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Volkswagen Transporter

Red · Diesel · 2001 · 2,459 cc

Y295 WSTMOT history

Y295 WST is a red diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 1 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 13 Aug 2027 and it has passed 20 of 36 MOT tests, with 312,283 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jul 2026.

Y295 WST red Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 13 Aug 2027
Mileage
312,283 mi
At MOT on 29 Jul 2026
MOT tests
36
20 passed · 16 failed
Per year
10,796 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y295 WST
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,459 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y295 WST was last recorded at 312,283 miles on 29 Jul 2026, 2,671 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
309,612 miles · 8 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
2,671 miles
Average per year
10,796 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 312,283 miles
  • 2025 – 309,612 miles
  • 2024 – 306,845 miles
  • 2023 – 301,500 miles
  • 2022 – 287,883 miles
  • 2021 – 281,938 miles
  • 2020 – 273,781 miles
  • 2019 – 263,689 miles
  • 2018 – 253,282 miles
  • 2017 – 241,488 miles
  • 2016 – 233,180 miles
  • 2015 – 219,702 miles
  • 2014 – 212,927 miles
  • 2012 – 186,211 miles
  • 2011 – 167,940 miles
  • 2010 – 152,656 miles
  • 2009 – 137,123 miles
  • 2008 – 122,384 miles
  • 2007 – 107,086 miles
  • 2006 – 92,103 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass312,283 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Slight leak from n/s constant velocity joint boot

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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Failure3 MOTs, 2014–2018

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

36 tests since 7 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass312,283 miles (+2,671)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    312,283 miles
    Test number
    716211666242
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Slight leak from n/s constant velocity joint boot

  2. Pass309,612 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    309,612 miles
    Test number
    554492954463
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail309,610 miles (+2,765)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    309,610 miles
    Test number
    870361380378
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass306,845 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    306,845 miles
    Test number
    863782714497

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail306,840 miles (+5,340)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    306,840 miles
    Test number
    739148941949
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass301,500 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2024
    Odometer
    301,500 miles
    Test number
    442058534939
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Fail301,500 miles (+13,617)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    301,500 miles
    Test number
    687114319774
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  8. Pass287,883 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    287,883 miles
    Test number
    276750092972

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail287,881 miles (+5,943)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    287,881 miles
    Test number
    862338439185
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass281,938 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    281,938 miles
    Test number
    404143817664
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  11. Fail281,938 miles (+8,157)4 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    281,938 miles
    Test number
    778789048868
    • MajorBrake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))
    • 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 excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorIndicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  12. Pass273,781 miles (+10,092)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    273,781 miles
    Test number
    753232468479
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  13. Pass263,689 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    263,689 miles
    Test number
    206955892361
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak

  14. Fail263,689 miles (+10,407)1 dangerous6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    263,689 miles
    Test number
    869422976948
    • DangerousNearside Front Steering arm fractured to the extent that steering is affected steering arm has excessive play (2.1.3 (c) (ii))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak

  15. Pass253,282 miles (+10)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    253,282 miles
    Test number
    478150610040
    • AdvisoryBrake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened front most section of the handbrake cable (3.5.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear side door not opening

  16. Fail253,272 miles (+11,784)11 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    253,272 miles
    Test number
    993251640810
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure the hose that joins the two rear brake pipes (3.6.B.3)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush front most bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded the hose that joins the two rear brake pipes (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryBrake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened front most section of the handbrake cable (3.5.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear side door not opening

  17. Pass241,488 miles (+1)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    241,488 miles
    Test number
    120277396003
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced small hole / lens cracked (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower ball joint nut and pin has damage / secure at time of test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear rearmost door does not open secure in closed position
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryPlay in rack end ball joints osf and nsf

  18. Fail241,487 miles (+8,307)15 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    241,487 miles
    Test number
    562675960215
    • FailureNearside Front Electrical wiring deteriorated and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureOffside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement siezed /outer casing worn through (3.5.1k)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced small hole / lens cracked (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower ball joint nut and pin has damage / secure at time of test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear rearmost door does not open secure in closed position
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear rearmost door does not open secure in closed position
    • AdvisoryOffside Front outer sill holed / not in prescribed/ area
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryPlay in rack end ball joints osf and nsf

  19. Pass233,180 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    233,180 miles
    Test number
    537823667450
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryEmmisions too clean to register

  20. Fail233,180 miles (+13,478)7 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    233,180 miles
    Test number
    910460841157
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
    • FailureRear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryEmmisions too clean to register

  21. Pass219,702 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    219,702 miles
    Test number
    399184705116
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres perished on inner walls
    • NoteEmmisions too clean to register on tester

  22. Fail219,702 miles (+6,775)3 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    219,702 miles
    Test number
    459830905160
    • FailureNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres perished on inner walls
    • NoteEmmisions too clean to register on tester

  23. Pass212,927 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    212,927 miles
    Test number
    485103694055
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  24. Fail212,927 miles (+26,716)5 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    212,927 miles
    Test number
    106032294054
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  25. Pass186,211 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    186,211 miles
    Test number
    856185912124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail186,211 miles (+18,271)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,211 miles
    Test number
    996314812157
    • FailureCentre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  27. Pass167,940 miles (+15,284)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    167,940 miles
    Test number
    557455191068
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  28. Pass152,656 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    152,656 miles
    Test number
    101117090044
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  29. Fail152,656 miles (+15,533)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,656 miles
    Test number
    194147690414
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  30. Pass137,123 miles (+269)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    137,123 miles
    Test number
    380432899035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail136,854 miles (+14,470)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,854 miles
    Test number
    993770789021
    • FailureNearside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)
    • FailureOffside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  32. Pass122,384 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    122,384 miles
    Test number
    610934468021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  33. Fail122,384 miles (+15,298)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,384 miles
    Test number
    114974968425
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  34. Pass107,086 miles (+14,983)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    107,086 miles
    Test number
    224529657024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  35. Pass92,103 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    92,103 miles
    Test number
    662996966005
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  36. Fail92,103 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,103 miles
    Test number
    941326766060
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about Y295 WST

Does Y295 WST currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y295 WST is valid until 13 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y295 WST?
The MOT on Y295 WST is valid until 13 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y295 WST done?
Y295 WST was recorded at 312,283 miles at its MOT on 29 Jul 2026, an average of 10,796 miles a year.
Has Y295 WST ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y295 WST has failed 16 of its 36 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on Y295 WST 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 Y295 WST find?
Y295 WST passed its latest MOT on 29 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front slight leak from n/s constant velocity joint boot.

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