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Volkswagen Transporter

Red · Diesel · 2001 · 2,461 cc

Y231 RVMMOT history

Y231 RVM is a red diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 16 Jul 2001. Its MOT expired on 24 Oct 2026 and it has passed 10 of 16 MOT tests, with 158,405 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Oct 2025.

Y231 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 24 Oct 2026
Mileage
158,405 mi
At MOT on 25 Oct 2025
MOT tests
16
10 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,223 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y231 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 24 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
25 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y231 RVM was last recorded at 158,405 miles on 25 Oct 2025, 4,151 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
154,254 miles · 25 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
4,151 miles
Average per year
4,223 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 158,405 miles
  • 2024 – 154,254 miles
  • 2023 – 147,943 miles
  • 2022 – 142,343 miles
  • 2019 – 141,792 miles
  • 2018 – 141,553 miles
  • 2017 – 133,801 miles
  • 2016 – 126,963 miles
  • 2015 – 119,253 miles
  • 2014 – 110,864 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass158,405 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryVehicle heavily undersealed

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.

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

16 tests since 23 Jul 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass158,405 miles (+4,151)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    158,405 miles
    Test number
    126289154446
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicle heavily undersealed
  2. Pass154,254 miles (+6,311)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    154,254 miles
    Test number
    696901053441
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated ON LIMIT (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass147,943 miles (+52)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    147,943 miles
    Test number
    302396973972
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Fail147,891 miles (+5,548)3 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,891 miles
    Test number
    261201037451
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass142,343 miles (+551)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    142,343 miles
    Test number
    479436993639
    • AdvisoryRear service brakes have a slightly low effort
  6. Pass141,792 miles (+8)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    141,792 miles
    Test number
    162589656565
    • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  7. Fail141,784 miles (+231)1 major1 repaired2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,784 miles
    Test number
    987723210375
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  8. Pass141,553 miles (+1)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    141,553 miles
    Test number
    953856274962
    • MinorFront Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated nearside & offside (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes coated in grease unable to inspect (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryDiesel pump damp with diesel no sign of leak
  9. Fail141,552 miles (+7,751)1 dangerous3 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,552 miles
    Test number
    111771506557
    • DangerousOffside Steering rack retaining devices dangerously loose x2 (2.1.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MinorFront Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated nearside & offside (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes coated in grease unable to inspect (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryDiesel pump damp with diesel no sign of leak
    • AdvisoryPower steering fluid low
    • AdvisoryWindscreen wipers poor
  10. Pass133,801 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    133,801 miles
    Test number
    164797093967

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail133,796 miles (+6,833)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,796 miles
    Test number
    691995688414
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailurePower steering component(s) leaking steering rack (2.3.3b)
    • FailurePower steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)
    • FailurePower steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)
  12. Pass126,963 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    126,963 miles
    Test number
    939553113577
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  13. Fail126,959 miles (+7,706)4 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,959 miles
    Test number
    489591981802
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  14. Pass119,253 miles (+26)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    119,253 miles
    Test number
    186651905252
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  15. Fail119,227 miles (+8,363)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,227 miles
    Test number
    595439495100
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  16. Pass110,864 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    110,864 miles
    Test number
    259514704249
    • NoteRear tyre`s slightly deteriorated

Questions about Y231 RVM

Does Y231 RVM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y231 RVM expired on 24 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y231 RVM?
The MOT on Y231 RVM expired on 24 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y231 RVM done?
Y231 RVM was recorded at 158,405 miles at its MOT on 25 Oct 2025, an average of 4,223 miles a year.
Has Y231 RVM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y231 RVM has failed 6 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jun 2023.
Has the mileage on Y231 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 Y231 RVM find?
Y231 RVM passed its latest MOT on 25 Oct 2025 with 3 advisories: exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users; offside rear inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; vehicle heavily undersealed.

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