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Volkswagen LT

White · Diesel · 2001 · 2,798 cc

Y891 GYBMOT history

Y891 GYB is a white diesel Volkswagen LT first used on 30 Apr 2001. Its MOT is valid until 26 Feb 2027 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 179,318 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 26 Feb 2027
Mileage
179,318 mi
At MOT on 16 Feb 2026
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,877 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y891 GYB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
LT
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,798 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
30 Apr 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y891 GYB was last recorded at 179,318 miles on 16 Feb 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
179,318 miles · 11 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,877 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 179,318 miles
  • 2025 – 168,888 miles
  • 2024 – 163,672 miles
  • 2020 – 162,475 miles
  • 2019 – 157,602 miles
  • 2017 – 157,223 miles
  • 2016 – 151,862 miles
  • 2015 – 146,790 miles
  • 2014 – 141,485 miles
  • 2013 – 136,300 miles
  • 2012 – 126,949 miles
  • 2011 – 117,505 miles
  • 2010 – 111,861 miles
  • 2009 – 102,939 miles
  • 2008 – 95,443 miles
  • 2007 – 88,749 miles
  • 2006 – 82,856 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass179,318 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both sidesRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Chip to windscreen

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • N/s front seat belt catch cover missing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Slight leak to rear axle

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass179,318 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    179,318 miles
    Test number
    998473484288
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  2. Fail179,318 miles (+10,430)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,318 miles
    Test number
    575539241241
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass168,888 miles (+3)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    168,888 miles
    Test number
    904961453876
    • AdvisoryChip to windscreen
    • AdvisoryN/s front seat belt catch cover missing
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisorySlight leak to rear axle
    • AdvisorySlight play to steering system

  4. Fail168,885 miles (+5,213)1 dangerous2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,885 miles
    Test number
    650944945204
    • DangerousBrake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryChip to windscreen
    • AdvisoryN/s front seat belt catch cover missing
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisorySlight leak to rear axle
    • AdvisorySlight play to steering system

  5. Pass163,672 miles (+1,197)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    163,672 miles
    Test number
    451674600609
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryWheel spacers fitted at time of test

  6. Pass162,475 miles (+4,873)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    162,475 miles
    Test number
    156024596893

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass157,602 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    157,602 miles
    Test number
    881840788619
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes over fuel tank x2 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail157,602 miles (+379)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,602 miles
    Test number
    164161814785
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes over fuel tank x2 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass157,223 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2018
    Odometer
    157,223 miles
    Test number
    612606922505
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play rackend (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake backing plates corroded

  10. Fail157,213 miles (+5,351)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,213 miles
    Test number
    558947938431
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play rackend (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake grabbing
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake backing plates corroded

  11. Pass151,862 miles (+10)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2017
    Odometer
    151,862 miles
    Test number
    576636782765
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  12. Fail151,852 miles (+5,062)7 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,852 miles
    Test number
    938873976457
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Steering system fouling Antiroll link bar (2.2.D.2a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)
    • FailureOffside Steering system fouling Antiroll link bar (2.2.D.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  13. Pass146,790 miles (+5,305)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2016
    Odometer
    146,790 miles
    Test number
    466323035129
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteR/n/s back plate missing

  14. Pass141,485 miles (+5,185)2 advisories8 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2015
    Odometer
    141,485 miles
    Test number
    697937124125
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteCorosion on exhaust silencer
    • NoteDamage on o/s/r tyre tread
    • NoteDamage to n/s/r lens
    • NoteEngine oil leak
    • NoteGear box oil leak
    • NoteN/s mirror arm loose
    • NoteN/s/r back plate missing
    • NoteSlight play in front anti roll bar bushes

  15. Pass136,300 miles (+9,351)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2014
    Odometer
    136,300 miles
    Test number
    327423333172
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass126,949 miles (+9,444)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2013
    Odometer
    126,949 miles
    Test number
    957543322101
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  17. Pass117,505 miles (+5,644)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2012
    Odometer
    117,505 miles
    Test number
    225828731473

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass111,861 miles (+8,922)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2011
    Odometer
    111,861 miles
    Test number
    734387920155
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  19. Pass102,939 miles (+7,496)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2010
    Odometer
    102,939 miles
    Test number
    522896709152
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  20. Pass95,443 miles (+6,694)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2009
    Odometer
    95,443 miles
    Test number
    514409528134
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  21. Pass88,749 miles (+5,893)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2008
    Odometer
    88,749 miles
    Test number
    932702227154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass82,856 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2007
    Odometer
    82,856 miles
    Test number
    642678126158
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Questions about Y891 GYB

Does Y891 GYB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y891 GYB is valid until 26 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y891 GYB?
The MOT on Y891 GYB is valid until 26 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y891 GYB done?
Y891 GYB was recorded at 179,318 miles at its MOT on 16 Feb 2026, an average of 4,877 miles a year.
Has Y891 GYB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y891 GYB has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on Y891 GYB 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 GYB find?
Y891 GYB passed its latest MOT on 16 Feb 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front seat belt buckle slightly damaged; oil leak, but not excessive; play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides, and 1 more.

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