
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- 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
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.
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
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
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
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))
Pass169,109 miles (+10)
- MOT expiry
- 19 May 2021
- Odometer
- 169,109 miles
- Test number
- 675774851516
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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
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
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
Pass113,903 miles (+8,215)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 113,903 miles
- Test number
- 458948603038
No defects or advisories recorded.
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
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
Pass100,908 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 100,908 miles
- Test number
- 648434501012
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
Pass92,114 miles (+6,183)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 92,114 miles
- Test number
- 653301399232
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass85,931 miles (+10,060)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 85,931 miles
- Test number
- 600167988287
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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)
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)
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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