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Volkswagen LT

White · Diesel · 2001 · 2,461 cc

Y896 GDUMOT history

Y896 GDU is a white diesel Volkswagen LT first used on 6 Apr 2001. Its MOT is valid until 17 Sept 2027 and it has passed 19 of 31 MOT tests, with 158,407 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 17 Sept 2027
Mileage
158,407 mi
At MOT on 18 Sept 2026
MOT tests
31
19 passed · 12 failed
Per year
4,603 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y896 GDU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
LT
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
6 Apr 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y896 GDU was last recorded at 158,407 miles on 18 Sept 2026, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
158,403 miles · 14 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
4,603 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 158,407 miles
  • 2025 – 158,334 miles
  • 2024 – 158,326 miles
  • 2023 – 158,288 miles
  • 2021 – 157,622 miles
  • 2020 – 151,312 miles
  • 2019 – 151,246 miles
  • 2018 – 144,180 miles
  • 2017 – 143,611 miles
  • 2016 – 142,338 miles
  • 2015 – 130,378 miles
  • 2014 – 119,645 miles
  • 2013 – 110,672 miles
  • 2012 – 98,836 miles
  • 2011 – 86,074 miles
  • 2010 – 83,723 miles
  • 2009 – 78,697 miles
  • 2008 – 71,166 miles
  • 2006 – 64,542 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass158,407 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brakes pipes (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play n/s o/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive leaf spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s o/s inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (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.

  • Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged

    Minor3 MOTs, 2023–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Underside generally corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

31 tests since 27 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass158,407 miles (+4)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    158,407 miles
    Test number
    645810433196
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brakes pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play n/s o/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive leaf spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s o/s inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Fail158,403 miles (+69)7 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,403 miles
    Test number
    551788747169
    • MajorFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis leg. inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength leaf spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brakes pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play n/s o/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive leaf spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s o/s inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass158,334 miles2 minor
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    158,334 miles
    Test number
    359568296612
    • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail158,334 miles (+8)1 repaired2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,334 miles
    Test number
    297097089805
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass158,326 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    158,326 miles
    Test number
    969164257928
    • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Fail158,326 miles (+38)3 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,326 miles
    Test number
    481077305467
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass158,288 miles (+666)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    158,288 miles
    Test number
    322661215187
    • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass157,622 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    157,622 miles
    Test number
    494503782909

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail157,622 miles (+6,310)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,622 miles
    Test number
    979276226444
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  10. Pass151,312 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    151,312 miles
    Test number
    236183251544

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail151,312 miles (+66)1 dangerous1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,312 miles
    Test number
    297359376050
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass151,246 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    151,246 miles
    Test number
    239381298072
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  13. Fail151,246 miles (+7,066)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,246 miles
    Test number
    248241063239
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  14. Pass144,180 miles (+569)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    144,180 miles
    Test number
    898470941408
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  15. Pass143,611 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    143,611 miles
    Test number
    353014015325
    • AdvisoryUnderside generally corroded

  16. Fail143,611 miles (+1,273)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,611 miles
    Test number
    464057157584
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryUnderside generally corroded

  17. Pass142,338 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2017
    Odometer
    142,338 miles
    Test number
    785555130883
    • AdvisoryUnderside generally corroded

  18. Fail142,338 miles (+1)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,338 miles
    Test number
    505396058535
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryUnderside generally corroded

  19. Fail142,337 miles (+11,959)7 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,337 miles
    Test number
    761435354185
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryTemporary fuel cap fitted at time of test
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  20. Pass130,378 miles (+10,733)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    130,378 miles
    Test number
    307652625097
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteAccelerator pedal has slight damage
    • NoteNearside front seat belt buckle slight damage to outer casing
    • NoteOil leak

  21. Pass119,645 miles2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    119,645 miles
    Test number
    777601624015
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteNearside front seat belt buckle slight damage to outer casing
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn at outer edge

  22. Fail119,644 miles (+8,972)1 failure2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,644 miles
    Test number
    487321624012
    • FailureFront Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteNearside front seat belt buckle slight damage to outer casing
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn at outer edge

  23. Fail110,672 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,672 miles
    Test number
    256472023076
    • Repaired at testRear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  24. Pass110,672 miles (+11,836)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    110,672 miles
    Test number
    885472123073
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  25. Pass98,836 miles (+12,762)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    98,836 miles
    Test number
    449034922003
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass86,074 miles (+2,351)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    86,074 miles
    Test number
    159621231059
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

  27. Pass83,723 miles (+5,026)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    83,723 miles
    Test number
    162582630481
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

  28. Pass78,697 miles (+7,531)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    78,697 miles
    Test number
    930187929011
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  29. Pass71,166 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    71,166 miles
    Test number
    144105938458

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail71,163 miles (+6,621)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,163 miles
    Test number
    932729928034
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  31. Pass64,542 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    64,542 miles
    Test number
    301141926104
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Questions about Y896 GDU

Does Y896 GDU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y896 GDU is valid until 17 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y896 GDU?
The MOT on Y896 GDU is valid until 17 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 GDU done?
Y896 GDU was recorded at 158,407 miles at its MOT on 18 Sept 2026, an average of 4,603 miles a year.
Has Y896 GDU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y896 GDU has failed 12 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on Y896 GDU 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 GDU find?
Y896 GDU passed its latest MOT on 18 Sept 2026 with 7 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brakes pipes; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front wheel bearing has slight play n/s o/s, and 4 more.

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