
Volkswagen Transporter
Blue · Diesel · 2001 · 2,461 cc
Y212 RBKMOT history
Y212 RBK is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 20 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 27 Apr 2023 and it has passed 15 of 26 MOT tests, with 142,029 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Oct 2026.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 27 Apr 2023
- Mileage
- 142,029 mi
- At MOT on 27 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 26
- 15 passed · 11 failed
- Per year
- 4,612 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y212 RBK
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,461 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 20 Mar 2001
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 27 Apr 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 27 Oct 2026 (Fail)
Mileage history
Y212 RBK was last recorded at 142,029 miles on 27 Oct 2026, 1,969 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Apr 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 140,060 miles · 28 Apr 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 1,969 miles
- Average per year
- 4,612 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 142,029 miles
- 2022 – 140,060 miles
- 2020 – 138,000 miles
- 2019 – 131,234 miles
- 2018 – 124,006 miles
- 2017 – 114,137 miles
- 2016 – 108,109 miles
- 2015 – 101,748 miles
- 2013 – 94,078 miles
- 2012 – 90,974 miles
- 2011 – 86,715 miles
- 2010 – 83,380 miles
- 2009 – 76,690 miles
- 2008 – 67,345 miles
- 2007 – 58,912 miles
- 2006 – 48,519 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MajorCentral Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))
- MajorCentral Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended Clip missing (7.1.2 (d))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended Clip missing (7.1.2 (d))
- MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe and all rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both pipes on callipers (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Door handle faulty
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryUnder side of vehicle corroded
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.
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear
Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Side repeater not working x2
Major2 MOTs, 2020–2022
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
26 tests since 18 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail142,029 miles (+1,969)7 major9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 142,029 miles
- Test number
- 262954998406
- MajorCentral Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))
- MajorCentral Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended Clip missing (7.1.2 (d))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended Clip missing (7.1.2 (d))
- MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe and all rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both pipes on callipers (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Door handle faulty
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryUnder side of vehicle corroded
Pass140,060 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 140,060 miles
- Test number
- 839456529874
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail140,060 miles (+2,060)1 dangerous8 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 140,060 miles
- Test number
- 420526002010
- DangerousNearside Front Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii))
- MajorDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorFront Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
- MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorSide repeater not working x2 (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass138,000 miles (+40)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 138,000 miles
- Test number
- 747503001166
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail137,960 miles (+6,726)1 dangerous6 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 137,960 miles
- Test number
- 464519163481
- DangerousOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering by jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (ii))
- MajorFuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill under sliding door (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorSide repeater not working x2 (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass131,234 miles (+65)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 131,234 miles
- Test number
- 507863473843
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fail131,169 miles (+7,163)1 dangerous5 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 131,169 miles
- Test number
- 203906189385
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Tyre(s) with different structures are fitted across the same axle (5.2.3 (c))
- MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator light on (1.1.13 (a) (i))
- MajorSteering rack insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass124,006 miles (+123)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 124,006 miles
- Test number
- 143325058001
- AdvisoryAnti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both front d bush's worn (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisorySlight play in n/s/f inner steering rack joint
Fail123,883 miles (+9,746)10 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 123,883 miles
- Test number
- 581699456577
- FailureNearside Front Side repeater not working hanging down under bonnet (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureNearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Side repeater not working hanging down under bonnet (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
- FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryAnti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both front d bush's worn (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisorySlight play in n/s/f inner steering rack joint
Pass114,137 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 114,137 miles
- Test number
- 542244111473
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail114,134 miles (+6,025)1 dangerous4 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 114,134 miles
- Test number
- 553542044549
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- FailureNearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Pass108,109 miles (+1)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 108,109 miles
- Test number
- 439760582668
- AdvisoryDamage to n/s/f tyre sidewall
Fail108,108 miles (+6,360)9 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 108,108 miles
- Test number
- 321311788105
- FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
- FailureFront Side repeater missing x2 (1.4.A.2b)
- FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureRear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryDamage to n/s/f tyre sidewall
Fail101,748 miles4 repaired9 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 101,748 miles
- Test number
- 159652465483
- Repaired at testFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
- Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- NoteNail in offside front tyre
Pass101,748 miles (+7,670)9 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 101,748 miles
- Test number
- 957712765043
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- NoteNail in offside front tyre
Pass94,078 miles (+3,104)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 94,078 miles
- Test number
- 347814293256
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Pass90,974 miles (+4,259)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 90,974 miles
- Test number
- 456738092253
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass86,715 miles (+3,335)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 86,715 miles
- Test number
- 747395201310
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass83,380 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 83,380 miles
- Test number
- 193661400394
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail83,380 miles (+6,690)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,380 miles
- Test number
- 493951100389
- Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Fail76,690 miles4 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,690 miles
- Test number
- 122027409348
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Pass76,690 miles (+9,345)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 76,690 miles
- Test number
- 693057509312
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail67,345 miles3 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 67,345 miles
- Test number
- 413974918200
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Pass67,345 miles (+8,433)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 67,345 miles
- Test number
- 963544518289
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass58,912 miles (+10,393)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 58,912 miles
- Test number
- 130694407237
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Pass48,519 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jul 2007
- Odometer
- 48,519 miles
- Test number
- 663869696166
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about Y212 RBK
- Does Y212 RBK currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on Y212 RBK expired on 27 Apr 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on Y212 RBK?
- The MOT on Y212 RBK expired on 27 Apr 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has Y212 RBK done?
- Y212 RBK was recorded at 142,029 miles at its MOT on 27 Oct 2026, an average of 4,612 miles a year.
- Has Y212 RBK ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y212 RBK has failed 11 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Oct 2026.
- Has the mileage on Y212 RBK 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 Y212 RBK find?
- Y212 RBK failed its latest MOT on 27 Oct 2026 with 7 major defects and 9 advisories: central rear seat belt buckle missing; central rear seat belt buckle not functioning as intended clip missing; nearside front position lamp not working, and 13 more.
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