
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Pass350,581 miles (+2,356)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 350,581 miles
- Test number
- 107332567709
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
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))
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))
Pass334,079 miles (+591)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 334,079 miles
- Test number
- 544988761082
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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
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)
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)
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Pass254,851 miles (+37)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 254,851 miles
- Test number
- 878245912224
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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)
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
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
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)
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)
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
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
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)
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)
Pass118,055 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2007
- Odometer
- 118,055 miles
- Test number
- 734701526229
No defects or advisories recorded.
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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