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Volkswagen Transporter

Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc

Y300 SUNMOT history

Y300 SUN is a silver diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 3 Aug 2005. Its MOT is valid until 28 Aug 2027 and it has passed 18 of 29 MOT tests, with 213,947 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Aug 2026.

Y300 SUN silver Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Aug 2027
Mileage
213,947 mi
At MOT on 13 Aug 2026
MOT tests
29
18 passed · 11 failed
Per year
7,480 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y300 SUN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
3 Aug 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y300 SUN was last recorded at 213,947 miles on 13 Aug 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Aug 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 28 Feb 2015: 19,265 miles, lower than 186,179 miles on 22 Feb 2014.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
213,945 miles · 12 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
7,480 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 213,947 miles
  • 2025 – 213,159 miles
  • 2024 – 213,011 miles
  • 2023 – 212,287 miles
  • 2022 – 211,179 miles
  • 2021 – 206,779 miles
  • 2020 – 206,192 miles
  • 2019 – 204,552 miles
  • 2018 – 202,941 miles
  • 2017 – 201,076 miles
  • 2016 – 197,484 miles
  • 2015 – 19,265 miles
  • 2014 – 186,179 miles
  • 2013 – 173,056 miles
  • 2012 – 153,417 miles
  • 2011 – 130,577 miles
  • 2010 – 106,983 miles
  • 2009 – 82,808 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass213,947 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear unable to see (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2026

  • Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

Full MOT history

29 tests since 30 Jan 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass213,947 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    213,947 miles
    Test number
    770493865014
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear unable to see (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail213,945 miles (+786)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    213,945 miles
    Test number
    475840614720
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear unable to see (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass213,159 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    213,159 miles
    Test number
    184242231357
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear [unable to see] (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail213,159 miles (+148)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    213,159 miles
    Test number
    890643801137
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear [unable to see] (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass213,011 miles (+724)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    213,011 miles
    Test number
    799574832624
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  6. Pass212,287 miles (+1,108)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    212,287 miles
    Test number
    557627838423
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass211,179 miles (+43)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    211,179 miles
    Test number
    910021202485
    • 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 Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail211,136 miles (+4,357)2 dangerous5 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    211,136 miles
    Test number
    744004616729
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))
    • 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 Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryParking brake not tested due to the condition of the offside parking brake cable

  9. Pass206,779 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    206,779 miles
    Test number
    829365016752
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  10. Fail206,778 miles (+586)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    206,778 miles
    Test number
    452561624296
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  11. Pass206,192 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    206,192 miles
    Test number
    776155196502
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Fail206,191 miles (+1,639)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    206,191 miles
    Test number
    728234193166
    • DangerousNearside Rear Road wheel fractured fractured in 2 places (5.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  13. Pass204,552 miles (+1,611)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    204,552 miles
    Test number
    593914706583
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  14. Pass202,941 miles (+1,865)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    202,941 miles
    Test number
    369473064831
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass201,076 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    201,076 miles
    Test number
    258557420785
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded main run (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  16. Fail201,075 miles (+3,591)7 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    201,075 miles
    Test number
    475940841426
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded main run (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded main run (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  17. Pass197,484 miles (+178,219)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    197,484 miles
    Test number
    289451657986

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass19,265 miles (-166,914)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    19,265 miles
    Test number
    109209855021
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass186,179 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    186,179 miles
    Test number
    657973154007
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Fail186,179 miles (+13,123)6 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,179 miles
    Test number
    346642054020
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
    • NoteOil leak

  21. Pass173,056 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    173,056 miles
    Test number
    107443553013
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged

  22. Fail173,056 miles (+19,639)7 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,056 miles
    Test number
    678586843010
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Outer 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 coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged

  23. Pass153,417 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    153,417 miles
    Test number
    196027822081
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Fail153,417 miles (+22,840)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,417 miles
    Test number
    178427422401
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass130,577 miles (+23,594)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    130,577 miles
    Test number
    495947321000
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteNearside front tyre side wall has heavy cut

  26. Pass106,983 miles (+431)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    106,983 miles
    Test number
    620831140058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail106,552 miles (+23,744)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,552 miles
    Test number
    103604830483
    • FailureNearside Outer Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  28. Pass82,808 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    82,808 miles
    Test number
    301813139009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail82,807 miles4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,807 miles
    Test number
    782720539061
    • FailureCentre Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Questions about Y300 SUN

Does Y300 SUN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y300 SUN is valid until 28 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y300 SUN?
The MOT on Y300 SUN is valid until 28 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y300 SUN done?
Y300 SUN was recorded at 213,947 miles at its MOT on 13 Aug 2026, an average of 7,480 miles a year.
Has Y300 SUN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y300 SUN has failed 11 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on Y300 SUN ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 28 Feb 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y300 SUN find?
Y300 SUN passed its latest MOT on 13 Aug 2026 with 1 advisory: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear unable to see.

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