Volkswagen Transporter
Blue · Diesel · 1998 · 1,896 cc
285 YMLMOT history
285 YML is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 14 Sept 1998. Its MOT expired on 27 Nov 2024 and it has passed 18 of 21 MOT tests, with 204,261 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Nov 2023.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 27 Nov 2024
- Mileage
- 204,261 mi
- At MOT on 28 Nov 2023
- MOT tests
- 21
- 18 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 8,766 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- 285 YML
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1998
- First used
- 14 Sept 1998
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 27 Nov 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 28 Nov 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
285 YML was last recorded at 204,261 miles on 28 Nov 2023, 6,459 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Nov 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 197,802 miles · 25 Nov 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 6,459 miles
- Average per year
- 8,766 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 204,261 miles
- 2022 – 197,802 miles
- 2021 – 127,189 miles
- 2020 – 123,196 miles
- 2019 – 118,860 miles
- 2018 – 114,684 miles
- 2017 – 109,589 miles
- 2016 – 105,030 miles
- 2015 – 98,804 miles
- 2014 – 93,027 miles
- 2013 – 85,937 miles
- 2012 – 79,269 miles
- 2011 – 72,905 miles
- 2010 – 69,158 miles
- 2009 – 66,152 miles
- 2008 – 61,700 miles
- 2007 – 57,409 miles
- 2006 – 54,140 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass204,261 miles
- AdvisoryLower sills corrodingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge / slight cut (5.2.3 (e))
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.
Front lower sills corroding
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019
Full MOT history
21 tests since 13 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass204,261 miles (+6,459)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 204,261 miles
- Test number
- 402508695069
- AdvisoryLower sills corroding
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge / slight cut (5.2.3 (e))
Pass197,802 miles (+70,613)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 197,802 miles
- Test number
- 717054804154
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryLower sills corroding
Pass127,189 miles (+3,993)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 127,189 miles
- Test number
- 656626449330
- AdvisoryFront crossmember corrosion noted
- AdvisorySlight corrosion noted to outer sills
Pass123,196 miles (+4,336)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 123,196 miles
- Test number
- 949746005877
- AdvisoryFront lower sills have slight corrosion
Pass118,860 miles (+106)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 118,860 miles
- Test number
- 967771593752
- AdvisoryFront lower sills corroding
Fail118,754 miles (+4,070)2 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 118,754 miles
- Test number
- 174156378871
- MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))
- MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt twisted (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases to rear joint (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront lower sills corroding
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Pass114,684 miles (+5,095)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 114,684 miles
- Test number
- 890304380117
- AdvisoryFront lower sills corroding
- AdvisoryNS steering rack gaiter twisted
Pass109,589 miles (+4,559)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 109,589 miles
- Test number
- 681612299613
- AdvisoryFront X member corroded
Pass105,030 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 105,030 miles
- Test number
- 438121063761
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail105,030 miles (+6,226)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 105,030 miles
- Test number
- 921811198721
- Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Pass98,804 miles (+5,777)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 98,804 miles
- Test number
- 454149605187
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass93,027 miles (+7,090)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 15 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 93,027 miles
- Test number
- 327426584285
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass85,937 miles (+6,668)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 15 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 85,937 miles
- Test number
- 555773883263
- NoteCoolant leak
- NotePossible fuel leak covers fitted
Pass79,269 miles (+6,364)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 79,269 miles
- Test number
- 805189882265
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass72,905 miles (+3,747)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 72,905 miles
- Test number
- 396818971433
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass69,158 miles (+3,006)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 69,158 miles
- Test number
- 352229270497
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,152 miles (+4,452)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 66,152 miles
- Test number
- 420966589287
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass61,700 miles (+49)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 61,700 miles
- Test number
- 910540298264
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail61,651 miles (+4,242)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 61,651 miles
- Test number
- 132478788284
- FailureBrake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass57,409 miles (+3,269)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 57,409 miles
- Test number
- 304739387402
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass54,140 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2007
- Odometer
- 54,140 miles
- Test number
- 824516086291
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about 285 YML
- What vehicle is registration 285 YML currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show 285 YML on a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 14 Sept 1998. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
- Does 285 YML currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on 285 YML expired on 27 Nov 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on 285 YML?
- The MOT on 285 YML expired on 27 Nov 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has 285 YML done?
- 285 YML was recorded at 204,261 miles at its MOT on 28 Nov 2023, an average of 8,766 miles a year.
- Has 285 YML ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. 285 YML has failed 3 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Nov 2019.
- Has the mileage on 285 YML 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 285 YML find?
- 285 YML passed its latest MOT on 28 Nov 2023 with 4 advisories: lower sills corroding; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.
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