
Volkswagen Motor Caravan
Red · Petrol · 1985 · 1,915 cc
B239 YWSMOT history
B239 YWS is a red petrol Volkswagen Motor Caravan first used on 31 Dec 1985. Its MOT expired on 24 Apr 2025 and it has passed 17 of 31 MOT tests, with 347,354 km recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Apr 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 24 Apr 2025
- Mileage
- 347,354 km
- At MOT on 25 Apr 2024
- MOT tests
- 31
- 17 passed · 14 failed
- Per year
- 6,981 km
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- B239 YWS
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Motor Caravan
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,915 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1985
- First used
- 31 Dec 1985
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 24 Apr 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 25 Apr 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
B239 YWS was last recorded at 347,354 km on 25 Apr 2024, 13,711 km more than at the previous MOT on 20 Apr 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 333,643 km · 20 Apr 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 13,711 km
- Average per year
- 6,981 km
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 347,354 km
- 2023 – 333,643 km
- 2022 – 322,615 km
- 2021 – 313,112 km
- 2019 – 301,928 km
- 2018 – 292,166 km
- 2017 – 285,745 km
- 2015 – 281,097 km
- 2014 – 269,117 km
- 2013 – 263,738 km
- 2012 – 256,064 km
- 2011 – 250,964 km
- 2010 – 243,990 km
- 2009 – 234,538 km
- 2008 – 225,538 km
- 2007 – 224,414 km
- 2006 – 222,466 km
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryFront brake backplate has some corrosion
- AdvisoryPark brake very near reserve travel
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 Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Failure3 MOTs, 2006–2014
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Wheel bearing has slight play all
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Full MOT history
31 tests since 5 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass347,354 km2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 347,354 km
- Test number
- 684175031191
- AdvisoryFront brake backplate has some corrosion
- AdvisoryPark brake very near reserve travel
Fail347,354 km (+13,711)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 347,354 km
- Test number
- 433723488303
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen adjusted jet (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryFront brake backplate has some corrosion
- AdvisoryPark brake very near reserve travel
Pass333,643 km2 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 333,643 km
- Test number
- 549276455795
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed passenger lhd (6.2.3 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Inner brake back plates corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryWheel bearing has slight play all (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Fail333,643 km (+11,028)2 major2 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 333,643 km
- Test number
- 811993810679
- MajorOffside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment no reserve travel hits stop (1.1.6 (c))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed passenger lhd (6.2.3 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Inner brake back plates corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryWheel bearing has slight play all (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass322,615 km9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 322,615 km
- Test number
- 133805683333
- AdvisoryFront Inner brake back plate corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer bumper 1/4 missing
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement + retaining washer badly corroded (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryWheel bearing has slight play all (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Fail322,615 km (+9,503)1 dangerous4 major1 minor10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 322,615 km
- Test number
- 753864763423
- DangerousNearside Front Driver's seat moving inadvertently (6.2.5 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill / b post (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Inner brake back plate corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer bumper 1/4 missing
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement + retaining washer badly corroded (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced b post (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryWheel bearing has slight play all (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass313,112 km2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 313,112 km
- Test number
- 701325853916
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight exhaust leakage on joints (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect suspension (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryFront brake disc offside & nearside splash guard shield plates corroded
- AdvisoryFuel filler neck upper rubber sleeve perished
Fail313,112 km4 major2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 313,112 km
- Test number
- 422536329831
- MajorNearside Rear Brake cable damaged parking brake cable corroded & frayed (1.1.15 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- MajorOffside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play track rod to steering rack joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill/lower wing panel corroded within 30 cms of rear suspension arm outer mounting bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight exhaust leakage on joints (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect suspension (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryFront brake disc offside & nearside splash guard shield plates corroded
- AdvisoryFuel filler neck upper rubber sleeve perished
Pass301,937 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 301,937 miles
- Test number
- 182682021963
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases minor exhaust leak on silencer flange joints (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront offside & nearside brake disc splash shields corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail301,928 km (+9,762)3 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 301,928 km
- Test number
- 249453838354
- MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both headlamps have incorrect dip beam cut off (left hand drive dip beam) (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn suspension arm inner rubber bush deteriorated & arm fouling on mounting bracket (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorIndicator tell-tale inoperative offside & nearside (4.9.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases minor exhaust leak on silencer flange joints (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront offside & nearside brake disc splash shields corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass292,166 km
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 292,166 km
- Test number
- 164193003663
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail292,166 km (+6,421)6 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 292,166 km
- Test number
- 871318029601
- FailureNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Pass285,745 km (+4,648)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 285,745 km
- Test number
- 818859077300
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass281,097 km3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 281,097 km
- Test number
- 787803269800
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play track rod to steering rack (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryHeadlamp beam deflectors fitted
Fail281,097 km (+11,980)3 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 281,097 km
- Test number
- 391018123123
- FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working switch light (1.3.1b)
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play track rod to steering rack (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryHeadlamp beam deflectors fitted
- AdvisorySlight coolant leakage from pipe/hose connections to engine
Pass269,117 km1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 269,117 km
- Test number
- 108473994247
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- NoteHeadlamp masks/converters fitted
- NoteOffside & nearside front brake disc shields corroding.
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail269,117 km (+5,379)5 failures1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 269,117 km
- Test number
- 329309384461
- FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
- FailureOffside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)
- FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- NoteHeadlamp masks/converters fitted
- NoteOffside & nearside front brake disc shields corroding.
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass263,738 km4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 263,738 km
- Test number
- 627830213369
- NoteHeadlamp masks/converters fitted
- NotePetrol filler top rubber sleeve perishing.
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- NoteRear bumper & end cap damaged on nearside.
Fail263,738 km (+7,674)3 failures4 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 263,738 km
- Test number
- 179669903361
- FailureDriver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
- FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
- NoteHeadlamp masks/converters fitted
- NotePetrol filler top rubber sleeve perishing.
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- NoteRear bumper & end cap damaged on nearside.
Pass256,064 km
- MOT expiry
- 16 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 256,064 km
- Test number
- 717641562290
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail256,064 km (+5,100)1 dangerous6 failures1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 256,064 km
- Test number
- 197946452285
- DangerousNearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
- FailureDriver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
- FailureNearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
- FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
- FailureOffside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
- FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- NoteFuel filler neck upper rubber connector sleeve perishing.
- NoteHeadlamp masks/converters fitted
Fail250,964 km3 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 250,964 km
- Test number
- 738391551226
- Repaired at testExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
Pass250,964 km (+6,974)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 250,964 km
- Test number
- 746281051277
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass243,990 km
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 243,990 km
- Test number
- 600837290199
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail243,990 km (+9,452)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 243,990 km
- Test number
- 213267390120
- FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Pass234,538 km (+9,000)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 234,538 km
- Test number
- 310080669104
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass225,538 km (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 225,538 km
- Test number
- 292002258484
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail225,535 km (+1,121)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 225,535 km
- Test number
- 512530958149
- FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- FailureNearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
- FailureOffside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Pass224,414 km2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 224,414 km
- Test number
- 911133767152
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Pass222,484 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 222,484 miles
- Test number
- 891198456199
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail222,466 km1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 222,466 km
- Test number
- 970246856100
- FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Questions about B239 YWS
- Does B239 YWS currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on B239 YWS expired on 24 Apr 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on B239 YWS?
- The MOT on B239 YWS expired on 24 Apr 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has B239 YWS done?
- B239 YWS was recorded at 347,354 km at its MOT on 25 Apr 2024, an average of 6,981 km a year.
- Has B239 YWS ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. B239 YWS has failed 14 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Apr 2024.
- Has the mileage on B239 YWS 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 B239 YWS find?
- B239 YWS passed its latest MOT on 25 Apr 2024 with 2 advisories: front brake backplate has some corrosion; park brake very near reserve travel.
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