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Volkswagen Transporter

Green · Diesel · 2001 · 2,459 cc

Y288 UMWMOT history

Y288 UMW is a green diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 24 Apr 2001. Its MOT is valid until 30 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 121,388 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Sept 2026.

Y288 UMW green Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 30 Sept 2027
Mileage
121,388 mi
At MOT on 24 Sept 2026
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,476 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y288 UMW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,459 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
24 Apr 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y288 UMW was last recorded at 121,388 miles on 24 Sept 2026, 1,430 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
119,958 miles · 16 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
1,430 miles
Average per year
3,476 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 121,388 miles
  • 2025 – 119,958 miles
  • 2024 – 118,169 miles
  • 2023 – 114,937 miles
  • 2022 – 113,099 miles
  • 2021 – 110,519 miles
  • 2020 – 107,416 miles
  • 2019 – 100,300 miles
  • 2018 – 99,869 miles
  • 2017 – 99,146 miles
  • 2016 – 98,431 miles
  • 2015 – 97,286 miles
  • 2014 – 96,597 miles
  • 2013 – 94,637 miles
  • 2012 – 86,373 miles
  • 2011 – 80,285 miles
  • 2010 – 72,276 miles
  • 2009 – 64,496 miles
  • 2008 – 58,741 miles
  • 2007 – 54,595 miles
  • 2006 – 50,365 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass121,388 miles
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025

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

    Minor3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

28 tests since 18 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass121,388 miles (+1,430)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    121,388 miles
    Test number
    912667926062
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass119,958 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    119,958 miles
    Test number
    438571588809
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail119,958 miles (+1,789)3 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,958 miles
    Test number
    909246887788
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass118,169 miles2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    118,169 miles
    Test number
    769350693765
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  5. Fail118,169 miles (+3,232)1 repaired2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,169 miles
    Test number
    928473802807
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  6. Pass114,937 miles (+1,838)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    114,937 miles
    Test number
    861894426789
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  7. Pass113,099 miles (+2,580)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    113,099 miles
    Test number
    495894180523
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  8. Pass110,519 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    110,519 miles
    Test number
    616409260619
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  9. Fail110,519 miles (+3,103)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,519 miles
    Test number
    113004400371
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  10. Pass107,416 miles (+7,116)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    107,416 miles
    Test number
    488994059358
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

  11. Pass100,300 miles (+431)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    100,300 miles
    Test number
    824099419734
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  12. Pass99,869 miles (+723)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    99,869 miles
    Test number
    737784019477
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass99,146 miles (+715)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    99,146 miles
    Test number
    938216687961

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass98,431 miles (+1,145)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    98,431 miles
    Test number
    788270422394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass97,286 miles (+689)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    97,286 miles
    Test number
    937978775093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass96,597 miles (+1,960)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    96,597 miles
    Test number
    769089714115
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryInner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteThe rear service brake performance is low

  17. Pass94,637 miles (+69)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    94,637 miles
    Test number
    605185273001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail94,568 miles (+8,195)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,568 miles
    Test number
    775011473056
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • NoteRear exhaust starting to corrode

  19. Pass86,373 miles (+6,088)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    86,373 miles
    Test number
    205282082092
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass80,285 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    80,285 miles
    Test number
    878293181085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail80,285 miles (+8,009)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,285 miles
    Test number
    128903081497
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass72,276 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    72,276 miles
    Test number
    614227910167
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  23. Fail72,276 miles (+7,780)1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,276 miles
    Test number
    734847710106
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  24. Pass64,496 miles (+5,755)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    64,496 miles
    Test number
    254001119485
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  25. Pass58,741 miles (+4,146)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    58,741 miles
    Test number
    630780728159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass54,595 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    54,595 miles
    Test number
    673072207149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail54,595 miles (+4,230)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,595 miles
    Test number
    844391607149
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureFront Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • FailureFront Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

  28. Pass50,365 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    50,365 miles
    Test number
    380348406165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y288 UMW

Does Y288 UMW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y288 UMW is valid until 30 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y288 UMW?
The MOT on Y288 UMW is valid until 30 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y288 UMW done?
Y288 UMW was recorded at 121,388 miles at its MOT on 24 Sept 2026, an average of 3,476 miles a year.
Has Y288 UMW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y288 UMW has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on Y288 UMW 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 Y288 UMW find?
Y288 UMW passed its latest MOT on 24 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; offside front lower suspension component ball joint has slight play.

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