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Volkswagen Transporter

Red · Diesel · 2001 · 2,461 cc

Y889 NWLMOT history

Y889 NWL is a red diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 21 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 17 Jul 2025 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 183,568 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jul 2025.

Y889 NWL red Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 17 Jul 2025
Mileage
183,568 mi
At MOT on 22 Jul 2025
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,509 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y889 NWL
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
21 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
22 Jul 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

Y889 NWL was last recorded at 183,568 miles on 22 Jul 2025, 2,275 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
181,293 miles · 18 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
2,275 miles
Average per year
6,509 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 183,568 miles
  • 2024 – 181,293 miles
  • 2023 – 172,600 miles
  • 2022 – 169,901 miles
  • 2020 – 163,224 miles
  • 2019 – 159,665 miles
  • 2017 – 156,942 miles
  • 2016 – 150,673 miles
  • 2015 – 144,717 miles
  • 2014 – 137,996 miles
  • 2013 – 133,377 miles
  • 2012 – 126,970 miles
  • 2011 – 118,436 miles
  • 2010 – 109,787 miles
  • 2009 – 98,989 miles
  • 2008 – 86,765 miles
  • 2007 – 74,333 miles
  • 2006 – 57,466 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail183,568 miles
  • MajorAnti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both front D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023

What MOT failures 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 Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced

    Major2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced by rear side door floor

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch/step area

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

25 tests since 8 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail183,568 miles (+2,275)6 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,568 miles
    Test number
    493304331765
    • MajorAnti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both front D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

  2. Pass181,293 miles (+8,693)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    181,293 miles
    Test number
    816257402144
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

  3. Pass172,600 miles (+676)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    172,600 miles
    Test number
    278749366882
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail171,924 miles (+19)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,924 miles
    Test number
    693048811983
    • MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

  5. Fail171,905 miles (+2,004)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,905 miles
    Test number
    732426773421
    • MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

  6. Pass169,901 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    169,901 miles
    Test number
    830844279652

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail169,891 miles (+6,667)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,891 miles
    Test number
    728740619798
    • MajorDriver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

  8. Pass163,224 miles (+3,559)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    163,224 miles
    Test number
    947168617315
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D rubbers (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass159,665 miles (+20)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    159,665 miles
    Test number
    415599789841
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced by rear side door floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch/step area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPad ware light on

  10. Fail159,645 miles (+2,703)3 dangerous3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,645 miles
    Test number
    949190378808
    • DangerousNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced by rear side door floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch/step area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPad ware light on

  11. Pass156,942 miles (+6,269)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    156,942 miles
    Test number
    672153187028
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Both front D bushes (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (3.6.B.4d)

  12. Pass150,673 miles (+5,956)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    150,673 miles
    Test number
    586864278220
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre slightly perished
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Pass144,717 miles (+17)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    144,717 miles
    Test number
    786971715263
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  14. Fail144,700 miles (+6,704)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,700 miles
    Test number
    986853105245
    • FailureNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  15. Pass137,996 miles (+4,619)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    137,996 miles
    Test number
    946026494109
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteOffside rear tyre slightly perished
    • NoteRear brake discs corroded

  16. Pass133,377 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    133,377 miles
    Test number
    496598893133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail133,376 miles (+6,406)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,376 miles
    Test number
    517038893163
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  18. Pass126,970 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    126,970 miles
    Test number
    937219102237
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  19. Fail126,969 miles (+8,533)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,969 miles
    Test number
    117819902259
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • 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)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  20. Pass118,436 miles (+8,649)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2012
    Odometer
    118,436 miles
    Test number
    747437831134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass109,787 miles (+10,798)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    109,787 miles
    Test number
    240816610116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass98,989 miles (+12,224)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    98,989 miles
    Test number
    343280929183
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside obligotory mirror damaged but not affecting rear view badly

  23. Pass86,765 miles (+12,432)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    86,765 miles
    Test number
    174427578434
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteAdvise body damage near side front wing
    • NoteAdvise front wiper blades splitting

  24. Pass74,333 miles (+16,867)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    74,333 miles
    Test number
    391683897082
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass57,466 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    57,466 miles
    Test number
    120997766016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y889 NWL

Does Y889 NWL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y889 NWL expired on 17 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y889 NWL?
The MOT on Y889 NWL expired on 17 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y889 NWL done?
Y889 NWL was recorded at 183,568 miles at its MOT on 22 Jul 2025, an average of 6,509 miles a year.
Has Y889 NWL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y889 NWL has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on Y889 NWL 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 Y889 NWL find?
Y889 NWL failed its latest MOT on 22 Jul 2025 with 6 major defects, 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both front d bushes; nearside inner suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill; nearside outer suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill, and 8 more.

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