
Volkswagen Transporter
White · Diesel · 2001 · 2,461 cc
Y251 DRUMOT history
Y251 DRU is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 30 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 4 Oct 2027 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 160,085 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Oct 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 4 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 160,085 mi
- At MOT on 5 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 27
- 18 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 3,712 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y251 DRU
- 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
- 30 Mar 2001
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 4 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 5 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y251 DRU was last recorded at 160,085 miles on 5 Oct 2026, 350 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 May 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 159,735 miles · 29 May 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 350 miles
- Average per year
- 3,712 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 160,085 miles
- 2025 – 159,735 miles
- 2024 – 159,542 miles
- 2022 – 159,334 miles
- 2021 – 158,416 miles
- 2020 – 158,358 miles
- 2019 – 156,665 miles
- 2018 – 154,995 miles
- 2017 – 152,712 miles
- 2016 – 149,461 miles
- 2015 – 146,715 miles
- 2014 – 144,405 miles
- 2011 – 133,842 miles
- 2010 – 123,918 miles
- 2009 – 115,699 miles
- 2008 – 106,340 miles
- 2007 – 97,640 miles
- 2006 – 83,757 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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory7 MOTs, 2021–2025
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged
Minor5 MOTs, 2018–2024
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Advisory5 MOTs, 2014–2017
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip
Minor4 MOTs, 2021–2024
All brake disc backing plates corroded
Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024
Nearside rear light lens damaged
Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024
Full MOT history
27 tests since 13 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass160,085 miles (+350)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 160,085 miles
- Test number
- 440468175263
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass159,735 miles (+193)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2026
- Odometer
- 159,735 miles
- Test number
- 642015670535
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisorySurface corrosion to underside
Pass159,542 miles (+5)2 minor15 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 159,542 miles
- Test number
- 117394342516
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also has cuts in sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryAll brake disc backing plates corroded
- AdvisoryBoth rear brake discs corroded
- AdvisoryFront and rear suspension components corroded
- AdvisoryNearside front valve stem perished
- AdvisoryNearside rear light lens damaged
- AdvisoryNearside wing mirror loose
Fail159,537 miles (+203)5 major2 minor15 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 159,537 miles
- Test number
- 311609709150
- MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside 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))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- 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))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also has cuts in sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryAll brake disc backing plates corroded
- AdvisoryBoth rear brake discs corroded
- AdvisoryFront and rear suspension components corroded
- AdvisoryNearside front valve stem perished
- AdvisoryNearside rear light lens damaged
- AdvisoryNearside wing mirror loose
Pass159,334 miles (+5)10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 159,334 miles
- Test number
- 809110487105
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryAll brake disc backing plates corroded
- AdvisoryFront suspension components corroded
- AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion
- AdvisoryNearside rear light lens damaged
- AdvisoryOffside and nearside front valve stems perished
- AdvisoryOffside front outer cv boot weeping
- AdvisoryOffside mirror glass damaged
Fail159,329 miles (+913)1 dangerous5 major10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 159,329 miles
- Test number
- 338117417214
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside 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))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryAll brake disc backing plates corroded
- AdvisoryFront suspension components corroded
- AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion
- AdvisoryNearside rear light lens damaged
- AdvisoryOffside and nearside front valve stems perished
- AdvisoryOffside front outer cv boot weeping
- AdvisoryOffside mirror glass damaged
Pass158,416 miles4 minor19 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 158,416 miles
- Test number
- 919738510760
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slightly perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass cracked (3.3 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated all brake hoses slightly perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged slightly perished (5.2.3 (j))
- AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged mirror slightly loose
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged slightly perished (5.2.3 (j))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryAir filter top not secured
- AdvisoryAll brake disc back plates slightly corroded
- AdvisoryBattery light illuminated
- AdvisoryClutch pedal anti slip rubber worn
- AdvisoryDriver seat worn
- AdvisoryNearside and offside door check straps deteriorated
- AdvisoryReverse lights not working
- AdvisorySpare wheel missing
- AdvisoryWood in load bed base starting to rot
Fail158,416 miles (+58)10 major4 minor18 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 158,416 miles
- Test number
- 944745151280
- MajorElectrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected battery terminals loose (4.11 (a) (ii))
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible front plate very deteriorated (0.1 (b))
- MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x 2 (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside 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))
- MajorOffside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- 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))
- MajorSpare wheel insecure in carrier (6.1.5 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slightly perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass cracked (3.3 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated all brake hoses slightly perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged slightly perished (5.2.3 (j))
- AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged mirror slightly loose
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged slightly perished (5.2.3 (j))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryAir filter top not secured
- AdvisoryAll brake disc back plates slightly corroded
- AdvisoryBattery light illuminated
- AdvisoryClutch pedal anti slip rubber worn
- AdvisoryDriver seat worn
- AdvisoryNearside and offside door check straps deteriorated
- AdvisoryReverse lights not working
- AdvisoryWood in load bed base starting to rot
Pass158,358 miles (+1,693)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 158,358 miles
- Test number
- 373557320977
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside mirror glass cracked
Pass156,665 miles1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 156,665 miles
- Test number
- 306750697865
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryDrivers seat worn
Fail156,665 miles (+1,670)2 repaired1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 156,665 miles
- Test number
- 433501464123
- Repaired at testBrake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))
- Repaired at testOffside Drive shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryDrivers seat worn
Pass154,995 miles (+4)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 154,995 miles
- Test number
- 456084852499
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail154,991 miles (+2,279)1 dangerous1 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 154,991 miles
- Test number
- 276764433912
- DangerousFuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass152,712 miles (+3,251)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 152,712 miles
- Test number
- 148454873121
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass149,461 miles (+2,746)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 May 2017
- Odometer
- 149,461 miles
- Test number
- 794256373871
- AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Pass146,715 miles (+2,310)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 146,715 miles
- Test number
- 997582785103
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Pass144,405 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 May 2015
- Odometer
- 144,405 miles
- Test number
- 297254234121
- AdvisoryFront registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Fail144,405 miles (+10,563)3 failures3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 144,405 miles
- Test number
- 486025764013
- FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
- FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryOffside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- NoteFront wipers spilt
Pass133,842 miles (+9,924)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 133,842 miles
- Test number
- 289358971077
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass123,918 miles (+8,219)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 123,918 miles
- Test number
- 664784260016
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass115,699 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 115,699 miles
- Test number
- 532130979089
- AdvisoryNearside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside 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)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Fail115,699 miles (+9,359)1 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 115,699 miles
- Test number
- 941330679082
- Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- AdvisoryNearside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside 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)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass106,340 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 106,340 miles
- Test number
- 760793878098
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front 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)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Fail106,340 miles (+8,700)2 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 106,340 miles
- Test number
- 784923178089
- FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureExhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front 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)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Fail97,640 miles1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,640 miles
- Test number
- 381481777093
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass97,640 miles (+13,883)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 97,640 miles
- Test number
- 661321477089
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass83,757 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 83,757 miles
- Test number
- 913962976015
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about Y251 DRU
- Does Y251 DRU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y251 DRU is valid until 4 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on Y251 DRU?
- The MOT on Y251 DRU is valid until 4 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has Y251 DRU done?
- Y251 DRU was recorded at 160,085 miles at its MOT on 5 Oct 2026, an average of 3,712 miles a year.
- Has Y251 DRU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y251 DRU has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Mar 2024.
- Has the mileage on Y251 DRU 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 Y251 DRU find?
- Y251 DRU passed its latest MOT on 5 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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