
Volkswagen Transporter
Red · Diesel · 2001 · 2,461 cc
Y271 RVMMOT history
Y271 RVM is a red diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 8 Aug 2001. Its MOT is valid until 6 Aug 2027 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 229,932 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Aug 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 6 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 229,932 mi
- At MOT on 7 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 30
- 20 passed · 10 failed
- Per year
- 4,888 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y271 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
- 8 Aug 2001
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 6 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 7 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y271 RVM was last recorded at 229,932 miles on 7 Aug 2026, 205 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jul 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 229,727 miles · 23 Jul 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 205 miles
- Average per year
- 4,888 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 229,932 miles
- 2025 – 222,202 miles
- 2024 – 216,598 miles
- 2023 – 212,552 miles
- 2022 – 207,406 miles
- 2021 – 202,092 miles
- 2020 – 199,432 miles
- 2019 – 196,937 miles
- 2018 – 192,999 miles
- 2017 – 191,048 miles
- 2016 – 187,292 miles
- 2015 – 181,984 miles
- 2014 – 179,786 miles
- 2013 – 176,424 miles
- 2012 – 172,475 miles
- 2011 – 166,289 miles
- 2010 – 160,304 miles
- 2009 – 152,310 miles
- 2008 – 144,185 miles
- 2006 – 133,215 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside mid pipe under floor (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded nearside and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryAll welding repairs covered in under body shultz
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
Advisory4 MOTs, 2024–2025
Rear Coil spring corroded o/s n/s
Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
Minor3 MOTs, 2024–2026
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2021
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
30 tests since 23 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass229,932 miles (+205)1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 229,932 miles
- Test number
- 940479413742
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside mid pipe under floor (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded nearside and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryAll welding repairs covered in under body shultz
Fail229,727 miles (+7,525)13 major1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 229,727 miles
- Test number
- 458765932247
- MajorFluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users diesel (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- MajorHeadlamp aim too low nearside and offside (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced mid full outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner front of lower arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury outer wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill to inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded nearside and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material mid floor (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated to brake caliper (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass222,202 miles (+11)1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 222,202 miles
- Test number
- 168639801020
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNs os inner sill corroded
- AdvisoryOuter sill corroded
Fail222,191 miles (+5,593)2 major1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 222,191 miles
- Test number
- 315460504888
- MajorFront Direction indicator with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning both sides (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNs os inner sill corroded
- AdvisoryOuter sill corroded
Pass216,598 miles1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 216,598 miles
- Test number
- 621487161040
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s n/s (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded o/s n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryO/s n/s/f sills slightly corroded
Fail216,598 miles (+4,046)2 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 216,598 miles
- Test number
- 989238048108
- MajorHeadlamp aim too low o/s n/s (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorHeadlamp insecure o/s n/s (4.1.1 (c))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s n/s (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded o/s n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryO/s n/s/f sills slightly corroded
Pass212,552 miles (+166)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 212,552 miles
- Test number
- 829247119696
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s n/s (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front arch corroded
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded o/s n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront to mid sills slightly corroded
- AdvisoryRear crossmember
Fail212,386 miles (+4,980)8 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 212,386 miles
- Test number
- 712393902651
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases mid section (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorHeadlamp aim too high o/s n/s (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch to sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working sidelight (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s n/s from flex to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s n/s (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front arch corroded
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded o/s n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryO/s n/s front to mid sills slightly corroded
- AdvisoryRear crossmember slightly corroded
Pass207,406 miles (+5,314)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 207,406 miles
- Test number
- 169718667953
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s n/s to flex (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s n/s to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryO/s n/s sills slightly corroded
Pass202,092 miles (+2,660)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 202,092 miles
- Test number
- 427471061677
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Pass199,432 miles (+2,495)3 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 199,432 miles
- Test number
- 650925365371
- MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass196,937 miles (+3,938)3 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 196,937 miles
- Test number
- 939776902857
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass192,999 miles (+1,951)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 192,999 miles
- Test number
- 252091628054
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass191,048 miles (+3,756)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 191,048 miles
- Test number
- 716837938800
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass187,292 miles (+1)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 May 2017
- Odometer
- 187,292 miles
- Test number
- 946656682695
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Fail187,291 miles (+5,307)2 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 187,291 miles
- Test number
- 647349655339
- FailureFront Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened front to rear (3.5.1b)
- FailureFuel system component leaking no 1 injector (7.2.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Pass181,984 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 May 2016
- Odometer
- 181,984 miles
- Test number
- 527966005194
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Fail181,984 miles (+2,198)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 181,984 miles
- Test number
- 608586705122
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass179,786 miles (+3,362)
- MOT expiry
- 15 May 2015
- Odometer
- 179,786 miles
- Test number
- 845463234135
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass176,424 miles (+3,949)
- MOT expiry
- 15 May 2014
- Odometer
- 176,424 miles
- Test number
- 327015633145
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass172,475 miles (+6,186)
- MOT expiry
- 15 May 2013
- Odometer
- 172,475 miles
- Test number
- 237561132455
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass166,289 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 15 May 2012
- Odometer
- 166,289 miles
- Test number
- 559061431187
- NoteTemporary fuel cap fitted
Fail166,289 miles (+5,985)1 failure1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 166,289 miles
- Test number
- 819211431114
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- NoteTemporary fuel cap fitted
Pass160,304 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 15 May 2011
- Odometer
- 160,304 miles
- Test number
- 261162530130
- NoteBrake pedal rubber slightly worn
- NoteOffside steering rack bushes slightly worn
Fail160,303 miles (+7,993)16 failures1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 160,303 miles
- Test number
- 401312330144
- FailureFuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
- FailureNearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- 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 Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)
- FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)
- FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteBrake pedal rubber slightly worn
- NoteOffside steering rack bushes slightly worn
Pass152,310 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 May 2010
- Odometer
- 152,310 miles
- Test number
- 840156239163
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail152,310 miles (+8,125)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 152,310 miles
- Test number
- 303826539173
- FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass144,185 miles (+10,970)
- MOT expiry
- 5 May 2009
- Odometer
- 144,185 miles
- Test number
- 771187028142
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass133,215 miles3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 22 Oct 2007
- Odometer
- 133,215 miles
- Test number
- 244486696236
- AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- NoteFront exhaust has bandage repair
Fail133,210 miles1 dangerous6 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 133,210 miles
- Test number
- 850546696258
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureNearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryDrag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Questions about Y271 RVM
- Does Y271 RVM currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y271 RVM is valid until 6 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on Y271 RVM?
- The MOT on Y271 RVM is valid until 6 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has Y271 RVM done?
- Y271 RVM was recorded at 229,932 miles at its MOT on 7 Aug 2026, an average of 4,888 miles a year.
- Has Y271 RVM ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y271 RVM has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jul 2026.
- Has the mileage on Y271 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 Y271 RVM find?
- Y271 RVM passed its latest MOT on 7 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside mid pipe under floor; coil spring corroded nearside and offside rear, and 5 more.
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