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Volkswagen Transporter

Blue · Diesel · 2003 · 2,461 cc

Y8 FKAMOT history

Y8 FKA is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 1 Jul 2003. Its MOT is valid until 22 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 232,024 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jan 2026.

Y8 FKA blue Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 22 Jan 2027
Mileage
232,024 mi
At MOT on 15 Jan 2026
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
7,982 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y8 FKA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
1 Jul 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y8 FKA was last recorded at 232,024 miles on 15 Jan 2026, 15,820 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jan 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 9 Jun 2008: 64,118 miles, lower than 125,095 miles on 6 Apr 2007.
  • 8 Feb 2016: 107,366 miles, lower than 128,909 miles on 16 Feb 2015.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
216,204 miles · 21 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
15,820 miles
Average per year
7,982 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 232,024 miles
  • 2025 – 216,204 miles
  • 2024 – 198,872 miles
  • 2023 – 183,576 miles
  • 2022 – 173,066 miles
  • 2021 – 172,283 miles
  • 2020 – 169,561 miles
  • 2019 – 165,030 miles
  • 2018 – 155,936 miles
  • 2017 – 146,546 miles
  • 2016 – 107,366 miles
  • 2015 – 128,909 miles
  • 2014 – 118,532 miles
  • 2013 – 111,467 miles
  • 2012 – 103,004 miles
  • 2011 – 95,611 miles
  • 2010 – 93,443 miles
  • 2009 – 78,006 miles
  • 2008 – 64,118 miles
  • 2007 – 125,095 miles
  • 2006 – 74,732 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass232,024 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2012

Full MOT history

28 tests since 2 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass232,024 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    232,024 miles
    Test number
    215218751132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail232,024 miles (+15,820)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    232,024 miles
    Test number
    241353726548
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  3. Pass216,204 miles (+17,332)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    216,204 miles
    Test number
    483886924354

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass198,872 miles (+15,296)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    198,872 miles
    Test number
    864638180138
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  5. Pass183,576 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    183,576 miles
    Test number
    371938728000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail183,576 miles (+10,510)1 dangerous1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,576 miles
    Test number
    859485361933
    • DangerousBrake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass173,066 miles (+783)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    173,066 miles
    Test number
    342715645665

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass172,283 miles (+2,722)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    172,283 miles
    Test number
    756362900655

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass169,561 miles (+4,531)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    169,561 miles
    Test number
    964816215653

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass165,030 miles (+9,094)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    165,030 miles
    Test number
    374563607102
    • AdvisoryEmissions too clean to produce reading for test

  11. Pass155,936 miles (+120)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    155,936 miles
    Test number
    243264774443
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Fail155,816 miles (+9,270)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,816 miles
    Test number
    669228165959
    • FailureCentral Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) drumstick (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass146,546 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    146,546 miles
    Test number
    215559330665
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Going to caliper hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Going to caliper hose (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Fail146,546 miles (+39,180)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,546 miles
    Test number
    518049416312
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Going to caliper hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Going to caliper hose (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass107,366 miles (-21,543)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    107,366 miles
    Test number
    240410513086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass128,909 miles (+10,377)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    128,909 miles
    Test number
    956107845043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass118,532 miles (+31)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    118,532 miles
    Test number
    556252644092
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  18. Fail118,501 miles (+7,034)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,501 miles
    Test number
    197369634033
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  19. Pass111,467 miles (+8,463)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    111,467 miles
    Test number
    239594143042
    • NoteSlight wear in both stearing rack track rods

  20. Pass103,004 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    103,004 miles
    Test number
    505366212059
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteStearing rack track rods slightly worn

  21. Fail103,004 miles (+7,393)1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,004 miles
    Test number
    525576912064
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteStearing rack track rods slightly worn

  22. Pass95,611 miles (+2,168)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    95,611 miles
    Test number
    189336141006
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  23. Fail93,443 miles (+15,437)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,443 miles
    Test number
    693759190290
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  24. Pass78,006 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    78,006 miles
    Test number
    341461209211
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Fail78,006 miles (+13,888)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,006 miles
    Test number
    592411109219
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass64,118 miles (-60,977)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    64,118 miles
    Test number
    202391768437

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass125,095 miles (+50,363)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2008
    Odometer
    125,095 miles
    Test number
    140816597087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass74,732 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2007
    Odometer
    74,732 miles
    Test number
    750552426187
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Questions about Y8 FKA

Does Y8 FKA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y8 FKA is valid until 22 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y8 FKA?
The MOT on Y8 FKA is valid until 22 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y8 FKA done?
Y8 FKA was recorded at 232,024 miles at its MOT on 15 Jan 2026, an average of 7,982 miles a year.
Has Y8 FKA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y8 FKA has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on Y8 FKA ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 9 Jun 2008. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y8 FKA find?
Y8 FKA passed its latest MOT on 15 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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