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Volkswagen Transporter

Green and White · Diesel · 2001 · 1,896 cc

Y869 DCHMOT history

Y869 DCH is a green and white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 30 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 14 Aug 2026 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 197,248 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Aug 2025.

Y869 DCH green Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 14 Aug 2026
Mileage
197,248 mi
At MOT on 14 Aug 2025
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,019 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y869 DCH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Green and White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
30 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
14 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y869 DCH was last recorded at 197,248 miles on 14 Aug 2025, 876 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
196,372 miles · 15 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
876 miles
Average per year
5,019 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 197,248 miles
  • 2024 – 196,372 miles
  • 2023 – 195,792 miles
  • 2022 – 195,229 miles
  • 2021 – 193,763 miles
  • 2020 – 188,713 miles
  • 2019 – 185,930 miles
  • 2018 – 179,155 miles
  • 2017 – 174,514 miles
  • 2016 – 169,743 miles
  • 2015 – 158,333 miles
  • 2014 – 147,291 miles
  • 2013 – 147,274 miles
  • 2012 – 140,461 miles
  • 2011 – 133,950 miles
  • 2010 – 127,398 miles
  • 2009 – 126,367 miles
  • 2008 – 120,154 miles
  • 2006 – 102,522 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass197,248 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (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.

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Rear surface corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes on front wishbones

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Front disc corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

25 tests since 30 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass197,248 miles (+876)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    197,248 miles
    Test number
    630848055852
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  2. Pass196,372 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    196,372 miles
    Test number
    492290817176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail196,360 miles (+568)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    196,360 miles
    Test number
    800109795023
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

  4. Pass195,792 miles (+563)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    195,792 miles
    Test number
    688301681256
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear surface corroded

  5. Pass195,229 miles (+1,466)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    195,229 miles
    Test number
    433453361547
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing slightly noisy both sides (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive slightly leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear surface corroded

  6. Pass193,763 miles (+5,050)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    193,763 miles
    Test number
    575877338162
    • AdvisoryFront and rear surface corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass188,713 miles (+2,783)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    188,713 miles
    Test number
    473277782692
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass185,930 miles (+6,775)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    185,930 miles
    Test number
    899923917179
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass179,155 miles (+7)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    179,155 miles
    Test number
    728241189677
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes on front wishbones (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Fail179,148 miles (+4,634)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,148 miles
    Test number
    962532315015
    • MajorNearside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes on front wishbones (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass174,514 miles (+4,771)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    174,514 miles
    Test number
    550872734348

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass169,743 miles (+296)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    169,743 miles
    Test number
    209865131074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail169,447 miles (+11,114)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,447 miles
    Test number
    749881975693
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  14. Pass158,333 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    158,333 miles
    Test number
    345279157115
    • AdvisoryFront disc corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front a/roll d bush slight play
    • AdvisoryRear disc corroded

  15. Fail158,333 miles (+11,042)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,333 miles
    Test number
    797852047436
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront disc corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front a/roll d bush slight play
    • AdvisoryRear disc corroded

  16. Pass147,291 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    147,291 miles
    Test number
    677926014057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail147,274 miles (+6,813)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,274 miles
    Test number
    257877153377
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  18. Pass140,461 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    140,461 miles
    Test number
    376359272055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail140,457 miles (+6,507)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,457 miles
    Test number
    456009272092
    • FailureRear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

  20. Pass133,950 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    133,950 miles
    Test number
    978963871033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail133,946 miles (+6,548)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,946 miles
    Test number
    198563371470
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  22. Pass127,398 miles (+1,031)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    127,398 miles
    Test number
    234402380086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass126,367 miles (+6,213)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    126,367 miles
    Test number
    902823959191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass120,154 miles (+17,632)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    120,154 miles
    Test number
    513381628113
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass102,522 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    102,522 miles
    Test number
    314403376476

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y869 DCH

Does Y869 DCH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y869 DCH expired on 14 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y869 DCH?
The MOT on Y869 DCH expired on 14 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y869 DCH done?
Y869 DCH was recorded at 197,248 miles at its MOT on 14 Aug 2025, an average of 5,019 miles a year.
Has Y869 DCH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y869 DCH has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on Y869 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 Y869 DCH find?
Y869 DCH passed its latest MOT on 14 Aug 2025 with 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: offside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; windscreen wiper blade defective; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 3 more.

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