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Volkswagen Transporter

Blue and White · Diesel · 2001 · 2,370 cc

Y896 DHNMOT history

Y896 DHN is a blue and white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 29 Aug 2001. Its MOT is valid until 24 Sept 2027 and it has passed 5 of 8 MOT tests, with 143,472 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Sept 2026.

Y896 DHN blue Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 24 Sept 2027
Mileage
143,472 mi
At MOT on 25 Sept 2026
MOT tests
8
5 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,589 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y896 DHN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Blue and White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,370 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
29 Aug 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y896 DHN was last recorded at 143,472 miles on 25 Sept 2026, 1,884 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
141,588 miles · 11 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
1,884 miles
Average per year
2,589 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 143,472 miles
  • 2025 – 141,588 miles
  • 2024 – 139,600 miles
  • 2023 – 137,543 miles
  • 2022 – 132,766 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass143,472 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

8 tests since 3 Aug 2022, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass143,472 miles (+1,884)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    143,472 miles
    Test number
    971966639983
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  2. Pass141,588 miles (+30)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    141,588 miles
    Test number
    411965635833
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
  3. Fail141,558 miles (+1,958)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,558 miles
    Test number
    316098034604
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
  4. Pass139,600 miles (+2,057)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    139,600 miles
    Test number
    270394449055
    • MinorNearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTested in a wet condition
  5. Pass137,543 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    137,543 miles
    Test number
    670467033808

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail137,538 miles (+4,772)2 dangerous2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,538 miles
    Test number
    252548018001
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  7. Pass132,766 miles (+25)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    132,766 miles
    Test number
    433990738929

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail132,741 miles6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,741 miles
    Test number
    186257842146
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Electrical wiring insulation so damaged or deteriorated it is likely to cause a short-circuit inside door shut (4.11 (c) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage, rubbed on drive shaft
    • AdvisoryBrake pad wear indicators have been removed

Questions about Y896 DHN

Does Y896 DHN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y896 DHN is valid until 24 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y896 DHN?
The MOT on Y896 DHN is valid until 24 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 DHN done?
Y896 DHN was recorded at 143,472 miles at its MOT on 25 Sept 2026, an average of 2,589 miles a year.
Has Y896 DHN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y896 DHN has failed 3 of its 8 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on Y896 DHN 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 DHN find?
Y896 DHN passed its latest MOT on 25 Sept 2026 with 1 advisory: offside rear inner suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive.

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