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Volkswagen Transporter

Red · Diesel · 2001 · 2,461 cc

Y868 NLBMOT history

Y868 NLB is a red diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 19 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 5 May 2027 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 116,000 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 May 2026.

Y868 NLB red Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 5 May 2027
Mileage
116,000 mi
At MOT on 6 May 2026
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,567 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y868 NLB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
19 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 May 2027
Latest MOT test
6 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y868 NLB was last recorded at 116,000 miles on 6 May 2026, 661 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
115,339 miles · 30 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
661 miles
Average per year
2,567 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 116,000 miles
  • 2025 – 115,339 miles
  • 2022 – 115,334 miles
  • 2019 – 114,064 miles
  • 2018 – 113,555 miles
  • 2017 – 112,298 miles
  • 2016 – 112,152 miles
  • 2015 – 108,966 miles
  • 2014 – 106,558 miles
  • 2013 – 103,687 miles
  • 2012 – 100,043 miles
  • 2011 – 95,858 miles
  • 2010 – 91,096 miles
  • 2009 – 85,877 miles
  • 2008 – 80,908 miles
  • 2007 – 75,458 miles
  • 2006 – 64,050 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,000 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle to rear box (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides
  • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2017

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Corrosion Throughout Vehicle

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

23 tests since 8 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass116,000 miles (+661)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2027
    Odometer
    116,000 miles
    Test number
    542772575637
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle to rear box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

  2. Pass115,339 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    115,339 miles
    Test number
    766920984683
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Fail115,339 miles (+5)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,339 miles
    Test number
    829718614813
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail115,334 miles (+1,270)2 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,334 miles
    Test number
    284066276865
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
    • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass114,064 miles (+509)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    114,064 miles
    Test number
    547346841006
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both
    • AdvisoryVehicle underside heavily undersealed

  6. Pass113,555 miles (+1,257)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    113,555 miles
    Test number
    186352288775
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle heavily under sealed

  7. Pass112,298 miles (+12)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    112,298 miles
    Test number
    254177847463
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryCorrosion Throughout Vehicle
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Sill Panel corroded/holed but not within 30cm of prescribed area
    • 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)

  8. Fail112,286 miles (+134)5 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,286 miles
    Test number
    503807686133
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill Panel (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryCorrosion Throughout Vehicle
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Sill Panel corroded/holed but not within 30cm of prescribed area
    • 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)

  9. Pass112,152 miles (+3,186)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    112,152 miles
    Test number
    198109323853

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass108,966 miles (+2,408)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    108,966 miles
    Test number
    249892415462
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  11. Pass106,558 miles (+2,871)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    106,558 miles
    Test number
    107570004143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass103,687 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    103,687 miles
    Test number
    189555713194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail103,687 miles (+3,644)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,687 miles
    Test number
    428894313116
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  14. Pass100,043 miles (+4,185)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    100,043 miles
    Test number
    668822922197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass95,858 miles (+4,762)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    95,858 miles
    Test number
    375606511172
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  16. Pass91,096 miles (+9)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    91,096 miles
    Test number
    813408110192
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

  17. Fail91,087 miles (+5,210)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,087 miles
    Test number
    371976610147
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

  18. Pass85,877 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    85,877 miles
    Test number
    151331629195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail85,877 miles (+4,969)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,877 miles
    Test number
    680790029133
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  20. Pass80,908 miles (+5,450)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    80,908 miles
    Test number
    471370028129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass75,458 miles (+11,408)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    75,458 miles
    Test number
    163822697464
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  22. Pass64,050 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    64,050 miles
    Test number
    100450046024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail64,050 miles2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,050 miles
    Test number
    793079036004
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureExhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteRear washer inop

Questions about Y868 NLB

Does Y868 NLB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y868 NLB is valid until 5 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y868 NLB?
The MOT on Y868 NLB is valid until 5 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 NLB done?
Y868 NLB was recorded at 116,000 miles at its MOT on 6 May 2026, an average of 2,567 miles a year.
Has Y868 NLB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y868 NLB has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on Y868 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 Y868 NLB find?
Y868 NLB passed its latest MOT on 6 May 2026 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: offside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle to rear box, and 4 more.

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