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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 2001 · 1,896 cc

Y257 RRPMOT history

Y257 RRP is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 16 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 4 Oct 2027 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 229,688 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Oct 2026.

Y257 RRP white Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 4 Oct 2027
Mileage
229,688 mi
At MOT on 5 Oct 2026
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,404 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y257 RRP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
16 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y257 RRP was last recorded at 229,688 miles on 5 Oct 2026, 6,104 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
223,584 miles · 2 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
6,104 miles
Average per year
5,404 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 229,688 miles
  • 2025 – 223,584 miles
  • 2024 – 219,338 miles
  • 2022 – 216,689 miles
  • 2021 – 215,271 miles
  • 2020 – 209,743 miles
  • 2019 – 207,038 miles
  • 2018 – 205,215 miles
  • 2017 – 202,524 miles
  • 2016 – 199,664 miles
  • 2015 – 196,765 miles
  • 2014 – 194,271 miles
  • 2013 – 189,711 miles
  • 2012 – 185,178 miles
  • 2011 – 178,625 miles
  • 2010 – 171,393 miles
  • 2009 – 165,730 miles
  • 2008 – 136,826 miles
  • 2007 – 129,627 miles
  • 2006 – 119,381 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass229,688 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner tyre edge worn
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryGeneral underbody component/ chassis corrosion / sills inner & outer

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.

  • Coolant leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

24 tests since 8 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass229,688 miles (+6,104)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    229,688 miles
    Test number
    168148592859
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner tyre edge worn
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody component/ chassis corrosion / sills inner & outer

  2. Pass223,584 miles (+7)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    223,584 miles
    Test number
    503154942429
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail223,577 miles (+4,239)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    223,577 miles
    Test number
    252676672122
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wheel arch/step (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass219,338 miles (+2,649)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    219,338 miles
    Test number
    770556364139
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBoth outer sills corroded

  5. Pass216,689 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    216,689 miles
    Test number
    376422643102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail216,668 miles (+1,397)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    216,668 miles
    Test number
    489807552152
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass215,271 miles (+5,528)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    215,271 miles
    Test number
    133567311260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass209,743 miles (+2,705)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    209,743 miles
    Test number
    339143197695
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  9. Pass207,038 miles (+1,823)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    207,038 miles
    Test number
    828344257146
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front play in steering
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  10. Pass205,215 miles (+9)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    205,215 miles
    Test number
    731933787668
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both

  11. Fail205,206 miles (+2,682)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    205,206 miles
    Test number
    527230742752
    • MajorBrake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))
    • 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 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))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both

  12. Pass202,524 miles (+2,860)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    202,524 miles
    Test number
    182379885647
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  13. Pass199,664 miles (+2,899)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    199,664 miles
    Test number
    484775779499

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass196,765 miles (+2,494)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    196,765 miles
    Test number
    418456215143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass194,271 miles (+4,560)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    194,271 miles
    Test number
    859998964278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass189,711 miles (+4,533)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    189,711 miles
    Test number
    297609363221
    • NoteBoth fronyt tyres low on outer edges
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSlight play in both front bottom ball joints

  17. Pass185,178 miles (+6,553)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    185,178 miles
    Test number
    699683462267
    • NoteBoth front brake hoses perrishing
    • NoteSlight freeplay in nsf roll bar link rubbers

  18. Pass178,625 miles (+7,232)8 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    178,625 miles
    Test number
    396792871288
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)
    • NoteSlight play in nearside front bottom ball joint

  19. Pass171,393 miles (+5,663)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    171,393 miles
    Test number
    743015040295
    • NoteBoth front antiroll bar d rubbers slight play
    • NoteFront discs poor condition
    • NoteSlight play in n/s and o/s front inner rack joints

  20. Pass165,730 miles (+28,904)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2010
    Odometer
    165,730 miles
    Test number
    204981149114
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  21. Pass136,826 miles (+7,199)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    136,826 miles
    Test number
    273272508493
    • AdvisoryFront suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteN/s/f inner rack joint slight play

  22. Pass129,627 miles (+10,246)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2008
    Odometer
    129,627 miles
    Test number
    690507237182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass119,381 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2007
    Odometer
    119,381 miles
    Test number
    221318826108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail119,381 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,381 miles
    Test number
    790328926116
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Questions about Y257 RRP

Does Y257 RRP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y257 RRP is valid until 4 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y257 RRP?
The MOT on Y257 RRP 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 Y257 RRP done?
Y257 RRP was recorded at 229,688 miles at its MOT on 5 Oct 2026, an average of 5,404 miles a year.
Has Y257 RRP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y257 RRP has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on Y257 RRP 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 Y257 RRP find?
Y257 RRP passed its latest MOT on 5 Oct 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front track rod end ball joint has slight play; offside front inner tyre edge worn; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 1 more.

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