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Volkswagen Transporter

Blue · Diesel · 2001 · 2,461 cc

Y901 BNVMOT history

Y901 BNV is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 28 Jun 2001. Its MOT is valid until 6 Feb 2027 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 181,207 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Feb 2026.

Y901 BNV blue Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 6 Feb 2027
Mileage
181,207 mi
At MOT on 5 Feb 2026
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,384 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y901 BNV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
28 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y901 BNV was last recorded at 181,207 miles on 5 Feb 2026, 840 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
180,367 miles · 7 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
840 miles
Average per year
3,384 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 181,207 miles
  • 2025 – 180,367 miles
  • 2024 – 179,635 miles
  • 2023 – 177,553 miles
  • 2021 – 176,463 miles
  • 2020 – 175,488 miles
  • 2019 – 173,384 miles
  • 2018 – 171,047 miles
  • 2017 – 168,050 miles
  • 2016 – 165,691 miles
  • 2015 – 163,485 miles
  • 2014 – 161,410 miles
  • 2013 – 159,241 miles
  • 2012 – 156,988 miles
  • 2011 – 154,586 miles
  • 2010 – 148,713 miles
  • 2009 – 140,957 miles
  • 2008 – 131,854 miles
  • 2007 – 116,690 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass181,207 miles

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.

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2017

Full MOT history

24 tests since 12 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass181,207 miles (+840)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    181,207 miles
    Test number
    611277382067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass180,367 miles (+732)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    180,367 miles
    Test number
    640622686589
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Pass179,635 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    179,635 miles
    Test number
    385587343611
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Fail179,635 miles (+2,082)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,635 miles
    Test number
    731987327632
    • MajorRear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel both sides (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Pass177,553 miles (+1,090)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    177,553 miles
    Test number
    200109664998
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  6. Pass176,463 miles (+975)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    176,463 miles
    Test number
    338520799134
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

  7. Pass175,488 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    175,488 miles
    Test number
    625045185204
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve stiff both (1.1.17 (c) (i))

  8. Fail175,584 miles (+2,200)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,584 miles
    Test number
    988060380963
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle flexi brake hose (5.2.3 (f))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve stiff both (1.1.17 (c) (i))

  9. Pass173,384 miles (+2,337)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    173,384 miles
    Test number
    807869123543
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAdvise both front steering rack inner tie rod ball joints have slight play in
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass171,047 miles (+2,997)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    171,047 miles
    Test number
    217182977439
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing low (3mm)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) Both
    • AdvisoryRear brakes require attention

  11. Pass168,050 miles (+2,359)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    168,050 miles
    Test number
    755673351310
    • AdvisoryAdvise both front steering rack tie rod ball joints have slight play in
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

  12. Pass165,691 miles (+2,206)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    165,691 miles
    Test number
    974433014928

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass163,485 miles (+2,075)3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    163,485 miles
    Test number
    785710835026
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)
    • NoteAdvise both front tyres wearing on their inner edges
    • NoteAdvise centre exhaust corroaded
    • NoteAdvise centre hand brake cable corroaded
    • NoteAdvise slight play in both front steering rack inner tierod ball joints

  14. Pass161,410 miles (+2,169)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    161,410 miles
    Test number
    977954134087
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass159,241 miles (+2,253)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    159,241 miles
    Test number
    128276133069
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  16. Pass156,988 miles (+2,402)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    156,988 miles
    Test number
    625456702016
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

  17. Pass154,586 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    154,586 miles
    Test number
    537611711068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail154,586 miles (+5,873)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,586 miles
    Test number
    778641211001
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  19. Pass148,713 miles (+7,756)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    148,713 miles
    Test number
    283601310024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass140,957 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    140,957 miles
    Test number
    194003719028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail140,957 miles (+9,103)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,957 miles
    Test number
    300343119077
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  22. Pass131,854 miles (+15,164)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    131,854 miles
    Test number
    701614618028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass116,690 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    116,690 miles
    Test number
    553215317064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail116,690 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,690 miles
    Test number
    110652917455
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Questions about Y901 BNV

Does Y901 BNV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y901 BNV is valid until 6 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y901 BNV?
The MOT on Y901 BNV is valid until 6 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y901 BNV done?
Y901 BNV was recorded at 181,207 miles at its MOT on 5 Feb 2026, an average of 3,384 miles a year.
Has Y901 BNV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y901 BNV has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on Y901 BNV 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 Y901 BNV find?
Y901 BNV passed its latest MOT on 5 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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