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Volkswagen Transporter

Green · Diesel · 2001 · 1,896 cc

Y872 PKUMOT history

Y872 PKU is a green diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 17 Aug 2001. Its MOT is valid until 17 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 201,485 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jan 2026.

Y872 PKU green Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 17 Jan 2027
Mileage
201,485 mi
At MOT on 13 Jan 2026
MOT tests
30
20 passed · 10 failed
Per year
7,966 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y872 PKU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
17 Aug 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y872 PKU was last recorded at 201,485 miles on 13 Jan 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Jan 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 20 Nov 2014: 60,189 miles, lower than 144,871 miles on 25 Nov 2013.

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
201,485 miles · 12 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
7,966 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 201,485 miles
  • 2025 – 198,928 miles
  • 2024 – 197,847 miles
  • 2023 – 196,648 miles
  • 2021 – 195,896 miles
  • 2019 – 184,215 miles
  • 2018 – 171,292 miles
  • 2017 – 169,157 miles
  • 2016 – 166,213 miles
  • 2015 – 164,087 miles
  • 2014 – 60,189 miles
  • 2013 – 144,871 miles
  • 2012 – 132,342 miles
  • 2011 – 122,982 miles
  • 2010 – 110,381 miles
  • 2009 – 94,103 miles
  • 2008 – 77,363 miles
  • 2007 – 63,115 miles
  • 2006 – 46,877 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass201,485 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.

  • Horn not working (1.6.2a)

    Failure4 MOTs, 2008–2013

  • Horn not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2014

  • Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

30 tests since 17 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass201,485 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    201,485 miles
    Test number
    924250660491

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail201,485 miles (+2,557)3 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    201,485 miles
    Test number
    441072247302
    • DangerousNearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected arch/step (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill/step (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength arch/step (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass198,928 miles (+1,081)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    198,928 miles
    Test number
    337822399497
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass197,847 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    197,847 miles
    Test number
    608796868396
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear inner arch corrosion
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear inner arch corrosion
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail197,847 miles (+1,199)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    197,847 miles
    Test number
    801240560767
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear inner arch corrosion
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear inner arch corrosion
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass196,648 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    196,648 miles
    Test number
    207107933415

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail196,648 miles (+752)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    196,648 miles
    Test number
    226443185067
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass195,896 miles (+4,877)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    195,896 miles
    Test number
    222782995271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass191,019 miles (+6,804)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    191,019 miles
    Test number
    552947852962
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  10. Pass184,215 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    184,215 miles
    Test number
    222183729499

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail184,215 miles (+12,923)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,215 miles
    Test number
    938323866855
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  12. Pass171,292 miles (+2,135)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    171,292 miles
    Test number
    161831771023
    • MinorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  13. Pass169,157 miles (+2,944)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    169,157 miles
    Test number
    445884041404

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass166,213 miles (+2,126)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    166,213 miles
    Test number
    932090017296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass164,087 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    164,087 miles
    Test number
    825735212537

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail164,087 miles (+103,898)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,087 miles
    Test number
    240852319420
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  17. Pass60,189 miles (-84,682)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    60,189 miles
    Test number
    346514224377
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  18. Pass144,871 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    144,871 miles
    Test number
    885779523370
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  19. Fail144,871 miles (+12,529)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,871 miles
    Test number
    155309923384
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  20. Pass132,342 miles (+9,360)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    132,342 miles
    Test number
    516272582219
    • NoteRear number plate

  21. Pass122,982 miles (+67)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    122,982 miles
    Test number
    368027401397
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  22. Fail122,915 miles (+12,534)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,915 miles
    Test number
    358359791475
    • FailureCentre Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • 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)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  23. Pass110,381 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    110,381 miles
    Test number
    664147380267
    • AdvisoryBrake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFront brake disc wearing thin

  24. Fail110,381 miles (+16,278)1 failure2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,381 miles
    Test number
    622007980237
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • AdvisoryBrake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFront brake disc wearing thin

  25. Pass94,103 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    94,103 miles
    Test number
    461691309447
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOSR tyre perishing
    • NoteSpare tyre defective

  26. Fail94,103 miles (+16,740)7 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,103 miles
    Test number
    360571509385
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOSR tyre perishing
    • NoteSpare tyre defective

  27. Pass77,363 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    77,363 miles
    Test number
    640091368287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail77,363 miles (+14,248)8 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,363 miles
    Test number
    461760968223
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  29. Pass63,115 miles (+16,238)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    63,115 miles
    Test number
    790740667237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass46,877 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    46,877 miles
    Test number
    461249226244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y872 PKU

Does Y872 PKU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y872 PKU is valid until 17 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y872 PKU?
The MOT on Y872 PKU is valid until 17 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y872 PKU done?
Y872 PKU was recorded at 201,485 miles at its MOT on 13 Jan 2026, an average of 7,966 miles a year.
Has Y872 PKU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y872 PKU has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on Y872 PKU ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 20 Nov 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y872 PKU find?
Y872 PKU passed its latest MOT on 13 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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