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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 2001 · 2,461 cc

Y285 HCXMOT history

Y285 HCX is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 3 Apr 2001. Its MOT is valid until 2 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 32 MOT tests, with 219,924 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

Y285 HCX white Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 2 Oct 2027
Mileage
219,924 mi
At MOT on 30 Sept 2026
MOT tests
32
21 passed · 11 failed
Per year
6,863 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y285 HCX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
3 Apr 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y285 HCX was last recorded at 219,924 miles on 30 Sept 2026, 2,421 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Sept 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 19 Jun 2014: 121,268 miles, lower than 152,130 miles on 23 May 2013.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
217,503 miles · 4 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
2,421 miles
Average per year
6,863 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 219,924 miles
  • 2025 – 217,503 miles
  • 2024 – 214,300 miles
  • 2023 – 213,035 miles
  • 2022 – 202,401 miles
  • 2021 – 196,658 miles
  • 2020 – 191,828 miles
  • 2019 – 189,203 miles
  • 2018 – 184,583 miles
  • 2017 – 180,910 miles
  • 2016 – 175,104 miles
  • 2015 – 168,827 miles
  • 2014 – 121,278 miles
  • 2013 – 152,130 miles
  • 2012 – 145,718 miles
  • 2011 – 138,523 miles
  • 2010 – 130,261 miles
  • 2009 – 121,004 miles
  • 2008 – 105,416 miles
  • 2007 – 93,202 miles
  • 2006 – 80,273 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass219,924 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass219,924 miles (+2,421)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    219,924 miles
    Test number
    652945537774

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass217,503 miles (+3,203)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    217,503 miles
    Test number
    847304658931

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass214,300 miles (+1,265)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    214,300 miles
    Test number
    486890454853
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive ENGINE. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass213,035 miles (+10)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    213,035 miles
    Test number
    718837460183
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted .oil leak.brake fluid slightly low.o/s/outer sill slightly corroded.

  5. Fail213,025 miles (+10,624)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    213,025 miles
    Test number
    282115782648
    • MajorHydraulic fluid leaking excessively clutch (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted .oil leak.brake fluid slightly low.o/s/outer sill slightly corroded.

  6. Pass202,401 miles (+5,743)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    202,401 miles
    Test number
    594636972948
    • AdvisoryFront both tyres worn on edges
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust heat sheald louce
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre misshaped to excess road noise
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryComponets underside rusty

  7. Pass196,658 miles (+1)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    196,658 miles
    Test number
    578525773683
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

  8. Fail196,657 miles (+4,829)1 dangerous1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    196,657 miles
    Test number
    861090858199
    • DangerousOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

  9. Pass191,828 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    191,828 miles
    Test number
    893010793714
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper 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))

  10. Fail191,828 miles (+2,625)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    191,828 miles
    Test number
    683700775353
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play knuckle joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper 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))

  11. Pass189,203 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    189,203 miles
    Test number
    334534519168
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged slight distortion with tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  12. Fail189,203 miles (+4,620)2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    189,203 miles
    Test number
    138018853595
    • MajorOffside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury mirror casing broken (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp insecure adjustment retaining device broken (4.1.1 (c))
    • MinorTrailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged slight distortion with tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  13. Pass184,583 miles (+3,673)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2019
    Odometer
    184,583 miles
    Test number
    320410975056
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  14. Pass180,910 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    180,910 miles
    Test number
    490636558949
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  15. Fail180,910 miles (+5,806)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,910 miles
    Test number
    880425980194
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  16. Pass175,104 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    175,104 miles
    Test number
    810317806844
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  17. Fail175,094 miles (+6,267)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,094 miles
    Test number
    459651377207
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  18. Pass168,827 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    168,827 miles
    Test number
    188527165159
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Fail168,827 miles (+47,549)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,827 miles
    Test number
    879707965150
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Pass121,278 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    121,278 miles
    Test number
    809490374145
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  21. Fail121,268 miles (-30,862)1 dangerous8 failures4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,268 miles
    Test number
    226300174478
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureFuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteOil leak

  22. Pass152,130 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    152,130 miles
    Test number
    368973343181
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  23. Fail152,130 miles (+6,412)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,130 miles
    Test number
    886213143147
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  24. Pass145,718 miles (+7,195)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    145,718 miles
    Test number
    725577562189
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  25. Fail138,523 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,523 miles
    Test number
    255888761178
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  26. Pass138,523 miles (+8,262)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    138,523 miles
    Test number
    259598761161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass130,261 miles (+9,257)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    130,261 miles
    Test number
    134299660149
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

  28. Pass121,004 miles (+15,588)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    121,004 miles
    Test number
    282067769483

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass105,416 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    105,416 miles
    Test number
    572119468124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail105,416 miles (+12,214)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,416 miles
    Test number
    753039368167
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

  31. Pass93,202 miles (+12,929)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    93,202 miles
    Test number
    562799367103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Pass80,273 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2007
    Odometer
    80,273 miles
    Test number
    602016446135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y285 HCX

Does Y285 HCX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y285 HCX is valid until 2 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y285 HCX?
The MOT on Y285 HCX is valid until 2 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y285 HCX done?
Y285 HCX was recorded at 219,924 miles at its MOT on 30 Sept 2026, an average of 6,863 miles a year.
Has Y285 HCX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y285 HCX has failed 11 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on Y285 HCX ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 19 Jun 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y285 HCX find?
Y285 HCX passed its latest MOT on 30 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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