
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Pass168,256 miles (+24)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 168,256 miles
- Test number
- 126934509485
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass168,232 miles (+10)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 168,232 miles
- Test number
- 780555626145
No defects or advisories recorded.
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
Pass166,916 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 166,916 miles
- Test number
- 439081505733
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
Pass164,979 miles (+5)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 164,979 miles
- Test number
- 309755597390
No defects or advisories recorded.
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
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))
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))
Pass157,752 miles (+8)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 157,752 miles
- Test number
- 127810978869
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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)
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)
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
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
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
Pass126,062 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 126,062 miles
- Test number
- 935804643059
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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
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
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.
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.
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)
Pass94,869 miles (+7,447)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 94,869 miles
- Test number
- 924602029044
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass87,422 miles (+10,237)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- 87,422 miles
- Test number
- 194244008093
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass77,185 miles (+9,976)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2008
- Odometer
- 77,185 miles
- Test number
- 561446607012
No defects or advisories recorded.
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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