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Volkswagen Transporter

Orange · Diesel · 2011 · 1,968 cc

Y8 YJBMOT history

Y8 YJB is an orange diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 14 Oct 2011. Its MOT is valid until 6 May 2027 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 197,773 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 May 2026.

Y8 YJB orange Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 6 May 2027
Mileage
197,773 mi
At MOT on 7 May 2026
MOT tests
14
12 passed · 2 failed
Per year
10,787 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y8 YJB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Orange
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
14 Oct 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 May 2027
Latest MOT test
7 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y8 YJB was last recorded at 197,773 miles on 7 May 2026, 7 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
197,766 miles · 5 May 2026
Between the last two tests
7 miles
Average per year
10,787 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 197,773 miles
  • 2025 – 190,083 miles
  • 2024 – 184,093 miles
  • 2022 – 178,918 miles
  • 2021 – 175,259 miles
  • 2020 – 168,554 miles
  • 2019 – 163,279 miles
  • 2018 – 154,044 miles
  • 2017 – 147,343 miles
  • 2016 – 135,764 miles
  • 2015 – 106,345 miles
  • 2014 – 71,871 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass197,773 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

14 tests since 4 Sept 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass197,773 miles (+7)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2027
    Odometer
    197,773 miles
    Test number
    947857120612
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
  2. Fail197,766 miles (+7,683)2 dangerous4 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    197,766 miles
    Test number
    342431544590
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure bulged in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed deep cut in tread and cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear parking brake low reading and calliper arm not returning
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
  3. Pass190,083 miles (+5,990)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    190,083 miles
    Test number
    755846347803

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass184,093 miles (+5,175)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    184,093 miles
    Test number
    805567403598
    • AdvisoryNearside Front daytime running lamp dim
  5. Pass178,918 miles (+3,659)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    178,918 miles
    Test number
    391939068851
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass175,259 miles (+6,705)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    175,259 miles
    Test number
    336409785393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass168,554 miles (+5,275)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    168,554 miles
    Test number
    856818497165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass163,279 miles (+9,235)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    163,279 miles
    Test number
    866841553763

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass154,044 miles (+6,701)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    154,044 miles
    Test number
    846836865422
    • AdvisoryRear tyres wearing low
  10. Pass147,343 miles (+11,579)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    147,343 miles
    Test number
    564813998959

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass135,764 miles (+29,419)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    135,764 miles
    Test number
    798054644050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass106,345 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    106,345 miles
    Test number
    339563467905

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail106,345 miles (+34,474)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,345 miles
    Test number
    337682586716
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
  14. Pass71,871 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    71,871 miles
    Test number
    719257444247
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear pads wearing low

Questions about Y8 YJB

Does Y8 YJB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y8 YJB is valid until 6 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y8 YJB?
The MOT on Y8 YJB is valid until 6 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y8 YJB done?
Y8 YJB was recorded at 197,773 miles at its MOT on 7 May 2026, an average of 10,787 miles a year.
Has Y8 YJB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y8 YJB has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 5 May 2026.
Has the mileage on Y8 YJB 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 Y8 YJB find?
Y8 YJB passed its latest MOT on 7 May 2026 with 3 advisories: offside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed; rear brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.; steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel.

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