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Volkswagen Transporter

Red · Diesel · 2001 · 2,461 cc

Y233 RVMMOT history

Y233 RVM is a red diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 23 Jul 2001. Its MOT is valid until 12 Aug 2027 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 233,292 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Aug 2026.

Y233 RVM red Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 12 Aug 2027
Mileage
233,292 mi
At MOT on 13 Aug 2026
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,771 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y233 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
23 Jul 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y233 RVM was last recorded at 233,292 miles on 13 Aug 2026, 1,429 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
231,863 miles · 24 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
1,429 miles
Average per year
4,771 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 233,292 miles
  • 2025 – 231,863 miles
  • 2023 – 231,305 miles
  • 2022 – 229,152 miles
  • 2021 – 226,734 miles
  • 2019 – 226,648 miles
  • 2018 – 223,552 miles
  • 2017 – 221,497 miles
  • 2016 – 217,563 miles
  • 2015 – 214,683 miles
  • 2014 – 209,228 miles
  • 2012 – 204,467 miles
  • 2011 – 197,988 miles
  • 2010 – 190,521 miles
  • 2009 – 188,740 miles
  • 2008 – 171,127 miles
  • 2007 – 152,896 miles
  • 2006 – 137,144 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass233,292 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back both (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner sill corroded
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryGeneral under body corrosion

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.

  • All brake pipes slight corrosion

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2012

Full MOT history

24 tests since 19 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass233,292 miles (+1,429)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    233,292 miles
    Test number
    977731037916
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner sill corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryGeneral under body corrosion

  2. Pass231,863 miles (+558)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    231,863 miles
    Test number
    142294946357
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Corroded (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (corroded) (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (corroded) (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle underside corroded Subframes suspension arms

  3. Pass231,305 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2024
    Odometer
    231,305 miles
    Test number
    349536719719
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield loose

  4. Fail231,305 miles (+2,153)1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    231,305 miles
    Test number
    436566550077
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield loose

  5. Pass229,152 miles (+2,418)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    229,152 miles
    Test number
    115257501894
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

  6. Pass226,734 miles (+86)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    226,734 miles
    Test number
    461224958250
    • AdvisoryFront Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both on calipers (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both on chassis (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass226,648 miles (+3,096)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    226,648 miles
    Test number
    178180303063
    • AdvisoryFront Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  8. Pass223,552 miles (+2,055)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    223,552 miles
    Test number
    733417939389
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both slightly perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on calipers (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass221,497 miles (+3,934)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    221,497 miles
    Test number
    176305447221
    • AdvisoryAll brake pipes slight corrosion

  10. Pass217,563 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    217,563 miles
    Test number
    864942855953
    • AdvisoryAll brake pipes slight corrosion

  11. Fail217,563 miles (+2,880)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    217,563 miles
    Test number
    147992081955
    • FailureBrake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
    • FailureFuel hose leaking Return pipe (7.2.3)
    • AdvisoryAll brake pipes slight corrosion
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak

  12. Pass214,683 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    214,683 miles
    Test number
    615201835270
    • AdvisoryCentre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  13. Fail214,683 miles (+5,455)1 repaired3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    214,683 miles
    Test number
    776321835224
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryCentre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Pass209,228 miles (+4,761)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    209,228 miles
    Test number
    448652864005
    • AdvisoryCentre Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre worn/wearing inner edge
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass204,467 miles (+157)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    204,467 miles
    Test number
    566008132351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail204,310 miles (+6,322)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    204,310 miles
    Test number
    239283952401
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  17. Pass197,988 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2012
    Odometer
    197,988 miles
    Test number
    865107841125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail197,983 miles (+7,462)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    197,983 miles
    Test number
    228056241103
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  19. Pass190,521 miles (+1,781)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2011
    Odometer
    190,521 miles
    Test number
    634777330109
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteRear brake discs in poor condition

  20. Pass188,740 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    188,740 miles
    Test number
    703547869148
    • NoteBrake pad warning lamp showing on dash.
    • NoteN/s rear lamp lens cracked and repaired with tape.
    • NoteSuspect that rear brake pads are worn low but unable to fully see with wheels on.

  21. FailMileage not read3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    660980269105
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • NoteN/s rear lamp lens cracked and repaired with tape.
    • NoteSuspect that rear brake pads are worn low but unable to fully see with wheels on.

  22. Pass171,127 miles (+18,231)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    171,127 miles
    Test number
    593218658131
    • NoteBoth front tyres are starting to wear low on tread.
    • NoteOffside rear seat belt webbing is starting to fray.

  23. Pass152,896 miles (+15,752)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    152,896 miles
    Test number
    221896657198
    • NoteOffside rear tyre starting to wear unevenly on inner edge.
    • NoteRear exhaust silencer and centre pipe in poor condition.

  24. Pass137,144 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    137,144 miles
    Test number
    932240276166
    • NoteFront brake pads very low

Questions about Y233 RVM

Does Y233 RVM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y233 RVM is valid until 12 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y233 RVM?
The MOT on Y233 RVM is valid until 12 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y233 RVM done?
Y233 RVM was recorded at 233,292 miles at its MOT on 13 Aug 2026, an average of 4,771 miles a year.
Has Y233 RVM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y233 RVM has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 2 May 2023.
Has the mileage on Y233 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 Y233 RVM find?
Y233 RVM passed its latest MOT on 13 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 8 advisories: nearside front outer track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back both, and 6 more.

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