
Volkswagen Transporter
Red · Diesel · 2001 · 1,896 cc
Y238 DRUMOT history
Y238 DRU is a red diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 21 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 26 Feb 2027 and it has passed 21 of 40 MOT tests, with 306,743 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Feb 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 26 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 306,743 mi
- At MOT on 4 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 40
- 21 passed · 19 failed
- Per year
- 12,440 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y238 DRU
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 21 Mar 2001
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 26 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 4 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y238 DRU was last recorded at 306,743 miles on 4 Feb 2026, 102 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jan 2026.
Mileage went down between tests
- 6 Feb 2018: 221,731 miles, lower than 721,731 miles on 5 Feb 2018.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 306,641 miles · 29 Jan 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 102 miles
- Average per year
- 12,440 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 306,743 miles
- 2025 – 296,015 miles
- 2024 – 285,641 miles
- 2023 – 272,568 miles
- 2022 – 262,978 miles
- 2021 – 252,686 miles
- 2020 – 243,732 miles
- 2019 – 233,375 miles
- 2018 – 221,731 miles
- 2017 – 210,334 miles
- 2016 – 200,448 miles
- 2015 – 189,465 miles
- 2014 – 177,574 miles
- 2013 – 163,829 miles
- 2012 – 151,808 miles
- 2011 – 136,856 miles
- 2010 – 123,116 miles
- 2009 – 95,408 miles
- 2008 – 80,834 miles
- 2007 – 69,978 miles
- 2006 – 58,634 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryOuter Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sills both (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
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.
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor7 MOTs, 2020–2024
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed
Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2024
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both
Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2023
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory5 MOTs, 2017–2019
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Advisory5 MOTs, 2011–2015
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
Minor4 MOTs, 2019–2023
Full MOT history
40 tests since 24 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass306,743 miles (+102)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 306,743 miles
- Test number
- 216679053379
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOuter Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sills both (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Fail306,641 miles (+10,626)3 major1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 306,641 miles
- Test number
- 263485077758
- MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOuter Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sills both (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Pass296,015 miles (+10,374)1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 296,015 miles
- Test number
- 123716021490
- MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOuter Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sills both (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Pass285,641 miles (+252)2 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 285,641 miles
- Test number
- 274412256645
- MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail285,389 miles (+12,821)10 major2 minor12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 285,389 miles
- Test number
- 662650810235
- MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Inner Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass272,568 miles (+1)2 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 272,568 miles
- Test number
- 663180986739
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (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 both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe cracked (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill /wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill /wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBattery light stays on
- AdvisoryFootbrake effort 50% just met req
Fail272,567 miles (+9,589)3 major2 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 272,567 miles
- Test number
- 534801936560
- MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced step sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (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 both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe cracked (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill /wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill /wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBattery light stays on
- AdvisoryFootbrake effort 50% just met req
Pass262,978 miles1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 262,978 miles
- Test number
- 677772244637
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail262,978 miles (+10,292)1 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 262,978 miles
- Test number
- 842457545802
- MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass252,686 miles1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 252,686 miles
- Test number
- 311801601643
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill/arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Fail252,685 miles (+8,953)2 major2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 252,685 miles
- Test number
- 469872016162
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- MajorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill/arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Pass243,732 miles4 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 243,732 miles
- Test number
- 773289140427
- MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (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 both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryService brake effort 55%
Fail243,732 miles (+10,357)2 major4 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 243,732 miles
- Test number
- 469587447895
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear Exhaust system insecure blowing (6.1.2 (a))
- MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (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 both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryService brake effort 55%
Pass233,375 miles (+204)2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 233,375 miles
- Test number
- 213329179463
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone b (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Fail233,171 miles (+11,440)2 major2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 233,171 miles
- Test number
- 795090686460
- MajorNearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone b (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Pass221,731 miles (-500,000)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 221,731 miles
- Test number
- 107775015030
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail721,731 miles (+511,397)2 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 721,731 miles
- Test number
- 670587664968
- FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low will not adjust (1.8)
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass210,334 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 210,334 miles
- Test number
- 713829982724
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch /sill (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail210,334 miles (+9,886)3 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 210,334 miles
- Test number
- 581177335156
- FailureHeadlamp insecure both (1.7.3)
- FailureOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch /sill (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass200,448 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 200,448 miles
- Test number
- 222000936017
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush all (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
Fail200,448 miles (+10,983)1 failure4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 200,448 miles
- Test number
- 654162338466
- FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush all (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
Pass189,465 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 189,465 miles
- Test number
- 187777535499
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Fail189,465 miles (+11,891)2 failures7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 189,465 miles
- Test number
- 196866335005
- FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Pass177,574 miles (+2)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 177,574 miles
- Test number
- 149585654469
- NoteCorrosion n/s/r wheel arch
Fail177,572 miles (+13,743)6 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 177,572 miles
- Test number
- 137599644468
- FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- NoteCorrosion n/s/r wheel arch
Pass163,829 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 163,829 miles
- Test number
- 756279443007
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Fail163,829 miles (+12,021)1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 163,829 miles
- Test number
- 805379843090
- Repaired at testFront position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Pass151,808 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 151,808 miles
- Test number
- 779492152068
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Fail151,808 miles (+14,952)1 failure3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 151,808 miles
- Test number
- 556111852071
- FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass136,856 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 136,856 miles
- Test number
- 378984651012
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Fail136,856 miles (+13,740)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 136,856 miles
- Test number
- 386224251021
- FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass123,116 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 123,116 miles
- Test number
- 894048960066
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail123,116 miles (+27,708)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 123,116 miles
- Test number
- 742577260040
- FailureCentre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
- FailureDriver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
- FailureRear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Pass95,408 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 95,408 miles
- Test number
- 414308479099
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Fail95,408 miles (+14,574)5 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,408 miles
- Test number
- 822037979045
- FailureNearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
- FailureOffside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- FailurePower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)
- FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryNearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass80,834 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 80,834 miles
- Test number
- 290477168013
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail80,834 miles (+10,856)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,834 miles
- Test number
- 403027568034
- FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureFront Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
- FailureNearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Pass69,978 miles (+11,344)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 69,978 miles
- Test number
- 782884577002
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass58,634 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 58,634 miles
- Test number
- 702675856080
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail58,634 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 58,634 miles
- Test number
- 910965156042
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Questions about Y238 DRU
- Does Y238 DRU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y238 DRU is valid until 26 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on Y238 DRU?
- The MOT on Y238 DRU is valid until 26 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has Y238 DRU done?
- Y238 DRU was recorded at 306,743 miles at its MOT on 4 Feb 2026, an average of 12,440 miles a year.
- Has Y238 DRU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y238 DRU has failed 19 of its 40 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jan 2026.
- Has the mileage on Y238 DRU ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 6 Feb 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on Y238 DRU find?
- Y238 DRU passed its latest MOT on 4 Feb 2026 with 6 advisories: central exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play, and 3 more.
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