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Volkswagen Transporter

Blue and White · Diesel · 2001 · 1,905 cc

Y221 OGVMOT history

Y221 OGV is a blue and white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 1 Apr 2001. Its MOT is valid until 22 Sept 2027 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 127,074 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Sept 2026.

Y221 OGV blue Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 22 Sept 2027
Mileage
127,074 mi
At MOT on 22 Sept 2026
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
1,949 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y221 OGV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Blue and White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,905 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 Apr 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y221 OGV was last recorded at 127,074 miles on 22 Sept 2026, 4,025 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Sept 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 21 Sept 2024: 119,582 miles, lower than 268,939 miles on 12 Aug 2022.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
123,049 miles · 23 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
4,025 miles
Average per year
1,949 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 127,074 miles
  • 2025 – 123,049 miles
  • 2024 – 119,582 miles
  • 2022 – 268,939 miles
  • 2020 – 264,331 miles
  • 2019 – 264,312 miles
  • 2018 – 259,076 miles
  • 2017 – 248,150 miles
  • 2016 – 239,504 miles
  • 2015 – 231,997 miles
  • 2014 – 220,741 miles
  • 2013 – 213,571 miles
  • 2012 – 204,324 miles
  • 2011 – 180,115 miles
  • 2010 – 155,852 miles
  • 2009 – 131,187 miles
  • 2008 – 122,703 miles
  • 2007 – 105,759 miles
  • 2006 – 87,106 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass127,074 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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.

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

27 tests since 2 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass127,074 miles (+4,025)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    127,074 miles
    Test number
    202863400018
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  2. Pass123,049 miles (+3,467)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    123,049 miles
    Test number
    253038914511

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass119,582 miles (-149,357)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    119,582 miles
    Test number
    701390511904
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass268,939 miles1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    268,939 miles
    Test number
    317835374807
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bold on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bold outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Fail268,939 miles (+4,608)1 repaired1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    268,939 miles
    Test number
    933739938394
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bold on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bold outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass264,331 miles (+19)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    264,331 miles
    Test number
    174428445391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail264,312 miles (+5,236)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    264,312 miles
    Test number
    386805362188
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.1 (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion in both sills

  8. Pass259,076 miles (+179)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    259,076 miles
    Test number
    624220470076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail258,897 miles (+10,747)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    258,897 miles
    Test number
    785697179995
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  10. Pass248,150 miles (+8,646)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    248,150 miles
    Test number
    203226531057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass239,504 miles (+7,507)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    239,504 miles
    Test number
    995388335793

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass231,997 miles (+11,256)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    231,997 miles
    Test number
    123645819272
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  13. Pass220,741 miles (+7,170)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    220,741 miles
    Test number
    155002584154
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  14. Pass213,571 miles (+9,247)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    213,571 miles
    Test number
    459245183175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass204,324 miles (+94)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    204,324 miles
    Test number
    895762102242
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  16. Fail204,230 miles (+24,115)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    204,230 miles
    Test number
    967700502266
    • FailureFront Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureFront brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  17. Pass180,115 miles (+24,263)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    180,115 miles
    Test number
    575855091186
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteBrake wear indicator light on
    • NoteOffside rear brake disc corroded and pitting

  18. Pass155,852 miles (+55)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    155,852 miles
    Test number
    312359480155
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Fail155,797 miles (+24,610)8 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,797 miles
    Test number
    383087580189
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureSteering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Pass131,187 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    131,187 miles
    Test number
    850508649104
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  21. Fail131,187 miles (+8,484)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,187 miles
    Test number
    394148439115
    • FailureNearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  22. Fail122,703 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,703 miles
    Test number
    274147158115
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  23. Pass122,703 miles (+16,944)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    122,703 miles
    Test number
    283037158159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass105,759 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    105,759 miles
    Test number
    821285467009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail105,734 miles (+18,628)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,734 miles
    Test number
    884015267001
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  26. Pass87,106 miles (+91)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    87,106 miles
    Test number
    790195766037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail87,015 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,015 miles
    Test number
    171211566417
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Questions about Y221 OGV

Does Y221 OGV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y221 OGV is valid until 22 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y221 OGV?
The MOT on Y221 OGV is valid until 22 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y221 OGV done?
Y221 OGV was recorded at 127,074 miles at its MOT on 22 Sept 2026, an average of 1,949 miles a year.
Has Y221 OGV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y221 OGV has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on Y221 OGV ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 21 Sept 2024. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y221 OGV find?
Y221 OGV passed its latest MOT on 22 Sept 2026 with 1 advisory: offside rear service brake binding but not excessively.

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