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Volkswagen Transporter

Red · Diesel · 2001 · 2,461 cc

Y266 RVMMOT history

Y266 RVM is a red diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 15 Aug 2001. Its MOT is valid until 3 Aug 2027 and it has passed 17 of 29 MOT tests, with 132,449 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Aug 2026.

Y266 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 3 Aug 2027
Mileage
132,449 mi
At MOT on 4 Aug 2026
MOT tests
29
17 passed · 12 failed
Per year
2,356 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y266 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
15 Aug 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y266 RVM was last recorded at 132,449 miles on 4 Aug 2026, 29 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jul 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 9 Jul 2025: 132,420 miles, lower than 194,323 miles on 4 Nov 2020.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
132,420 miles · 9 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
29 miles
Average per year
2,356 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 132,449 miles
  • 2025 – 132,420 miles
  • 2020 – 194,323 miles
  • 2019 – 189,421 miles
  • 2018 – 183,310 miles
  • 2017 – 175,456 miles
  • 2016 – 167,477 miles
  • 2015 – 158,228 miles
  • 2014 – 150,046 miles
  • 2013 – 143,046 miles
  • 2012 – 135,164 miles
  • 2011 – 129,167 miles
  • 2010 – 122,428 miles
  • 2009 – 113,343 miles
  • 2008 – 104,962 miles
  • 2007 – 92,803 miles
  • 2006 – 85,228 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass132,449 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

Full MOT history

29 tests since 19 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass132,449 miles (+29)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    132,449 miles
    Test number
    302882967324
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass132,420 miles (-61,903)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    132,420 miles
    Test number
    884209258820
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass194,323 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    194,323 miles
    Test number
    493489195549
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated all four (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryO/s headlight stone chip

  4. Fail194,323 miles (+4,902)2 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    194,323 miles
    Test number
    899300004797
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testStop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated all four (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryO/s headlight stone chip

  5. Pass189,421 miles (+6,111)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    189,421 miles
    Test number
    491578982236
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryWheel arches beginning to corrode

  6. Pass183,310 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    183,310 miles
    Test number
    725454043543
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryWheel arches beginning to corrode

  7. Fail183,310 miles (+7,854)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,310 miles
    Test number
    478043622624
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryWheel arches beginning to corrode

  8. Pass175,456 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    175,456 miles
    Test number
    586742532286
    • AdvisoryAll four road wheels beginning to corrode

  9. Fail175,456 miles (+7,979)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,456 miles
    Test number
    693340807138
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

  10. Pass167,477 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    167,477 miles
    Test number
    979761857582
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Fail167,477 miles (+9,249)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,477 miles
    Test number
    758935798890
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Pass158,228 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    158,228 miles
    Test number
    472046257083
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  13. Fail158,228 miles (+8,182)5 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,228 miles
    Test number
    266225638585
    • FailureBrake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded caliper to hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  14. Pass150,046 miles7 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    150,046 miles
    Test number
    118896194267
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteParking brake cable condition poor . Return spring missing
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Fail150,046 miles (+7,000)2 failures11 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,046 miles
    Test number
    425585194276
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteParking brake cable condition poor . Return spring missing
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass143,046 miles (+7,882)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    143,046 miles
    Test number
    179068703377
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass135,164 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    135,164 miles
    Test number
    166472792220
    • NoteStone chip on o/s headlight

  18. Fail135,164 miles (+5,997)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,164 miles
    Test number
    706900092298
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteStone chip on o/s headlight

  19. Pass129,167 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    129,167 miles
    Test number
    537308591281
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteSuspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

  20. Fail129,167 miles (+6,739)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,167 miles
    Test number
    259728691289
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteSuspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

  21. Pass122,428 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    122,428 miles
    Test number
    381870280467

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail122,428 miles (+9,085)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,428 miles
    Test number
    874640880267
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

  23. Pass113,343 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    113,343 miles
    Test number
    712786089242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail113,343 miles (+8,381)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,343 miles
    Test number
    954700789249
    • FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

  25. Pass104,962 miles (+120)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    104,962 miles
    Test number
    222791288238
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

  26. Fail104,842 miles (+12,039)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,842 miles
    Test number
    330504778230
    • FailureBrake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

  27. Pass92,803 miles (+7,575)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    92,803 miles
    Test number
    573224917200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass85,228 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    85,228 miles
    Test number
    432231006274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail85,228 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,228 miles
    Test number
    393100106247
    • FailureExhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Questions about Y266 RVM

Does Y266 RVM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y266 RVM is valid until 3 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y266 RVM?
The MOT on Y266 RVM is valid until 3 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y266 RVM done?
Y266 RVM was recorded at 132,449 miles at its MOT on 4 Aug 2026, an average of 2,356 miles a year.
Has Y266 RVM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y266 RVM has failed 12 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Nov 2020.
Has the mileage on Y266 RVM ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 9 Jul 2025. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y266 RVM find?
Y266 RVM passed its latest MOT on 4 Aug 2026 with 2 advisories: offside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play; offside front track rod end ball joint has slight play.

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