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Volkswagen Transporter

White and Grey · Diesel · 2001 · 1,896 cc

Y209 RBDMOT history

Y209 RBD is a white and grey diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 1 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 8 Mar 2024 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 244,694 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Mar 2023.

Y209 RBD white Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 8 Mar 2024
Mileage
244,694 mi
At MOT on 9 Mar 2023
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
10,247 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y209 RBD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White and Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Mar 2024
Latest MOT test
9 Mar 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y209 RBD was last recorded at 244,694 miles on 9 Mar 2023, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Mar 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
244,692 miles · 6 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
10,247 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 244,694 miles
  • 2021 – 242,711 miles
  • 2020 – 239,172 miles
  • 2019 – 235,143 miles
  • 2016 – 226,568 miles
  • 2015 – 211,187 miles
  • 2014 – 192,800 miles
  • 2013 – 179,729 miles
  • 2012 – 161,019 miles
  • 2011 – 144,233 miles
  • 2010 – 132,624 miles
  • 2009 – 112,889 miles
  • 2008 – 98,136 miles
  • 2007 – 86,977 miles
  • 2006 – 73,755 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass244,694 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2016

Full MOT history

21 tests since 3 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass244,694 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    244,694 miles
    Test number
    887715116208
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Fail244,692 miles (+1,981)1 dangerous9 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    244,692 miles
    Test number
    808263695599
    • DangerousOffside Front Upper Shock absorbers likely to become detached rear fixing missing (5.3.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust gas recirculation valve missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play inner steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play inner steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass242,711 miles (+3,539)13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    242,711 miles
    Test number
    712528664108
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre pipe & back box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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 Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Pass239,172 miles (+4,029)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    239,172 miles
    Test number
    102307233696
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Pass235,143 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    235,143 miles
    Test number
    198951187809

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail235,143 miles (+8,575)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    235,143 miles
    Test number
    265898337449
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass226,568 miles (+270)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    226,568 miles
    Test number
    283728962991

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail226,298 miles (+15,111)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    226,298 miles
    Test number
    593125401682
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  9. Pass211,187 miles (+18,387)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    211,187 miles
    Test number
    445158905265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass192,800 miles (+13,071)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2015
    Odometer
    192,800 miles
    Test number
    248976334121
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  11. Pass179,729 miles (+18,710)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    179,729 miles
    Test number
    268166073416

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass161,019 miles (+64)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    161,019 miles
    Test number
    637531982170
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Fail160,955 miles (+16,722)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,955 miles
    Test number
    977140082174
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass144,233 miles (+11,609)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    144,233 miles
    Test number
    349661671104
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  15. Pass132,624 miles (+19,735)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    132,624 miles
    Test number
    120603180164
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass112,889 miles (+14,753)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    112,889 miles
    Test number
    734993669198
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass98,136 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    98,136 miles
    Test number
    261052368450
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  18. Fail98,136 miles (+11,159)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,136 miles
    Test number
    274872368416
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  19. Pass86,977 miles (+13,222)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    86,977 miles
    Test number
    104329477139
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteFront no.plate damaged slightly.

  20. Pass73,755 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    73,755 miles
    Test number
    214454086448
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNearside front bumper support broken

  21. Fail73,755 miles1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,755 miles
    Test number
    221564886428
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNearside front bumper support broken

Questions about Y209 RBD

Does Y209 RBD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y209 RBD expired on 8 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y209 RBD?
The MOT on Y209 RBD expired on 8 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y209 RBD done?
Y209 RBD was recorded at 244,694 miles at its MOT on 9 Mar 2023, an average of 10,247 miles a year.
Has Y209 RBD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y209 RBD has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on Y209 RBD 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 Y209 RBD find?
Y209 RBD passed its latest MOT on 9 Mar 2023 with 2 advisories: offside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed; rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

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