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Volkswagen Transporter

Red · Diesel · 2001 · 1,896 cc

Y868 DCHMOT history

Y868 DCH is a red diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 23 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 10 May 2027 and it has passed 17 of 29 MOT tests, with 166,155 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 May 2026.

Y868 DCH red Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 10 May 2027
Mileage
166,155 mi
At MOT on 11 May 2026
MOT tests
29
17 passed · 12 failed
Per year
5,465 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y868 DCH
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
23 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 May 2027
Latest MOT test
11 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y868 DCH was last recorded at 166,155 miles on 11 May 2026, 6,379 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
159,776 miles · 24 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
6,379 miles
Average per year
5,465 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 166,155 miles
  • 2025 – 159,776 miles
  • 2024 – 157,608 miles
  • 2023 – 154,742 miles
  • 2022 – 150,972 miles
  • 2020 – 144,858 miles
  • 2019 – 143,721 miles
  • 2018 – 136,797 miles
  • 2014 – 134,576 miles
  • 2013 – 123,781 miles
  • 2012 – 113,849 miles
  • 2011 – 106,168 miles
  • 2010 – 95,684 miles
  • 2009 – 85,306 miles
  • 2008 – 76,426 miles
  • 2007 – 65,636 miles
  • 2006 – 55,618 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass166,155 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion

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.

  • Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front oil light flashing intermittantly

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive sump

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2013

Full MOT history

29 tests since 18 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass166,155 miles (+6,379)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2027
    Odometer
    166,155 miles
    Test number
    341222788470
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion

  2. Pass159,776 miles (+2,168)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    159,776 miles
    Test number
    195064304686
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass157,608 miles (+21)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    157,608 miles
    Test number
    367657287889
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective Close to limit
    • AdvisorySteering head bearings has slight free play (2.2.2 (g))

  4. Fail157,587 miles (+2,845)8 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,587 miles
    Test number
    580836559003
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength x2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

  5. Pass154,742 miles (+23)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    154,742 miles
    Test number
    208401815876
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront oil light flashing intermittantly

  6. Fail154,719 miles (+3,747)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,719 miles
    Test number
    463576206500
    • MajorFront Brake cable damaged front cable frayed (1.1.15 (a))
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront oil light flashing intermittantly

  7. Pass150,972 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    150,972 miles
    Test number
    232220375174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail150,972 miles (+6,114)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,972 miles
    Test number
    324478675974
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

  9. Pass144,858 miles (+1,137)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    144,858 miles
    Test number
    946306209775

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass143,721 miles (+125)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    143,721 miles
    Test number
    334602595559
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Fail143,596 miles (+6,799)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,596 miles
    Test number
    990645075562
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass136,797 miles (+2,221)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    136,797 miles
    Test number
    914305338846
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryUnderside covered in underseal

  13. Fail134,576 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,576 miles
    Test number
    259780764060
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testPower steering inoperative (2.3.3a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  14. Pass134,576 miles (+10,795)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    134,576 miles
    Test number
    727750164021
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  15. Pass123,781 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    123,781 miles
    Test number
    705746743018
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  16. Fail123,781 miles (+9,932)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,781 miles
    Test number
    699706343083
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  17. Pass113,849 miles (+7,681)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    113,849 miles
    Test number
    485964232052
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  18. Pass106,168 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    106,168 miles
    Test number
    166193851466
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  19. Fail106,168 miles (+10,484)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,168 miles
    Test number
    179993651451
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  20. Pass95,684 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    95,684 miles
    Test number
    311596240012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail95,684 miles (+10,378)4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,684 miles
    Test number
    404646840000
    • Repaired at testCentre Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass85,306 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    85,306 miles
    Test number
    332940839072
    • NoteNear side front tyre outer side wall scuffed

  23. Fail85,306 miles (+8,880)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,306 miles
    Test number
    450160939041
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteNear side front tyre outer side wall scuffed

  24. Pass76,426 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    76,426 miles
    Test number
    382932338067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail76,426 miles (+10,790)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,426 miles
    Test number
    392342638033
    • Repaired at testExhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  26. Pass65,636 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    65,636 miles
    Test number
    870470347051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail65,636 miles (+10,018)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,636 miles
    Test number
    902420447080
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

  28. Fail55,618 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,618 miles
    Test number
    931079046056
    • Repaired at testFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • Repaired at testRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  29. Pass55,618 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    55,618 miles
    Test number
    961019346090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y868 DCH

Does Y868 DCH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y868 DCH is valid until 10 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y868 DCH?
The MOT on Y868 DCH is valid until 10 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y868 DCH done?
Y868 DCH was recorded at 166,155 miles at its MOT on 11 May 2026, an average of 5,465 miles a year.
Has Y868 DCH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y868 DCH has failed 12 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on Y868 DCH 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 Y868 DCH find?
Y868 DCH passed its latest MOT on 11 May 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front track rod end ball joint has slight play; oil leak, but not excessive; general underbody corrosion.

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