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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 2001 · 2,459 cc

Y271 RNDMOT history

Y271 RND is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 10 Jul 2001. Its MOT expired on 9 Jul 2025 and it has passed 19 of 34 MOT tests, with 272,396 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jul 2025.

Y271 RND white Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 9 Jul 2025
Mileage
272,396 mi
At MOT on 3 Jul 2025
MOT tests
34
19 passed · 15 failed
Per year
8,723 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y271 RND
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,459 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
10 Jul 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
3 Jul 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

Y271 RND was last recorded at 272,396 miles on 3 Jul 2025, 7,010 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
265,386 miles · 10 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
7,010 miles
Average per year
8,723 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 272,396 miles
  • 2024 – 265,386 miles
  • 2023 – 263,618 miles
  • 2022 – 261,143 miles
  • 2021 – 250,531 miles
  • 2020 – 239,300 miles
  • 2019 – 236,652 miles
  • 2018 – 231,168 miles
  • 2016 – 229,997 miles
  • 2015 – 229,178 miles
  • 2014 – 214,438 miles
  • 2013 – 201,695 miles
  • 2012 – 190,044 miles
  • 2011 – 171,609 miles
  • 2010 – 157,644 miles
  • 2009 – 143,301 miles
  • 2007 – 123,720 miles
  • 2006 – 112,287 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail272,396 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Outer Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced innersill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Outer Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outersill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength outersillx2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced nearside center outersill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced innersill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Outer Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Outer Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front-rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryWheel arches & inner/outersills corroded
  • AdvisoryWhite smoke on acceleration

What MOT failures 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.

  • Underbody surface rust

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch

    Major2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

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

  1. Fail272,396 miles (+7,010)10 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    272,396 miles
    Test number
    164945587559
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced innersill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outersill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength outersillx2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced nearside center outersill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced innersill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front-rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryWheel arches & inner/outersills corroded
    • AdvisoryWhite smoke on acceleration

  2. Pass265,386 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    265,386 miles
    Test number
    431780683305
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryUnder body surface rust

  3. Fail265,382 miles (+1,764)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    265,382 miles
    Test number
    569883484377
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced behind side bumper (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced behind side bumper (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody surface rust

  4. Pass263,618 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    263,618 miles
    Test number
    813720575390
    • AdvisoryUnderbody surface rust

  5. Fail263,618 miles (+22)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    263,618 miles
    Test number
    521371499317
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody surface rust

  6. Fail263,596 miles (+2,453)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    263,596 miles
    Test number
    105743778749
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength sill end of side door (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody heavily corroded

  7. Pass261,143 miles (+10,612)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    261,143 miles
    Test number
    413913872129
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass250,531 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    250,531 miles
    Test number
    328341971833

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail250,520 miles (+11,220)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    250,520 miles
    Test number
    876420060834
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  10. Pass239,300 miles (+2,648)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    239,300 miles
    Test number
    676686226098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass236,652 miles (+3)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    236,652 miles
    Test number
    721700010620
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Hand brake reading low but locking out
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Fail236,649 miles (+5,481)1 dangerous12 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    236,649 miles
    Test number
    351155673703
    • DangerousNearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • MajorDriver's seat with a defective structure (6.2.5 (a) (i))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorHeadlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Front centre and rear inner sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorPower steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Pass231,168 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    231,168 miles
    Test number
    857269402650

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail231,161 miles (+1,164)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    231,161 miles
    Test number
    516521818353
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

  15. Pass229,997 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    229,997 miles
    Test number
    585505660927

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail229,997 miles (+819)4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    229,997 miles
    Test number
    890003566452
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  17. Pass229,178 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    229,178 miles
    Test number
    170434211593

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail229,157 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    229,157 miles
    Test number
    962836547125
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  19. Fail229,157 miles (+14,719)2 dangerous2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    229,157 miles
    Test number
    670053592025
    • DangerousBrake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is fractured brake and clutch pedal box is broken (3.6.C.3)
    • DangerousBrake pedal fractured (3.3.A.1a)
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

  20. Pass214,438 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    214,438 miles
    Test number
    135235024371
    • NoteOff side front inner steering arm has play

  21. Fail214,438 miles (+12,743)1 failure2 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    214,438 miles
    Test number
    446364924497
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOff side front inner steering arm has play

  22. Pass201,695 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    201,695 miles
    Test number
    659895523338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail201,695 miles (+11,651)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    201,695 miles
    Test number
    437635623467
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

  24. Pass190,044 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    190,044 miles
    Test number
    139149022373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail190,044 miles (+18,435)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    190,044 miles
    Test number
    816698222305
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  26. Pass171,609 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    171,609 miles
    Test number
    775399311395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail171,609 miles (+13,965)8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,609 miles
    Test number
    917188211369
    • FailureExhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  28. Pass157,644 miles (+14,343)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    157,644 miles
    Test number
    880666410379
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  29. Pass143,301 miles (+11,778)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    143,301 miles
    Test number
    132630939327
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  30. Pass131,523 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    131,523 miles
    Test number
    491304589038
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteBoth front tyre's wearing on the inner edge.
    • NoteBrake pad warning light on but at time of test the pad's are ok.

  31. Fail131,523 miles (+7,803)4 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,523 miles
    Test number
    710164689019
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteBoth front tyre's wearing on the inner edge.
    • NoteBrake pad warning light on but at time of test the pad's are ok.

  32. Pass123,720 miles (+11,433)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    123,720 miles
    Test number
    943648197276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  33. Pass112,287 miles (+6,707)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    112,287 miles
    Test number
    472018296216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  34. Pass105,580 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2007
    Odometer
    105,580 miles
    Test number
    653519436181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y271 RND

Does Y271 RND currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y271 RND expired on 9 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y271 RND?
The MOT on Y271 RND expired on 9 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y271 RND done?
Y271 RND was recorded at 272,396 miles at its MOT on 3 Jul 2025, an average of 8,723 miles a year.
Has Y271 RND ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y271 RND has failed 15 of its 34 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on Y271 RND 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 Y271 RND find?
Y271 RND failed its latest MOT on 3 Jul 2025 with 10 major defects and 7 advisories: nearside front outer body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch; nearside rear inner seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced innersill; nearside rear outer body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch, and 14 more.

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