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Volkswagen Transporter

Blue · Diesel · 2001 · 1,896 cc

Y238 ATRMOT history

Y238 ATR is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 20 Apr 2001. Its MOT expired on 3 Jan 2024 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 168,256 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Jan 2023.

Y238 ATR blue Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 3 Jan 2024
Mileage
168,256 mi
At MOT on 4 Jan 2023
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,954 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y238 ATR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
20 Apr 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Jan 2024
Latest MOT test
4 Jan 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y238 ATR was last recorded at 168,256 miles on 4 Jan 2023, 24 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Sept 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
168,232 miles · 23 Sept 2021
Between the last two tests
24 miles
Average per year
5,954 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 168,256 miles
  • 2021 – 168,232 miles
  • 2020 – 166,916 miles
  • 2019 – 164,979 miles
  • 2018 – 163,869 miles
  • 2017 – 157,752 miles
  • 2016 – 149,324 miles
  • 2015 – 139,481 miles
  • 2014 – 132,359 miles
  • 2013 – 126,062 miles
  • 2012 – 119,080 miles
  • 2011 – 107,714 miles
  • 2010 – 98,391 miles
  • 2009 – 94,869 miles
  • 2008 – 87,422 miles
  • 2007 – 77,185 miles
  • 2006 – 67,209 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass168,256 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Outer sill slightly corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

27 tests since 14 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass168,256 miles (+24)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    168,256 miles
    Test number
    126934509485

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass168,232 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    168,232 miles
    Test number
    780555626145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail168,222 miles (+1,306)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,222 miles
    Test number
    569888682277
    • MajorOffside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner sill ex corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Outer sill ex corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Suspension arm mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside outer sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner sill (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs corroded
  4. Pass166,916 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    166,916 miles
    Test number
    439081505733

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail166,913 miles (+1,934)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,913 miles
    Test number
    563439304205
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
  6. Pass164,979 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    164,979 miles
    Test number
    309755597390

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail164,974 miles (+1,105)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,974 miles
    Test number
    160489036584
    • MajorNearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion
  8. Pass163,869 miles (+7)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    163,869 miles
    Test number
    796497243308
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer sill slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
  9. Fail163,862 miles (+6,110)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,862 miles
    Test number
    387945102607
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer sill slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
  10. Pass157,752 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    157,752 miles
    Test number
    127810978869

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail157,744 miles (+8,420)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,744 miles
    Test number
    580850934165
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)
  12. Pass149,324 miles (+7)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    149,324 miles
    Test number
    538313917019
    • DangerousSPARE TYRE UNFIT FOR USE DUE TO LARGE SPLIT IN SIDEWALL
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  13. Fail149,317 miles (+9,836)1 dangerous1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,317 miles
    Test number
    867273060344
    • DangerousSPARE TYRE UNFIT FOR USE DUE TO LARGE SPLIT IN SIDEWALL
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  14. Pass139,481 miles (+7,122)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    139,481 miles
    Test number
    385065835045
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteChild seats fitted to both nearside rear and offside rear seats, not allowing full inspection of adult belts
  15. Pass132,359 miles (+8)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    132,359 miles
    Test number
    487795034029
    • NoteBoth front brake discs slightly worn
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  16. Fail132,351 miles (+6,289)6 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,351 miles
    Test number
    149984534007
    • FailureNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteBoth front brake discs slightly worn
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  17. Pass126,062 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    126,062 miles
    Test number
    935804643059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail126,062 miles (+6,982)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,062 miles
    Test number
    415823343010
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  19. Pass119,080 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    119,080 miles
    Test number
    766688852042
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre worn unevenly
  20. Fail119,080 miles (+11,366)7 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,080 miles
    Test number
    348775552040
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre worn unevenly
  21. Pass107,714 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    107,714 miles
    Test number
    409074751007
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • NoteAdvise front brake operation slight inbalance.
  22. Fail107,714 miles (+9,323)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,714 miles
    Test number
    406273551087
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • NoteAdvise front brake operation slight inbalance.
  23. Pass98,391 miles (+3,522)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    98,391 miles
    Test number
    724698810005
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  24. Pass94,869 miles (+7,447)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    94,869 miles
    Test number
    924602029044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass87,422 miles (+10,237)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    87,422 miles
    Test number
    194244008093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass77,185 miles (+9,976)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    77,185 miles
    Test number
    561446607012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass67,209 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    67,209 miles
    Test number
    283324916046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y238 ATR

Does Y238 ATR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y238 ATR expired on 3 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y238 ATR?
The MOT on Y238 ATR expired on 3 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y238 ATR done?
Y238 ATR was recorded at 168,256 miles at its MOT on 4 Jan 2023, an average of 5,954 miles a year.
Has Y238 ATR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y238 ATR has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Sept 2021.
Has the mileage on Y238 ATR 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 Y238 ATR find?
Y238 ATR passed its latest MOT on 4 Jan 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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