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Volkswagen Transporter

Red · Diesel · 2001 · 1,896 cc

Y241 HWJMOT history

Y241 HWJ is a red diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 1 Aug 2001. Its MOT expired on 14 Aug 2024 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 137,657 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Aug 2023.

Y241 HWJ red Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 14 Aug 2024
Mileage
137,657 mi
At MOT on 15 Aug 2023
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,078 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y241 HWJ
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
1 Aug 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Aug 2024
Latest MOT test
15 Aug 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y241 HWJ was last recorded at 137,657 miles on 15 Aug 2023, 1,620 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 May 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
136,037 miles · 30 May 2022
Between the last two tests
1,620 miles
Average per year
5,078 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 137,657 miles
  • 2022 – 136,037 miles
  • 2021 – 130,284 miles
  • 2020 – 126,080 miles
  • 2019 – 121,592 miles
  • 2018 – 115,641 miles
  • 2017 – 109,346 miles
  • 2016 – 104,359 miles
  • 2015 – 100,063 miles
  • 2014 – 94,568 miles
  • 2013 – 88,553 miles
  • 2012 – 83,973 miles
  • 2011 – 78,646 miles
  • 2010 – 73,971 miles
  • 2009 – 68,076 miles
  • 2008 – 62,395 miles
  • 2007 – 56,313 miles
  • 2006 – 50,109 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass137,657 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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.

  • Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front and Rear both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Front and Rear slightly imbalanced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear bumper support corroded and holed not a prescribed area

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass137,657 miles (+1,620)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    137,657 miles
    Test number
    400281232844
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass136,037 miles (+24)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    136,037 miles
    Test number
    924912985191
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip Offside (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front and Rear both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Front and Rear slightly imbalanced (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear bumper support corroded and holed not a prescribed area

  3. Fail136,013 miles (+5,729)1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,013 miles
    Test number
    422664197131
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Corroded and Holed in inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip Offside (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front and Rear both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Front and Rear slightly imbalanced (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear bumper support corroded and holed not a prescribed area

  4. Pass130,284 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    130,284 miles
    Test number
    355252282608
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads look low

  5. Fail130,283 miles (+4,203)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,283 miles
    Test number
    851869034484
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads look low

  6. Pass126,080 miles (+4,488)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    126,080 miles
    Test number
    440662758231
    • Advisory•Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated •Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated

  7. Pass121,592 miles (+2)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    121,592 miles
    Test number
    272302068084
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryWater in offside rear light unit

  8. Fail121,590 miles (+5,949)1 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,590 miles
    Test number
    494843480417
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryWater in offside rear light unit

  9. Pass115,641 miles (+6,295)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2019
    Odometer
    115,641 miles
    Test number
    107865288362
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryN/s/r tyre sidewall perished/cracking

  10. Pass109,346 miles (+4,987)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2018
    Odometer
    109,346 miles
    Test number
    177168142825
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass104,359 miles (+4,296)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2017
    Odometer
    104,359 miles
    Test number
    221618499536
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryDriver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryFront suspension slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryHand brake cable slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Pass100,063 miles (+5,495)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2016
    Odometer
    100,063 miles
    Test number
    709536345174
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteFront suspension slightly corroded
    • NoteHand brake cable corroded

  13. Pass94,568 miles (+6,015)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2015
    Odometer
    94,568 miles
    Test number
    206459434197
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  14. Pass88,553 miles (+4,580)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2014
    Odometer
    88,553 miles
    Test number
    298204133132
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  15. Pass83,973 miles (+5,327)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2013
    Odometer
    83,973 miles
    Test number
    477340732164
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass78,646 miles (+4,675)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2012
    Odometer
    78,646 miles
    Test number
    527436031182
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  17. Pass73,971 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2011
    Odometer
    73,971 miles
    Test number
    934148730124
    • 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 deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  18. Fail73,971 miles (+5,895)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,971 miles
    Test number
    741378930101
    • FailureOffside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • 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 deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  19. Pass68,076 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2010
    Odometer
    68,076 miles
    Test number
    852446929120
    • NoteOffside front and nearside front tie rod(rackend) ball joints have slight freeplay

  20. Fail68,076 miles (+5,681)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,076 miles
    Test number
    600246129158
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteOffside front and nearside front tie rod(rackend) ball joints have slight freeplay

  21. Pass62,395 miles (+6,082)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2009
    Odometer
    62,395 miles
    Test number
    633835538129
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteNearside front tie rod (rack end) has slight free play

  22. Pass56,313 miles (+6,204)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2008
    Odometer
    56,313 miles
    Test number
    520177037183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass50,109 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2007
    Odometer
    50,109 miles
    Test number
    263299236415

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail50,109 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,109 miles
    Test number
    174939436187
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Questions about Y241 HWJ

Does Y241 HWJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y241 HWJ expired on 14 Aug 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y241 HWJ?
The MOT on Y241 HWJ expired on 14 Aug 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y241 HWJ done?
Y241 HWJ was recorded at 137,657 miles at its MOT on 15 Aug 2023, an average of 5,078 miles a year.
Has Y241 HWJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y241 HWJ has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 27 May 2022.
Has the mileage on Y241 HWJ 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 Y241 HWJ find?
Y241 HWJ passed its latest MOT on 15 Aug 2023 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 1 more.

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