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Volkswagen Transporter

Red · Diesel · 2001 · 1,896 cc

Y212 LODMOT history

Y212 LOD is a red diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 8 Jun 2001. Its MOT is valid until 20 Mar 2027 and it has passed 19 of 32 MOT tests, with 87,252 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Mar 2026.

Y212 LOD red Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 20 Mar 2027
Mileage
87,252 mi
At MOT on 9 Mar 2026
MOT tests
32
19 passed · 13 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y212 LOD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
8 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y212 LOD was last recorded at 87,252 miles on 9 Mar 2026, 2,291 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Feb 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 9 Jun 2005: 30,400 miles, lower than 148,224 miles on 1 Jun 2005.
  • 1 Dec 2014: 65,057 miles, lower than 148,224 miles on 7 Jun 2013.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
84,961 miles · 24 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
2,291 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 87,252 miles
  • 2025 – 84,961 miles
  • 2024 – 80,601 miles
  • 2023 – 75,942 miles
  • 2021 – 75,633 miles
  • 2020 – 74,694 miles
  • 2019 – 71,711 miles
  • 2018 – 70,472 miles
  • 2015 – 65,095 miles
  • 2014 – 65,057 miles
  • 2013 – 148,224 miles
  • 2012 – 59,835 miles
  • 2011 – 58,352 miles
  • 2010 – 57,054 miles
  • 2009 – 55,719 miles
  • 2008 – 49,640 miles
  • 2007 – 42,915 miles
  • 2006 – 36,499 miles
  • 2005 – 30,400 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass87,252 miles
  • AdvisoryAll chassis and brake pipes covered in material

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.

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Engine oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Exhaust rubbers split and perished

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front brake back plates corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside track rod end gaiter perished

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

32 tests since 1 Jun 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass87,252 miles (+2,291)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    87,252 miles
    Test number
    835252754029
    • AdvisoryAll chassis and brake pipes covered in material

  2. Pass84,961 miles (+4,360)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    84,961 miles
    Test number
    611226231631

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass80,601 miles (+4)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    80,601 miles
    Test number
    779250638807
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak
    • AdvisoryExhaust rubbers split and perished
    • AdvisoryFront brake back plates corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside track rod end gaiter perished

  4. Fail80,597 miles (+4,655)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,597 miles
    Test number
    483544031165
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRear Service brake excessively fluctuating inner discs badly corroded (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak
    • AdvisoryExhaust rubbers split and perished
    • AdvisoryFront brake back plates corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside track rod end gaiter perished

  5. Pass75,942 miles (+309)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    75,942 miles
    Test number
    609351831419

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass75,633 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    75,633 miles
    Test number
    297460048370
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryUnderside corrosion

  7. Fail75,633 miles (+939)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,633 miles
    Test number
    156476941320
    • DangerousFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryUnderside corrosion

  8. Pass74,694 miles (+14)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    74,694 miles
    Test number
    632986055123
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail74,680 miles (+2,969)4 major1 repaired2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,680 miles
    Test number
    956163289207
    • MajorFront Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • Repaired at testPower steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass71,711 miles (+1,239)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    71,711 miles
    Test number
    869566285944
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratched (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  11. Pass70,472 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    70,472 miles
    Test number
    986535464941
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisorySmall hole in offside sill

  12. Fail70,472 miles (+5,377)1 failure1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,472 miles
    Test number
    515575907370
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisorySmall hole in offside sill

  13. Pass65,095 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    65,095 miles
    Test number
    539423173759
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryCorrosion n/s & o/s sills
    • AdvisoryN/s mirror damaged

  14. Fail65,095 miles (+38)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,095 miles
    Test number
    232732617357
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryCorrosion n/s & o/s sills
    • AdvisoryN/s mirror damaged

  15. Pass65,057 miles2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    65,057 miles
    Test number
    388807334314
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
    • NoteCorrosion n/s & o/s sills
    • NoteSlight cracking rear tyres

  16. Fail65,057 miles (-83,167)5 failures2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,057 miles
    Test number
    916675434328
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
    • NoteCorrosion n/s & o/s sills
    • NoteSlight cracking rear tyres

  17. Fail148,224 miles2 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,224 miles
    Test number
    589908653148
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged

  18. Pass64,213 miles (+4,378)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    64,213 miles
    Test number
    645668153154
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged

  19. Pass59,835 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    59,835 miles
    Test number
    735232672171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail59,835 miles (+1,483)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,835 miles
    Test number
    919571572152
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass58,352 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    58,352 miles
    Test number
    595854361138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail58,335 miles (+1,281)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,335 miles
    Test number
    539778251179
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  23. Pass57,054 miles (+1,335)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2011
    Odometer
    57,054 miles
    Test number
    294867530181
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass55,719 miles (+6,079)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    55,719 miles
    Test number
    461354779187
    • NoteNearside front tyre

  25. Pass49,640 miles (+132)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    49,640 miles
    Test number
    654348358161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail49,508 miles (+6,593)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,508 miles
    Test number
    750471358147
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  27. Fail42,915 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,915 miles
    Test number
    150000527178
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  28. Pass42,915 miles (+6,416)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    42,915 miles
    Test number
    914840927114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass36,499 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    36,499 miles
    Test number
    172478606115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail36,499 miles (+6,099)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,499 miles
    Test number
    422548506183
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  31. Pass30,400 miles (-117,824)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2006
    Odometer
    30,400 miles
    Test number
    294140265166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Fail148,224 miles1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,224 miles
    Test number
    440512955168
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Questions about Y212 LOD

Does Y212 LOD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y212 LOD is valid until 20 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y212 LOD?
The MOT on Y212 LOD is valid until 20 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y212 LOD done?
Y212 LOD was recorded at 87,252 miles at its MOT on 9 Mar 2026.
Has Y212 LOD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y212 LOD has failed 13 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on Y212 LOD ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 9 Jun 2005. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y212 LOD find?
Y212 LOD passed its latest MOT on 9 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: all chassis and brake pipes covered in material.

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