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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 2001 · 2,461 cc

Y238 HAEMOT history

Y238 HAE is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 24 Apr 2001. Its MOT expired on 17 Jun 2021 and it has passed 13 of 23 MOT tests, with 197,451 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 May 2022.

Y238 HAE white Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 17 Jun 2021
Mileage
197,451 mi
At MOT on 20 May 2022
MOT tests
23
13 passed · 10 failed
Per year
6,662 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y238 HAE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
24 Apr 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Jun 2021
Latest MOT test
20 May 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

Y238 HAE was last recorded at 197,451 miles on 20 May 2022, 5,117 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jun 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
192,334 miles · 18 Jun 2020
Between the last two tests
5,117 miles
Average per year
6,662 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 197,451 miles
  • 2020 – 192,334 miles
  • 2017 – 186,377 miles
  • 2016 – 176,039 miles
  • 2015 – 167,559 miles
  • 2014 – 158,938 miles
  • 2013 – 151,433 miles
  • 2012 – 143,112 miles
  • 2011 – 134,610 miles
  • 2010 – 124,805 miles
  • 2009 – 114,725 miles
  • 2008 – 105,922 miles
  • 2007 – 97,330 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail197,451 miles
  • DangerousBrake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
  • DangerousExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
  • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material caliper (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material caliper (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2009–2014

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2013

  • Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2010

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2014

  • Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2014

Full MOT history

23 tests since 2 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail197,451 miles (+5,117)3 dangerous6 major13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    197,451 miles
    Test number
    924724250500
    • DangerousBrake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
    • DangerousExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass192,334 miles (+5,957)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    192,334 miles
    Test number
    319942736105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass186,377 miles (+10,338)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    186,377 miles
    Test number
    836924398062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass176,039 miles (+69)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    176,039 miles
    Test number
    116748557734

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail175,970 miles (+8,411)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,970 miles
    Test number
    983374004279
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  6. Pass167,559 miles (+8,621)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    167,559 miles
    Test number
    909506675179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass158,938 miles (+32)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    158,938 miles
    Test number
    877634564158
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  8. Fail158,906 miles3 failures1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,906 miles
    Test number
    618853064148
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  9. Fail158,902 miles (+7,469)8 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,902 miles
    Test number
    307633864149
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureRear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteOil leak

  10. Pass151,433 miles (+8,321)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2014
    Odometer
    151,433 miles
    Test number
    549548123104
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass143,112 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2013
    Odometer
    143,112 miles
    Test number
    585542432141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail143,111 miles (+8,501)8 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,111 miles
    Test number
    965841432127
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNearside rear handbrake outercable worn
    • NoteOffside rear outer tyre sidewall slightly worn

  13. Pass134,610 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2012
    Odometer
    134,610 miles
    Test number
    438507911127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail134,610 miles (+9,805)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,610 miles
    Test number
    298057911422
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

  15. Fail124,805 miles2 repaired3 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,805 miles
    Test number
    410007910185
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteNearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
    • NoteSuspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
    • NoteBrake warning lamp on
    • NoteOffside mirror cracked

  16. Pass124,805 miles (+10,080)3 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2011
    Odometer
    124,805 miles
    Test number
    943497310127
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteNearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
    • NoteSuspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
    • NoteBrake warning lamp on
    • NoteOffside mirror cracked

  17. Pass114,725 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2010
    Odometer
    114,725 miles
    Test number
    552041639115
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBrake pad warning light on.
    • NoteN/S/F Tyre, tread depth low on outer edge.

  18. Fail114,725 miles (+8,803)1 dangerous11 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,725 miles
    Test number
    332989529147
    • DangerousNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBrake pad warning light on.
    • NoteN/S/F Tyre, tread depth low on outer edge.

  19. Pass105,922 miles (+692)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2009
    Odometer
    105,922 miles
    Test number
    563737038163
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteBrake warning lamp on
    • NoteNearside rear light cluster has tempory repair

  20. Fail105,230 miles (+7,900)5 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,230 miles
    Test number
    204357728130
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Inner Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBrake warning lamp on
    • NoteNearside rear light cluster has tempory repair

  21. Pass97,330 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2008
    Odometer
    97,330 miles
    Test number
    532200437172
    • NoteBrake warning lamp on
    • NoteNearside front track rod end boot split
    • NoteNearside rear light cluster damaged and has tempory repair

  22. Fail97,330 miles3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,330 miles
    Test number
    422040737126
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteBrake warning lamp on
    • NoteNearside front track rod end boot split

  23. PassMileage not read2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2007
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    871592826194
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about Y238 HAE

Does Y238 HAE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y238 HAE expired on 17 Jun 2021, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y238 HAE?
The MOT on Y238 HAE expired on 17 Jun 2021. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y238 HAE done?
Y238 HAE was recorded at 197,451 miles at its MOT on 20 May 2022, an average of 6,662 miles a year.
Has Y238 HAE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y238 HAE has failed 10 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 20 May 2022.
Has the mileage on Y238 HAE 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 HAE find?
Y238 HAE failed its latest MOT on 20 May 2022 with 3 dangerous defects, 6 major defects and 13 advisories: brake load sensing valve seized and abs not fitted or inoperative; exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users; parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value, and 19 more.

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