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Volkswagen Transporter

Red · Diesel · 2001 · 2,461 cc

Y879 PKUMOT history

Y879 PKU is a red diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 6 Aug 2001. Its MOT is valid until 29 Oct 2027 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 90,168 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Oct 2026.

Y879 PKU red Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 29 Oct 2027
Mileage
90,168 mi
At MOT on 22 Oct 2026
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,168 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y879 PKU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
6 Aug 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y879 PKU was last recorded at 90,168 miles on 22 Oct 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Oct 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
90,167 miles · 20 Oct 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
3,168 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 90,168 miles
  • 2025 – 89,759 miles
  • 2024 – 88,550 miles
  • 2023 – 87,323 miles
  • 2021 – 86,185 miles
  • 2020 – 85,126 miles
  • 2019 – 81,435 miles
  • 2018 – 80,262 miles
  • 2016 – 79,692 miles
  • 2015 – 78,044 miles
  • 2013 – 74,469 miles
  • 2012 – 72,566 miles
  • 2011 – 71,246 miles
  • 2010 – 69,374 miles
  • 2009 – 61,326 miles
  • 2008 – 55,000 miles
  • 2007 – 39,368 miles
  • 2006 – 24,949 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass90,168 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.

  • Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Centre exhaust has a slight hole but does not affect emissions

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

23 tests since 22 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass90,168 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    90,168 miles
    Test number
    195453157710

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail90,167 miles (+408)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,167 miles
    Test number
    262730075675
    • MajorFront Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass89,759 miles (+1,209)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    89,759 miles
    Test number
    596950686866

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass88,550 miles (+1,227)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    88,550 miles
    Test number
    169639787820

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass87,323 miles (+1,138)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    87,323 miles
    Test number
    576310476076
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass86,185 miles (+1,059)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    86,185 miles
    Test number
    306167526110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass85,126 miles (+3,691)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    85,126 miles
    Test number
    537644018839

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass81,435 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    81,435 miles
    Test number
    506052009331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail81,423 miles (+1,161)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,423 miles
    Test number
    545693838221
    • DangerousFront Steering rack insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass80,262 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    80,262 miles
    Test number
    908790499131
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on inner edge

  11. Fail80,262 miles (+570)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,262 miles
    Test number
    721743516066
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on inner edge

  12. Pass79,692 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    79,692 miles
    Test number
    918245001275
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust has a slight hole but does not affect emissions
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Fail79,692 miles (+1,648)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,692 miles
    Test number
    286458622559
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust has a slight hole but does not affect emissions
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass78,044 miles (+3,575)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    78,044 miles
    Test number
    779513515087
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass74,469 miles (+1,903)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2014
    Odometer
    74,469 miles
    Test number
    949553693054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass72,566 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2013
    Odometer
    72,566 miles
    Test number
    575834022105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail72,566 miles (+1,320)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,566 miles
    Test number
    788994222191
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass71,246 miles (+1,872)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    71,246 miles
    Test number
    947658301096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass69,374 miles (+8,048)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    69,374 miles
    Test number
    943723810144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass61,326 miles (+6,326)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    61,326 miles
    Test number
    112453619138
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  21. Pass55,000 miles (+15,632)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    55,000 miles
    Test number
    350467618141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass39,368 miles (+14,419)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    39,368 miles
    Test number
    190145657170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass24,949 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    24,949 miles
    Test number
    963691886084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y879 PKU

Does Y879 PKU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y879 PKU is valid until 29 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y879 PKU?
The MOT on Y879 PKU is valid until 29 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y879 PKU done?
Y879 PKU was recorded at 90,168 miles at its MOT on 22 Oct 2026, an average of 3,168 miles a year.
Has Y879 PKU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y879 PKU has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on Y879 PKU 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 PKU find?
Y879 PKU passed its latest MOT on 22 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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