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Volkswagen Transporter

Blue · Diesel · 2001 · 1,896 cc

Y289 HYBMOT history

Y289 HYB is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 12 Jul 2001. Its MOT is valid until 3 Sept 2027 and it has passed 19 of 31 MOT tests, with 266,595 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Sept 2026.

Y289 HYB blue Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 3 Sept 2027
Mileage
266,595 mi
At MOT on 4 Sept 2026
MOT tests
31
19 passed · 12 failed
Per year
7,330 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y289 HYB
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
12 Jul 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y289 HYB was last recorded at 266,595 miles on 4 Sept 2026, 7 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
266,588 miles · 7 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
7 miles
Average per year
7,330 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 266,595 miles
  • 2025 – 266,390 miles
  • 2024 – 265,781 miles
  • 2023 – 264,291 miles
  • 2022 – 262,705 miles
  • 2021 – 260,646 miles
  • 2020 – 258,325 miles
  • 2019 – 254,970 miles
  • 2017 – 254,566 miles
  • 2016 – 250,848 miles
  • 2015 – 244,710 miles
  • 2014 – 238,694 miles
  • 2013 – 233,091 miles
  • 2012 – 225,773 miles
  • 2011 – 222,400 miles
  • 2009 – 208,427 miles
  • 2008 – 188,901 miles
  • 2007 – 156,347 miles
  • 2006 – 118,252 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass266,595 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))
  • MinorRear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light both (4.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 8 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.

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory10 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor8 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major3 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

31 tests since 9 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass266,595 miles (+7)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    266,595 miles
    Test number
    496001056227
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorRear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light both (4.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail266,588 miles (+198)10 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    266,588 miles
    Test number
    921406021209
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play locking nut not tight (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play locking nut not tight (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged perishing (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light slightly discoloured (4.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass266,390 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    266,390 miles
    Test number
    531327844050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail266,387 miles (+606)2 dangerous9 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    266,387 miles
    Test number
    343805505234
    • DangerousNearside Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  5. Pass265,781 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    265,781 miles
    Test number
    161190925710
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Fail265,781 miles (+1,490)6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    265,781 miles
    Test number
    310068044916
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside 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))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Pass264,291 miles (+1,586)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    264,291 miles
    Test number
    227545068038
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  8. Pass262,705 miles (+2,059)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    262,705 miles
    Test number
    891057583659
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  9. Pass260,646 miles (+3)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    260,646 miles
    Test number
    758512832579
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm 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))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  10. Fail260,643 miles (+2,318)1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    260,643 miles
    Test number
    984461165345
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm 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))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  11. Pass258,325 miles (+3)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    258,325 miles
    Test number
    764307971422
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  12. Fail258,322 miles (+3,352)1 dangerous2 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    258,322 miles
    Test number
    274690019169
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (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))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass254,970 miles (+4)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    254,970 miles
    Test number
    858135001393
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  14. Fail254,966 miles (+400)1 dangerous5 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    254,966 miles
    Test number
    640555957707
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (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 Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  15. Pass254,566 miles (+3,718)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    254,566 miles
    Test number
    158627097896
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  16. Pass250,848 miles (+25)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    250,848 miles
    Test number
    160223548984
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail250,823 miles (+6,113)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    250,823 miles
    Test number
    377613317196
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass244,710 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    244,710 miles
    Test number
    109752695446
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail244,710 miles (+6,016)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    244,710 miles
    Test number
    268620395001
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake lining(s) insecure (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass238,694 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    238,694 miles
    Test number
    825544204174
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Fail238,694 miles (+5,603)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    238,694 miles
    Test number
    747632704185
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass233,091 miles (+7,318)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    233,091 miles
    Test number
    447786303107
    • NoteO/s/r brake binding on slightly

  23. Pass225,773 miles (+3,373)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    225,773 miles
    Test number
    458786792053
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  24. Pass222,400 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    222,400 miles
    Test number
    197394791055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail222,387 miles (+13,960)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    222,387 miles
    Test number
    169490281079
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • FailureRear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

  26. Pass208,427 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    208,427 miles
    Test number
    641865959179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail208,427 miles (+19,526)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    208,427 miles
    Test number
    990975859193
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  28. Pass188,901 miles (+32,554)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    188,901 miles
    Test number
    520409978149
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  29. Pass156,347 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    156,347 miles
    Test number
    343064267120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail156,347 miles (+38,095)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,347 miles
    Test number
    722712167100
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  31. Pass118,252 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    118,252 miles
    Test number
    721420466170
    • NoteN/s wiper split

Questions about Y289 HYB

Does Y289 HYB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y289 HYB is valid until 3 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y289 HYB?
The MOT on Y289 HYB is valid until 3 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y289 HYB done?
Y289 HYB was recorded at 266,595 miles at its MOT on 4 Sept 2026, an average of 7,330 miles a year.
Has Y289 HYB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y289 HYB has failed 12 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on Y289 HYB 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 Y289 HYB find?
Y289 HYB passed its latest MOT on 4 Sept 2026 with 2 minor defects and 1 advisory: nearside front brake hose slightly damaged perished; rear stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light both; oil leak, but not excessive.

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