2001 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Diesel · Y978 ECY
2001 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, diesel). First registered 05/04/2001. Recorded mileage 90,416 miles. MOT valid until 09/03/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09/03/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 90,416 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2001
- Engine
- 1896cc
Y978 ECY Key Findings
- 29 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/03/2026
- 90,416 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 12 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (27 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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Y978 ECY Mileage History
- 02/06/200633,927 mi
- 02/06/200633,927 mi
- 10/07/200739,656 mi+5,729 mi
- 03/02/201246,737 mi+7,081 mi
- 11/02/201246,737 mi
- 01/03/201351,346 mi+4,609 mi
- 06/03/201351,378 mi+32 mi
- 08/03/201351,346 mi-32 mi
- 26/02/201455,631 mi+4,285 mi
- 26/02/201455,631 mi
- 03/03/201559,225 mi+3,594 mi
- 08/03/201662,212 mi+2,987 mi
- 08/03/201662,212 mi
- 07/03/201765,622 mi+3,410 mi
- 06/03/201868,434 mi+2,812 mi
- 27/02/201971,104 mi+2,670 mi
- 07/03/201971,104 mi
- 04/03/202074,851 mi+3,747 mi
- 04/03/202074,851 mi
- 22/03/202176,781 mi+1,930 mi
- 23/03/202176,781 mi
- 16/03/202279,748 mi+2,967 mi
- 31/01/202383,665 mi+3,917 mi
- 31/01/202383,665 mi
- 06/02/202487,335 mi+3,670 mi
- 24/02/202589,745 mi+2,410 mi
- 04/03/202589,745 mi
- 03/03/202690,410 mi+665 mi
- 10/03/202690,416 mi+6 mi
Average of roughly 2,857 miles per year across 29 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
Y978 ECY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
29 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Volkswagen Transporter (Y978 ECY) between June 2006 and March 2026.
The record contains 17 passes and 12 failures.
The most recent test on 10 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 12 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (27 issues), Brakes (23 issues), Lighting (18 issues), Tyres (13 issues), Steering (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 80 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Offside Rear Seat belt installation anchorage insecure missing (10.1 (d))”.
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