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Volkswagen LT

Silver · Diesel · 2001 · 2,461 cc

Y227 RBDMOT history

Y227 RBD is a silver diesel Volkswagen LT first used on 1 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 5 Aug 2026 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 162,812 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Aug 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 5 Aug 2026
Mileage
162,812 mi
At MOT on 6 Aug 2025
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,828 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y227 RBD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
LT
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
6 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y227 RBD was last recorded at 162,812 miles on 6 Aug 2025, 14 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
162,798 miles · 31 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
14 miles
Average per year
4,828 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 162,812 miles
  • 2024 – 162,685 miles
  • 2022 – 162,307 miles
  • 2021 – 161,214 miles
  • 2019 – 159,754 miles
  • 2018 – 158,491 miles
  • 2017 – 154,872 miles
  • 2016 – 153,425 miles
  • 2015 – 150,521 miles
  • 2014 – 147,182 miles
  • 2013 – 134,097 miles
  • 2012 – 130,988 miles
  • 2011 – 126,625 miles
  • 2009 – 120,425 miles
  • 2008 – 109,743 miles
  • 2007 – 82,439 miles
  • 2006 – 68,701 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass162,812 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Oil leak

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

24 tests since 7 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass162,812 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    162,812 miles
    Test number
    488556005416

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail162,798 miles (+113)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,798 miles
    Test number
    382345511105
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  3. Pass162,685 miles (+7)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    162,685 miles
    Test number
    957302851965
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Fail162,678 miles (+371)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,678 miles
    Test number
    684480448457
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass162,307 miles (+1,093)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    162,307 miles
    Test number
    795365542493
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Pass161,214 miles (+1,460)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2022
    Odometer
    161,214 miles
    Test number
    607736126530

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass159,754 miles (+1,263)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    159,754 miles
    Test number
    685906086664

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass158,491 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2019
    Odometer
    158,491 miles
    Test number
    311730822687
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
  9. Fail158,491 miles (+3,619)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,491 miles
    Test number
    193167154850
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
  10. Pass154,872 miles (+16)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2018
    Odometer
    154,872 miles
    Test number
    660521621908
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
  11. Fail154,856 miles (+1,431)4 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,856 miles
    Test number
    349017057134
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
  12. Pass153,425 miles (+2,904)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    153,425 miles
    Test number
    549967216645
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded all metal pipes (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  13. Pass150,521 miles (+3,339)2 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    150,521 miles
    Test number
    969408515106
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in prop-shaft centre bearing
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteBrake pipes greased
    • NoteHeavily undersealed
  14. Pass147,182 miles (+13,085)6 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    147,182 miles
    Test number
    179990474453
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in prop-shaft centre bearing
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteBrake pipes greased
    • NoteUndersealed
  15. Pass134,097 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    134,097 miles
    Test number
    738515623097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail134,097 miles (+3,109)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,097 miles
    Test number
    577815423020
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
  17. Pass130,988 miles (+4,363)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    130,988 miles
    Test number
    899874002034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass126,625 miles (+6,200)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    126,625 miles
    Test number
    618924621092
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
  19. Fail120,425 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,425 miles
    Test number
    142347149232
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
  20. Pass120,425 miles (+10,682)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    120,425 miles
    Test number
    932377449206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass109,743 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    109,743 miles
    Test number
    393393478423

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail109,743 miles (+27,304)8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,743 miles
    Test number
    933133778235
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
  23. Pass82,439 miles (+13,738)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    82,439 miles
    Test number
    510641017029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass68,701 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    68,701 miles
    Test number
    124358736047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y227 RBD

Does Y227 RBD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y227 RBD expired on 5 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y227 RBD?
The MOT on Y227 RBD expired on 5 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y227 RBD done?
Y227 RBD was recorded at 162,812 miles at its MOT on 6 Aug 2025, an average of 4,828 miles a year.
Has Y227 RBD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y227 RBD has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on Y227 RBD 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 Y227 RBD find?
Y227 RBD passed its latest MOT on 6 Aug 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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