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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 2001 · 2,459 cc

Y879 FTWMOT history

Y879 FTW is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 7 Aug 2001. Its MOT is valid until 13 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 24 MOT tests, with 58,885 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Aug 2026.

Y879 FTW white Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 13 Aug 2027
Mileage
58,885 mi
At MOT on 11 Aug 2026
MOT tests
24
21 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,205 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y879 FTW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,459 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
7 Aug 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y879 FTW was last recorded at 58,885 miles on 11 Aug 2026, 244 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
58,641 miles · 13 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
244 miles
Average per year
1,205 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 58,885 miles
  • 2025 – 58,641 miles
  • 2024 – 58,580 miles
  • 2023 – 58,530 miles
  • 2022 – 58,405 miles
  • 2021 – 58,312 miles
  • 2020 – 58,257 miles
  • 2019 – 57,532 miles
  • 2018 – 57,078 miles
  • 2017 – 55,525 miles
  • 2016 – 55,342 miles
  • 2015 – 54,127 miles
  • 2014 – 53,534 miles
  • 2013 – 53,102 miles
  • 2012 – 52,634 miles
  • 2011 – 52,477 miles
  • 2010 – 51,253 miles
  • 2009 – 49,198 miles
  • 2008 – 46,607 miles
  • 2007 – 38,699 miles
  • 2006 – 34,693 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass58,885 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface rust (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

24 tests since 13 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass58,885 miles (+244)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    58,885 miles
    Test number
    323258200788
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface rust (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Pass58,641 miles1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    58,641 miles
    Test number
    740614501835
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer CV boot leaking, but no visible splits
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to suspension systems

  3. Fail58,641 miles (+61)1 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,641 miles
    Test number
    876582087041
    • MajorBrake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted (1.1.17 (b))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer CV boot leaking, but no visible splits
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to suspension systems

  4. Pass58,580 miles (+50)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    58,580 miles
    Test number
    253725380632
    • AdvisorySuspension components corroded
    • AdvisoryVehicle underside corroded

  5. Pass58,530 miles (+125)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    58,530 miles
    Test number
    422111285664
    • AdvisorySlight underbody corrosion

  6. Pass58,405 miles (+93)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    58,405 miles
    Test number
    476785834475

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass58,312 miles (+55)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    58,312 miles
    Test number
    672641603753
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all disc slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySlight underbody corrsion

  8. Pass58,257 miles (+725)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    58,257 miles
    Test number
    867641143167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass57,532 miles (+454)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    57,532 miles
    Test number
    939078833329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass57,078 miles (+1,553)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    57,078 miles
    Test number
    283886061770

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass55,525 miles (+183)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    55,525 miles
    Test number
    434394692299
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper side light not working
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper side light not working

  12. Pass55,342 miles (+1,215)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    55,342 miles
    Test number
    144635225888
    • AdvisorySlight body and underbody corrsion

  13. Pass54,127 miles (+593)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    54,127 miles
    Test number
    245666275450

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass53,534 miles (+432)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    53,534 miles
    Test number
    206109584148
    • 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)

  15. Pass53,102 miles (+468)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    53,102 miles
    Test number
    685397973171
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass52,634 miles (+157)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    52,634 miles
    Test number
    256793892177
    • NoteFront brake disc rusty

  17. Pass52,477 miles (+1,224)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    52,477 miles
    Test number
    317496291198
    • NoteFront brake disc rusty, front pads getting low
    • NoteRear brake disc rusty, rear pads getting low

  18. Pass51,253 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    51,253 miles
    Test number
    223426340129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail51,253 miles (+2,055)1 failure1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,253 miles
    Test number
    320526140197
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  20. Pass49,198 miles (+2,591)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    49,198 miles
    Test number
    231710069401

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass46,607 miles (+7,908)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    46,607 miles
    Test number
    490329068117
    • NoteAll brake pads getting low. 70 % worn

  22. Pass38,699 miles (+4,006)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    38,699 miles
    Test number
    300600377183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass34,693 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    34,693 miles
    Test number
    284495196439

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail34,693 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,693 miles
    Test number
    720284296156
    • FailureFront Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Questions about Y879 FTW

Does Y879 FTW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y879 FTW is valid until 13 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y879 FTW?
The MOT on Y879 FTW is valid until 13 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y879 FTW done?
Y879 FTW was recorded at 58,885 miles at its MOT on 11 Aug 2026, an average of 1,205 miles a year.
Has Y879 FTW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y879 FTW has failed 3 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on Y879 FTW 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 FTW find?
Y879 FTW passed its latest MOT on 11 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 8 advisories: nearside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking; front suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened; integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced, and 6 more.

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