
Volkswagen Transporter
Blue · Diesel · 2001 · 1,896 cc
Y218 JVYMOT history
Y218 JVY is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 28 Aug 2001. Its MOT expired on 9 Jul 2026 and it has passed 12 of 19 MOT tests, with 170,378 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jul 2025.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 9 Jul 2026
- Mileage
- 170,378 mi
- At MOT on 10 Jul 2025
- MOT tests
- 19
- 12 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 2,886 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y218 JVY
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 28 Aug 2001
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 9 Jul 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 10 Jul 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y218 JVY was last recorded at 170,378 miles on 10 Jul 2025, 11 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Jun 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 14 Aug 2008: 95,888 miles, lower than 179,618 miles on 24 Aug 2007.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 170,367 miles · 26 Jun 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 11 miles
- Average per year
- 2,886 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 170,378 miles
- 2024 – 163,243 miles
- 2022 – 157,470 miles
- 2021 – 150,701 miles
- 2020 – 143,066 miles
- 2019 – 140,151 miles
- 2018 – 138,645 miles
- 2013 – 123,903 miles
- 2008 – 95,888 miles
- 2007 – 179,618 miles
- 2006 – 147,230 miles
- 2005 – 112,959 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- MinorNearside Front Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front chassis damageRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both sidesRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber mounts both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryTowbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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 Coil spring corroded both
Advisory6 MOTs, 2018–2022
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt
Major3 MOTs, 2018–2021
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt
Major2 MOTs, 2021–2025
Offside Front Position lamp not working
Major2 MOTs, 2022–2025
Front Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Front cross member damaged and bent
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
19 tests since 17 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass170,378 miles (+11)2 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 170,378 miles
- Test number
- 380697723430
- MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front chassis damage
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides
- AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber mounts both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTowbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))
Fail170,367 miles (+7,124)6 major1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 170,367 miles
- Test number
- 869507366952
- MajorBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside 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))
- MajorSteering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front chassis damage
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides
- AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber mounts both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTowbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))
Pass163,243 miles (+5,773)2 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 163,243 miles
- Test number
- 796834929113
- MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth anti-slip (1.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) on both sides
- AdvisoryPower steering close to minimum mark engine bay area (2.1.5 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass157,470 miles (+3)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 157,470 miles
- Test number
- 553946682336
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront cross member damaged and bent
- AdvisoryOffside Front tyre low on pressure
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail157,467 miles (+6,766)3 major2 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 157,467 miles
- Test number
- 635217629153
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect defused pattern (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorOffside Front Direction indicator insecure damaged held on with tape (4.4.1 (c) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront cross member damaged and bent
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output defused (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front tyre low on pressure
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass150,701 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 150,701 miles
- Test number
- 157636658623
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail150,701 miles (+7,635)11 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 150,701 miles
- Test number
- 155012044963
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
- 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 Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
- 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 Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Pass143,066 miles (+2,915)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 143,066 miles
- Test number
- 992708306068
- MinorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryGENERAL CORROSION TO UNDERSIDE
- AdvisoryService brake binding but not excessively FRONT AND REAR (1.2.1 (f))
Pass140,151 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 140,151 miles
- Test number
- 454913609713
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail140,151 miles (+1,506)3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 140,151 miles
- Test number
- 499554812854
- MajorNearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid brake caliper (1.1.16 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass138,645 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 138,645 miles
- Test number
- 133851703395
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail138,645 miles (+14,742)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 138,645 miles
- Test number
- 953930739237
- DangerousFuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire Leak off pipes (6.1.3 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
- 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 Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass123,903 miles (+27)
- MOT expiry
- 6 May 2014
- Odometer
- 123,903 miles
- Test number
- 947397023129
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail123,876 miles (+27,988)11 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 123,876 miles
- Test number
- 297730623463
- FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
- FailureDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
- FailureFront Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
- FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
- FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
- FailureSteering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)
Pass95,888 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 95,888 miles
- Test number
- 394958628224
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail95,888 miles (-83,730)6 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,888 miles
- Test number
- 690097528219
- FailureBrake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
- FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
- FailureHeadlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- NoteBattery insecure
Pass179,618 miles (+32,388)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 30 Aug 2008
- Odometer
- 179,618 miles
- Test number
- 133836937232
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteNearside rear tyre slightly deformed
Pass147,230 miles (+34,271)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Aug 2007
- Odometer
- 147,230 miles
- Test number
- 650793446235
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass112,959 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Aug 2006
- Odometer
- 112,959 miles
- Test number
- 451799125230
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about Y218 JVY
- Does Y218 JVY currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on Y218 JVY expired on 9 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on Y218 JVY?
- The MOT on Y218 JVY expired on 9 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has Y218 JVY done?
- Y218 JVY was recorded at 170,378 miles at its MOT on 10 Jul 2025, an average of 2,886 miles a year.
- Has Y218 JVY ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y218 JVY has failed 7 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jun 2025.
- Has the mileage on Y218 JVY ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 14 Aug 2008. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on Y218 JVY find?
- Y218 JVY passed its latest MOT on 10 Jul 2025 with 2 minor defects and 7 advisories: headlamp lens slightly defective both; nearside front other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed; brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all, and 6 more.
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