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Volkswagen Transporter

Red · Diesel · 2001 · 2,461 cc

Y218 RVMMOT history

Y218 RVM is a red diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 10 Jul 2001. Its MOT is valid until 8 Dec 2026 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 131,360 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Dec 2025.

Y218 RVM red Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 8 Dec 2026
Mileage
131,360 mi
At MOT on 9 Dec 2025
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,635 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y218 RVM
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
10 Jul 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
9 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y218 RVM was last recorded at 131,360 miles on 9 Dec 2025, 20 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
131,340 miles · 20 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
20 miles
Average per year
3,635 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 131,360 miles
  • 2024 – 131,325 miles
  • 2023 – 130,521 miles
  • 2022 – 127,391 miles
  • 2021 – 126,069 miles
  • 2020 – 124,565 miles
  • 2019 – 122,942 miles
  • 2018 – 121,401 miles
  • 2017 – 120,010 miles
  • 2016 – 118,114 miles
  • 2015 – 114,794 miles
  • 2014 – 111,252 miles
  • 2013 – 108,719 miles
  • 2012 – 103,019 miles
  • 2011 – 97,713 miles
  • 2010 – 85,860 miles
  • 2009 – 78,795 miles
  • 2008 – 73,672 miles
  • 2007 – 69,851 miles
  • 2006 – 61,122 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass131,360 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear chassii corroded
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake pad wear indicator lamp iluminated

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.

  • Both front brake hoses slight cracking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2023

Full MOT history

29 tests since 14 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass131,360 miles (+20)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    131,360 miles
    Test number
    944606538906
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear chassii corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad wear indicator lamp iluminated

  2. Fail131,340 miles (+15)3 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,340 miles
    Test number
    231334840398
    • MajorFront Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre cracking on side walls
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear chassi corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake wear indicator lamp iluminated

  3. Pass131,325 miles (+804)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    131,325 miles
    Test number
    348129077869
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front inner arch/ step corroding
    • AdvisoryOffside Front inner arch/ step corroding
    • AdvisoryOffside Front steering rack boot perishing
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill/lower arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Pass130,521 miles (+3,130)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    130,521 miles
    Test number
    187550151555
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake hoses slight cracking
    • AdvisoryVery minor play detected at near side front hub

  5. Pass127,391 miles (+1,322)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    127,391 miles
    Test number
    481365034211
    • AdvisoryOff side front brake hose slight cracking

  6. Pass126,069 miles (+1,504)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    126,069 miles
    Test number
    410402225958
    • AdvisoryFront brake hoses cracked

  7. Pass124,565 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    124,565 miles
    Test number
    148159728636
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on but all brake pads ok
    • AdvisoryOff side front brake hose cracked

  8. Fail124,565 miles (+1,623)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,565 miles
    Test number
    915259855960
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on but all brake pads ok
    • AdvisoryOff side front brake hose cracked

  9. Pass122,942 miles (+1,541)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    122,942 miles
    Test number
    625497572696
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on but all pads good
    • AdvisoryOff side head lamp on minimum setting unable to adjust

  10. Pass121,401 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    121,401 miles
    Test number
    413030060995
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake hoses slight cracking
    • AdvisoryBrake wear indicator on but all pads good

  11. Fail121,401 miles (+1,391)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,401 miles
    Test number
    744484217957
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake hoses slight cracking
    • AdvisoryBrake wear indicator on but all pads good

  12. Pass120,010 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    120,010 miles
    Test number
    489453319884
    • AdvisoryOff side front brake hose cracked and show signs of chaffing on tyre
    • AdvisoryOff side head lamp unable to adjust but only just meets lower limit

  13. Fail120,010 miles (+1,896)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,010 miles
    Test number
    281416992934
    • Repaired at testBrake load sensing valve seized freed off and adjusted (3.6.E.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOff side front brake hose cracked and show signs of chaffing on tyre
    • AdvisoryOff side head lamp unable to adjust but only just meets lower limit

  14. Pass118,114 miles (+3,320)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    118,114 miles
    Test number
    389502539121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass114,794 miles (+3,542)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    114,794 miles
    Test number
    760716117899
    • AdvisoryBRAKE PEDAL RUBBER STARTING TO SPLIT.
    • AdvisoryINCOMPLETE SEAT BELT CHECK-LOAD.
    • AdvisoryMINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS/RACK.
    • AdvisoryR SERVICE BRAKES PERFORMANCE POOR.

  16. Pass111,252 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    111,252 miles
    Test number
    307582664281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail111,252 miles (+2,533)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,252 miles
    Test number
    128080464270
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureBrake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

  18. Pass108,719 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    108,719 miles
    Test number
    826382313329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail108,719 miles (+1,494)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,719 miles
    Test number
    418022513493
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureTrack rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  20. Pass107,225 miles (+4,206)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    107,225 miles
    Test number
    158206803245
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteBrake wear indicator illuminated
    • NoteOffside rear brake tight

  21. Pass103,019 miles (+5,306)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    103,019 miles
    Test number
    396107732299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass97,713 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    97,713 miles
    Test number
    378276531239
    • NoteBoth rear tyre starting to scuff on inner edges
    • NoteNearside front tyre going bold on inner and outer edges

  23. Fail97,713 miles (+11,853)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,713 miles
    Test number
    919796831249
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteBoth rear tyre starting to scuff on inner edges
    • NoteNearside front tyre going bold on inner and outer edges

  24. Pass85,860 miles (+7,065)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    85,860 miles
    Test number
    161850510238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass78,795 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    78,795 miles
    Test number
    701030829288
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  26. Fail78,794 miles (+5,122)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,794 miles
    Test number
    200290229237
    • FailureNearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  27. Pass73,672 miles (+3,821)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    73,672 miles
    Test number
    353434718495
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak on engine

  28. Pass69,851 miles (+8,729)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    69,851 miles
    Test number
    550210727290
    • NoteSlight oil leak at the front of crankshaft

  29. Pass61,122 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    61,122 miles
    Test number
    692946426264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y218 RVM

Does Y218 RVM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y218 RVM is valid until 8 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on Y218 RVM?
The MOT on Y218 RVM is valid until 8 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y218 RVM done?
Y218 RVM was recorded at 131,360 miles at its MOT on 9 Dec 2025, an average of 3,635 miles a year.
Has Y218 RVM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y218 RVM has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on Y218 RVM 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 Y218 RVM find?
Y218 RVM passed its latest MOT on 9 Dec 2025 with 9 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated, and 6 more.

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