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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 2001 · 2,461 cc

Y878 KDYMOT history

Y878 KDY is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 30 Apr 2001. Its MOT is valid until 23 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 220,420 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Aug 2026.

Y878 KDY white Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 23 Aug 2027
Mileage
220,420 mi
At MOT on 12 Aug 2026
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,087 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y878 KDY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
30 Apr 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y878 KDY was last recorded at 220,420 miles on 12 Aug 2026, 357 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jul 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 2 Aug 2010: 102,369 miles, lower than 184,644 miles on 29 Aug 2009.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassMileage went down
Previous MOT
220,063 miles · 30 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
357 miles
Average per year
4,087 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 220,420 miles
  • 2025 – 220,063 miles
  • 2024 – 218,017 miles
  • 2023 – 216,534 miles
  • 2022 – 214,433 miles
  • 2021 – 212,774 miles
  • 2020 – 211,310 miles
  • 2019 – 209,144 miles
  • 2018 – 205,052 miles
  • 2017 – 201,099 miles
  • 2016 – 198,047 miles
  • 2015 – 193,665 miles
  • 2014 – 123,342 miles
  • 2013 – 121,015 miles
  • 2012 – 116,097 miles
  • 2011 – 112,692 miles
  • 2010 – 102,369 miles
  • 2009 – 184,644 miles
  • 2008 – 177,888 miles
  • 2007 – 174,531 miles
  • 2006 – 137,162 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass220,420 miles
  • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Horn not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass220,420 miles (+357)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    220,420 miles
    Test number
    435559783195
    • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass220,063 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    220,063 miles
    Test number
    654348815699
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Fail220,063 miles (+2,046)6 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    220,063 miles
    Test number
    212454185938
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Pass218,017 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    218,017 miles
    Test number
    743930092795
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Fail218,017 miles (+1,483)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    218,017 miles
    Test number
    426573535235
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorMain beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Pass216,534 miles (+2,101)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    216,534 miles
    Test number
    959375642224
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield loose

  7. Pass214,433 miles (+1,659)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    214,433 miles
    Test number
    817126668175
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust heatshield broken
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass212,774 miles (+1,464)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    212,774 miles
    Test number
    905692707177
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  9. Pass211,310 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    211,310 miles
    Test number
    236384002172
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear corrosion to chassis nsr inner whee larch area
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail211,310 miles (+2,166)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    211,310 miles
    Test number
    930230110261
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear corrosion to chassis nsr inner whee larch area
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass209,144 miles (+4,092)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    209,144 miles
    Test number
    379148359586
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  12. Pass205,052 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    205,052 miles
    Test number
    569873662668
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Fail205,052 miles (+3,953)1 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    205,052 miles
    Test number
    955144326265
    • DangerousDriver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  14. Pass201,099 miles (+3,052)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    201,099 miles
    Test number
    997209341684
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits some blue smoke on acceleration

  15. Pass198,047 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    198,047 miles
    Test number
    468710378408
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  16. Fail198,047 miles (+4,382)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    198,047 miles
    Test number
    246598285795
    • FailureNearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  17. Pass193,665 miles (+70,323)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    193,665 miles
    Test number
    547178455073
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  18. Pass123,342 miles (+2,327)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    123,342 miles
    Test number
    837748244234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass121,015 miles (+4,918)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    121,015 miles
    Test number
    846830253263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass116,097 miles (+3,405)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    116,097 miles
    Test number
    815948042292
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass112,692 miles (+10,323)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    112,692 miles
    Test number
    275555541278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass102,369 miles (-82,275)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    102,369 miles
    Test number
    284974610283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass184,644 miles (+6,756)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    184,644 miles
    Test number
    312641749276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass177,888 miles (+3,357)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    177,888 miles
    Test number
    540647628253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass174,531 miles (+37,369)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    174,531 miles
    Test number
    390102547412
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  26. Pass137,162 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    137,162 miles
    Test number
    310278686041
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • NoteCrack on windscreen on lower edge

Questions about Y878 KDY

Does Y878 KDY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y878 KDY is valid until 23 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y878 KDY?
The MOT on Y878 KDY is valid until 23 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y878 KDY done?
Y878 KDY was recorded at 220,420 miles at its MOT on 12 Aug 2026, an average of 4,087 miles a year.
Has Y878 KDY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y878 KDY has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on Y878 KDY ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 2 Aug 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y878 KDY find?
Y878 KDY passed its latest MOT on 12 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: nearside steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; nearside front integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced, and 4 more.

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