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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 2001 · 1,896 cc

Y261 DRUMOT history

Y261 DRU is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 21 May 2001. Its MOT expired on 29 Oct 2024 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 177,386 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Oct 2023.

Y261 DRU white Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 29 Oct 2024
Mileage
177,386 mi
At MOT on 23 Oct 2023
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
7,011 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y261 DRU
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
21 May 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Oct 2024
Latest MOT test
23 Oct 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y261 DRU was last recorded at 177,386 miles on 23 Oct 2023, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
177,386 miles · 18 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
7,011 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 177,386 miles
  • 2022 – 169,834 miles
  • 2021 – 160,731 miles
  • 2020 – 153,800 miles
  • 2019 – 142,232 miles
  • 2018 – 135,193 miles
  • 2017 – 130,361 miles
  • 2016 – 124,418 miles
  • 2015 – 118,485 miles
  • 2014 – 113,155 miles
  • 2013 – 107,994 miles
  • 2012 – 102,852 miles
  • 2011 – 96,276 miles
  • 2010 – 89,415 miles
  • 2009 – 81,320 miles
  • 2008 – 74,583 miles
  • 2007 – 66,355 miles
  • 2006 – 54,654 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass177,386 miles
  • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021

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 Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

27 tests since 21 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass177,386 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    177,386 miles
    Test number
    654193560982
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Fail177,386 miles (+7,552)4 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,386 miles
    Test number
    129654319741
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength door step (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass169,834 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    169,834 miles
    Test number
    710738206332
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

  4. Fail169,834 miles (+9,103)1 dangerous7 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,834 miles
    Test number
    518301167185
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

  5. Pass160,731 miles (+6,931)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    160,731 miles
    Test number
    209329037397
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Pass153,800 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    153,800 miles
    Test number
    214840387539

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail153,800 miles (+11,568)4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,800 miles
    Test number
    835617969239
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  8. Pass142,232 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    142,232 miles
    Test number
    555072541327
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  9. Fail142,230 miles (+7,037)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,230 miles
    Test number
    920591459532
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass135,193 miles (+4,832)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    135,193 miles
    Test number
    154777779129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass130,361 miles (+5,943)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    130,361 miles
    Test number
    956079550309

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass124,418 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    124,418 miles
    Test number
    701249315781

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail124,418 miles (+5,933)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,418 miles
    Test number
    791652693015
    • FailureCentre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  14. Pass118,485 miles2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    118,485 miles
    Test number
    375001915151
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Fail118,485 miles (+5,330)3 repaired2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,485 miles
    Test number
    668251915177
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass113,155 miles (+5,161)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    113,155 miles
    Test number
    666703714156
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  17. Pass107,994 miles (+5,142)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    107,994 miles
    Test number
    326906313180
    • 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)

  18. Pass102,852 miles (+6,576)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    102,852 miles
    Test number
    569305912132
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  19. Pass96,276 miles (+6,861)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    96,276 miles
    Test number
    207048011160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass89,415 miles (+8,095)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    89,415 miles
    Test number
    244563310165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass81,320 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    81,320 miles
    Test number
    611360219124
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres have deep cuts

  22. Fail81,320 miles (+6,737)1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,320 miles
    Test number
    910490519176
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres have deep cuts

  23. Pass74,583 miles (+8,228)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    74,583 miles
    Test number
    770538008165
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  24. Fail66,355 miles4 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,355 miles
    Test number
    451630827172
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  25. Pass66,355 miles (+11,701)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    66,355 miles
    Test number
    633400527194
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  26. Fail54,654 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,654 miles
    Test number
    410441916172
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

  27. Pass54,654 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    54,654 miles
    Test number
    924221516121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y261 DRU

Does Y261 DRU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y261 DRU expired on 29 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y261 DRU?
The MOT on Y261 DRU expired on 29 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y261 DRU done?
Y261 DRU was recorded at 177,386 miles at its MOT on 23 Oct 2023, an average of 7,011 miles a year.
Has Y261 DRU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y261 DRU has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on Y261 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 Y261 DRU find?
Y261 DRU passed its latest MOT on 23 Oct 2023 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: nearside windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 3 more.

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