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Volkswagen Transporter

Cream · Diesel · 2001 · 1,896 cc

Y879 DCHMOT history

Y879 DCH is a cream diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 10 Apr 2001. Its MOT is valid until 16 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 23 MOT tests, with 27,016 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jul 2026.

Y879 DCH cream Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 16 Jul 2027
Mileage
27,016 mi
At MOT on 7 Jul 2026
MOT tests
23
21 passed · 2 failed
Per year
874 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y879 DCH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Cream
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
10 Apr 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y879 DCH was last recorded at 27,016 miles on 7 Jul 2026, 11 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
27,005 miles · 10 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
11 miles
Average per year
874 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 27,016 miles
  • 2025 – 27,005 miles
  • 2024 – 26,983 miles
  • 2023 – 26,721 miles
  • 2022 – 25,685 miles
  • 2021 – 25,183 miles
  • 2020 – 24,956 miles
  • 2019 – 24,183 miles
  • 2018 – 23,663 miles
  • 2017 – 22,648 miles
  • 2016 – 21,798 miles
  • 2015 – 21,037 miles
  • 2014 – 20,464 miles
  • 2013 – 19,280 miles
  • 2012 – 18,038 miles
  • 2011 – 17,214 miles
  • 2010 – 16,170 miles
  • 2009 – 14,550 miles
  • 2008 – 12,894 miles
  • 2007 – 11,168 miles
  • 2006 – 9,337 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass27,016 miles
  • AdvisorySOME BRAKE /SUSPENSION COMPONANTS RUSTED

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

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2013–2018

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

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2013–2018

Full MOT history

23 tests since 11 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass27,016 miles (+11)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    27,016 miles
    Test number
    632409616461
    • AdvisorySOME BRAKE /SUSPENSION COMPONANTS RUSTED
  2. Pass27,005 miles (+22)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    27,005 miles
    Test number
    332836497258
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL SLIGHTLY RUSTED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass26,983 miles (+262)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    26,983 miles
    Test number
    378057169343
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))
  4. Pass26,721 miles (+1,036)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    26,721 miles
    Test number
    454343693258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass25,685 miles (+502)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    25,685 miles
    Test number
    207946698993

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass25,183 miles (+227)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    25,183 miles
    Test number
    100688549111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass24,956 miles (+773)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    24,956 miles
    Test number
    288353472592

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass24,183 miles (+520)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    24,183 miles
    Test number
    435785565251
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all covered (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass23,663 miles (+12)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2019
    Odometer
    23,663 miles
    Test number
    272972369005
    • 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)
  10. Fail23,651 miles (+1,003)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,651 miles
    Test number
    274598175611
    • FailureOffside Brake pad(s) inappropriately repaired fitted incorrectly (3.5.1n)
    • 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)
  11. Pass22,648 miles (+850)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2018
    Odometer
    22,648 miles
    Test number
    543415310318
    • 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)
  12. Pass21,798 miles (+761)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2017
    Odometer
    21,798 miles
    Test number
    307015812360
    • 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)
  13. Pass21,037 miles (+573)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2016
    Odometer
    21,037 miles
    Test number
    638482215144
    • 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)
  14. Pass20,464 miles (+1,184)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2015
    Odometer
    20,464 miles
    Test number
    249360124412
    • NoteBrake pad warning lamp illuminated
  15. Pass19,280 miles (+1,242)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2014
    Odometer
    19,280 miles
    Test number
    937497123188
    • 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)
  16. Pass18,038 miles (+824)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    18,038 miles
    Test number
    485639402117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass17,214 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    17,214 miles
    Test number
    569406511144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail17,203 miles (+1,033)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,203 miles
    Test number
    217108501403
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
  19. Pass16,170 miles (+1,620)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    16,170 miles
    Test number
    850506990015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass14,550 miles (+1,656)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    14,550 miles
    Test number
    471392599014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass12,894 miles (+1,726)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    12,894 miles
    Test number
    242464798060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass11,168 miles (+1,831)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    11,168 miles
    Test number
    464252707146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass9,337 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    9,337 miles
    Test number
    574001106130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y879 DCH

Does Y879 DCH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y879 DCH is valid until 16 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y879 DCH?
The MOT on Y879 DCH is valid until 16 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y879 DCH done?
Y879 DCH was recorded at 27,016 miles at its MOT on 7 Jul 2026, an average of 874 miles a year.
Has Y879 DCH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y879 DCH has failed 2 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 1 May 2018.
Has the mileage on Y879 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 Y879 DCH find?
Y879 DCH passed its latest MOT on 7 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: some brake /suspension componants rusted.

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