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Volkswagen Transporter

Red · Diesel · 2001 · 2,461 cc

Y227 RVMMOT history

Y227 RVM is a red diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 16 Jul 2001. Its MOT is valid until 6 Jul 2027 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 219,261 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Jul 2026.

Y227 RVM red Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 6 Jul 2027
Mileage
219,261 mi
At MOT on 4 Jul 2026
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,215 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y227 RVM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
16 Jul 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y227 RVM was last recorded at 219,261 miles on 4 Jul 2026, 3,750 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jun 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 6 Sept 2005: 131,082 miles, lower than 131,480 miles on 5 Sept 2005.

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
215,511 miles · 24 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
3,750 miles
Average per year
4,215 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 219,261 miles
  • 2025 – 215,511 miles
  • 2024 – 210,754 miles
  • 2023 – 202,695 miles
  • 2016 – 198,688 miles
  • 2015 – 192,057 miles
  • 2014 – 182,431 miles
  • 2012 – 177,432 miles
  • 2011 – 177,425 miles
  • 2010 – 176,989 miles
  • 2009 – 170,681 miles
  • 2008 – 159,803 miles
  • 2007 – 152,886 miles
  • 2006 – 143,074 miles
  • 2005 – 131,082 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass219,261 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2016

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2010

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2012

  • Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid

    Failure2 MOTs, 2006–2009

  • Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

  • Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

Full MOT history

23 tests since 5 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass219,261 miles (+3,750)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    219,261 miles
    Test number
    478203914749
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass215,511 miles (+4,757)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    215,511 miles
    Test number
    296832431925
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass210,754 miles (+8,059)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    210,754 miles
    Test number
    323193292428

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass202,695 miles (+4,007)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    202,695 miles
    Test number
    983511975918

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass198,688 miles (+6,631)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    198,688 miles
    Test number
    646059745062
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  6. Pass192,057 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    192,057 miles
    Test number
    148819925449
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  7. Fail192,057 miles (+9,626)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    192,057 miles
    Test number
    825749725052
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  8. Pass182,431 miles (+4,999)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    182,431 miles
    Test number
    955239724059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass177,432 miles (+7)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    177,432 miles
    Test number
    797066602331
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  10. Pass177,425 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    177,425 miles
    Test number
    565775601378
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  11. Fail177,425 miles (+436)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,425 miles
    Test number
    678095801343
    • FailureExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  12. Pass176,989 miles (+8)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    176,989 miles
    Test number
    214128690205
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail176,981 miles (+6,300)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,981 miles
    Test number
    491328880289
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  14. Pass170,681 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    170,681 miles
    Test number
    752131979226
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  15. Fail170,681 miles (+10,878)3 failures2 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,681 miles
    Test number
    822711679216
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  16. Pass159,803 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    159,803 miles
    Test number
    403717768209
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

  17. Fail159,803 miles (+6,917)5 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,803 miles
    Test number
    834764468237
    • FailureNearside Inner Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Inner Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

  18. Pass152,886 miles (+2)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    152,886 miles
    Test number
    391705477229
    • NoteFront discs poor
    • NoteSlight play in front inner swivel joints

  19. Fail152,884 miles (+9,810)8 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,884 miles
    Test number
    630379967220
    • FailureBrake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteFront discs poor
    • NoteSlight play in front inner swivel joints

  20. Pass143,074 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    143,074 miles
    Test number
    382000056448

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail143,074 miles (+11,992)15 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,074 miles
    Test number
    220358146203
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureExhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

  22. Pass131,082 miles (-398)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    131,082 miles
    Test number
    920889945273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail131,480 miles2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,480 miles
    Test number
    182278945242
    • FailureHorn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)
    • FailureNearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Questions about Y227 RVM

Does Y227 RVM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y227 RVM is valid until 6 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y227 RVM?
The MOT on Y227 RVM is valid until 6 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y227 RVM done?
Y227 RVM was recorded at 219,261 miles at its MOT on 4 Jul 2026, an average of 4,215 miles a year.
Has Y227 RVM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y227 RVM has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jan 2015.
Has the mileage on Y227 RVM ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 6 Sept 2005. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y227 RVM find?
Y227 RVM passed its latest MOT on 4 Jul 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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