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Volkswagen Transporter

Black · Diesel · 2005 · 2,460 cc

Y7 SLYMOT history

Y7 SLY is a black diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 11 Apr 2005. Its MOT is valid until 19 Apr 2027 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 126,823 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Apr 2026.

Y7 SLY black Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 19 Apr 2027
Mileage
126,823 mi
At MOT on 2 Apr 2026
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,740 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y7 SLY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,460 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
11 Apr 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y7 SLY was last recorded at 126,823 miles on 2 Apr 2026, 1,560 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
125,263 miles · 2 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
1,560 miles
Average per year
3,740 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 126,823 miles
  • 2025 – 125,263 miles
  • 2024 – 123,940 miles
  • 2023 – 121,682 miles
  • 2022 – 119,665 miles
  • 2021 – 117,097 miles
  • 2020 – 114,834 miles
  • 2019 – 112,745 miles
  • 2018 – 109,942 miles
  • 2017 – 106,188 miles
  • 2016 – 101,895 miles
  • 2015 – 97,700 miles
  • 2014 – 92,072 miles
  • 2013 – 86,986 miles
  • 2012 – 80,433 miles
  • 2011 – 74,373 miles
  • 2010 – 68,055 miles
  • 2009 – 63,228 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass126,823 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • 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
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (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.

  • Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit

    Major3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Brake performance unable to be tested

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Under side corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Exhaust mounting defective back box mounting snapped

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

28 tests since 31 Mar 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass126,823 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    126,823 miles
    Test number
    263930047932
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail126,821 miles (+1,558)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,821 miles
    Test number
    548086414745
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder side corroded

  3. Pass125,263 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    125,263 miles
    Test number
    657125707840
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryUnder side corroded

  4. Fail125,261 miles (+1,321)1 dangerous4 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,261 miles
    Test number
    785490557143
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 215/65/16c (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryUnder side corroded

  5. Pass123,940 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    123,940 miles
    Test number
    585661915851
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront subframe corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail123,939 miles (+2,257)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,939 miles
    Test number
    340876640208
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront subframe corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass121,682 miles (+6)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    121,682 miles
    Test number
    612034079020
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective back box mounting snapped (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall spliting (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mid and back box corroded

  8. Fail121,676 miles (+2,011)6 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,676 miles
    Test number
    874662443246
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorHorn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective back box mounting snapped (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall spliting (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mid and back box corroded

  9. Pass119,665 miles (+2,568)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    119,665 miles
    Test number
    480553037018
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • 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))

  10. Pass117,097 miles (+2,263)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    117,097 miles
    Test number
    942394804362
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass114,834 miles (+2,089)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    114,834 miles
    Test number
    441819318005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass112,745 miles (+2,803)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    112,745 miles
    Test number
    223180387327
    • AdvisoryCentral parkbrake cable corroded on end
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass109,942 miles (+3,754)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    109,942 miles
    Test number
    755736368059
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded and some judder (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front seatbelt receiver cover missing
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre perished and cracking
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust centre and rear sections corroded

  14. Pass106,188 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    106,188 miles
    Test number
    734193517723
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySilencers outer cases corroded

  15. Fail106,188 miles (+4,293)7 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,188 miles
    Test number
    684886443414
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper and lower (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper and lower (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySilencers outer cases corroded

  16. Pass101,895 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    101,895 miles
    Test number
    396253641513
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust deteriorated
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust deteriorated

  17. Fail101,892 miles (+4,192)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,892 miles
    Test number
    135039470442
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance dim (1.2.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust deteriorated
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust deteriorated

  18. Pass97,700 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    97,700 miles
    Test number
    927556405173
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteCenter exhaust box corroded but not blowing

  19. Fail97,700 miles (+5,628)1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,700 miles
    Test number
    259106205424
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteCenter exhaust box corroded but not blowing

  20. Pass92,072 miles (+5,086)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    92,072 miles
    Test number
    276448694057
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass86,986 miles (+6,553)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    86,986 miles
    Test number
    125075583035
    • NoteCentre exhaust slightly deteriorated

  22. Fail80,433 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,433 miles
    Test number
    838961802184
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  23. Pass80,433 miles (+6,060)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    80,433 miles
    Test number
    858841102120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass74,373 miles (+6,318)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    74,373 miles
    Test number
    496031391097
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteDamage to lower corner of mirror o/s door

  25. Pass68,055 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    68,055 miles
    Test number
    913952390052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail68,055 miles (+4,827)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,055 miles
    Test number
    770592390073
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  27. Pass63,228 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    63,228 miles
    Test number
    303460299000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail63,228 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,228 miles
    Test number
    594650199093
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Questions about Y7 SLY

Does Y7 SLY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y7 SLY is valid until 19 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y7 SLY?
The MOT on Y7 SLY is valid until 19 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y7 SLY done?
Y7 SLY was recorded at 126,823 miles at its MOT on 2 Apr 2026, an average of 3,740 miles a year.
Has Y7 SLY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y7 SLY has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on Y7 SLY 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 SLY find?
Y7 SLY passed its latest MOT on 2 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; oil leak, but not excessive.

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