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Volkswagen Transporter

Silver · Diesel · 2009 · 2,460 cc

Y7 FOWMOT history

Y7 FOW is a silver diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 13 Nov 2009. Its MOT is valid until 4 Nov 2027 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 211,660 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Oct 2026.

Y7 FOW silver Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 4 Nov 2027
Mileage
211,660 mi
At MOT on 26 Oct 2026
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
9,165 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y7 FOW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,460 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
13 Nov 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Nov 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y7 FOW was last recorded at 211,660 miles on 26 Oct 2026, 5,245 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
206,415 miles · 29 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
5,245 miles
Average per year
9,165 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 211,660 miles
  • 2025 – 206,415 miles
  • 2024 – 199,054 miles
  • 2023 – 188,880 miles
  • 2022 – 177,646 miles
  • 2021 – 166,880 miles
  • 2020 – 157,863 miles
  • 2019 – 143,865 miles
  • 2018 – 133,462 miles
  • 2017 – 123,561 miles
  • 2016 – 115,597 miles
  • 2015 – 104,673 miles
  • 2013 – 88,532 miles
  • 2012 – 83,690 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass211,660 miles
  • MinorNearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and Offside - strut mounting / suspension turret (inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275/40 19, ~3mm, worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 10 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch Nearside and Offside

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.

  • Coil spring corroded both front

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside rear tyre tread starting to mis-shape

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper strut mounting / turret

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch Both Rear's

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

18 tests since 8 Nov 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass211,660 miles (+5,245)2 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2027
    Odometer
    211,660 miles
    Test number
    790179717459
    • MinorNearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and Offside - strut mounting / suspension turret (inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275/40 19, ~3mm, worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch Nearside and Offside

  2. Pass206,415 miles2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    206,415 miles
    Test number
    783344608764
    • MinorNearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper strut mounting / turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryWheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch Both Rear's

  3. Fail206,415 miles (+7,361)3 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    206,415 miles
    Test number
    970383666196
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light flickering (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper strut mounting / turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryWheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch Both Rear's

  4. Pass199,054 miles (+10,174)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    199,054 miles
    Test number
    165331029356
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner and outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front and nearside rear inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass188,880 miles (+1)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    188,880 miles
    Test number
    585686623784
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre tread starting to mis-shape

  6. Fail188,879 miles (+11,233)2 dangerous3 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,879 miles
    Test number
    768999693835
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre tread starting to mis-shape

  7. Pass177,646 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    177,646 miles
    Test number
    826870591413
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both front and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside rear sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre tread starting to mis-shape

  8. Fail177,646 miles (+10,766)2 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,646 miles
    Test number
    943804866950
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both front and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside rear sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre tread starting to mis-shape

  9. Pass166,880 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    166,880 miles
    Test number
    715473537813
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake cable damaged but not to excess park (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryInvoice for DPF cleaning supplied by customer

  10. Fail166,879 miles (+9,016)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,879 miles
    Test number
    267218281599
    • MajorDirection indicator incorrect colour both rear (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorExhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake cable damaged but not to excess park (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass157,863 miles (+13,998)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    157,863 miles
    Test number
    323284141116
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive back of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass143,865 miles (+10,403)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    143,865 miles
    Test number
    657866295583
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass133,462 miles (+9,901)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    133,462 miles
    Test number
    774516690991

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass123,561 miles (+7,964)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    123,561 miles
    Test number
    315365627235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass115,597 miles (+10,924)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    115,597 miles
    Test number
    614971581749

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass104,673 miles (+16,141)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    104,673 miles
    Test number
    515409075080
    • 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)

  17. Pass88,532 miles (+4,842)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    88,532 miles
    Test number
    435154793285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass83,690 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    83,690 miles
    Test number
    976823212321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y7 FOW

Does Y7 FOW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y7 FOW is valid until 4 Nov 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y7 FOW?
The MOT on Y7 FOW is valid until 4 Nov 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y7 FOW done?
Y7 FOW was recorded at 211,660 miles at its MOT on 26 Oct 2026, an average of 9,165 miles a year.
Has Y7 FOW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y7 FOW has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on Y7 FOW 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 Y7 FOW find?
Y7 FOW passed its latest MOT on 26 Oct 2026 with 2 minor defects and 9 advisories: nearside inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside rear brake hose slightly twisted; central rear exhaust mounting defective, and 8 more.

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