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Volkswagen Transporter

Red · Diesel · 2001 · 1,896 cc

Y894 NLBMOT history

Y894 NLB is a red diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 6 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 28 May 2026 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 125,099 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Jun 2026.

Y894 NLB red Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 28 May 2026
Mileage
125,099 mi
At MOT on 4 Jun 2026
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,426 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y894 NLB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
6 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 May 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Jun 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

Y894 NLB was last recorded at 125,099 miles on 4 Jun 2026, 734 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
124,365 miles · 20 May 2025
Between the last two tests
734 miles
Average per year
4,426 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 125,099 miles
  • 2025 – 124,365 miles
  • 2024 – 119,553 miles
  • 2023 – 117,818 miles
  • 2022 – 115,563 miles
  • 2021 – 110,673 miles
  • 2020 – 104,564 miles
  • 2019 – 101,952 miles
  • 2018 – 98,612 miles
  • 2017 – 95,246 miles
  • 2016 – 88,245 miles
  • 2015 – 83,061 miles
  • 2014 – 76,876 miles
  • 2013 – 69,100 miles
  • 2012 – 63,443 miles
  • 2011 – 57,307 miles
  • 2010 – 52,973 miles
  • 2009 – 50,010 miles
  • 2008 – 44,288 miles
  • 2007 – 39,972 miles
  • 2006 – 35,359 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail125,099 miles
  • MajorNearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner and outer sills. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Wear inner steering arms

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

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

  1. Fail125,099 miles (+734)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,099 miles
    Test number
    520483184380
    • MajorNearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner and outer sills. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass124,365 miles (+4,812)2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2026
    Odometer
    124,365 miles
    Test number
    845259093746
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

  3. Pass119,553 miles (+1,735)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2025
    Odometer
    119,553 miles
    Test number
    609533708533
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  4. Pass117,818 miles (+2,255)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2024
    Odometer
    117,818 miles
    Test number
    889592099126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass115,563 miles (+4,890)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2023
    Odometer
    115,563 miles
    Test number
    622724599376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass110,673 miles (+6,109)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2022
    Odometer
    110,673 miles
    Test number
    940772055726

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass104,564 miles (+2,612)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2021
    Odometer
    104,564 miles
    Test number
    803974916139
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  8. Pass101,952 miles (+3,340)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    101,952 miles
    Test number
    240179014994
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass98,612 miles (+17)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    98,612 miles
    Test number
    743402124380
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWear inner steering arms

  10. Fail98,595 miles (+3,349)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,595 miles
    Test number
    598378761581
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWear inner steering arms

  11. Pass95,246 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    95,246 miles
    Test number
    996857879062
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  12. Fail95,246 miles (+7,001)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,246 miles
    Test number
    144653861293
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  13. Pass88,245 miles (+5,184)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    88,245 miles
    Test number
    223550950898

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass83,061 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    83,061 miles
    Test number
    309692365076
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

  15. Fail83,061 miles (+6,185)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,061 miles
    Test number
    588942165059
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

  16. Pass76,876 miles (+7,776)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    76,876 miles
    Test number
    346976864007
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass69,100 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    69,100 miles
    Test number
    207843963022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail69,100 miles (+5,657)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,100 miles
    Test number
    825683363066
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  19. Pass63,443 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    63,443 miles
    Test number
    835941552079
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Fail63,443 miles (+6,136)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,443 miles
    Test number
    228271452096
    • FailureFuel hose leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass57,307 miles (+4,334)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    57,307 miles
    Test number
    298006241057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass52,973 miles (+2,963)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    52,973 miles
    Test number
    293793140015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass50,010 miles (+5,722)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    50,010 miles
    Test number
    784234959085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass44,288 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    44,288 miles
    Test number
    112136158415

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail44,288 miles (+4,316)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,288 miles
    Test number
    212326758004
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  26. Pass39,972 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    39,972 miles
    Test number
    723871557029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail39,972 miles (+4,613)2 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,972 miles
    Test number
    250497047042
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)
    • NoteBOTH FRONT SHOCK ABSORBERS SLIGHTLY DAMP IN OIL
    • NoteNEAR SIDE REAR TYRE HAS A NAIL IN TREAD REPARIABLE
    • NotePOWER STEERING HOSE ON PUMP WET IN OIL
    • NotePOWER STEERING OIL LEVEL LOW

  28. Pass35,359 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    35,359 miles
    Test number
    842724556063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y894 NLB

Does Y894 NLB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y894 NLB expired on 28 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y894 NLB?
The MOT on Y894 NLB expired on 28 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y894 NLB done?
Y894 NLB was recorded at 125,099 miles at its MOT on 4 Jun 2026, an average of 4,426 miles a year.
Has Y894 NLB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y894 NLB has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on Y894 NLB 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 Y894 NLB find?
Y894 NLB failed its latest MOT on 4 Jun 2026 with 1 major defect: nearside vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner and outer sills..

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