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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 2001 · 1,896 cc

Y896 TGFMOT history

Y896 TGF is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 1 May 2001. Its MOT expired on 28 Jul 2023 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 170,720 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jul 2022.

Y896 TGF white Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 28 Jul 2023
Mileage
170,720 mi
At MOT on 29 Jul 2022
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
7,030 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y896 TGF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 May 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Jul 2023
Latest MOT test
29 Jul 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y896 TGF was last recorded at 170,720 miles on 29 Jul 2022, 210 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Apr 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
170,510 miles · 11 Apr 2022
Between the last two tests
210 miles
Average per year
7,030 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 170,720 miles
  • 2021 – 169,890 miles
  • 2020 – 169,109 miles
  • 2019 – 165,913 miles
  • 2018 – 163,521 miles
  • 2017 – 160,582 miles
  • 2016 – 154,252 miles
  • 2015 – 148,360 miles
  • 2014 – 137,059 miles
  • 2013 – 113,903 miles
  • 2011 – 105,688 miles
  • 2009 – 92,114 miles
  • 2008 – 85,931 miles
  • 2007 – 75,871 miles
  • 2006 – 62,941 miles
  • 2005 – 50,905 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass170,720 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced shock absorber mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisorySlight deterioration in front shock absorbers lower bushes
  • AdvisorySlight wear in steering rack mounting bushesRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2007–2014

  • Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced suspension mounting

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Deterioration in spare tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front steering rack arm inner joint has slight free play.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

27 tests since 13 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass170,720 miles (+210)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    170,720 miles
    Test number
    534603091490
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced shock absorber mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight deterioration in front shock absorbers lower bushes
    • AdvisorySlight wear in steering rack mounting bushes
  2. Pass170,510 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    170,510 miles
    Test number
    717311332408
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced suspension mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryDeterioration in spare tyre
    • AdvisorySlight wear in steering rack mounting bushes
  3. Fail170,510 miles (+620)1 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,510 miles
    Test number
    630077377853
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced suspension mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryDeterioration in spare tyre
    • AdvisorySlight wear in steering rack mounting bushes
  4. Pass169,890 miles (+781)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    169,890 miles
    Test number
    108102796275
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass169,109 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2021
    Odometer
    169,109 miles
    Test number
    675774851516

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail169,099 miles (+3,186)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,099 miles
    Test number
    239078501771
    • MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  7. Pass165,913 miles (+2,392)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    165,913 miles
    Test number
    547703826545
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion foot well/inner wheel arch area
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower suspension arm outer front mount corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion in nearside outer sill
    • AdvisorySlight deterioration in exhaust system
    • AdvisorySlight wear and deterioration in all steering rack mounting bushes
  8. Pass163,521 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    163,521 miles
    Test number
    955850881915
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both sides front (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outer sill area (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion foot well/inner wheel arch area. (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisorySlight deterioration in rear exhaust unit.
  9. Fail163,521 miles (+2,939)2 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,521 miles
    Test number
    102512701566
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both sides front (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outer sill area (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion foot well/inner wheel arch area. (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisorySlight deterioration in rear exhaust unit.
  10. Pass160,582 miles (+6,330)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    160,582 miles
    Test number
    475588011436
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both sides front flexible brake hoses. (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides front.
    • AdvisorySteering rack gaiter deteriorated both sides front (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryTrack rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides front. (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust system support bracket missing but not rendering the system inadequately supported.
  11. Pass154,252 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    154,252 miles
    Test number
    983480563620
    • AdvisoryOffside Front steering rack arm inner joint has slight free play.
    • AdvisoryRear rear brake efficiency limit only just met.
  12. Fail154,252 miles (+5,892)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,252 miles
    Test number
    710037656979
    • FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front steering rack arm inner joint has slight free play.
    • AdvisoryRear rear brake efficiency only just met.
  13. Pass148,360 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    148,360 miles
    Test number
    838499965090
    • NoteSlight deterioration on both steering track rod end dust covers
    • NoteSlight deterioration on front brake hoses
    • NoteSlight wear in steering rack inner ball joints
  14. Fail148,360 miles (+11,301)2 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,360 miles
    Test number
    416923465097
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • NoteOil leak from o/s front driver shaft inner c/v boot
    • NoteSlight deterioration on both steering track rod end dust covers
    • NoteSlight deterioration on front brake hoses
    • NoteSlight wear in steering rack inner ball joints
  15. Pass137,059 miles (+1)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    137,059 miles
    Test number
    106638024028
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBrake pad warning light on
  16. Fail137,058 miles (+23,155)16 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,058 miles
    Test number
    957432024033
    • FailureDirection indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailurePassenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBrake pad warning light on
  17. Pass113,903 miles (+8,215)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    113,903 miles
    Test number
    458948603038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass105,688 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    105,688 miles
    Test number
    939746641333
    • AdvisoryDirection indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteFront brake hoses slightly deteriorated
    • NoteRear registration plate starting to delaminate
    • NoteSliding door wont open
  19. Fail105,688 miles (+4,780)8 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,688 miles
    Test number
    326582041337
    • FailureBrake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureFront Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureSteering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)
    • FailureSteering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryDirection indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteFront brake hoses slightly deteriorated
    • NoteRear registration plate starting to delaminate
    • NoteSliding door wont open
  20. Pass100,908 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    100,908 miles
    Test number
    648434501012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail100,908 miles (+8,794)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,908 miles
    Test number
    546874001063
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
  22. Pass92,114 miles (+6,183)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    92,114 miles
    Test number
    653301399232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass85,931 miles (+10,060)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    85,931 miles
    Test number
    600167988287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass75,871 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    75,871 miles
    Test number
    600269067299
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  25. Fail75,869 miles (+12,928)7 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,869 miles
    Test number
    303478967258
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  26. Pass62,941 miles (+12,036)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    62,941 miles
    Test number
    264743596477
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  27. Pass50,905 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2006
    Odometer
    50,905 miles
    Test number
    923274095168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y896 TGF

Does Y896 TGF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y896 TGF expired on 28 Jul 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y896 TGF?
The MOT on Y896 TGF expired on 28 Jul 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y896 TGF done?
Y896 TGF was recorded at 170,720 miles at its MOT on 29 Jul 2022, an average of 7,030 miles a year.
Has Y896 TGF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y896 TGF has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Apr 2022.
Has the mileage on Y896 TGF 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 TGF find?
Y896 TGF passed its latest MOT on 29 Jul 2022 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: nearside front suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; front oil leak, but not excessive, and 4 more.

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