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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 2001 · 2,459 cc

Y231 OAWMOT history

Y231 OAW is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 18 Jun 2001. Its MOT is valid until 21 Oct 2027 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 129,390 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Oct 2026.

Y231 OAW white Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 21 Oct 2027
Mileage
129,390 mi
At MOT on 22 Oct 2026
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,377 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y231 OAW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,459 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
18 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y231 OAW was last recorded at 129,390 miles on 22 Oct 2026, 37 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Oct 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
129,353 miles · 8 Oct 2026
Between the last two tests
37 miles
Average per year
2,377 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 129,390 miles
  • 2025 – 127,333 miles
  • 2024 – 126,948 miles
  • 2023 – 125,052 miles
  • 2022 – 123,767 miles
  • 2021 – 122,326 miles
  • 2020 – 119,887 miles
  • 2019 – 117,456 miles
  • 2018 – 115,214 miles
  • 2017 – 112,632 miles
  • 2016 – 110,027 miles
  • 2015 – 107,028 miles
  • 2014 – 103,521 miles
  • 2013 – 101,673 miles
  • 2012 – 100,168 miles
  • 2011 – 99,001 miles
  • 2009 – 94,468 miles
  • 2008 – 89,883 miles
  • 2007 – 85,245 miles
  • 2006 – 81,389 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass129,390 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn and perished (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025

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 Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sil not in pa

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2024

Full MOT history

24 tests since 11 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass129,390 miles (+37)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    129,390 miles
    Test number
    330515843451
    • AdvisoryBrake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn and perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail129,353 miles (+2,020)1 dangerous3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,353 miles
    Test number
    667456093437
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn and perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass127,333 miles (+5)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    127,333 miles
    Test number
    726147920628
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sil not in pa (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Fail127,328 miles (+380)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,328 miles
    Test number
    517489169282
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sil not in pa (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass126,948 miles (+1,896)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    126,948 miles
    Test number
    552053011707
    • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass125,052 miles (+1,285)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    125,052 miles
    Test number
    519928673224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass123,767 miles (+1,441)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    123,767 miles
    Test number
    739923801877

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass122,326 miles (+2,439)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    122,326 miles
    Test number
    433379021293
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass119,887 miles (+2,431)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    119,887 miles
    Test number
    487524985822

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass117,456 miles (+2,242)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    117,456 miles
    Test number
    628639498786

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass115,214 miles (+2,582)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2019
    Odometer
    115,214 miles
    Test number
    569259657752
    • AdvisoryNearside Front steering arm has slight play
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust system has a minor leak

  12. Pass112,632 miles (+2,605)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2018
    Odometer
    112,632 miles
    Test number
    121311555341
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s and n/s (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  13. Pass110,027 miles (+2,999)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2017
    Odometer
    110,027 miles
    Test number
    500069301024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass107,028 miles (+3,507)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2016
    Odometer
    107,028 miles
    Test number
    597969235104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass103,521 miles (+1,848)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2015
    Odometer
    103,521 miles
    Test number
    325720344198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass101,673 miles (+1,505)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2014
    Odometer
    101,673 miles
    Test number
    366862143142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass100,168 miles (+1,167)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    100,168 miles
    Test number
    779717982094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass99,001 miles (+20)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    99,001 miles
    Test number
    229264881064
    • NoteSlight play n/s of rack

  19. Fail98,981 miles (+4,513)5 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,981 miles
    Test number
    518277871064
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureHorn emits two or more alternating tones (1.6.2d)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • NoteBrake Pad Warning Light on

  20. Pass94,468 miles (+103)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    94,468 miles
    Test number
    460192979254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail94,365 miles (+4,482)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,365 miles
    Test number
    312105969406
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

  22. Pass89,883 miles (+4,638)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    89,883 miles
    Test number
    920727668261
    • AdvisoryFront Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  23. Pass85,245 miles (+3,856)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    85,245 miles
    Test number
    432787067211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass81,389 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    81,389 miles
    Test number
    372243526262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y231 OAW

Does Y231 OAW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y231 OAW is valid until 21 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y231 OAW?
The MOT on Y231 OAW is valid until 21 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y231 OAW done?
Y231 OAW was recorded at 129,390 miles at its MOT on 22 Oct 2026, an average of 2,377 miles a year.
Has Y231 OAW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y231 OAW has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on Y231 OAW 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 OAW find?
Y231 OAW passed its latest MOT on 22 Oct 2026 with 4 advisories: brake cable damaged but not to excess; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn and perished; play in steering rack inner joint(s), and 1 more.

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