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Volkswagen Transporter

White and Grey · Diesel · 2001 · 2,461 cc

Y228 HWJMOT history

Y228 HWJ is a white and grey diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 5 Jul 2001. Its MOT expired on 25 Mar 2026 and it has passed 14 of 26 MOT tests, with 207,506 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Mar 2025.

Y228 HWJ white Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 25 Mar 2026
Mileage
207,506 mi
At MOT on 26 Mar 2025
MOT tests
26
14 passed · 12 failed
Per year
7,427 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y228 HWJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White and Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
5 Jul 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
26 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y228 HWJ was last recorded at 207,506 miles on 26 Mar 2025, 6 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
207,500 miles · 18 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
6 miles
Average per year
7,427 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 207,506 miles
  • 2021 – 207,494 miles
  • 2019 – 199,366 miles
  • 2018 – 188,837 miles
  • 2017 – 176,704 miles
  • 2016 – 162,708 miles
  • 2015 – 154,306 miles
  • 2014 – 144,771 miles
  • 2013 – 135,975 miles
  • 2011 – 122,347 miles
  • 2010 – 110,830 miles
  • 2009 – 98,808 miles
  • 2008 – 86,841 miles
  • 2007 – 74,533 miles
  • 2006 – 68,827 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass207,506 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.

  • Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2007–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Horn not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Horn not working (1.6.2a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2017

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass207,506 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    207,506 miles
    Test number
    583727711593

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail207,500 miles (+6)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    207,500 miles
    Test number
    911769983191
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

  3. Fail207,494 miles (+8,128)5 dangerous5 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    207,494 miles
    Test number
    168249956873
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wishbone mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorSteering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both side (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass199,366 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    199,366 miles
    Test number
    427198375949
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Fail199,366 miles (+10,529)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    199,366 miles
    Test number
    214622718788
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass188,837 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    188,837 miles
    Test number
    995605068060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail188,837 miles (+12,133)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,837 miles
    Test number
    781918670364
    • MajorBrake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  8. Pass176,704 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    176,704 miles
    Test number
    385247247893
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

  9. Fail176,704 miles (+13,996)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,704 miles
    Test number
    947425938225
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

  10. Pass162,708 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    162,708 miles
    Test number
    187954063694
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  11. Fail162,708 miles (+8,402)8 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,708 miles
    Test number
    666002246635
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Inner Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass154,306 miles (+8)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    154,306 miles
    Test number
    676468515174
    • NotePad wear light on advise.

  13. Fail154,298 miles (+9,527)9 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,298 miles
    Test number
    307577315110
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NotePad wear light on advise.

  14. Pass144,771 miles (+7)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    144,771 miles
    Test number
    805069764041
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  15. Fail144,764 miles (+8,789)3 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,764 miles
    Test number
    235285864067
    • FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  16. Pass135,975 miles (+8)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    135,975 miles
    Test number
    187286553432
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  17. Fail135,967 miles (+13,620)6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,967 miles
    Test number
    326892053019
    • FailureBrake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  18. Pass122,347 miles (+138)3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    122,347 miles
    Test number
    867452661201
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySteering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBrake warning light on dash
    • NoteDamage to sill and door n/s/f
    • NoteFlakey corrosion on length of sill n/side
    • NoteRear boot floor area coverd with ply

  19. Fail122,209 miles (+11,379)4 failures3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,209 miles
    Test number
    867648251207
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySteering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBrake warning light on dash
    • NoteDamage to sill and door n/s/f
    • NoteFlakey corrosion on length of sill n/side
    • NoteRear boot floor area coverd with ply

  20. Pass110,830 miles (+1)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    110,830 miles
    Test number
    170700560259
    • NoteN/s door +sill damaged

  21. Fail110,829 miles (+12,021)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,829 miles
    Test number
    290549350223
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • NoteN/s door +sill damaged

  22. Pass98,808 miles (+11,967)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    98,808 miles
    Test number
    910397019265
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  23. Pass86,841 miles (+12,308)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    86,841 miles
    Test number
    881304118266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass74,533 miles (+67)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    74,533 miles
    Test number
    374985707473

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail74,466 miles (+5,639)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,466 miles
    Test number
    851748397190
    • FailureExhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)
    • FailureExhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)
    • FailureNearside passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  26. Pass68,827 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    68,827 miles
    Test number
    542285406268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y228 HWJ

Does Y228 HWJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y228 HWJ expired on 25 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y228 HWJ?
The MOT on Y228 HWJ expired on 25 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y228 HWJ done?
Y228 HWJ was recorded at 207,506 miles at its MOT on 26 Mar 2025, an average of 7,427 miles a year.
Has Y228 HWJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y228 HWJ has failed 12 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on Y228 HWJ 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 Y228 HWJ find?
Y228 HWJ passed its latest MOT on 26 Mar 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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