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Volkswagen Transporter

Yellow · Diesel · 2001 · 2,461 cc

Y221 RVMMOT history

Y221 RVM is a yellow diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 2 Jul 2001. Its MOT expired on 12 Sept 2025 and it has passed 16 of 29 MOT tests, with 198,771 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Sept 2024.

Y221 RVM yellow Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 12 Sept 2025
Mileage
198,771 mi
At MOT on 13 Sept 2024
MOT tests
29
16 passed · 13 failed
Per year
4,563 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y221 RVM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
2 Jul 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
13 Sept 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y221 RVM was last recorded at 198,771 miles on 13 Sept 2024, 788 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jul 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 18 Jul 2022: 197,961 miles, lower than 234,483 miles on 25 Jul 2019.

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
197,983 miles · 29 Jul 2022
Between the last two tests
788 miles
Average per year
4,563 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 198,771 miles
  • 2022 – 197,983 miles
  • 2019 – 234,483 miles
  • 2018 – 232,929 miles
  • 2017 – 227,470 miles
  • 2015 – 223,433 miles
  • 2014 – 216,929 miles
  • 2013 – 212,310 miles
  • 2012 – 198,708 miles
  • 2011 – 185,175 miles
  • 2010 – 174,234 miles
  • 2009 – 163,321 miles
  • 2008 – 152,991 miles
  • 2007 – 139,939 miles
  • 2006 – 128,312 miles
  • 2005 – 112,967 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass198,771 miles
  • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake pad warning on
  • AdvisoryNearside inner sills, small holes outside off prescribed area

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 Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor4 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged

    Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

29 tests since 24 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass198,771 miles (+788)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    198,771 miles
    Test number
    711452659613
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning on
    • AdvisoryNearside inner sills, small holes outside off prescribed area

  2. Pass197,983 miles (+22)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    197,983 miles
    Test number
    230058323631
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on

  3. Fail197,961 miles (-36,522)12 major3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    197,961 miles
    Test number
    830357622170
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on

  4. Pass234,483 miles (+5)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    234,483 miles
    Test number
    288249481723
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brake discs are rusty
    • AdvisorySome rear brake pipes are lightly rusted

  5. Fail234,478 miles (+1,549)2 dangerous3 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    234,478 miles
    Test number
    560914227198
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brake discs are rusty
    • AdvisorySome rear brake pipes are lightly rusted

  6. Pass232,929 miles (+12)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    232,929 miles
    Test number
    512171937303
    • AdvisoryAll rear and n/s/f feed brake pipes becoming corroded.
    • AdvisorySlight damage to o/s door mirror glass .

  7. Fail232,917 miles (+5,447)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    232,917 miles
    Test number
    614627443069
    • MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded FEED (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryAll rear and n/s/f feed brake pipes becoming corroded.
    • AdvisorySlight damage to o/s door mirror glass .

  8. Pass227,470 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    227,470 miles
    Test number
    621611301331
    • AdvisoryAll underside metal brake pipes becoming corroded.

  9. Fail227,470 miles (+4,037)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    227,470 miles
    Test number
    371279818325
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryAll underside metal brake pipes becoming corroded.

  10. Pass223,433 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    223,433 miles
    Test number
    672000098787
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres bald on edges and worn close to legal limit
    • AdvisoryRear brake hose feruls heavily corroded

  11. Fail223,429 miles (+6,500)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    223,429 miles
    Test number
    782032398336
    • FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureTrailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres bald on edges and worn close to legal limit
    • AdvisoryRear brake hose feruls heavily corroded

  12. Pass216,929 miles (+1)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    216,929 miles
    Test number
    289040444346
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  13. Fail216,928 miles (+4,618)12 failures2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    216,928 miles
    Test number
    179712434361
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
    • FailureFuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureBrake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Pass212,310 miles (+18)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    212,310 miles
    Test number
    477123343448

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail212,292 miles (+13,584)1 failure3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    212,292 miles
    Test number
    826500043367
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • NoteSlight blow on exhaust.
    • NoteSlight play in the n/s outer track rod end.
    • NoteSlight play in the o/s/r anti roll bar link.

  16. Pass198,708 miles (+176)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    198,708 miles
    Test number
    678109432378
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front brake hoses staring to perrish & split.
    • NoteBrake pedal rubber worn.
    • NotePlay in steering rack / inner ball joints

  17. Fail198,532 miles (+13,357)2 failures2 repaired2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    198,532 miles
    Test number
    488505232335
    • FailureFront Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front brake hoses staring to perrish & split.
    • NoteBrake pedal rubber worn.
    • NotePlay in steering rack / inner ball joints

  18. Pass185,175 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    185,175 miles
    Test number
    819763241319
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteWhen cold it also emmits lots of grey smoke

  19. Fail185,175 miles (+10,941)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,175 miles
    Test number
    439083941481
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureExhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)
    • FailureNearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteWhen cold it also emmits lots of grey smoke

  20. Pass174,234 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    174,234 miles
    Test number
    471504240319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail174,234 miles (+10,913)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,234 miles
    Test number
    632584240345
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  22. Pass163,321 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    163,321 miles
    Test number
    404235349387
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Fail163,321 miles (+10,330)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,321 miles
    Test number
    444964549351
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass152,991 miles (+13,052)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    152,991 miles
    Test number
    593636648392
    • AdvisoryBrake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

  25. Pass139,939 miles (+11,627)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    139,939 miles
    Test number
    851672637306

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass128,312 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    128,312 miles
    Test number
    941295726359
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  27. Fail128,312 miles (+15,345)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,312 miles
    Test number
    984565826337
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  28. Pass112,967 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    112,967 miles
    Test number
    884688525318

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail112,967 miles2 dangerous2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,967 miles
    Test number
    733318925366
    • DangerousNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Questions about Y221 RVM

Does Y221 RVM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y221 RVM expired on 12 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y221 RVM?
The MOT on Y221 RVM expired on 12 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y221 RVM done?
Y221 RVM was recorded at 198,771 miles at its MOT on 13 Sept 2024, an average of 4,563 miles a year.
Has Y221 RVM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y221 RVM has failed 13 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jul 2022.
Has the mileage on Y221 RVM ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 18 Jul 2022. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y221 RVM find?
Y221 RVM passed its latest MOT on 13 Sept 2024 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside windscreen wiper blade defective; brake pad warning on; nearside inner sills, small holes outside off prescribed area.

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