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Volkswagen Transporter

Red · Diesel · 2001 · 1,896 cc

Y875 DCHMOT history

Y875 DCH is a red diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 2 Apr 2001. Its MOT is valid until 7 Aug 2027 and it has passed 19 of 31 MOT tests, with 185,163 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jul 2026.

Y875 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 7 Aug 2027
Mileage
185,163 mi
At MOT on 29 Jul 2026
MOT tests
31
19 passed · 12 failed
Per year
5,450 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y875 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
2 Apr 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y875 DCH was last recorded at 185,163 miles on 29 Jul 2026, 636 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
184,527 miles · 8 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
636 miles
Average per year
5,450 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 185,163 miles
  • 2025 – 184,527 miles
  • 2024 – 184,031 miles
  • 2022 – 182,851 miles
  • 2021 – 180,315 miles
  • 2020 – 176,067 miles
  • 2019 – 174,280 miles
  • 2018 – 170,955 miles
  • 2017 – 167,603 miles
  • 2016 – 163,064 miles
  • 2015 – 162,648 miles
  • 2014 – 151,111 miles
  • 2012 – 137,221 miles
  • 2011 – 126,270 miles
  • 2010 – 115,766 miles
  • 2009 – 107,913 miles
  • 2008 – 102,204 miles
  • 2007 – 91,169 miles
  • 2006 – 77,422 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass185,163 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated pin hole (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

31 tests since 21 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass185,163 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    185,163 miles
    Test number
    574714335283
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated pin hole (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail185,163 miles (+636)2 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,163 miles
    Test number
    380961836578
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated pin hole (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass184,527 miles (+12)4 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    184,527 miles
    Test number
    854712059528
    • MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront inner arches corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside front sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOil warning lamp flashing

  4. Fail184,515 miles (+484)5 major4 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,515 miles
    Test number
    222415847450
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront inner arches corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside front sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOil warning lamp flashing

  5. Pass184,031 miles (+1,180)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    184,031 miles
    Test number
    190467948318
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both Sides
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Both Sides (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  6. Pass182,851 miles (+2,536)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    182,851 miles
    Test number
    975547516713
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch / step (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch / step (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass180,315 miles (+4,248)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    180,315 miles
    Test number
    540347362701
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Crack in glass (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight play in nearside and offside steering rack end joints

  8. Pass176,067 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    176,067 miles
    Test number
    958661191527
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight steering rack end joints play
    • AdvisorySmall pin hole nearside drive shaft outer gaiter.

  9. Fail176,067 miles (+147)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,067 miles
    Test number
    276414929008
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight steering rack end joints play
    • AdvisorySmall pin hole nearside drive shaft outer gaiter.

  10. Fail175,920 miles (+1,640)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,920 miles
    Test number
    683674437693
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight steering rack end play
    • AdvisorySmall pin hole nearside outer drive shaft gaiter

  11. Pass174,280 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    174,280 miles
    Test number
    271998749972
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

  12. Fail174,280 miles (+3,325)1 dangerous1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,280 miles
    Test number
    709034485552
    • DangerousSteering rack insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

  13. Pass170,955 miles (+3,352)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    170,955 miles
    Test number
    769755269110
    • AdvisoryAll rear brake hose metal ferules corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight play in both steering rack end joints

  14. Pass167,603 miles (+19)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    167,603 miles
    Test number
    108938496408
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  15. Fail167,584 miles (+4,520)10 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,584 miles
    Test number
    356027065895
    • FailureDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle Handle missing (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureNearside Seat belt flexible stalk damaged likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • FailureFront brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brake discs corroded inner face
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  16. Pass163,064 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    163,064 miles
    Test number
    749685479935
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexy hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  17. Fail163,047 miles (+399)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,047 miles
    Test number
    812372566024
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureFront front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • FailureFront front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake discs corroded on inner face.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexy hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  18. Pass162,648 miles (+21)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    162,648 miles
    Test number
    209799805009
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteLow pad warning light on
    • NoteOffside front brake disc corroded

  19. Fail162,627 miles (+11,516)6 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,627 miles
    Test number
    316077705044
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteLow pad warning light on
    • NoteOffside front brake disc corroded

  20. Pass151,111 miles (+19)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    151,111 miles
    Test number
    128190014442
    • NoteBoth front brake discs corroded on inner face

  21. Fail151,092 miles (+13,871)6 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,092 miles
    Test number
    309829404029
    • FailureBrake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
    • NoteBoth front brake discs corroded on inner face

  22. Pass137,221 miles6 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    137,221 miles
    Test number
    509799232321
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth rear tyre treads "stepped".
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteRear exhaust deteriorated.
    • NoteRear inner brake pads appear low.

  23. Fail137,221 miles (+10,951)2 dangerous3 failures6 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,221 miles
    Test number
    987279732309
    • DangerousNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth rear tyre treads "stepped".
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteRear exhaust deteriorated.
    • NoteRear inner brake pads appear low.

  24. Pass126,270 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    126,270 miles
    Test number
    647298121305
    • NoteFront brake discs corroded

  25. Fail126,243 miles (+10,477)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,243 miles
    Test number
    688698521388
    • FailureBrake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront brake discs corroded

  26. Pass115,766 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    115,766 miles
    Test number
    604130010351
    • NoteChips in windscreen
    • NoteFront brake discs worn and corroded
    • NoteNear side front indicator starting to fade
    • NoteSlight front brake disc run out

  27. Fail115,766 miles (+7,853)1 failure4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,766 miles
    Test number
    474820010396
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteChips in windscreen
    • NoteFront brake discs worn and corroded
    • NoteNear side front indicator starting to fade
    • NoteSlight front brake disc run out

  28. Pass107,913 miles (+5,709)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    107,913 miles
    Test number
    140059229387
    • NoteAll four brake disc corroded
    • NoteFront exhaust heat sheild lose
    • NoteNear side front cover missing of seat belt stork
    • NoteStone chip in windscreen

  29. Pass102,204 miles (+11,035)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    102,204 miles
    Test number
    414541038385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass91,169 miles (+13,747)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    91,169 miles
    Test number
    871905607348

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass77,422 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    77,422 miles
    Test number
    563824996260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y875 DCH

Does Y875 DCH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y875 DCH is valid until 7 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y875 DCH?
The MOT on Y875 DCH is valid until 7 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y875 DCH done?
Y875 DCH was recorded at 185,163 miles at its MOT on 29 Jul 2026, an average of 5,450 miles a year.
Has Y875 DCH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y875 DCH has failed 12 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on Y875 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 Y875 DCH find?
Y875 DCH passed its latest MOT on 29 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated pin hole; brake load sensing valve stiff; nearside front inner track rod end ball joint has slight play, and 4 more.

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