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Volkswagen Transporter

Blue · Diesel · 2001 · 1,896 cc

Y896 BNVMOT history

Y896 BNV is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 16 Jul 2001. Its MOT is valid until 25 Sept 2027 and it has passed 18 of 30 MOT tests, with 145,939 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Sept 2026.

Y896 BNV blue Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 25 Sept 2027
Mileage
145,939 mi
At MOT on 8 Sept 2026
MOT tests
30
18 passed · 12 failed
Per year
5,482 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y896 BNV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
16 Jul 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y896 BNV was last recorded at 145,939 miles on 8 Sept 2026, 10 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
145,929 miles · 7 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
10 miles
Average per year
5,482 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 145,939 miles
  • 2025 – 143,337 miles
  • 2024 – 140,680 miles
  • 2022 – 140,616 miles
  • 2021 – 137,991 miles
  • 2019 – 132,564 miles
  • 2018 – 126,674 miles
  • 2017 – 119,864 miles
  • 2016 – 108,579 miles
  • 2015 – 104,605 miles
  • 2014 – 95,840 miles
  • 2013 – 86,359 miles
  • 2012 – 72,798 miles
  • 2011 – 64,086 miles
  • 2010 – 56,597 miles
  • 2009 – 49,179 miles
  • 2008 – 44,802 miles
  • 2007 – 40,821 miles
  • 2006 – 35,187 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass145,939 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on suspension arm (1.1.11 (c))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.

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass145,939 miles (+10)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    145,939 miles
    Test number
    843981000003
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on suspension arm (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail145,929 miles (+2,592)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,929 miles
    Test number
    916521095835
    • MajorBrake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded flexy to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded flexy to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on suspension arm (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass143,337 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    143,337 miles
    Test number
    235587334390
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail143,337 miles (+2,657)7 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,337 miles
    Test number
    308668431151
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside 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))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorPower steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass140,680 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    140,680 miles
    Test number
    287229937175
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryUnderside corroded

  6. Fail140,673 miles (+57)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,673 miles
    Test number
    783046475125
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryUnderside corroded

  7. Fail140,616 miles (+2,625)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,616 miles
    Test number
    394790372815
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass137,991 miles (+5,427)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    137,991 miles
    Test number
    113662926826
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass132,564 miles (+5,890)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    132,564 miles
    Test number
    953452131094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass126,674 miles (+38)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    126,674 miles
    Test number
    361087296099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail126,636 miles (+6,772)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,636 miles
    Test number
    108899970474
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  12. Pass119,864 miles (+11,285)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    119,864 miles
    Test number
    962885169679

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass108,579 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    108,579 miles
    Test number
    690560292931

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail108,579 miles (+3,974)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,579 miles
    Test number
    420003794153
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  15. Pass104,605 miles (+8,765)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    104,605 miles
    Test number
    387944364406

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass95,840 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    95,840 miles
    Test number
    736033204392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail95,840 miles (+9,481)5 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,840 miles
    Test number
    859453804323
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  18. Pass86,359 miles (+81)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    86,359 miles
    Test number
    677552993212
    • NoteNearside rear indicator lamp lens cracked
    • NoteSlight play in nearside front anti roll bar drop link

  19. Fail86,278 miles (+13,480)4 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,278 miles
    Test number
    477535183245
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteNearside rear indicator lamp lens cracked
    • NoteSlight play in nearside front anti roll bar drop link

  20. Pass72,798 miles (+8,712)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    72,798 miles
    Test number
    855822752200
    • NoteO/s/r tyre close to legal limit

  21. Fail64,086 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,086 miles
    Test number
    278346641230
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • NoteO/s/r arch corroded

  22. Pass64,086 miles (+7,489)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    64,086 miles
    Test number
    735416841290
    • NoteO/s/r arch corroded

  23. Pass56,597 miles (+104)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    56,597 miles
    Test number
    550025110221
    • NoteBoth rear wheel arches corroding
    • NoteChips to screen
    • NoteMost metal brake pipes starting to corrode
    • NoteNearside rear lamp lens damaged
    • NoteOffside front drivers door strap broken

  24. Fail56,493 miles (+7,314)1 failure5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,493 miles
    Test number
    334635800491
    • FailurePower steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
    • NoteBoth rear wheel arches corroding
    • NoteChips to screen
    • NoteMost metal brake pipes starting to corrode
    • NoteNearside rear lamp lens damaged
    • NoteOffside front drivers door strap broken

  25. Pass49,179 miles (+32)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    49,179 miles
    Test number
    482007689174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail49,147 miles (+4,345)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,147 miles
    Test number
    281172589418
    • FailureExhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureFront Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  27. Pass44,802 miles (+3,981)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    44,802 miles
    Test number
    644232178135
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  28. Pass40,821 miles (+5,634)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    40,821 miles
    Test number
    733671277188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass35,187 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    35,187 miles
    Test number
    404777876125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail35,187 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,187 miles
    Test number
    514637276140
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Questions about Y896 BNV

Does Y896 BNV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y896 BNV is valid until 25 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y896 BNV?
The MOT on Y896 BNV is valid until 25 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y896 BNV done?
Y896 BNV was recorded at 145,939 miles at its MOT on 8 Sept 2026, an average of 5,482 miles a year.
Has Y896 BNV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y896 BNV has failed 12 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on Y896 BNV 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 Y896 BNV find?
Y896 BNV passed its latest MOT on 8 Sept 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on suspension arm.

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