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Volkswagen Transporter

Red · Diesel · 2001 · 2,461 cc

Y2 MGSMOT history

Y2 MGS is a red diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 23 Apr 2001. Its MOT is valid until 23 May 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 158,025 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 May 2026.

Y2 MGS red Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 23 May 2027
Mileage
158,025 mi
At MOT on 15 May 2026
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,554 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y2 MGS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
23 Apr 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 May 2027
Latest MOT test
15 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y2 MGS was last recorded at 158,025 miles on 15 May 2026, 498 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
157,527 miles · 21 May 2025
Between the last two tests
498 miles
Average per year
5,554 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 158,025 miles
  • 2025 – 157,527 miles
  • 2024 – 156,973 miles
  • 2023 – 154,355 miles
  • 2022 – 152,456 miles
  • 2021 – 149,454 miles
  • 2020 – 144,635 miles
  • 2019 – 144,232 miles
  • 2018 – 140,649 miles
  • 2017 – 137,479 miles
  • 2016 – 133,404 miles
  • 2015 – 129,165 miles
  • 2014 – 118,982 miles
  • 2013 – 112,162 miles
  • 2012 – 101,853 miles
  • 2011 – 91,543 miles
  • 2010 – 81,605 miles
  • 2009 – 73,899 miles
  • 2008 – 65,269 miles
  • 2007 – 56,360 miles
  • 2006 – 46,966 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass158,025 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.

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024–2025

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2013

Full MOT history

29 tests since 17 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass158,025 miles (+498)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2027
    Odometer
    158,025 miles
    Test number
    861682006401

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass157,527 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2026
    Odometer
    157,527 miles
    Test number
    346309597468
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

  3. Fail157,524 miles (+551)3 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,524 miles
    Test number
    368697453197
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front position lamp dim
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

  4. Pass156,973 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2025
    Odometer
    156,973 miles
    Test number
    446764381117
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

  5. Fail156,973 miles (+2,618)5 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,973 miles
    Test number
    912601768039
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • 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 linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

  6. Pass154,355 miles (+1,899)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2024
    Odometer
    154,355 miles
    Test number
    680041837542

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass152,456 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2023
    Odometer
    152,456 miles
    Test number
    993481611501

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail152,456 miles (+3,002)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,456 miles
    Test number
    979627904643
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass149,454 miles (+4,819)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2022
    Odometer
    149,454 miles
    Test number
    380431725667

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass144,635 miles (+403)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2021
    Odometer
    144,635 miles
    Test number
    947396961141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass144,232 miles (+3,583)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2020
    Odometer
    144,232 miles
    Test number
    448239911221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass140,649 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2019
    Odometer
    140,649 miles
    Test number
    309159556470
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  13. Fail140,649 miles (+3,170)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,649 miles
    Test number
    169853148779
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  14. Pass137,479 miles (+4,075)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2018
    Odometer
    137,479 miles
    Test number
    841700244963

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass133,404 miles (+4,239)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2017
    Odometer
    133,404 miles
    Test number
    792938808828
    • AdvisoryBoth front lower outer sills corroded

  16. Pass129,165 miles (+10,183)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2016
    Odometer
    129,165 miles
    Test number
    165631345194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass118,982 miles (+6,820)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2015
    Odometer
    118,982 miles
    Test number
    978512744146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass112,162 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2014
    Odometer
    112,162 miles
    Test number
    658097733123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail112,162 miles (+10,309)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,162 miles
    Test number
    316277233150
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

  20. Pass101,853 miles (+10,310)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2013
    Odometer
    101,853 miles
    Test number
    217243442458

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass91,543 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2012
    Odometer
    91,543 miles
    Test number
    716494441163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail91,543 miles (+9,938)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,543 miles
    Test number
    389213341192
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  23. Pass81,605 miles (+135)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2011
    Odometer
    81,605 miles
    Test number
    290934140446

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail81,470 miles (+7,571)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,470 miles
    Test number
    242577130447
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteAll 4 tyres getting low plus cracked tread

  25. Pass73,899 miles (+8,630)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2010
    Odometer
    73,899 miles
    Test number
    201873939462

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass65,269 miles (+8,909)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2009
    Odometer
    65,269 miles
    Test number
    490703738171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail56,360 miles2 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,360 miles
    Test number
    221799937160
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil leak

  28. Pass56,360 miles (+9,394)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2008
    Odometer
    56,360 miles
    Test number
    341639537160
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil leak

  29. Pass46,966 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2007
    Odometer
    46,966 miles
    Test number
    404677836113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y2 MGS

Does Y2 MGS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y2 MGS is valid until 23 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y2 MGS?
The MOT on Y2 MGS is valid until 23 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y2 MGS done?
Y2 MGS was recorded at 158,025 miles at its MOT on 15 May 2026, an average of 5,554 miles a year.
Has Y2 MGS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y2 MGS has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 19 May 2025.
Has the mileage on Y2 MGS 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 Y2 MGS find?
Y2 MGS passed its latest MOT on 15 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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