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Volkswagen Transporter

Blue · Diesel · 2001 · 1,896 cc

Y221 DRUMOT history

Y221 DRU is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 19 Jul 2001. Its MOT is valid until 16 Nov 2026 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 129,418 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Oct 2026.

Y221 DRU blue Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 16 Nov 2026
Mileage
129,418 mi
At MOT on 13 Oct 2026
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,367 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y221 DRU
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
19 Jul 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
13 Oct 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

Y221 DRU was last recorded at 129,418 miles on 13 Oct 2026, 2,480 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
126,938 miles · 17 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
2,480 miles
Average per year
4,367 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 129,418 miles
  • 2025 – 126,938 miles
  • 2024 – 121,905 miles
  • 2023 – 116,052 miles
  • 2022 – 111,486 miles
  • 2021 – 105,470 miles
  • 2020 – 101,153 miles
  • 2019 – 99,554 miles
  • 2018 – 98,574 miles
  • 2017 – 92,092 miles
  • 2016 – 89,225 miles
  • 2015 – 86,330 miles
  • 2014 – 84,289 miles
  • 2013 – 80,899 miles
  • 2011 – 74,713 miles
  • 2010 – 68,719 miles
  • 2009 – 63,528 miles
  • 2008 – 58,839 miles
  • 2007 – 51,173 miles
  • 2005 – 37,217 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail129,418 miles
  • MajorHorn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))
  • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
  • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

27 tests since 2 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail129,418 miles (+2,480)3 major2 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,418 miles
    Test number
    778869346871
    • MajorHorn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  2. Pass126,938 miles (+203)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    126,938 miles
    Test number
    809043179182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail126,735 miles (+4,830)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,735 miles
    Test number
    670862226546
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has Material wrap

  4. Pass121,905 miles (+5,853)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    121,905 miles
    Test number
    678906141936

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass116,052 miles (+4,566)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    116,052 miles
    Test number
    561298791635

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass111,486 miles (+6,016)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    111,486 miles
    Test number
    276880889415
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge plus cracking , perishing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge plus cracking, perishing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge plus cracking, perishing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass105,470 miles (+4,317)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    105,470 miles
    Test number
    145485482025
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass101,153 miles (+1,599)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    101,153 miles
    Test number
    537127420096
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryAdvise rear exhaust rubbers

  9. Pass99,554 miles (+52)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    99,554 miles
    Test number
    686194987503

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail99,502 miles (+928)3 major1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,502 miles
    Test number
    931315221052
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  11. Pass98,574 miles (+29)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    98,574 miles
    Test number
    379848959150
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Fail98,545 miles (+6,453)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,545 miles
    Test number
    476285988256
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Pass92,092 miles (+2,867)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    92,092 miles
    Test number
    632068239571
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  14. Pass89,225 miles (+2,895)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    89,225 miles
    Test number
    833372908887

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass86,330 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    86,330 miles
    Test number
    137318845451
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Fail86,312 miles (+2,023)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,312 miles
    Test number
    236648745052
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureRear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass84,289 miles (+3,390)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    84,289 miles
    Test number
    896399334068
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteN/s/f brake slightly binding
    • NoteSlight play in steering rack

  18. Pass80,899 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    80,899 miles
    Test number
    837535133055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail80,898 miles (+6,185)2 dangerous2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,898 miles
    Test number
    507682333074
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • DangerousService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureBrake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
    • FailureFront Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • NotePower steering pipes corroded

  20. Pass74,713 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    74,713 miles
    Test number
    768546881261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail74,713 miles (+5,994)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,713 miles
    Test number
    505746681282
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass68,719 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    68,719 miles
    Test number
    430977470285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail68,719 miles (+5,191)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,719 miles
    Test number
    373527170276
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass63,528 miles (+4,689)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    63,528 miles
    Test number
    374557569296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass58,839 miles (+7,666)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    58,839 miles
    Test number
    344548368229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass51,173 miles (+13,956)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    51,173 miles
    Test number
    983800597157
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  27. Pass37,217 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    37,217 miles
    Test number
    801135845218
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Questions about Y221 DRU

Does Y221 DRU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y221 DRU is valid until 16 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on Y221 DRU?
The MOT on Y221 DRU is valid until 16 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y221 DRU done?
Y221 DRU was recorded at 129,418 miles at its MOT on 13 Oct 2026, an average of 4,367 miles a year.
Has Y221 DRU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y221 DRU has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on Y221 DRU 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 Y221 DRU find?
Y221 DRU failed its latest MOT on 13 Oct 2026 with 3 major defects, 2 minor defects and 10 advisories: horn sound not in accordance with requirements; offside front track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; offside headlamp insecure, and 12 more.

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