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Volkswagen Transporter

Green · Diesel · 2001 · 1,896 cc

Y37 DBWMOT history

Y37 DBW is a green diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 7 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 11 Jan 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 155,189 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Dec 2025.

Y37 DBW green Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 11 Jan 2027
Mileage
155,189 mi
At MOT on 16 Dec 2025
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,189 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y37 DBW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
7 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y37 DBW was last recorded at 155,189 miles on 16 Dec 2025, 2,484 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
152,705 miles · 30 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
2,484 miles
Average per year
6,189 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 155,189 miles
  • 2024 – 152,705 miles
  • 2023 – 150,414 miles
  • 2022 – 143,889 miles
  • 2021 – 141,577 miles
  • 2020 – 137,036 miles
  • 2019 – 130,829 miles
  • 2018 – 120,708 miles
  • 2017 – 111,766 miles
  • 2016 – 104,065 miles
  • 2015 – 92,652 miles
  • 2014 – 86,638 miles
  • 2013 – 83,915 miles
  • 2012 – 78,168 miles
  • 2011 – 69,817 miles
  • 2010 – 59,667 miles
  • 2009 – 47,955 miles
  • 2008 – 41,848 miles
  • 2007 – 36,972 miles
  • 2006 – 32,714 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass155,189 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019

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 Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

28 tests since 3 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass155,189 miles (+2,484)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    155,189 miles
    Test number
    456790451595
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Pass152,705 miles (+2,289)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    152,705 miles
    Test number
    924437913097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass150,416 miles (+2)1 minor18 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    150,416 miles
    Test number
    430721466546
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake cable damaged but not to excess corroded (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light is on

  4. Fail150,414 miles (+6,525)11 major15 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,414 miles
    Test number
    802019637293
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Pass143,889 miles (+2,312)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    143,889 miles
    Test number
    245589114654
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass141,577 miles (+4,541)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    141,577 miles
    Test number
    699468031187
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass137,036 miles (+6,207)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    137,036 miles
    Test number
    159770402403
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  8. Pass130,829 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    130,829 miles
    Test number
    148308933539
    • AdvisoryNearside Front washer jet not working
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge worn and tread getting low on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  9. Fail130,827 miles (+10,119)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,827 miles
    Test number
    597929630060
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front washer jet not working
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge worn and tread getting low on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  10. Pass120,708 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    120,708 miles
    Test number
    641362522401
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all steel pipes (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Fail120,707 miles (+8,941)2 dangerous4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,707 miles
    Test number
    687575570855
    • DangerousBrake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all steel pipes (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Pass111,766 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    111,766 miles
    Test number
    435965236001
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides on calipers (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both hoses to suspension arms (3.6.B.4e)

  13. Fail111,766 miles (+7,701)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,766 miles
    Test number
    947356824363
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle do not increase at the same rate 40% difference (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides on calipers (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both hoses to suspension arms (3.6.B.4e)

  14. Pass104,065 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    104,065 miles
    Test number
    201464406854

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail104,065 miles (+11,413)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,065 miles
    Test number
    885197691660
    • FailureCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  16. Pass92,652 miles (+6,014)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    92,652 miles
    Test number
    221635581483
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded all steel pipes (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass86,638 miles (+2,723)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    86,638 miles
    Test number
    488509104458

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail83,915 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,915 miles
    Test number
    165460913306
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  19. Pass83,915 miles (+5,747)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    83,915 miles
    Test number
    229320413330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass78,168 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    78,168 miles
    Test number
    737920512392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail78,168 miles (+8,351)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,168 miles
    Test number
    887310412350
    • FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  22. Pass69,817 miles (+10,150)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    69,817 miles
    Test number
    999404601392
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  23. Pass59,667 miles (+11,712)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    59,667 miles
    Test number
    792126290260
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteNearside front tyre sidewall cracking

  24. Pass47,955 miles (+3,614)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    47,955 miles
    Test number
    340427309305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass44,341 miles (+2,493)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    44,341 miles
    Test number
    393766239077
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  26. Pass41,848 miles (+4,876)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    41,848 miles
    Test number
    940045248035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass36,972 miles (+4,258)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    36,972 miles
    Test number
    391971667014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass32,714 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    32,714 miles
    Test number
    372972466057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y37 DBW

Does Y37 DBW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y37 DBW is valid until 11 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y37 DBW?
The MOT on Y37 DBW is valid until 11 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y37 DBW done?
Y37 DBW was recorded at 155,189 miles at its MOT on 16 Dec 2025, an average of 6,189 miles a year.
Has Y37 DBW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y37 DBW has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on Y37 DBW 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 Y37 DBW find?
Y37 DBW passed its latest MOT on 16 Dec 2025 with 1 advisory: offside play in steering rack inner joint(s).

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