
Volkswagen Transporter
Red · Diesel · 2001 · 2,461 cc
Y217 OAWMOT history
Y217 OAW is a red diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 3 May 2001. Its MOT is valid until 19 May 2027 and it has passed 20 of 33 MOT tests, with 278,256 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 May 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 19 May 2027
- Mileage
- 278,256 mi
- At MOT on 20 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 33
- 20 passed · 13 failed
- Per year
- 7,422 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y217 OAW
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,461 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 3 May 2001
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 19 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 20 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y217 OAW was last recorded at 278,256 miles on 20 May 2026, 2,525 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 May 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 275,731 miles · 5 May 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 2,525 miles
- Average per year
- 7,422 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 278,256 miles
- 2025 – 275,731 miles
- 2024 – 271,740 miles
- 2023 – 268,240 miles
- 2022 – 264,912 miles
- 2021 – 260,473 miles
- 2020 – 260,459 miles
- 2019 – 259,416 miles
- 2018 – 252,815 miles
- 2017 – 244,626 miles
- 2016 – 239,662 miles
- 2015 – 232,477 miles
- 2014 – 222,659 miles
- 2013 – 213,346 miles
- 2012 – 202,905 miles
- 2011 – 192,676 miles
- 2010 – 184,115 miles
- 2009 – 175,620 miles
- 2008 – 166,173 miles
- 2007 – 141,822 miles
- 2006 – 128,749 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryVech has been undersealed
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 pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory5 MOTs, 2022–2025
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2025
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023
Service brake efficiency below requirements
Major3 MOTs, 2020–2022
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Failure3 MOTs, 2011–2016
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
33 tests since 28 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass278,256 miles (+2,525)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 May 2027
- Odometer
- 278,256 miles
- Test number
- 656972238978
- AdvisoryVech has been undersealed
Pass275,731 miles (+3,991)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 May 2026
- Odometer
- 275,731 miles
- Test number
- 280136571690
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside sliding door corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Front jacking point corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryAll rear suspension corroded
- AdvisoryRear bumper support corroded
- AdvisoryWelding repairs coated in underseal
Pass271,740 miles (+3,500)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 May 2025
- Odometer
- 271,740 miles
- Test number
- 517082710492
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle has age related
- AdvisoryWelding repairs underside coated in underseal
Pass268,240 miles (+3,328)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 268,240 miles
- Test number
- 689914187133
- AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTowbar corroded(ball part been cut off)
Pass264,912 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 264,912 miles
- Test number
- 861043312893
- AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryN/s sill holed
Fail264,912 miles (+18)6 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 264,912 miles
- Test number
- 599528172172
- MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner and outer (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorRear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel x2 (1.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryN/s sill holed
Fail264,894 miles (+4,421)16 major1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 264,894 miles
- Test number
- 291430835346
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
- MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement Caliper handbrake lever. (1.1.15 (e))
- MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill. (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- MajorTowbar component excessively corroded (6.1.6 (a))
- MinorPower steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass260,473 miles (+14)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 260,473 miles
- Test number
- 278708701305
- AdvisoryOffside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Fail260,459 miles (+1,043)2 dangerous17 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 260,459 miles
- Test number
- 890657722684
- DangerousDriver's seat moving inadvertently wont lock (6.2.5 (b) (ii))
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorExhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on rear suspension arm (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake disc contaminated brake disc rusty (1.1.14 (b))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on suspension arm (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) excessive play in inner rack joint (2.3 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc slightly rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass259,416 miles (+6,601)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 259,416 miles
- Test number
- 723888764810
- AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Pass252,815 miles (+8,189)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 252,815 miles
- Test number
- 372226877914
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass244,626 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 244,626 miles
- Test number
- 561471237370
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail244,626 miles (+4,964)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 244,626 miles
- Test number
- 767322188750
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Pass239,662 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 239,662 miles
- Test number
- 183363987224
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail239,662 miles (+7,185)7 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 239,662 miles
- Test number
- 836386727846
- FailureExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam intermittent (1.7.5a)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass232,477 miles (+7)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 232,477 miles
- Test number
- 524075384949
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel slight play suspect wheel bearing
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail232,470 miles (+9,811)5 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 232,470 miles
- Test number
- 267134504484
- FailureNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- FailureOffside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel slight play suspect wheel bearing
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass222,659 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 222,659 miles
- Test number
- 298020644236
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail222,659 miles (+9,313)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 222,659 miles
- Test number
- 345191734254
- FailureNearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
- FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Pass213,346 miles (+10,441)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 213,346 miles
- Test number
- 116790243234
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass202,905 miles (+276)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 202,905 miles
- Test number
- 448197622258
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail202,629 miles (+9,953)3 dangerous8 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 202,629 miles
- Test number
- 186961922246
- DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
- DangerousNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
- DangerousPower steering ram(s) leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)
- FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
- FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass192,676 miles6 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 192,676 miles
- Test number
- 407108511245
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryFront suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteDifferent size wheels front and rear - alloys to rear, lower load rated tyres.
- NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
- NoteOil leak
- NoteRear tyres wearing on inner edge
Fail192,676 miles (+206)1 repaired6 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 192,676 miles
- Test number
- 957138211227
- Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high (1.8)
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryFront suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteDifferent size wheels front and rear - alloys to rear, lower load rated tyres.
- NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
- NoteOil leak
- NoteRear tyres wearing on inner edge
Fail192,470 miles (+8,355)15 failures4 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 192,470 miles
- Test number
- 829195121127
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
- FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailurePower steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
- FailurePower steering inoperative (2.3.3a)
- FailureRear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureRear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
- NoteOil leak
Pass184,115 miles (+11)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 184,115 miles
- Test number
- 373743410123
- AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- NoteNearside mirror damaged
- NotePossible oil leak from steering rack
Fail184,104 miles (+8,484)5 failures2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 184,104 miles
- Test number
- 274319000497
- FailureHazard warning switch missing (1.4.B.1d)
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- NoteNearside mirror damaged
- NotePossible oil leak from steering rack
Pass175,620 miles (+4)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 175,620 miles
- Test number
- 280569519133
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
Fail175,616 miles (+9,443)1 dangerous4 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 175,616 miles
- Test number
- 733828219188
- DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureOffside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
Pass166,173 miles (+24,351)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 166,173 miles
- Test number
- 570117788004
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass141,822 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 141,822 miles
- Test number
- 852435487075
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail141,822 miles (+13,073)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 141,822 miles
- Test number
- 734295087054
- FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass128,749 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 128,749 miles
- Test number
- 831907686037
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about Y217 OAW
- Does Y217 OAW currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y217 OAW is valid until 19 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on Y217 OAW?
- The MOT on Y217 OAW is valid until 19 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has Y217 OAW done?
- Y217 OAW was recorded at 278,256 miles at its MOT on 20 May 2026, an average of 7,422 miles a year.
- Has Y217 OAW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y217 OAW has failed 13 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Apr 2022.
- Has the mileage on Y217 OAW 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 OAW find?
- Y217 OAW passed its latest MOT on 20 May 2026 with 1 advisory: vech has been undersealed.
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