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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 2001 · 2,461 cc

Y231 HAEMOT history

Y231 HAE is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 24 Apr 2001. Its MOT expired on 7 Oct 2025 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 255,633 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Oct 2024.

Y231 HAE white Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 7 Oct 2025
Mileage
255,633 mi
At MOT on 8 Oct 2024
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
7,938 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y231 HAE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
24 Apr 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
8 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y231 HAE was last recorded at 255,633 miles on 8 Oct 2024, 6,890 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
248,743 miles · 7 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
6,890 miles
Average per year
7,938 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 255,633 miles
  • 2023 – 248,743 miles
  • 2022 – 241,742 miles
  • 2021 – 234,391 miles
  • 2020 – 230,297 miles
  • 2019 – 225,680 miles
  • 2018 – 218,159 miles
  • 2017 – 211,502 miles
  • 2016 – 206,448 miles
  • 2015 – 201,298 miles
  • 2014 – 197,430 miles
  • 2013 – 192,894 miles
  • 2012 – 192,364 miles
  • 2011 – 191,749 miles
  • 2010 – 180,790 miles
  • 2009 – 165,157 miles
  • 2008 – 154,376 miles
  • 2007 – 136,776 miles
  • 2006 – 110,556 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass255,633 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018

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 Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases

    Failure2 MOTs, 2006–2016

Full MOT history

28 tests since 30 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass255,633 miles (+6,890)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    255,633 miles
    Test number
    374350339322
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass248,743 miles (+7,001)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    248,743 miles
    Test number
    124193458517
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear arm (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear arm (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass241,742 miles3 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    241,742 miles
    Test number
    395024170241
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Brake cable damaged but not to excess Park brake cable (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear arm (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x 2 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Park brake cable (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear arm (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail241,742 miles (+7,351)3 repaired3 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    241,742 miles
    Test number
    551320034678
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Brake cable damaged but not to excess Park brake cable (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear arm (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x 2 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Park brake cable (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear arm (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass234,391 miles (+4,094)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    234,391 miles
    Test number
    221478261487
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material X2 (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass230,297 miles (+4,617)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    230,297 miles
    Test number
    189972078892
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass225,680 miles (+7,521)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    225,680 miles
    Test number
    697617568935
    • MinorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Lipped edges on friction surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Lipped edges and corrosion on friction surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Lipped edges on friction surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Lipped edges and corrosion on friction surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  8. Pass218,159 miles2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    218,159 miles
    Test number
    260860902623
    • MinorRear Brake hose slightly damaged both perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake servo damaged but function not impaired corroded (1.1.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch/outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

  9. Fail218,159 miles (+6,657)1 dangerous1 repaired2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    218,159 miles
    Test number
    667092678674
    • DangerousRear Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorRear Brake hose slightly damaged both perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake servo damaged but function not impaired corroded (1.1.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch/outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

  10. Pass211,502 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    211,502 miles
    Test number
    294402326138
    • AdvisoryFront Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryMovement in steering wheel

  11. Fail211,500 miles (+5,052)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    211,500 miles
    Test number
    792542138908
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryMovement in steering wheel

  12. Pass206,448 miles (+7)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    206,448 miles
    Test number
    227343467592
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded Both rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  13. Fail206,441 miles (+5,143)5 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    206,441 miles
    Test number
    907207319451
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureFuel system component leaking Injector area (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear 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)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on edge
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded Both rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  14. Pass201,298 miles (+3,868)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    201,298 miles
    Test number
    668709905383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass197,430 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    197,430 miles
    Test number
    218078064200
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Fail197,429 miles (+4,535)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    197,429 miles
    Test number
    719678964298
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Fail192,894 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    192,894 miles
    Test number
    306154073201
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  18. Pass192,894 miles (+530)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    192,894 miles
    Test number
    379794173413

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass192,364 miles (+615)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    192,364 miles
    Test number
    318481692158
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  20. Pass191,749 miles (+10,959)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    191,749 miles
    Test number
    656292781107
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  21. Pass180,790 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    180,790 miles
    Test number
    153001380166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail180,790 miles (+15,633)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,790 miles
    Test number
    222051780441
    • FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • NoteBrake pads warning light on

  23. Pass165,157 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    165,157 miles
    Test number
    784186509228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail165,157 miles (+10,781)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,157 miles
    Test number
    911566809292
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  25. Pass154,376 miles (+17,600)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    154,376 miles
    Test number
    254026568475

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass136,776 miles (+26,220)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    136,776 miles
    Test number
    544461587198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass110,556 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    110,556 miles
    Test number
    363156286143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail110,556 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,556 miles
    Test number
    644761086103
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Questions about Y231 HAE

Does Y231 HAE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y231 HAE expired on 7 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y231 HAE?
The MOT on Y231 HAE expired on 7 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y231 HAE done?
Y231 HAE was recorded at 255,633 miles at its MOT on 8 Oct 2024, an average of 7,938 miles a year.
Has Y231 HAE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y231 HAE has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on Y231 HAE 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 Y231 HAE find?
Y231 HAE passed its latest MOT on 8 Oct 2024 with 4 advisories: nearside front play in steering rack inner joint(s); nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front play in steering rack inner joint(s), and 1 more.

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