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Volkswagen Transporter

Green and Black · Diesel · 2001 · 2,459 cc

Y221 NJOMOT history

Y221 NJO is a green and black diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 1 Sept 2001. Its MOT expired on 7 Mar 2026 and it has passed 19 of 34 MOT tests, with 350,581 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Mar 2025.

Y221 NJO green Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 7 Mar 2026
Mileage
350,581 mi
At MOT on 3 Mar 2025
MOT tests
34
19 passed · 15 failed
Per year
12,525 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y221 NJO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Green and Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,459 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 Sept 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y221 NJO was last recorded at 350,581 miles on 3 Mar 2025, 2,356 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Mar 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
348,225 miles · 8 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
2,356 miles
Average per year
12,525 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 350,581 miles
  • 2024 – 348,225 miles
  • 2023 – 341,155 miles
  • 2021 – 334,079 miles
  • 2020 – 327,874 miles
  • 2019 – 320,275 miles
  • 2018 – 309,554 miles
  • 2017 – 299,791 miles
  • 2016 – 291,311 miles
  • 2015 – 282,837 miles
  • 2014 – 274,092 miles
  • 2013 – 267,154 miles
  • 2012 – 254,851 miles
  • 2011 – 245,378 miles
  • 2010 – 224,108 miles
  • 2009 – 196,264 miles
  • 2008 – 168,918 miles
  • 2007 – 142,677 miles
  • 2006 – 118,055 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass350,581 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2015

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2006–2015

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2014

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

34 tests since 9 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass350,581 miles (+2,356)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    350,581 miles
    Test number
    107332567709

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass348,225 miles (+7,070)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    348,225 miles
    Test number
    521600050854
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass341,155 miles (+7)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    341,155 miles
    Test number
    522639115154
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Fail341,148 miles (+7,069)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    341,148 miles
    Test number
    101546023017
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center box (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass334,079 miles (+591)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    334,079 miles
    Test number
    544988761082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail333,488 miles (+5,614)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    333,488 miles
    Test number
    508451038406
    • DangerousSteering column universal joint deformed to the extent that steering is affected (2.1.3 (c) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  7. Pass327,874 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    327,874 miles
    Test number
    832257553356
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering colum top bearing.
  8. Fail327,874 miles (+7,599)1 dangerous11 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    327,874 miles
    Test number
    645766914064
    • DangerousFront Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering colum top bearing.
  9. Pass320,275 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    320,275 miles
    Test number
    789187632722
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn on limit (2.2.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryTailgate catch loose.
  10. Fail320,275 miles (+10,721)1 dangerous4 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    320,275 miles
    Test number
    801496377933
    • DangerousBrake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
    • MajorBrake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
    • MajorDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorPower steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn on limit (2.2.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryTailgate catch loose.
  11. Pass309,554 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    309,554 miles
    Test number
    363272974894
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads 1500 miles left approx
  12. Fail309,554 miles (+9,763)3 dangerous5 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    309,554 miles
    Test number
    898758982446
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads 1500 miles left approx
  13. Pass299,791 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    299,791 miles
    Test number
    564505870969
    • AdvisoryBrake pad light on
    • AdvisoryFront tyres bald on inner edges
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  14. Fail299,791 miles (+8,480)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    299,791 miles
    Test number
    245553038775
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad light on
    • AdvisoryFront tyres bald on inner edges
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  15. Pass291,311 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    291,311 miles
    Test number
    170695641797
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust clamp missing
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn On limit (2.1.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' On limit (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWipers smear and split
  16. Fail291,311 miles (+8,474)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    291,311 miles
    Test number
    408263003147
    • FailureHeadlamp incorrect colour Both (1.7.5b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working Both (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust clamp missing
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn On limit (2.1.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' On limit (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWipers smear and split
  17. Pass282,837 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    282,837 miles
    Test number
    448166455221
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
    • AdvisorySlight play in inner track rod joints
  18. Fail282,833 miles (+8,741)6 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    282,833 miles
    Test number
    125018600649
    • FailureHorn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
    • AdvisorySlight play in inner track rod joints
  19. Pass274,092 miles (+6,938)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    274,092 miles
    Test number
    506633624298
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteOil leak
  20. Pass267,154 miles (+423)4 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    267,154 miles
    Test number
    967687023233
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn low on the outer edge
    • NoteSlightly play steering rack mountings
  21. Fail266,731 miles (+11,880)15 failures4 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    266,731 miles
    Test number
    316602613400
    • FailureBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn low on the outer edge
    • NoteSlightly play steering rack mountings
  22. Pass254,851 miles (+37)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    254,851 miles
    Test number
    878245912224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail254,814 miles (+9,436)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    254,814 miles
    Test number
    319874112213
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
  24. Pass245,378 miles (+21,270)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    245,378 miles
    Test number
    376140811298
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  25. Pass224,108 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    224,108 miles
    Test number
    374034120455
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NotePlay in n/s/ inner rack
  26. Fail224,108 miles (+27,844)1 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    224,108 miles
    Test number
    861464220296
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NotePlay in n/s/ inner rack
  27. Pass196,264 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    196,264 miles
    Test number
    281590119233
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  28. Fail196,264 miles (+27,346)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    196,264 miles
    Test number
    824529309242
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
  29. Pass168,918 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    168,918 miles
    Test number
    193581328251
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
    • NoteOil leak
  30. Fail168,918 miles (+26,241)2 dangerous4 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,918 miles
    Test number
    702217518276
    • DangerousNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • DangerousOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
    • NoteOil leak
  31. Pass142,677 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    142,677 miles
    Test number
    801219527234
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
  32. Fail142,677 miles (+24,622)3 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,677 miles
    Test number
    951379527244
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
  33. Pass118,055 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    118,055 miles
    Test number
    734701526229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  34. Fail118,055 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,055 miles
    Test number
    364581126248
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Questions about Y221 NJO

Does Y221 NJO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y221 NJO expired on 7 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y221 NJO?
The MOT on Y221 NJO expired on 7 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y221 NJO done?
Y221 NJO was recorded at 350,581 miles at its MOT on 3 Mar 2025, an average of 12,525 miles a year.
Has Y221 NJO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y221 NJO has failed 15 of its 34 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on Y221 NJO 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 NJO find?
Y221 NJO passed its latest MOT on 3 Mar 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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