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Volkswagen Transporter

Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc

Y4 ADSMOT history

Y4 ADS is a silver diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 22 Mar 2005. Its MOT is valid until 14 Aug 2027 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 260,517 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Aug 2026.

Y4 ADS silver Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 14 Aug 2027
Mileage
260,517 mi
At MOT on 5 Aug 2026
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
12,325 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y4 ADS
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
22 Mar 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y4 ADS was last recorded at 260,517 miles on 5 Aug 2026, 4,021 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Jul 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 22 Mar 2013: 143,927 miles, lower than 151,486 miles on 23 Mar 2012.

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
256,496 miles · 31 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
4,021 miles
Average per year
12,325 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 260,517 miles
  • 2025 – 256,496 miles
  • 2024 – 249,908 miles
  • 2023 – 243,297 miles
  • 2022 – 238,555 miles
  • 2021 – 233,765 miles
  • 2019 – 229,990 miles
  • 2018 – 225,146 miles
  • 2017 – 218,881 miles
  • 2016 – 209,205 miles
  • 2015 – 188,555 miles
  • 2014 – 166,092 miles
  • 2013 – 143,927 miles
  • 2012 – 151,486 miles
  • 2011 – 95,693 miles
  • 2010 – 74,957 miles
  • 2009 – 54,366 miles
  • 2008 – 33,955 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass260,517 miles
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryCorrosion to nearside bulkhead/ centre exhaust

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2010–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Front Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Slight corrosion to exhaust system

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

24 tests since 18 Mar 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass260,517 miles (+4,021)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    260,517 miles
    Test number
    194072764721
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to nearside bulkhead/ centre exhaust

  2. Pass256,496 miles (+6,588)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    256,496 miles
    Test number
    612353299000
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust front box deteriating

  3. Pass249,908 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    249,908 miles
    Test number
    929893751375
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front wishbones inner rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust deteriating

  4. Fail249,908 miles (+6,611)4 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    249,908 miles
    Test number
    437991589528
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front wishbones inner rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust deteriating

  5. Pass243,297 miles (+4,742)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    243,297 miles
    Test number
    288034948093
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes corroded on abs pump (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryExhaust box deteriating

  6. Pass238,555 miles (+4,790)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    238,555 miles
    Test number
    705374042095
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass233,765 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    233,765 miles
    Test number
    943161830388
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  8. Fail233,765 miles (+3,775)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    233,765 miles
    Test number
    350410766635
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass229,990 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    229,990 miles
    Test number
    877362826793

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail229,990 miles (+4,844)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    229,990 miles
    Test number
    331060373574
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass225,146 miles (+6,265)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    225,146 miles
    Test number
    747352910909
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust outer skin corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  12. Pass218,881 miles (+3,038)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    218,881 miles
    Test number
    460074577930
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion to exhaust system
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  13. Pass215,843 miles (+6,638)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    215,843 miles
    Test number
    263236992042
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion to exhaust system

  14. Pass209,205 miles (+20,650)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    209,205 miles
    Test number
    923526499081
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front anti roll bar drop link has slight play
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  15. Pass188,555 miles (+22,463)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    188,555 miles
    Test number
    336336365093
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  16. Pass166,092 miles (+22,165)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    166,092 miles
    Test number
    588696464073
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteExhaust corroded
    • NotePower steering rough under load (altenator pulley)

  17. Pass143,927 miles (-7,559)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    143,927 miles
    Test number
    856161683073
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteExhaust in rusty condition

  18. Fail151,486 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,486 miles
    Test number
    245083082004
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  19. Pass151,486 miles (+55,793)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    151,486 miles
    Test number
    715873582079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass95,693 miles (+20,736)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    95,693 miles
    Test number
    687950571082
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteSlight Corrosion To Rear Brake Disc's.

  21. Pass74,957 miles (+20,591)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    74,957 miles
    Test number
    911409570084
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  22. Pass54,366 miles (+20,411)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    54,366 miles
    Test number
    114172679077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass33,955 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    33,955 miles
    Test number
    840998978024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail33,955 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,955 miles
    Test number
    902688878020
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Questions about Y4 ADS

Does Y4 ADS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y4 ADS is valid until 14 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y4 ADS?
The MOT on Y4 ADS is valid until 14 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y4 ADS done?
Y4 ADS was recorded at 260,517 miles at its MOT on 5 Aug 2026, an average of 12,325 miles a year.
Has Y4 ADS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y4 ADS has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on Y4 ADS ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 22 Mar 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y4 ADS find?
Y4 ADS passed its latest MOT on 5 Aug 2026 with 2 minor defects and 5 advisories: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened, and 4 more.

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