,764 miles (+3,010)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    122,764 miles
    Test number
    743135423640

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass119,754 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    119,754 miles
    Test number
    765301695147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail119,754 miles (+245)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,754 miles
    Test number
    836745185168
    • FailureBrake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryCentre Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

  20. Pass119,509 miles (+806)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    119,509 miles
    Test number
    158972174147
    • AdvisoryBrake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

  21. Pass118,703 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    118,703 miles
    Test number
    647106953128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail118,703 miles (+1,564)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,703 miles
    Test number
    278198043482
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  23. Pass117,139 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2013
    Odometer
    117,139 miles
    Test number
    407553452168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail117,139 miles (+1,483)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,139 miles
    Test number
    746191552101
    • FailureBrake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  25. Pass115,656 miles (+7)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2012
    Odometer
    115,656 miles
    Test number
    809295041127
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteReaar brake discs badly corroded

  26. Fail115,649 miles (+11,534)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,649 miles
    Test number
    687468931165
    • FailureNearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteReaar brake discs badly corroded

  27. Pass104,115 miles (+7)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2011
    Odometer
    104,115 miles
    Test number
    972312130176
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBrake disc backing plates fitted to both front and nearside rear are badly corroded.offside rear is missing!!!!!!!
    • NoteEngine sump is VERY RUSTY!!!

  28. Fail104,108 miles (+13,613)6 failures2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,108 miles
    Test number
    101271030113
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBrake disc backing plates fitted to both front and nearside rear are badly corroded.offside rear is missing!!!!!!!
    • NoteEngine sump is VERY RUSTY!!!

  29. Pass90,495 miles (+16,705)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2010
    Odometer
    90,495 miles
    Test number
    994141419198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass73,790 miles (+10,029)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2009
    Odometer
    73,790 miles
    Test number
    411249328109
    • NoteOff side rear tyre inner wall slight cracks

  31. Pass63,761 miles (+87)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2008
    Odometer
    63,761 miles
    Test number
    292820937172
    • AdvisoryNearside brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  32. Fail63,674 miles (+11,407)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,674 miles
    Test number
    883822527131
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  33. Pass52,267 miles (+94)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2007
    Odometer
    52,267 miles
    Test number
    812883536143
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  34. Fail52,173 miles5 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,173 miles
    Test number
    174965726119
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Questions about Y281 XST

Does Y281 XST currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y281 XST is valid until 14 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y281 XST?
The MOT on Y281 XST is valid until 14 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y281 XST done?
Y281 XST was recorded at 145,710 miles at its MOT on 13 May 2026, an average of 4,672 miles a year.
Has Y281 XST ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y281 XST has failed 14 of its 34 MOT tests, most recently on 5 May 2026.
Has the mileage on Y281 XST 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 XST find?
Y281 XST passed its latest MOT on 13 May 2026 with 2 advisories: exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users; horn not very loud.

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