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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 2008 · 1,896 cc

Y3 BDSMOT history

Y3 BDS is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 1 Oct 2008. Its MOT is valid until 6 Feb 2027 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 193,135 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Feb 2026.

Y3 BDS white Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 6 Feb 2027
Mileage
193,135 mi
At MOT on 4 Feb 2026
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,084 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y3 BDS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
1 Oct 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y3 BDS was last recorded at 193,135 miles on 4 Feb 2026, 1,089 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
192,046 miles · 6 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
1,089 miles
Average per year
6,084 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 193,135 miles
  • 2025 – 192,046 miles
  • 2024 – 190,644 miles
  • 2023 – 188,978 miles
  • 2022 – 186,928 miles
  • 2021 – 182,926 miles
  • 2020 – 179,531 miles
  • 2019 – 173,187 miles
  • 2018 – 163,635 miles
  • 2017 – 158,157 miles
  • 2016 – 152,714 miles
  • 2015 – 143,831 miles
  • 2014 – 136,802 miles
  • 2013 – 126,275 miles
  • 2012 – 109,977 miles
  • 2011 – 105,733 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass193,135 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

22 tests since 24 Sept 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass193,135 miles (+1,089)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    193,135 miles
    Test number
    908324159450
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass192,046 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    192,046 miles
    Test number
    722366417842
    • AdvisoryReverse light not working

  3. Fail192,046 miles (+1,402)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    192,046 miles
    Test number
    234176060003
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended seat belt catch jammed under seat (7.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryReverse light not working

  4. Pass190,644 miles (+1,666)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    190,644 miles
    Test number
    178273903431

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass188,978 miles (+2,050)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    188,978 miles
    Test number
    648508871285
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 4mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 3-4mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass186,928 miles (+4,002)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    186,928 miles
    Test number
    287210588236
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass182,926 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    182,926 miles
    Test number
    632853470466
    • AdvisoryDriver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  8. Fail182,926 miles (+3,395)1 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,926 miles
    Test number
    504673775855
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryDriver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  9. Pass179,531 miles (+6,344)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    179,531 miles
    Test number
    695463865637

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass173,187 miles (+9,552)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    173,187 miles
    Test number
    214533805838
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass163,635 miles (+5,478)12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    163,635 miles
    Test number
    310376046321
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust box in poor condition
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryStop lamp has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.2.1d)

  12. Pass158,157 miles (+28)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    158,157 miles
    Test number
    772064470858
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail158,129 miles (+5,415)2 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,129 miles
    Test number
    192654006816
    • FailureEmissions not tested Insufficient engine oil (7.4.B.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOSR tyre inner wall damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySteel wheels fitted at time of test
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  14. Pass152,714 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    152,714 miles
    Test number
    925572557812
    • AdvisoryFront centre child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  15. Fail152,706 miles (+8,875)3 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,706 miles
    Test number
    650552355622
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront centre child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNail in NSR tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • 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 Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass143,831 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    143,831 miles
    Test number
    855809945182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail143,825 miles (+7,023)7 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,825 miles
    Test number
    226048645474
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.4.B.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • 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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  18. Pass136,802 miles (+64)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    136,802 miles
    Test number
    145868954163
    • NoteMinor damage both rear tyres outer wall

  19. Fail136,738 miles (+10,463)2 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,738 miles
    Test number
    296927654499
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteMinor damage both rear tyres outer wall
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  20. Pass126,275 miles (+16,298)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2014
    Odometer
    126,275 miles
    Test number
    359748943109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass109,977 miles (+4,244)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2013
    Odometer
    109,977 miles
    Test number
    415980952113
    • NoteNearside door mirror cracked but still has good view to rear
    • NoteNo spare wheel

  22. Pass105,733 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    105,733 miles
    Test number
    397747661499

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y3 BDS

Does Y3 BDS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y3 BDS is valid until 6 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y3 BDS?
The MOT on Y3 BDS is valid until 6 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y3 BDS done?
Y3 BDS was recorded at 193,135 miles at its MOT on 4 Feb 2026, an average of 6,084 miles a year.
Has Y3 BDS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y3 BDS has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on Y3 BDS 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 Y3 BDS find?
Y3 BDS passed its latest MOT on 4 Feb 2026 with 3 advisories: front coil spring corroded; rear brake disc worn, but not excessively; rear coil spring corroded.

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