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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 2001 · 2,461 cc

Y296 PNVMOT history

Y296 PNV is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 6 Apr 2001. Its MOT is valid until 11 Nov 2026 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 201,531 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Nov 2025.

Y296 PNV white Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 11 Nov 2026
Mileage
201,531 mi
At MOT on 12 Nov 2025
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,800 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y296 PNV
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
6 Apr 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y296 PNV was last recorded at 201,531 miles on 12 Nov 2025, 8,653 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
192,878 miles · 8 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
8,653 miles
Average per year
5,800 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 201,531 miles
  • 2024 – 192,878 miles
  • 2023 – 184,420 miles
  • 2022 – 181,067 miles
  • 2021 – 176,792 miles
  • 2020 – 176,787 miles
  • 2018 – 176,518 miles
  • 2017 – 176,270 miles
  • 2014 – 163,052 miles
  • 2013 – 149,217 miles
  • 2012 – 149,014 miles
  • 2011 – 142,823 miles
  • 2010 – 128,380 miles
  • 2008 – 110,937 miles
  • 2007 – 100,321 miles
  • 2006 – 87,362 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass201,531 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • MinorOffside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryGeneral corrosionRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Brake pad wear indictor on

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit

    Major2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass201,531 miles (+8,653)3 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    201,531 miles
    Test number
    488211996613
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass192,878 miles (+4,503)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    192,878 miles
    Test number
    396714625421
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass188,375 miles (+202)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    188,375 miles
    Test number
    750591814907
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside front sill to floor slight corrosion
  4. Fail188,173 miles (+91)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,173 miles
    Test number
    976482884769
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad wear indictor on
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Fail188,082 miles (+3,662)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,082 miles
    Test number
    731174624010
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Power steering component leaking From rack boot (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad wear indictor on
    • AdvisoryCoolant below min mark
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Pass184,420 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2024
    Odometer
    184,420 miles
    Test number
    581985707895

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail184,413 miles (+3,346)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,413 miles
    Test number
    970241130904
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose leaking on an air braking system hose to suspension arm (1.1.12 (c) (i))
  8. Pass181,067 miles (+55)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2023
    Odometer
    181,067 miles
    Test number
    738913559286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail181,012 miles (+4,220)2 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,012 miles
    Test number
    557293491470
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  10. Pass176,792 miles (+5)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2022
    Odometer
    176,792 miles
    Test number
    845834210579
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad wear indicator on
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  11. Pass176,787 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    176,787 miles
    Test number
    917811950982
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  12. Fail176,787 miles (+269)1 dangerous11 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,787 miles
    Test number
    792619042974
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner 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 excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorPower steering component leaking RACK (2.1.5 (a))
    • MajorRear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  13. Pass176,518 miles (+248)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    176,518 miles
    Test number
    278043049951
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  14. Pass176,270 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    176,270 miles
    Test number
    630044134111
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
  15. Fail176,270 miles (+13,218)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,270 miles
    Test number
    446285590458
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
  16. Pass163,052 miles (+13,835)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    163,052 miles
    Test number
    537729184288
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteOil leak
  17. Pass149,217 miles (+203)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    149,217 miles
    Test number
    826042203368
    • NoteOil leak
  18. Pass149,014 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    149,014 miles
    Test number
    888862592215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail149,014 miles (+6,191)1 dangerous5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,014 miles
    Test number
    345613082426
    • DangerousNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
  20. Pass142,823 miles (+14,443)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    142,823 miles
    Test number
    825854781239
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  21. Pass128,380 miles (+17,443)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2011
    Odometer
    128,380 miles
    Test number
    963236140141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass110,937 miles (+10,616)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    110,937 miles
    Test number
    823879088278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass100,321 miles (+12,959)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    100,321 miles
    Test number
    252896387468

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass87,362 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    87,362 miles
    Test number
    151735976048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail87,362 miles5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,362 miles
    Test number
    621656866057
    • FailureDirection indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureFront Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view (8.3.1c)
    • FailureHazard warning switch missing (1.4.B.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureBrake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Questions about Y296 PNV

Does Y296 PNV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y296 PNV is valid until 11 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on Y296 PNV?
The MOT on Y296 PNV is valid until 11 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y296 PNV done?
Y296 PNV was recorded at 201,531 miles at its MOT on 12 Nov 2025, an average of 5,800 miles a year.
Has Y296 PNV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y296 PNV has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 31 May 2024.
Has the mileage on Y296 PNV 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 Y296 PNV find?
Y296 PNV passed its latest MOT on 12 Nov 2025 with 3 minor defects and 8 advisories: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; offside rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface, and 8 more.

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