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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 2001 · 1,896 cc

Y866 NLBMOT history

Y866 NLB is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 12 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 11 Jan 2025 and it has passed 17 of 31 MOT tests, with 248,815 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jan 2024.

Y866 NLB white Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 11 Jan 2025
Mileage
248,815 mi
At MOT on 8 Jan 2024
MOT tests
31
17 passed · 14 failed
Per year
8,935 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y866 NLB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
12 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Jan 2025
Latest MOT test
8 Jan 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y866 NLB was last recorded at 248,815 miles on 8 Jan 2024, 6,980 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jan 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
241,835 miles · 11 Jan 2023
Between the last two tests
6,980 miles
Average per year
8,935 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 248,815 miles
  • 2023 – 241,835 miles
  • 2022 – 230,360 miles
  • 2021 – 221,892 miles
  • 2020 – 221,890 miles
  • 2019 – 216,892 miles
  • 2018 – 213,080 miles
  • 2017 – 207,944 miles
  • 2016 – 197,007 miles
  • 2015 – 190,030 miles
  • 2014 – 189,527 miles
  • 2013 – 185,398 miles
  • 2012 – 182,488 miles
  • 2011 – 172,198 miles
  • 2010 – 159,972 miles
  • 2009 – 141,429 miles
  • 2008 – 123,068 miles
  • 2007 – 105,650 miles
  • 2006 – 89,321 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass248,815 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

31 tests since 3 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass248,815 miles (+6,980)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    248,815 miles
    Test number
    331447591131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass241,835 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    241,835 miles
    Test number
    809351666992
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail241,832 miles (+11,472)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    241,832 miles
    Test number
    513364338598
    • MajorCentral Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak centre box detatched (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass230,360 miles (+15)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    230,360 miles
    Test number
    101605362783
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail230,345 miles (+8,453)3 dangerous7 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    230,345 miles
    Test number
    624262062835
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225-40-18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass221,892 miles (+2)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    221,892 miles
    Test number
    381307012508
    • MinorObligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside front and nearside rear tyre slight cuts to sidewall

  7. Fail221,890 miles (+4,998)5 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    221,890 miles
    Test number
    205024037232
    • MajorNearside Brake hose excessively deteriorated centre rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Brake hose excessively deteriorated centre rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorObligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside front and nearside rear tyre slight cuts to sidewall

  8. Pass216,892 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    216,892 miles
    Test number
    474089418245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail216,892 miles (+3,812)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    216,892 miles
    Test number
    566032410513
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill & inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass213,080 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    213,080 miles
    Test number
    190495590107
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  11. Fail213,080 miles (+5,136)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    213,080 miles
    Test number
    223086610594
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  12. Pass207,944 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    207,944 miles
    Test number
    247976903469
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen damaged outside drivers view of road

  13. Fail207,944 miles (+10,937)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    207,944 miles
    Test number
    901200051189
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen damaged outside drivers view of road

  14. Pass197,007 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    197,007 miles
    Test number
    518701064688
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear light lenses damaged
    • AdvisoryOil warning lamp flashing

  15. Fail197,007 miles (+6,977)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    197,007 miles
    Test number
    599715050052
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear light lenses damaged
    • AdvisoryOil warning lamp flashing

  16. Pass190,030 miles (+7)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    190,030 miles
    Test number
    585086475163
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteOil pressure warning lamp flashing

  17. Fail190,023 miles (+496)6 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    190,023 miles
    Test number
    506681875149
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.4.B.1)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteOil pressure warning lamp flashing

  18. Fail189,527 miles (+4,129)9 failures3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    189,527 miles
    Test number
    736857094197
    • FailureBrake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteNearside front lower shocker bushe deterioated but has no exsessive movement
    • NoteOffside front lower shocker bush detterioated but has no exsessive movement
    • NoteRear tail pipe missing

  19. Pass185,398 miles (+60)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    185,398 miles
    Test number
    478885713285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail185,338 miles (+2,850)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,338 miles
    Test number
    159812413200
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  21. Pass182,488 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    182,488 miles
    Test number
    466879612267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail182,488 miles (+10,290)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,488 miles
    Test number
    617179212215
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  23. Pass172,198 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    172,198 miles
    Test number
    405155211244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail172,185 miles (+12,213)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,185 miles
    Test number
    607273411203
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteBrake warning light on

  25. Pass159,972 miles (+18,543)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    159,972 miles
    Test number
    290426800489

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass141,429 miles (+18,361)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    141,429 miles
    Test number
    580115169066
    • NoteSlight play in nearside front steering arm
    • NoteSlight play in offside front steering arm

  27. Pass123,068 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    123,068 miles
    Test number
    824541978080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail123,066 miles (+17,416)8 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,066 miles
    Test number
    222535168020
    • FailureBrake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailurePower steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteEngine under cover fitted

  29. Pass105,650 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    105,650 miles
    Test number
    164014657440

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail105,650 miles (+16,329)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,650 miles
    Test number
    710974257064
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  31. Pass89,321 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    89,321 miles
    Test number
    163472466409
    • Note4 hub caps fitted

Questions about Y866 NLB

Does Y866 NLB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y866 NLB expired on 11 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y866 NLB?
The MOT on Y866 NLB expired on 11 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y866 NLB done?
Y866 NLB was recorded at 248,815 miles at its MOT on 8 Jan 2024, an average of 8,935 miles a year.
Has Y866 NLB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y866 NLB has failed 14 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on Y866 NLB 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 Y866 NLB find?
Y866 NLB passed its latest MOT on 8 Jan 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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