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Volkswagen Transporter

Red · Diesel · 2001 · 2,461 cc

Y268 RVMMOT history

Y268 RVM is a red diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 15 Aug 2001. Its MOT is valid until 17 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 34 MOT tests, with 271,896 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Mar 2026.

Y268 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 17 Mar 2027
Mileage
271,896 mi
At MOT on 2 Mar 2026
MOT tests
34
20 passed · 14 failed
Per year
8,357 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y268 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 17 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y268 RVM was last recorded at 271,896 miles on 2 Mar 2026, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
271,893 miles · 23 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
8,357 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 271,896 miles
  • 2025 – 266,531 miles
  • 2024 – 261,874 miles
  • 2023 – 258,279 miles
  • 2022 – 252,504 miles
  • 2021 – 247,743 miles
  • 2020 – 242,315 miles
  • 2019 – 235,780 miles
  • 2018 – 227,554 miles
  • 2017 – 219,904 miles
  • 2016 – 209,780 miles
  • 2015 – 200,706 miles
  • 2014 – 189,941 miles
  • 2013 – 182,781 miles
  • 2012 – 171,633 miles
  • 2011 – 161,017 miles
  • 2010 – 148,947 miles
  • 2009 – 140,815 miles
  • 2007 – 124,448 miles
  • 2006 – 109,050 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass271,896 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory8 MOTs, 2020–2025

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2024

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

34 tests since 6 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass271,896 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    271,896 miles
    Test number
    644520952663

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail271,893 miles (+5,362)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    271,893 miles
    Test number
    305773194182
    • DangerousBonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently (3.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass266,531 miles (+9)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    266,531 miles
    Test number
    511899513789
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail266,522 miles (+4,648)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    266,522 miles
    Test number
    252313391551
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed oil level below minimum (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass261,874 miles (+9)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    261,874 miles
    Test number
    758475359856
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail261,865 miles (+3,586)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    261,865 miles
    Test number
    512933275164
    • MajorExhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass258,279 miles (+10)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    258,279 miles
    Test number
    638503827576
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail258,269 miles (+5,765)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    258,269 miles
    Test number
    291479736969
    • MajorExhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass252,504 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    252,504 miles
    Test number
    729564704503
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail252,501 miles (+4,758)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    252,501 miles
    Test number
    434061541400
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from compensator to both flexys (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil on minimum

  11. Pass247,743 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    247,743 miles
    Test number
    213499485908
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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))

  12. Fail247,734 miles (+5,419)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    247,734 miles
    Test number
    129906803457
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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))

  13. Pass242,315 miles (+12)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    242,315 miles
    Test number
    112195835762
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  14. Fail242,303 miles (+6,523)7 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    242,303 miles
    Test number
    787541937959
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  15. Pass235,780 miles (+8,226)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    235,780 miles
    Test number
    584501729515
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside sill slightly corroded

  16. Pass227,554 miles (+7,650)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    227,554 miles
    Test number
    924058725136
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  17. Pass219,904 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    219,904 miles
    Test number
    973258920007
    • 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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  18. Fail219,904 miles (+10,124)1 failure8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    219,904 miles
    Test number
    369994169738
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • 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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  19. Pass209,780 miles (+9,074)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    209,780 miles
    Test number
    117228450125
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass200,706 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    200,706 miles
    Test number
    105845045484

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail200,697 miles (+10,756)3 dangerous2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    200,697 miles
    Test number
    277864445063
    • DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • DangerousNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteOil light on

  22. Pass189,941 miles (+179)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    189,941 miles
    Test number
    115415744093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail189,762 miles (+6,981)6 dangerous2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    189,762 miles
    Test number
    997479634039
    • DangerousBrake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • DangerousNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • DangerousNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • DangerousOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  24. Pass182,781 miles (+77)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    182,781 miles
    Test number
    177491653027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail182,704 miles (+11,071)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,704 miles
    Test number
    776107243012
    • FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  26. Pass171,633 miles (+10,616)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    171,633 miles
    Test number
    677167332020
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  27. Pass161,017 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    161,017 miles
    Test number
    947235141026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail161,017 miles (+12,070)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,017 miles
    Test number
    998805841040
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  29. Pass148,947 miles (+8,132)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    148,947 miles
    Test number
    653953940093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass140,815 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    140,815 miles
    Test number
    370566459058
    • NoteBrake pad warning light on dash
    • NoteOuter plastic coating splitting on handbrake cable

  31. Fail140,815 miles (+16,367)1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,815 miles
    Test number
    384636059042
    • Repaired at testBrake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
    • NoteBrake pad warning light on dash
    • NoteOuter plastic coating splitting on handbrake cable

  32. Pass124,448 miles (+15,398)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    124,448 miles
    Test number
    203264657298
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  33. Pass109,050 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    109,050 miles
    Test number
    924050056232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  34. Fail109,050 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,050 miles
    Test number
    613509346221
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Questions about Y268 RVM

Does Y268 RVM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y268 RVM is valid until 17 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y268 RVM?
The MOT on Y268 RVM is valid until 17 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y268 RVM done?
Y268 RVM was recorded at 271,896 miles at its MOT on 2 Mar 2026, an average of 8,357 miles a year.
Has Y268 RVM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y268 RVM has failed 14 of its 34 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on Y268 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 Y268 RVM find?
Y268 RVM passed its latest MOT on 2 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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