
Volkswagen Transporter
Silver · Diesel · 2001 · 2,370 cc
Y217 FBAMOT history
Y217 FBA is a silver diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 31 Dec 2001. Its MOT expired on 14 May 2025 and it has passed 10 of 20 MOT tests, with 170,123 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 May 2024.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 14 May 2025
- Mileage
- 170,123 mi
- At MOT on 15 May 2024
- MOT tests
- 20
- 10 passed · 10 failed
- Per year
- 6,561 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y217 FBA
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,370 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 31 Dec 2001
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 14 May 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 15 May 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y217 FBA was last recorded at 170,123 miles on 15 May 2024, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 May 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 170,123 miles · 1 May 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 6,561 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 170,123 miles
- 2023 – 169,890 miles
- 2022 – 160,084 miles
- 2021 – 150,242 miles
- 2020 – 146,380 miles
- 2019 – 138,634 miles
- 2017 – 128,026 miles
- 2016 – 120,343 miles
- 2015 – 112,497 miles
- 2014 – 108,166 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2021
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2021
Oil leak
Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2016
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023
Full MOT history
20 tests since 5 Dec 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass170,123 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 May 2025
- Odometer
- 170,123 miles
- Test number
- 169327289229
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail170,123 miles (+233)9 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 170,123 miles
- Test number
- 192481272000
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Pass169,890 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 169,890 miles
- Test number
- 642041970984
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill front to rear (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and outer sill front to rear (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail169,890 miles (+9,806)6 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 169,890 miles
- Test number
- 341029445192
- MajorDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill front to rear (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and outer sill front to rear (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass160,084 miles (+3)1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 160,084 miles
- Test number
- 503846708281
- MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge almost to cords (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill front to rear (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge almost to cords (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill front to rear (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail160,081 miles (+9,839)3 major1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 160,081 miles
- Test number
- 292360837419
- MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge almost to cords (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill front to rear (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge almost to cords (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill front to rear (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass150,242 miles10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 150,242 miles
- Test number
- 718811327930
- AdvisoryBoth nearside rear door and drivers door deteriorated
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySlight play in steering column bearing.
- AdvisoryTowbar corroded
- AdvisoryVarious areas of corrosion to chassis and vehicle components
Fail150,242 miles (+3,862)2 dangerous9 major9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 150,242 miles
- Test number
- 697824317984
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorSteering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))
- AdvisoryBoth nearside rear door and drivers door deteriorated
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTowbar corroded
- AdvisoryVarious areas of corrosion to chassis and vehicle components
Pass146,380 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 146,380 miles
- Test number
- 693333616026
- AdvisoryDriver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner arch area (5.3.6 (a) (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 pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOuter sills corroded but not excessive
Fail146,380 miles (+7,746)3 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 146,380 miles
- Test number
- 954639455619
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryDriver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner arch area (5.3.6 (a) (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 pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOuter sills corroded but not excessive
Pass138,634 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 138,634 miles
- Test number
- 192654941269
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Fail138,634 miles (+10,608)1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 138,634 miles
- Test number
- 436234028451
- Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Pass128,026 miles (+12)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 128,026 miles
- Test number
- 747497069988
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch flanges (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced water in light (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch flanges (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryEngine bay/under covers fitted
- AdvisoryO/s h/brake cable slightly fouling on exhaust
- AdvisoryTemp fuel cap fitted
Fail128,014 miles (+7,671)3 failures7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 128,014 miles
- Test number
- 421964472762
- FailureFront Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
- FailureNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cill (2.4.A.3)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch flanges (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced water in light (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch flanges (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryEngine bay/under covers fitted
- AdvisoryO/s h/brake cable slightly fouling on exhaust
- AdvisoryTemp fuel cap fitted
Pass120,343 miles (+292)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 120,343 miles
- Test number
- 624732308102
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear handbrake cable rubbing wheel
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside headlamp misting up
- AdvisoryOffside slight fluid leak from steering rack
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
Fail120,051 miles (+7,554)3 failures8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 120,051 miles
- Test number
- 190850169511
- FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
- FailureNearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)
- FailurePassenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle bootlid (6.2.B.1c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear handbrake cable rubbing wheel
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside headlamp misting up
- AdvisoryOffside slight fluid leak from steering rack
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
Pass112,497 miles (+213)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 112,497 miles
- Test number
- 999445070685
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin inners (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear handbrake cable touching wheel
- AdvisoryOil leak
Fail112,284 miles (+4,118)2 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,284 miles
- Test number
- 596107795243
- FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin inners (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear handbrake cable touching wheel
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass108,166 miles
- MOT expiry
- 10 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 108,166 miles
- Test number
- 897435144393
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail108,166 miles7 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 108,166 miles
- Test number
- 187179834318
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
- FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- NoteHeat shield is loose
Questions about Y217 FBA
- Does Y217 FBA currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on Y217 FBA expired on 14 May 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on Y217 FBA?
- The MOT on Y217 FBA expired on 14 May 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has Y217 FBA done?
- Y217 FBA was recorded at 170,123 miles at its MOT on 15 May 2024, an average of 6,561 miles a year.
- Has Y217 FBA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y217 FBA has failed 10 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 1 May 2024.
- Has the mileage on Y217 FBA 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 Y217 FBA find?
- Y217 FBA passed its latest MOT on 15 May 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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