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Volkswagen Transporter

Grey · Diesel · 2001 · 1,896 cc

Y252 ERUMOT history

Y252 ERU is a grey diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 13 Aug 2001. Its MOT is valid until 18 Dec 2026 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 201,418 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Dec 2025.

Y252 ERU grey Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 18 Dec 2026
Mileage
201,418 mi
At MOT on 16 Dec 2025
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,468 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y252 ERU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
13 Aug 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
16 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y252 ERU was last recorded at 201,418 miles on 16 Dec 2025, 5,502 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
195,916 miles · 25 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
5,502 miles
Average per year
6,468 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 201,418 miles
  • 2024 – 195,916 miles
  • 2023 – 191,207 miles
  • 2022 – 182,765 miles
  • 2021 – 174,105 miles
  • 2020 – 173,132 miles
  • 2019 – 173,121 miles
  • 2018 – 167,208 miles
  • 2017 – 160,165 miles
  • 2016 – 150,729 miles
  • 2015 – 141,678 miles
  • 2014 – 131,814 miles
  • 2013 – 121,802 miles
  • 2012 – 116,221 miles
  • 2011 – 109,495 miles
  • 2010 – 104,638 miles
  • 2009 – 100,252 miles
  • 2008 – 96,020 miles
  • 2007 – 91,217 miles
  • 2006 – 85,734 miles
  • 2005 – 69,883 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass201,418 miles
  • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated all rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside outer seal heavily corroded
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear light slight damage
  • AdvisoryEngine damp with oil
  • AdvisoryUnder body corrosion
  • AdvisoryUnder body covered with under seal
  • AdvisoryUnder tray

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.

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2008–2011

  • Offside Front Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Brake master cylinder close to minimum mark

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

28 tests since 15 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass201,418 miles (+5,502)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    201,418 miles
    Test number
    173612758169
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated all rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside outer seal heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear light slight damage
    • AdvisoryEngine damp with oil
    • AdvisoryUnder body corrosion
    • AdvisoryUnder body covered with under seal
    • AdvisoryUnder tray
  2. Pass195,916 miles (+4,709)16 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    195,916 miles
    Test number
    421020112272
    • AdvisoryBattery slightly loose
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryDrive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeavy corrosion to underside
    • AdvisoryNearside side sill and both front wheel arches heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear light damaged
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All advise replacing soon (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted
  3. Pass191,207 miles (+62)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    191,207 miles
    Test number
    670728592253
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryWelding repairs to underside
  4. Fail191,145 miles (+8,380)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    191,145 miles
    Test number
    598022451349
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  5. Pass182,765 miles (+8,660)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    182,765 miles
    Test number
    615719851816
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass174,105 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    174,105 miles
    Test number
    888245383784
    • AdvisorySome advanced corrosion to near side outer sill from front to rear.
    • AdvisoryTow bar corroded.
  7. Fail174,105 miles (+973)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,105 miles
    Test number
    187876349612
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySome advanced corrosion to near side outer sill from front to rear.
    • AdvisoryTow bar corroded.
  8. Pass173,132 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    173,132 miles
    Test number
    986475506921
    • AdvisoryBrake master cylinder close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySome corrosion to both near side and off side front and rear inner and outer sills
    • AdvisorySome corrosion to most brake components.
  9. Fail173,132 miles (+11)5 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,132 miles
    Test number
    512825277689
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low Head lamp adjuster not working (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front 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 Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake master cylinder close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySome corrosion to both near side and off side front and rear inner and outer sills
    • AdvisorySome corrosion to most brake components.
  10. Pass173,121 miles (+5,913)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    173,121 miles
    Test number
    980023442523

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass167,208 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    167,208 miles
    Test number
    111745565232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail167,208 miles (+7,043)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,208 miles
    Test number
    757575204826
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testStop lamp(s) not working all (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  13. Pass160,165 miles (+9,436)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    160,165 miles
    Test number
    184251893571

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass150,729 miles (+9,051)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    150,729 miles
    Test number
    857385002596
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)
  15. Pass141,678 miles (+9,864)3 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    141,678 miles
    Test number
    166419205288
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBrake discs corroded on faces..
    • NoteBrake pedal spongy.
    • NoteHigh imbalance on front brakes on apply and release check..See sheet attached and will require attention.
    • NoteImbalance on rear brakes
    • NoteOil leak
  16. Pass131,814 miles (+10,012)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    131,814 miles
    Test number
    327176404178
    • NoteFront and rear brake pads look low
  17. Pass121,802 miles (+5,581)5 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    121,802 miles
    Test number
    169545593098
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear brake discs pitted and worn slightly
    • NoteRear brake pads worn slightly
    • NoteSmall split in offside wiper blade
    • NoteTow bar fitted
  18. Pass116,221 miles (+6,726)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    116,221 miles
    Test number
    925534792042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass109,495 miles (+129)2 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    109,495 miles
    Test number
    146104191496
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteCorrosion to suspension components
    • NoteDamage to ns sill
    • NoteFront discs worn
    • NoteRear discs worn
    • NoteStone chips and scratches to windscreen
    • NoteWipers juddering
  20. Fail109,366 miles (+4,728)2 failures1 advisory6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,366 miles
    Test number
    965380591033
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteCorrosion to suspension components
    • NoteDamage to ns sill
    • NoteFront discs worn
    • NoteRear discs worn
    • NoteStone chips and scratches to windscreen
    • NoteWipers juddering
  21. Pass104,638 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    104,638 miles
    Test number
    313251680074
    • NoteSee advisory sheet 713968470022
  22. Fail104,638 miles (+4,386)3 failures5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,638 miles
    Test number
    713868470022
    • FailureBrake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteSlight damage to nsf sill
    • NoteStone chips in windscreen
  23. Pass100,252 miles (+4,232)6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    100,252 miles
    Test number
    770064199063
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteSlight damage to sills
    • NoteStone chips in windscreen
  24. Pass96,020 miles (+4,803)6 advisories7 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    96,020 miles
    Test number
    390840108182
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBoth rear tyres are age cracking
    • NoteCuts to both rear tyre treads
    • NoteRear number plate in poor condition
    • NoteSlight water damage to front number plate
    • NoteStone chips to windscreen
  25. Pass91,217 miles (+5,483)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    91,217 miles
    Test number
    754070007190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass85,734 miles (+15,851)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    85,734 miles
    Test number
    762634296085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass69,883 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    69,883 miles
    Test number
    831388125269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail69,883 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,883 miles
    Test number
    342027225281
    • FailureFront Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Questions about Y252 ERU

Does Y252 ERU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y252 ERU is valid until 18 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on Y252 ERU?
The MOT on Y252 ERU is valid until 18 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y252 ERU done?
Y252 ERU was recorded at 201,418 miles at its MOT on 16 Dec 2025, an average of 6,468 miles a year.
Has Y252 ERU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y252 ERU has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on Y252 ERU 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 Y252 ERU find?
Y252 ERU passed its latest MOT on 16 Dec 2025 with 10 advisories: anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front; brake hose slightly deteriorated all rear; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes, and 7 more.

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