
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- 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
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.
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
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))
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))
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))
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
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))
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))
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
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
Pass133,801 miles (+5)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 133,801 miles
- Test number
- 164797093967
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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)
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)
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
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
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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