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Volkswagen Transporter

Red · Diesel · 2001 · 1,896 cc

Y291 HYBMOT history

Y291 HYB is a red diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 16 Jul 2001. Its MOT expired on 29 May 2023 and it has passed 14 of 24 MOT tests, with 144,609 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 May 2022.

Y291 HYB red Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 29 May 2023
Mileage
144,609 mi
At MOT on 30 May 2022
MOT tests
24
14 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,918 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y291 HYB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
16 Jul 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 May 2023
Latest MOT test
30 May 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y291 HYB was last recorded at 144,609 miles on 30 May 2022, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Dec 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
144,609 miles · 21 Dec 2020
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
3,918 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 144,609 miles
  • 2020 – 144,609 miles
  • 2019 – 143,548 miles
  • 2018 – 142,993 miles
  • 2016 – 140,507 miles
  • 2015 – 137,075 miles
  • 2014 – 135,970 miles
  • 2013 – 133,220 miles
  • 2012 – 127,721 miles
  • 2011 – 124,683 miles
  • 2010 – 121,366 miles
  • 2009 – 110,210 miles
  • 2008 – 99,878 miles
  • 2006 – 83,134 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass144,609 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.

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2018

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Horn not working (1.6.2a)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2006–2014

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2018

  • Front Headlamp aim too high

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2010

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

24 tests since 14 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass144,609 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2023
    Odometer
    144,609 miles
    Test number
    605342231136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass144,609 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    144,609 miles
    Test number
    215793350564

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail144,609 miles (+1,061)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,609 miles
    Test number
    555716746884
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass143,548 miles (+555)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    143,548 miles
    Test number
    567143600901
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  5. Pass142,993 miles (+2,486)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    142,993 miles
    Test number
    934966995361
    • AdvisoryCentral handbrake cable corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  6. Pass140,507 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    140,507 miles
    Test number
    831965579386
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  7. Fail140,507 miles (+3,432)7 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,507 miles
    Test number
    340242664070
    • FailureFront Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat CENTRE SEAT BELT BUCKLE INSECURE (5.2.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailurePower steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  8. Fail137,075 miles4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,075 miles
    Test number
    175369305227
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testTrailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

  9. Pass137,075 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    137,075 miles
    Test number
    476429105246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail137,066 miles (+1,096)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,066 miles
    Test number
    746655895175
    • FailureHorn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)
    • FailureNearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass135,970 miles (+36)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    135,970 miles
    Test number
    965528584150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail135,934 miles (+2,714)7 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,934 miles
    Test number
    506906704113
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass133,220 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    133,220 miles
    Test number
    247557873026
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail133,220 miles (+5,499)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,220 miles
    Test number
    717167673078
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass127,721 miles (+3,038)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    127,721 miles
    Test number
    976434372047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass124,683 miles (+3,317)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    124,683 miles
    Test number
    757376471067
    • 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)

  17. Pass121,366 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    121,366 miles
    Test number
    524661540016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail121,356 miles (+11,146)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,356 miles
    Test number
    294041940074
    • FailureFront Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  19. Pass110,210 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    110,210 miles
    Test number
    834127239030
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Fail110,210 miles (+10,332)7 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,210 miles
    Test number
    502846739037
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureFront Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureFront Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • FailureRear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass99,878 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    99,878 miles
    Test number
    210882238042
    • NoteAccording to the colour of the offside rear brake disc it appears the brake may have been sticking and has beeb hot,although there was no evidence of binding when tested
    • NoteBoth rear discs distorted
    • NoteFront suspension has been lowered and there is very little working clearance between the top suspension arm and the bump stops
    • NoteImbalance of 28% between rear brakes

  22. Fail99,878 miles (+16,744)2 repaired4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,878 miles
    Test number
    341832238002
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • NoteAccording to the colour of the offside rear brake disc it appears the brake may have been sticking and has beeb hot,although there was no evidence of binding when tested
    • NoteBoth rear discs distorted
    • NoteFront suspension has been lowered and there is very little working clearance between the top suspension arm and the bump stops
    • NoteImbalance of 28% between rear brakes

  23. Pass83,134 miles (+58)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    83,134 miles
    Test number
    643908656276
    • NoteAdviseries as per original MOT test No 261847856209

  24. Fail83,076 miles3 failures1 repaired4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,076 miles
    Test number
    261847856209
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteAdvise centre seat belt checked as far as possible without disconnecting
    • NoteAdvise centre silencer outlet pipe cracked and starting to blow
    • NoteAdvise offside front indicator lens cracked and holed
    • NoteAdvise pad warning light on

Questions about Y291 HYB

Does Y291 HYB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y291 HYB expired on 29 May 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y291 HYB?
The MOT on Y291 HYB expired on 29 May 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y291 HYB done?
Y291 HYB was recorded at 144,609 miles at its MOT on 30 May 2022, an average of 3,918 miles a year.
Has Y291 HYB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y291 HYB has failed 10 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Dec 2020.
Has the mileage on Y291 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 Y291 HYB find?
Y291 HYB passed its latest MOT on 30 May 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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