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Volkswagen Transporter

Blue · Diesel · 2012 · 1,968 cc

Y3 EMAMOT history

Y3 EMA is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 19 Jun 2012. Its MOT is valid until 19 Dec 2026 and it has passed 11 of 21 MOT tests, with 113,165 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Dec 2025.

Y3 EMA blue Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 19 Dec 2026
Mileage
113,165 mi
At MOT on 19 Dec 2025
MOT tests
21
11 passed · 10 failed
Per year
8,865 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y3 EMA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
19 Jun 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
19 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y3 EMA was last recorded at 113,165 miles on 19 Dec 2025, 72 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
113,093 miles · 17 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
72 miles
Average per year
8,865 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 113,165 miles
  • 2024 – 101,011 miles
  • 2023 – 95,473 miles
  • 2022 – 86,775 miles
  • 2021 – 74,248 miles
  • 2020 – 64,040 miles
  • 2019 – 52,690 miles
  • 2018 – 45,487 miles
  • 2017 – 38,219 miles
  • 2016 – 30,481 miles
  • 2015 – 20,063 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass113,165 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps

    Major4 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

21 tests since 19 Jun 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass113,165 miles (+72)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    113,165 miles
    Test number
    483004669895
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Fail113,093 miles (+12,082)1 dangerous4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,093 miles
    Test number
    540548004835
    • DangerousFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass101,011 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    101,011 miles
    Test number
    282392102320
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail101,011 miles (+5,538)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,011 miles
    Test number
    608221922268
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass95,473 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    95,473 miles
    Test number
    123589315816
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Fail95,473 miles (+8,698)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,473 miles
    Test number
    517239334241
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass86,775 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    86,775 miles
    Test number
    690955453646
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail86,775 miles (+12,527)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,775 miles
    Test number
    202408354718
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass74,248 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    74,248 miles
    Test number
    866716759775
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective clamp (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box casing rusty

  10. Fail74,248 miles (+10,208)2 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,248 miles
    Test number
    515602296215
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective clamp (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box casing rusty

  11. Pass64,040 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    64,040 miles
    Test number
    795014976251
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect misting (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Fail64,040 miles (+11,350)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,040 miles
    Test number
    466958480240
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect misting (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass52,690 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    52,690 miles
    Test number
    137103300587
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  14. Fail52,689 miles (+7,202)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,689 miles
    Test number
    758737147159
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  15. Pass45,487 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    45,487 miles
    Test number
    230028538236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail45,487 miles (+7,268)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,487 miles
    Test number
    690208116988
    • DangerousExhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  17. Pass38,219 miles (+7,738)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    38,219 miles
    Test number
    734079727105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass30,481 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    30,481 miles
    Test number
    802258267710
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail30,481 miles (+10,418)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,481 miles
    Test number
    660095681870
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass20,063 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    20,063 miles
    Test number
    817380775103
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Fail20,063 miles2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,063 miles
    Test number
    139480275120
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about Y3 EMA

Does Y3 EMA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y3 EMA is valid until 19 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on Y3 EMA?
The MOT on Y3 EMA is valid until 19 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y3 EMA done?
Y3 EMA was recorded at 113,165 miles at its MOT on 19 Dec 2025, an average of 8,865 miles a year.
Has Y3 EMA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y3 EMA has failed 10 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on Y3 EMA 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 EMA find?
Y3 EMA passed its latest MOT on 19 Dec 2025 with 3 advisories: offside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed; offside front service brake binding but not excessively; offside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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