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Volkswagen Transporter

Red · Diesel · 2001 · 1,896 cc

Y866 TBJMOT history

Y866 TBJ is a red diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 30 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 29 Nov 2023 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 338,557 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jul 2024.

Y866 TBJ red Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 29 Nov 2023
Mileage
338,557 mi
At MOT on 16 Jul 2024
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
9,396 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y866 TBJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
30 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Nov 2023
Latest MOT test
16 Jul 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

Y866 TBJ was last recorded at 338,557 miles on 16 Jul 2024, 1,175 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Nov 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 17 Nov 2011: 266,041 miles, lower than 279,768 miles on 19 Nov 2010.

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
337,382 miles · 30 Nov 2022
Between the last two tests
1,175 miles
Average per year
9,396 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 338,557 miles
  • 2022 – 337,382 miles
  • 2021 – 334,435 miles
  • 2020 – 331,561 miles
  • 2019 – 330,761 miles
  • 2018 – 328,033 miles
  • 2015 – 321,266 miles
  • 2014 – 310,941 miles
  • 2013 – 296,179 miles
  • 2011 – 266,041 miles
  • 2010 – 279,768 miles
  • 2009 – 255,010 miles
  • 2008 – 225,198 miles
  • 2007 – 194,420 miles
  • 2006 – 166,440 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail338,557 miles
  • DangerousOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected within 30cm of suspension arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
  • MajorEmissions unable to be completed smoke emitting from engine bay (8.2.2.2 (e))
  • MajorFront Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
  • MajorNearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryImbalance on handbrake performance

What MOT failures 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.

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2015

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2015

  • Nearside Front sill rusty

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and outer

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear sill rusty

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front sill rusty

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

20 tests since 22 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail338,557 miles (+1,175)1 dangerous5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    338,557 miles
    Test number
    255363503383
    • DangerousOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected within 30cm of suspension arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed smoke emitting from engine bay (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorFront Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryImbalance on handbrake performance

  2. Pass337,382 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    337,382 miles
    Test number
    713434619842
    • AdvisoryNearside Front sill rusty
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and outer (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear sill rusty
    • AdvisoryOffside Front sill rusty
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and outer (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear sill rusty

  3. Fail337,382 miles (+2,947)5 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    337,382 miles
    Test number
    517617106758
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front sill rusty
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and outer (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear sill rusty
    • AdvisoryOffside Front sill rusty
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and outer (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear sill rusty

  4. Pass334,435 miles (+43)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    334,435 miles
    Test number
    924302487180
    • AdvisoryAdose both rear tyres wearing inner and outer edge's
    • AdvisoryAdvise both rear tyres wearing inner and outer edges
    • AdvisoryAdvise n/s/f h/lamp loose but secure
    • AdvisoryAdvise o/s/f corner of body underside fibreglassed
    • AdvisoryAdvise three corners of underside of body chalk marked for rust fatigue

  5. Fail334,392 miles (+2,831)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    334,392 miles
    Test number
    489068017548
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAdose both rear tyres wearing inner and outer edge's
    • AdvisoryAdvise both rear tyres wearing inner and outer edges
    • AdvisoryAdvise n/s/f h/lamp loose but secure
    • AdvisoryAdvise o/s/f corner of body underside fibreglassed
    • AdvisoryAdvise three corners of underside of body chalk marked for rust fatigue

  6. Pass331,561 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    331,561 miles
    Test number
    196745696461

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail331,561 miles (+800)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    331,561 miles
    Test number
    568336414310
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

  8. Pass330,761 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    330,761 miles
    Test number
    185317422573

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail330,740 miles (+2,707)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    330,740 miles
    Test number
    397180036940
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Crack in nearside of screen

  10. Pass328,033 miles (+6,767)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    328,033 miles
    Test number
    190077272760
    • AdvisoryNearside crack in screen

  11. Pass321,266 miles (+10,325)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    321,266 miles
    Test number
    477308848704
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Pass310,941 miles (+14,762)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    310,941 miles
    Test number
    127563014252
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteHandbrake cable corroded
    • NoteN/S rear brake disc pitted

  13. Pass296,179 miles (+30,138)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    296,179 miles
    Test number
    389875533029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass266,041 miles (-13,727)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    266,041 miles
    Test number
    536821921375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass279,768 miles5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    279,768 miles
    Test number
    360603620390
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteIgnition switch faulty

  16. Fail279,768 miles (+24,758)6 dangerous9 failures7 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    279,768 miles
    Test number
    702115210346
    • DangerousNearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • DangerousNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • DangerousNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • DangerousNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • DangerousNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • DangerousOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureBrake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteIgnition switch faulty

  17. Pass255,010 miles (+29,812)6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    255,010 miles
    Test number
    850456489043
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • 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 pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • 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)
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Pass225,198 miles (+30,778)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    225,198 miles
    Test number
    554483798090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass194,420 miles (+27,980)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    194,420 miles
    Test number
    543532087094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass166,440 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    166,440 miles
    Test number
    733561286070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y866 TBJ

Does Y866 TBJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y866 TBJ expired on 29 Nov 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y866 TBJ?
The MOT on Y866 TBJ expired on 29 Nov 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y866 TBJ done?
Y866 TBJ was recorded at 338,557 miles at its MOT on 16 Jul 2024, an average of 9,396 miles a year.
Has Y866 TBJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y866 TBJ has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on Y866 TBJ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 17 Nov 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y866 TBJ find?
Y866 TBJ failed its latest MOT on 16 Jul 2024 with 1 dangerous defect, 5 major defects and 4 advisories: offside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected within 30cm of suspension arm mount; emissions unable to be completed smoke emitting from engine bay; front tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle., and 7 more.

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