Volkswagen Transporter
Green · Diesel · 2001 · 2,459 cc
Y281 AABMOT history
Y281 AAB is a green diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 30 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 10 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 222,727 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 10 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 222,727 mi
- At MOT on 11 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 29
- 20 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 5,198 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y281 AAB
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,459 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 30 Mar 2001
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 10 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 11 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y281 AAB was last recorded at 222,727 miles on 11 Mar 2026, 756 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Feb 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 221,971 miles · 17 Feb 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 756 miles
- Average per year
- 5,198 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 222,727 miles
- 2025 – 221,971 miles
- 2024 – 221,541 miles
- 2022 – 219,958 miles
- 2021 – 218,843 miles
- 2020 – 218,203 miles
- 2019 – 216,702 miles
- 2018 – 213,128 miles
- 2017 – 210,158 miles
- 2016 – 192,960 miles
- 2015 – 174,502 miles
- 2014 – 167,621 miles
- 2013 – 163,955 miles
- 2012 – 159,460 miles
- 2011 – 156,119 miles
- 2010 – 150,922 miles
- 2009 – 145,966 miles
- 2008 – 142,268 miles
- 2006 – 128,234 miles
- 2005 – 117,014 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass222,727 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- MinorCentral Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake servo damaged but function not impaired corroded (1.1.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
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.
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2013
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021
Offside Headlamp aim too high
Major2 MOTs, 2018–2024
Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed
Minor2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
29 tests since 8 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass222,727 miles1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 222,727 miles
- Test number
- 912617146669
- MinorCentral Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake servo damaged but function not impaired corroded (1.1.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail222,727 miles (+756)1 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 222,727 miles
- Test number
- 934218146961
- MajorFront Horn not working (7.7 (a))
- MinorCentral Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake servo damaged but function not impaired corroded (1.1.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass221,971 miles (+430)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 221,971 miles
- Test number
- 637213543578
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S/F and O/S/F (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryGeneral underside corrosion front to rear
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S/R and O/S/R (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass221,541 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 221,541 miles
- Test number
- 952781237901
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail221,540 miles (+1,582)4 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 221,540 miles
- Test number
- 548304164883
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on
- AdvisoryCentre exhaust heat shield loose
- AdvisoryCorrosion to both rear inner wheel arches, rear section
- AdvisoryCorrosion to box section behind rear bumper
Pass219,958 miles2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 219,958 miles
- Test number
- 622265106677
- MinorDriver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail219,958 miles (+1,115)2 major2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 219,958 miles
- Test number
- 231477348377
- MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MinorDriver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass218,843 miles (+640)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 218,843 miles
- Test number
- 595505560457
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front track rod end ball joint gaiter perished
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Pass218,203 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 218,203 miles
- Test number
- 766111027001
- AdvisoryOffside Front track rod end gaiter perished
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Fail218,203 miles (+1,501)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 218,203 miles
- Test number
- 357125498516
- MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front track rod end gaiter perished
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Pass216,702 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 216,702 miles
- Test number
- 331729609754
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail216,702 miles (+3,574)1 dangerous9 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 216,702 miles
- Test number
- 838662306336
- DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorFront Headlamp insecure both (4.1.1 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Sub-frame insecurely attached Incorrect nut (5.3.3 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Exhaust silencer insecure rubber mount detached (8.1.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear Brake cable insecure both (1.1.15 (c))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass213,128 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 213,128 miles
- Test number
- 302133222859
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Fail213,128 miles (+2,970)3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 213,128 miles
- Test number
- 979381558111
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass210,158 miles (+17,198)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 210,158 miles
- Test number
- 817695908157
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass192,960 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 192,960 miles
- Test number
- 147173781115
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt small cut (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Fail192,900 miles (+18,398)5 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 192,900 miles
- Test number
- 437987924652
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureStop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both (1.2.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt small cut (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass174,502 miles (+6,881)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 174,502 miles
- Test number
- 111186572288
- AdvisoryCentre Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Pass167,621 miles (+3,666)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 167,621 miles
- Test number
- 517228364213
- NoteRear brake discs slightly corroded
- NoteSlight oil leak
Pass163,955 miles (+4,495)6 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 163,955 miles
- Test number
- 366849063281
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteCorrosion on outer cill
Pass159,460 miles (+3,341)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 159,460 miles
- Test number
- 217044542258
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass156,119 miles (+5,197)3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 30 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 156,119 miles
- Test number
- 635563641230
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteO/s/r brake disc corroded
Pass150,922 miles (+4,956)3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 150,922 miles
- Test number
- 342104210294
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteSuspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
Pass145,966 miles3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 145,966 miles
- Test number
- 252542209249
- NoteOil leak
- NoteRear number plate starting to fade
- NoteRear wiper arms missing
Fail145,966 miles (+3,698)3 failures1 advisory4 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 145,966 miles
- Test number
- 812701009291
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteBrake pad warning light on - on dashboard
- NoteRear number plate starting to fade
- NoteRear wiper arms missing
Pass142,268 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 142,268 miles
- Test number
- 250798358133
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail142,268 miles (+14,034)6 failures4 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 142,268 miles
- Test number
- 222576858414
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- NoteNail in nearside front tyre
- NoteN/s/f tyre perished
- NoteO/s/r tyre perished
- NoteSpare tyre on 1.6mm
Pass128,234 miles (+11,220)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Nov 2007
- Odometer
- 128,234 miles
- Test number
- 171691626362
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass117,014 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2006
- Odometer
- 117,014 miles
- Test number
- 870382315359
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about Y281 AAB
- Does Y281 AAB currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y281 AAB is valid until 10 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on Y281 AAB?
- The MOT on Y281 AAB is valid until 10 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has Y281 AAB done?
- Y281 AAB was recorded at 222,727 miles at its MOT on 11 Mar 2026, an average of 5,198 miles a year.
- Has Y281 AAB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y281 AAB has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Mar 2026.
- Has the mileage on Y281 AAB 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 Y281 AAB find?
- Y281 AAB passed its latest MOT on 11 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: central rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides; offside front brake servo damaged but function not impaired corroded, and 1 more.
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