
Volkswagen Transporter
Red · Diesel · 2001 · 2,461 cc
Y232 RVMMOT history
Y232 RVM is a red diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 16 Jul 2001. Its MOT is valid until 30 Nov 2026 and it has passed 16 of 28 MOT tests, with 242,904 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Nov 2025.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 30 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 242,904 mi
- At MOT on 28 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 28
- 16 passed · 12 failed
- Per year
- 6,049 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y232 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 valid until 30 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 28 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y232 RVM was last recorded at 242,904 miles on 28 Nov 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Nov 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 242,904 miles · 24 Nov 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 6,049 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 242,904 miles
- 2024 – 236,715 miles
- 2023 – 231,755 miles
- 2022 – 225,842 miles
- 2021 – 220,183 miles
- 2020 – 214,863 miles
- 2019 – 208,982 miles
- 2018 – 207,170 miles
- 2017 – 198,803 miles
- 2016 – 183,339 miles
- 2015 – 169,222 miles
- 2014 – 158,247 miles
- 2013 – 152,464 miles
- 2011 – 150,116 miles
- 2010 – 147,282 miles
- 2009 – 144,715 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated
Minor2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated
Minor2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
28 tests since 4 Sept 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass242,904 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 242,904 miles
- Test number
- 947933063138
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail242,904 miles (+6,189)1 dangerous3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 242,904 miles
- Test number
- 523852803055
- DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorNearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass236,715 miles4 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 236,715 miles
- Test number
- 281883943745
- MinorNearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
- MinorOffside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail236,715 miles (+4,960)4 major4 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 236,715 miles
- Test number
- 550330554972
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
- MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MinorNearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
- MinorOffside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass231,755 miles2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 231,755 miles
- Test number
- 365673880350
- MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower arm ball joint boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower arm ball joint boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail231,755 miles (+5,913)8 major2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 231,755 miles
- Test number
- 818556995743
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorHorn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting rear of front wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower arm ball joint boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower arm ball joint boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass225,842 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 225,842 miles
- Test number
- 888577317721
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail225,842 miles (+5,659)5 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 225,842 miles
- Test number
- 198598127048
- MajorFront Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass220,183 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 220,183 miles
- Test number
- 456716700644
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Fail220,183 miles (+5,320)2 dangerous5 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 220,183 miles
- Test number
- 680327329534
- DangerousOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- DangerousRear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- MajorHorn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour white light (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour white light (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Pass214,863 miles (+5,881)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 214,863 miles
- Test number
- 267237052880
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass208,982 miles (+6)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 208,982 miles
- Test number
- 990408575386
- AdvisoryNearside Front sun visor missing
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front sun visor missing
- AdvisoryEngine undertray is secure but fouling offside front shock absorber
- AdvisoryWheels and tyres not standard fitment
Fail208,976 miles (+1,806)1 dangerous4 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 208,976 miles
- Test number
- 917477063936
- DangerousBrake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
- MajorBrake fluid contaminated black in colour (1.8 (a))
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
- MajorOil leaking excessively from engine engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front sun visor missing
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front sun visor missing
- AdvisoryEngine undertray is secure but fouling offside front shock absorber
- AdvisoryWheels and tyres not standard fitment
Pass207,170 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 207,170 miles
- Test number
- 987137965861
- AdvisoryAll wheels and tyres are not standard fitment
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryEngine under tray is secure but it is fouling the O/S front shock absorber casing
Fail207,170 miles (+47)1 major2 repaired5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 207,170 miles
- Test number
- 965331126178
- MajorCentral Front Brake cable damaged Frayed broken strands (1.1.15 (a))
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high dip beam (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high dip beam (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryAll wheels and tyres are not standard fitment
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryEngine under tray is secure but it is fouling the O/S front shock absorber casing
Fail207,123 miles (+8,320)1 dangerous1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 207,123 miles
- Test number
- 952406327390
- DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Pass198,803 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 198,803 miles
- Test number
- 402998690658
- AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryTrack rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryHandbrake cable resting on exhaust box
Fail198,803 miles (+15,464)2 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 198,803 miles
- Test number
- 358345098548
- FailureHorn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryTrack rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryHandbrake cable resting on exhaust box
Pass183,339 miles (+58)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 183,339 miles
- Test number
- 627129076082
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Fail183,281 miles (+14,059)1 dangerous3 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 183,281 miles
- Test number
- 238094739825
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Pass169,222 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 169,222 miles
- Test number
- 605758615232
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Fail169,222 miles (+10,975)2 failures6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 169,222 miles
- Test number
- 657178015260
- FailureCentre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Pass158,247 miles (+5,783)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 158,247 miles
- Test number
- 319951324223
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass152,464 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 152,464 miles
- Test number
- 338896023475
- AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Fail152,464 miles (+2,348)2 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 152,464 miles
- Test number
- 967186823291
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass150,116 miles (+2,834)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 150,116 miles
- Test number
- 587360551297
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass147,282 miles (+2,567)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 147,282 miles
- Test number
- 211405440247
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass144,715 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 144,715 miles
- Test number
- 742777749217
- NoteDamage to screen in swept area & zone A
Questions about Y232 RVM
- Does Y232 RVM currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y232 RVM is valid until 30 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on Y232 RVM?
- The MOT on Y232 RVM is valid until 30 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has Y232 RVM done?
- Y232 RVM was recorded at 242,904 miles at its MOT on 28 Nov 2025, an average of 6,049 miles a year.
- Has Y232 RVM ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y232 RVM has failed 12 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Nov 2025.
- Has the mileage on Y232 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 Y232 RVM find?
- Y232 RVM passed its latest MOT on 28 Nov 2025 with 3 advisories: offside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive; oil leak, but not excessive; play in steering rack inner joint(s).
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