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Volkswagen Transporter

Red · Diesel · 2001 · 2,461 cc

Y229 RVMMOT history

Y229 RVM is a red diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 16 Jul 2001. Its MOT expired on 10 Feb 2023 and it has passed 16 of 18 MOT tests, with 255,787 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Feb 2022.

Y229 RVM red Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 10 Feb 2023
Mileage
255,787 mi
At MOT on 11 Feb 2022
MOT tests
18
16 passed · 2 failed
Per year
8,877 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y229 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 expired on 10 Feb 2023
Latest MOT test
11 Feb 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y229 RVM was last recorded at 255,787 miles on 11 Feb 2022, 1,574 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Mar 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
254,213 miles · 5 Mar 2021
Between the last two tests
1,574 miles
Average per year
8,877 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 255,787 miles
  • 2021 – 254,213 miles
  • 2020 – 253,068 miles
  • 2019 – 250,521 miles
  • 2018 – 248,409 miles
  • 2017 – 241,308 miles
  • 2016 – 233,320 miles
  • 2015 – 225,650 miles
  • 2014 – 211,819 miles
  • 2013 – 200,858 miles
  • 2012 – 191,078 miles
  • 2011 – 180,835 miles
  • 2010 – 162,215 miles
  • 2008 – 151,562 miles
  • 2006 – 119,340 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass255,787 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.

  • Engine covers and undertrays fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Engine bay/under covers fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

18 tests since 29 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass255,787 miles (+1,574)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    255,787 miles
    Test number
    664320840757

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass254,213 miles (+1,145)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    254,213 miles
    Test number
    640292638275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass253,068 miles (+2,547)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    253,068 miles
    Test number
    292261981707
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to plys on inner edge and has slight damage/cuts to inner wall (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryEx heat shield corroded/slightly loose

  4. Pass250,521 miles (+12)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    250,521 miles
    Test number
    171227729127
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted

  5. Fail250,509 miles (+2,100)1 dangerous3 major1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    250,509 miles
    Test number
    848179281721
    • DangerousBrake load sensing valve inoperative and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
    • MajorHorn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted

  6. Pass248,409 miles (+7,101)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    248,409 miles
    Test number
    923867025448
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryDip beams slightly different colour
    • AdvisoryEngine bay/under covers fitted
    • AdvisoryRear brake efforts slightly low (svs brake effort only just passed at 52%)

  7. Pass241,308 miles (+7,988)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    241,308 miles
    Test number
    459755507023
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryEngine bay/under covers fitted

  8. Pass233,320 miles (+7,670)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    233,320 miles
    Test number
    900182168951
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryEngine/under coves fitted

  9. Pass225,650 miles (+13,831)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    225,650 miles
    Test number
    918117775022
    • NoteO/s/f tyre worn inner/outer edges

  10. Pass211,819 miles (+10,961)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    211,819 miles
    Test number
    435853374086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass200,858 miles (+9,780)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    200,858 miles
    Test number
    178620173089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass191,078 miles (+10,243)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    191,078 miles
    Test number
    627446462038
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  13. Pass180,835 miles (+18,620)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    180,835 miles
    Test number
    969437081025
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  14. Pass162,215 miles (+10,653)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    162,215 miles
    Test number
    620054060005
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Pass151,562 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    151,562 miles
    Test number
    344781318375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail151,562 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,562 miles
    Test number
    471001818448
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  17. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2008
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    334544347186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass119,340 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    119,340 miles
    Test number
    293522476206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y229 RVM

Does Y229 RVM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y229 RVM expired on 10 Feb 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y229 RVM?
The MOT on Y229 RVM expired on 10 Feb 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y229 RVM done?
Y229 RVM was recorded at 255,787 miles at its MOT on 11 Feb 2022, an average of 8,877 miles a year.
Has Y229 RVM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y229 RVM has failed 2 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Mar 2019.
Has the mileage on Y229 RVM 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 Y229 RVM find?
Y229 RVM passed its latest MOT on 11 Feb 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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