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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 2001 · 2,370 cc

Y228 XDVMOT history

Y228 XDV is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 31 Dec 2001. Its MOT is valid until 14 Dec 2026 and it has passed 10 of 20 MOT tests, with 167,767 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Dec 2025.

Y228 XDV white Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 14 Dec 2026
Mileage
167,767 mi
At MOT on 15 Dec 2025
MOT tests
20
10 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,360 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y228 XDV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,370 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
31 Dec 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
15 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y228 XDV was last recorded at 167,767 miles on 15 Dec 2025, 34 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
167,733 miles · 27 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
34 miles
Average per year
5,360 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 167,767 miles
  • 2024 – 165,945 miles
  • 2023 – 164,444 miles
  • 2022 – 160,426 miles
  • 2021 – 155,569 miles
  • 2020 – 154,183 miles
  • 2019 – 151,521 miles
  • 2018 – 142,391 miles
  • 2017 – 129,556 miles
  • 2016 – 118,214 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass167,767 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.

  • Service brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Steering rack insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2025

  • Horn not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes to compensator valve

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Underside heavily corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

20 tests since 16 Sept 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass167,767 miles (+34)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    167,767 miles
    Test number
    487514544695

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail167,733 miles (+72)2 dangerous6 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,733 miles
    Test number
    409269603133
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousSteering rack insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorHeadlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))
  3. Fail167,661 miles (+1,716)1 dangerous9 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,661 miles
    Test number
    150888171977
    • DangerousSteering rack insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing behind head light (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced door step (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced doorstep (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength suspension mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass165,945 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    165,945 miles
    Test number
    642156834751

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail165,945 miles (+1)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,945 miles
    Test number
    979134650826
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
  6. Fail165,944 miles (+1,500)1 dangerous11 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,944 miles
    Test number
    919660882276
    • DangerousOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected swing arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • MajorOffside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  7. Pass164,444 miles (+50)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    164,444 miles
    Test number
    958796972778
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor to sill but not a structural point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes to compensator valve (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryUnderside heavily corroded
  8. Fail164,394 miles (+3,968)1 dangerous9 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,394 miles
    Test number
    241281907123
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor to sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to hub (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to hub (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor to sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes to compensator valve (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryUnderside heavily corroded
  9. Pass160,426 miles (+62)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    160,426 miles
    Test number
    870900524876
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  10. Fail160,364 miles (+4,795)4 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,364 miles
    Test number
    747282968933
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch/door step (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  11. Pass155,569 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    155,569 miles
    Test number
    336445973183
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material X 2 on suspension arms. (1.1.11 (c))
  12. Fail155,569 miles (+1,386)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,569 miles
    Test number
    600139270572
    • Repaired at testCentral Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material X 2 on suspension arms. (1.1.11 (c))
  13. Pass154,183 miles (+2,662)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    154,183 miles
    Test number
    401373013664

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass151,521 miles (+9,130)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    151,521 miles
    Test number
    862779059171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass142,391 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    142,391 miles
    Test number
    389159616107
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective center exhaust rubber (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryService brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering column has slight play/ detected at steering wheel
  16. Fail142,391 miles (+12,835)1 dangerous11 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,391 miles
    Test number
    502217269242
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn BOTH LINK BARS (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn BOTH D BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt balljoint dustcover (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn FRONT AND REAR BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER WHEEL ARCH (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brake cable damaged BOTH CABLES FOULING ON WHEELS (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective center exhaust rubber (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryService brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering column has slight play/ detected at steering wheel
  17. Pass129,556 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    129,556 miles
    Test number
    941397400236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail129,556 miles (+11,342)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,556 miles
    Test number
    782342080370
    • FailureFuel system component leaking pump area (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
  19. Pass118,214 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    118,214 miles
    Test number
    947761531326
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
  20. Fail118,214 miles1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,214 miles
    Test number
    849548677019
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Questions about Y228 XDV

Does Y228 XDV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y228 XDV is valid until 14 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on Y228 XDV?
The MOT on Y228 XDV is valid until 14 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y228 XDV done?
Y228 XDV was recorded at 167,767 miles at its MOT on 15 Dec 2025, an average of 5,360 miles a year.
Has Y228 XDV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y228 XDV has failed 10 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on Y228 XDV 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 XDV find?
Y228 XDV passed its latest MOT on 15 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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