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Volkswagen Transporter

White and Orange · Diesel · 2001 · 1,896 cc

Y891 DCWMOT history

Y891 DCW is a white and orange diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 1 May 2001. Its MOT is valid until 17 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 118,349 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Aug 2026.

Y891 DCW white Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 17 Aug 2027
Mileage
118,349 mi
At MOT on 18 Aug 2026
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,781 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y891 DCW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White and Orange
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 May 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y891 DCW was last recorded at 118,349 miles on 18 Aug 2026, 638 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
117,711 miles · 12 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
638 miles
Average per year
3,781 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 118,349 miles
  • 2025 – 117,711 miles
  • 2024 – 116,975 miles
  • 2023 – 114,405 miles
  • 2022 – 113,382 miles
  • 2021 – 112,127 miles
  • 2020 – 110,690 miles
  • 2019 – 108,573 miles
  • 2018 – 105,298 miles
  • 2017 – 102,605 miles
  • 2016 – 100,411 miles
  • 2015 – 97,514 miles
  • 2014 – 94,896 miles
  • 2013 – 90,554 miles
  • 2012 – 82,256 miles
  • 2011 – 75,912 miles
  • 2010 – 68,981 miles
  • 2009 – 62,100 miles
  • 2008 – 55,775 miles
  • 2007 – 48,056 miles
  • 2006 – 41,386 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,349 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.

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2018

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2018

  • Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass118,349 miles (+638)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    118,349 miles
    Test number
    978469494783

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass117,711 miles (+736)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    117,711 miles
    Test number
    673547720850

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass116,975 miles (+2,570)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    116,975 miles
    Test number
    800449987430

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass114,405 miles (+1,023)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    114,405 miles
    Test number
    622994477020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass113,382 miles (+1,255)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    113,382 miles
    Test number
    622184382213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass112,127 miles (+1,437)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    112,127 miles
    Test number
    784851778548

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass110,690 miles (+2,117)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    110,690 miles
    Test number
    862543128027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass108,573 miles2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    108,573 miles
    Test number
    744695894864
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail108,573 miles (+3,275)4 repaired2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,573 miles
    Test number
    235643069624
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass105,298 miles (+2,693)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2019
    Odometer
    105,298 miles
    Test number
    310568765425
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  11. Pass102,605 miles (+2,194)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2018
    Odometer
    102,605 miles
    Test number
    152963120157
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  12. Pass100,411 miles (+2,897)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2017
    Odometer
    100,411 miles
    Test number
    887996381155
    • AdvisoryItem removed from drivers view

  13. Fail97,514 miles2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,514 miles
    Test number
    379759025102
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

  14. Pass97,514 miles (+2,618)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2016
    Odometer
    97,514 miles
    Test number
    435209625189
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

  15. Pass94,896 miles (+4,342)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2015
    Odometer
    94,896 miles
    Test number
    748816324160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass90,554 miles (+8,298)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2014
    Odometer
    90,554 miles
    Test number
    215483723131
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  17. Pass82,256 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    82,256 miles
    Test number
    268893552008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail82,256 miles (+6,344)8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,256 miles
    Test number
    938693252029
    • FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

  19. Pass75,912 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    75,912 miles
    Test number
    327571181045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail75,912 miles (+6,931)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,912 miles
    Test number
    697890781016
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  21. Pass68,981 miles (+197)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    68,981 miles
    Test number
    681511180081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail68,784 miles (+6,684)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,784 miles
    Test number
    173419460052
    • FailureFront Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

  23. Pass62,100 miles (+6,325)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2010
    Odometer
    62,100 miles
    Test number
    501713019168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass55,775 miles (+7,719)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2009
    Odometer
    55,775 miles
    Test number
    630849828105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass48,056 miles (+6,670)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    48,056 miles
    Test number
    424573777075
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  26. Pass41,386 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    41,386 miles
    Test number
    953181806128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y891 DCW

Does Y891 DCW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y891 DCW is valid until 17 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y891 DCW?
The MOT on Y891 DCW is valid until 17 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y891 DCW done?
Y891 DCW was recorded at 118,349 miles at its MOT on 18 Aug 2026, an average of 3,781 miles a year.
Has Y891 DCW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y891 DCW has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 8 May 2019.
Has the mileage on Y891 DCW 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 Y891 DCW find?
Y891 DCW passed its latest MOT on 18 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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