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Volkswagen Transporter

Red · Diesel · 2001 · 2,461 cc

Y257 RVMMOT history

Y257 RVM is a red diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 1 Aug 2001. Its MOT is valid until 24 Jan 2027 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 170,857 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jan 2026.

Y257 RVM red Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 24 Jan 2027
Mileage
170,857 mi
At MOT on 23 Jan 2026
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,055 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y257 RVM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 Aug 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y257 RVM was last recorded at 170,857 miles on 23 Jan 2026, 272 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
170,585 miles · 23 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
272 miles
Average per year
3,055 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 170,857 miles
  • 2025 – 170,585 miles
  • 2024 – 169,582 miles
  • 2022 – 168,802 miles
  • 2021 – 166,163 miles
  • 2020 – 161,869 miles
  • 2019 – 157,710 miles
  • 2018 – 155,193 miles
  • 2017 – 152,089 miles
  • 2016 – 148,654 miles
  • 2014 – 143,793 miles
  • 2013 – 141,091 miles
  • 2012 – 137,434 miles
  • 2011 – 133,907 miles
  • 2010 – 129,352 miles
  • 2009 – 125,615 miles
  • 2008 – 121,191 miles
  • 2007 – 116,971 miles
  • 2006 – 111,979 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass170,857 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Drag link end ball joint has slight play both fronts (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) and offside front

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front door step has corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front door step has corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

27 tests since 16 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass170,857 miles (+272)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    170,857 miles
    Test number
    977215193949
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  2. Pass170,585 miles (+1,003)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    170,585 miles
    Test number
    994632794551
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass169,582 miles (+780)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    169,582 miles
    Test number
    383178266174
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  4. Pass168,802 miles (+2,639)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    168,802 miles
    Test number
    303065839665
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  5. Pass166,163 miles (+4,294)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    166,163 miles
    Test number
    768152185766
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass161,869 miles (+4,159)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    161,869 miles
    Test number
    197149958216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass157,710 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    157,710 miles
    Test number
    160698613732
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) and offside front
    • AdvisoryNearside Front door step has corrosion
    • AdvisoryOffside Front door step has corrosion

  8. Fail157,710 miles (+2,517)1 dangerous5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,710 miles
    Test number
    640703582603
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure in tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) and offside front
    • AdvisoryNearside Front door step has corrosion
    • AdvisoryOffside Front door step has corrosion

  9. Pass155,193 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2019
    Odometer
    155,193 miles
    Test number
    302717949165
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Body has slight corrosion outer sill skin (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Fail155,192 miles (+3,103)7 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,192 miles
    Test number
    609171887360
    • FailureCentral Rear Brake cable insecure return spring (3.5.1d)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Body has slight corrosion outer sill skin (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass152,089 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2018
    Odometer
    152,089 miles
    Test number
    981072681141
    • AdvisoryDrag link end ball joint has slight play both fronts (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear seats have no submarine plates fitted

  12. Fail152,088 miles (+3,434)2 dangerous5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,088 miles
    Test number
    984447737023
    • DangerousNearside Body insecure and dangerous to other road users side door (6.1.B.1b)
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure in tread pattern (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded front to rears (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryDrag link end ball joint has slight play both fronts (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear seats have no submarine plates fitted

  13. Pass148,654 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    148,654 miles
    Test number
    737570282458
    • AdvisoryDrag link end ball joint has slight play both fronts (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryFront suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint both fronts (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySmoke from engine exhaust

  14. FailMileage not read10 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    429110932072
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake application uneven inop (3.7.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureParking brake lever inappropriately repaired return spring on cable inop (3.1.8)
    • FailureRear Brake load sensing valve defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryDrag link end ball joint has slight play both fronts (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryFront suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint both fronts (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass143,793 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    143,793 miles
    Test number
    477457384238
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  16. Fail143,792 miles (+2,701)7 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,792 miles
    Test number
    806423684245
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRear Brake load sensing valve inoperative (3.6.E.3)
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass141,091 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    141,091 miles
    Test number
    439909013486
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  18. Fail141,089 miles (+3,655)1 dangerous4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,089 miles
    Test number
    439297813462
    • DangerousCentre Front Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass137,434 miles (+3,527)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    137,434 miles
    Test number
    338861112351
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass133,907 miles (+4,555)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    133,907 miles
    Test number
    545601911387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass129,352 miles (+3,737)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    129,352 miles
    Test number
    104645700326

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass125,615 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    125,615 miles
    Test number
    482570709422

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail125,615 miles (+4,424)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,615 miles
    Test number
    404200109426
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  24. Pass121,191 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    121,191 miles
    Test number
    791240498242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail121,191 miles (+4,220)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,191 miles
    Test number
    811970798231
    • FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  26. Pass116,971 miles (+4,992)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    116,971 miles
    Test number
    203940797225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass111,979 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    111,979 miles
    Test number
    171399386243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y257 RVM

Does Y257 RVM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y257 RVM is valid until 24 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y257 RVM?
The MOT on Y257 RVM is valid until 24 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y257 RVM done?
Y257 RVM was recorded at 170,857 miles at its MOT on 23 Jan 2026, an average of 3,055 miles a year.
Has Y257 RVM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y257 RVM has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Apr 2019.
Has the mileage on Y257 RVM 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 RVM find?
Y257 RVM passed its latest MOT on 23 Jan 2026 with 3 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel.

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