Volkswagen logo

Volkswagen Transporter

Red and Grey · Diesel · 2001 · 2,461 cc

Y261 RVMMOT history

Y261 RVM is a red and grey diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 8 Aug 2001. Its MOT expired on 2 Aug 2024 and it has passed 18 of 29 MOT tests, with 237,072 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Aug 2023.

Y261 RVM red Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 2 Aug 2024
Mileage
237,072 mi
At MOT on 3 Aug 2023
MOT tests
29
18 passed · 11 failed
Per year
8,445 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for Y261 RVM in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
Y261 RVM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Red and Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
8 Aug 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Aug 2024
Latest MOT test
3 Aug 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y261 RVM was last recorded at 237,072 miles on 3 Aug 2023, 6,893 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Aug 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
230,179 miles · 12 Aug 2021
Between the last two tests
6,893 miles
Average per year
8,445 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 237,072 miles
  • 2021 – 230,179 miles
  • 2020 – 219,625 miles
  • 2019 – 212,382 miles
  • 2018 – 202,746 miles
  • 2017 – 191,354 miles
  • 2016 – 186,071 miles
  • 2015 – 180,410 miles
  • 2014 – 173,002 miles
  • 2013 – 165,397 miles
  • 2012 – 158,096 miles
  • 2011 – 150,671 miles
  • 2010 – 138,584 miles
  • 2009 – 127,550 miles
  • 2008 – 118,451 miles
  • 2007 – 104,441 miles
  • 2006 – 95,840 miles
  • 2005 – 85,128 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass237,072 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip on (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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 a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2010–2014

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

29 tests since 5 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass237,072 miles (+6,893)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    237,072 miles
    Test number
    625492493280
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip on (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass230,179 miles1 dangerous1 minor
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    230,179 miles
    Test number
    894161731268
    • DangerousCoil warning light indicates a malfunction
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  3. Fail230,176 miles (+10,551)2 dangerous2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    230,176 miles
    Test number
    622957326688
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousCoil warning light indicates a malfunction
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass219,625 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    219,625 miles
    Test number
    917222592951
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  5. Fail219,619 miles (+7,237)2 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    219,619 miles
    Test number
    721186066166
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  6. Pass212,382 miles (+9,636)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    212,382 miles
    Test number
    171008774306
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryGlow plug light on

  7. Pass202,746 miles (+396)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    202,746 miles
    Test number
    125720513202
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail202,350 miles (+10,996)1 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    202,350 miles
    Test number
    724038422721
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords damaged 255/35zr/20/102wxl (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorBrake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases bye exhaust mountin (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre marked in yellow chalk

  9. Pass191,354 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    191,354 miles
    Test number
    801650881533
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on
    • AdvisoryGlow plug warning light on

  10. Fail191,352 miles (+5,281)1 dangerous7 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    191,352 miles
    Test number
    927762671579
    • DangerousOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick on metal (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords marked in yellow chalk (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords marked in yellow chalk (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • Advisory255/35zr/20/97y/xl
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on
    • AdvisoryGlow plug warning light on

  11. Pass186,071 miles (+77)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    186,071 miles
    Test number
    757862291935
    • AdvisoryO/s/r and n/s/r tyres worn uneven and cracks on inner side wall.

  12. Fail185,994 miles (+5,584)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,994 miles
    Test number
    628964518904
    • FailureCentre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn hard on inside edge.
    • AdvisoryHand brake cable return spring broken.
    • AdvisoryO/s/r and n/s/r tyres worn uneven and cracks on inner side wall.

  13. Pass180,410 miles (+7,408)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    180,410 miles
    Test number
    944342731476
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak
    • AdvisoryEngine warning light on
    • AdvisoryExhaust starting to corrode
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipes starting to corrode
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs starting to corrode

  14. Pass173,002 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    173,002 miles
    Test number
    766382914291
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  15. Fail173,002 miles (+7,605)2 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,002 miles
    Test number
    779707004274
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  16. Pass165,397 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    165,397 miles
    Test number
    225186523255
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteExhaust system very badly corroded

  17. Fail165,397 miles (+7,301)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,397 miles
    Test number
    785572823205
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteExhaust system very badly corroded

  18. Pass158,096 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    158,096 miles
    Test number
    345443912423
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail158,096 miles (+7,425)7 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,096 miles
    Test number
    325079302403
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteO/s/r brake binding

  20. Pass150,671 miles (+79)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    150,671 miles
    Test number
    818778521243
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Fail150,592 miles (+12,008)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,592 miles
    Test number
    278765221239
    • FailureFront Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass138,584 miles2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    138,584 miles
    Test number
    244793830282
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteBrake pad warning light on
    • NoteExhaust bracket snapped
    • NoteOffside rear brake disc slightly pitted and scored

  23. Fail138,584 miles (+11,034)3 failures2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,584 miles
    Test number
    270713130200
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteBrake pad warning light on
    • NoteExhaust bracket snapped
    • NoteOffside rear brake disc slightly pitted and scored

  24. Pass127,550 miles (+47)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    127,550 miles
    Test number
    754940939266
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteRear brake balance out slightly

  25. Fail127,503 miles (+9,052)1 dangerous3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,503 miles
    Test number
    923137029220
    • DangerousOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteRear brake balance out slightly

  26. Pass118,451 miles (+14,010)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    118,451 miles
    Test number
    670969628216
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  27. Pass104,441 miles (+8,601)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    104,441 miles
    Test number
    991704737245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass95,840 miles (+10,712)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    95,840 miles
    Test number
    972658836235
    • NoteN/s frnt tyre worn on edge

  29. Pass85,128 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    85,128 miles
    Test number
    381117815418

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y261 RVM

Does Y261 RVM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y261 RVM expired on 2 Aug 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y261 RVM?
The MOT on Y261 RVM expired on 2 Aug 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y261 RVM done?
Y261 RVM was recorded at 237,072 miles at its MOT on 3 Aug 2023, an average of 8,445 miles a year.
Has Y261 RVM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y261 RVM has failed 11 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Aug 2021.
Has the mileage on Y261 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 Y261 RVM find?
Y261 RVM passed its latest MOT on 3 Aug 2023 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip on; offside front track rod end ball joint has slight play.

Related registrations

Browse all Y261 registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.