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Volkswagen Transporter

Cream · Diesel · 2001 · 1,896 cc

Y288 ORXMOT history

Y288 ORX is a cream diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 23 May 2001. Its MOT expired on 1 Oct 2026 and it has passed 19 of 33 MOT tests, with 183,137 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2025.

Y288 ORX cream Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 1 Oct 2026
Mileage
183,137 mi
At MOT on 2 Oct 2025
MOT tests
33
19 passed · 14 failed
Per year
6,096 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y288 ORX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Cream
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
23 May 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
2 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y288 ORX was last recorded at 183,137 miles on 2 Oct 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
183,137 miles · 1 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
6,096 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 183,137 miles
  • 2023 – 181,936 miles
  • 2022 – 174,356 miles
  • 2021 – 171,676 miles
  • 2020 – 168,660 miles
  • 2019 – 164,376 miles
  • 2018 – 161,127 miles
  • 2017 – 158,709 miles
  • 2016 – 158,079 miles
  • 2015 – 154,674 miles
  • 2014 – 146,567 miles
  • 2013 – 133,162 miles
  • 2012 – 113,806 miles
  • 2011 – 104,571 miles
  • 2010 – 96,369 miles
  • 2009 – 88,577 miles
  • 2008 – 82,048 miles
  • 2007 – 74,268 miles
  • 2006 – 65,706 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass183,137 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

33 tests since 28 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass183,137 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    183,137 miles
    Test number
    787244648226
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail183,137 miles (+1,201)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,137 miles
    Test number
    110786062964
    • MajorHeadlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass181,936 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    181,936 miles
    Test number
    538818231214
    • AdvisoryFront 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 Outer Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail181,935 miles (+7,579)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,935 miles
    Test number
    834990341670
    • MajorNearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront 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 Outer Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass174,356 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    174,356 miles
    Test number
    477541744744
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Handbrake cable damaged
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Fail174,356 miles (+2,680)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,356 miles
    Test number
    434410550598
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Handbrake cable damaged
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass171,676 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    171,676 miles
    Test number
    683246958357
    • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Fail171,676 miles (+3,016)1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,676 miles
    Test number
    753930014097
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass168,660 miles (+52)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    168,660 miles
    Test number
    363795684188
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  10. Fail168,608 miles (+4,232)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,608 miles
    Test number
    987453278337
    • MajorNearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass164,376 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    164,376 miles
    Test number
    818543810453
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre sidewall damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective

  12. Fail164,374 miles (+3,247)5 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,374 miles
    Test number
    288675943611
    • MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords in sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre sidewall damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective

  13. Pass161,127 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    161,127 miles
    Test number
    934795723452

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail161,125 miles (+2,416)2 dangerous3 major2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,125 miles
    Test number
    409200182613
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  15. Pass158,709 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    158,709 miles
    Test number
    818550070646
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail158,709 miles (+630)7 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,709 miles
    Test number
    661315131742
    • FailureBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureFront brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass158,079 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    158,079 miles
    Test number
    283471495348
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front sill panel corroded.
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  18. Fail158,077 miles (+3,403)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,077 miles
    Test number
    734317754720
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases @ catalyst (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front sill panel corroded.
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  19. Pass154,674 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    154,674 miles
    Test number
    157018684907

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail154,671 miles (+8,104)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,671 miles
    Test number
    216276949947
    • FailureNearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  21. Fail146,567 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,567 miles
    Test number
    758511124325
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  22. Pass146,567 miles (+13,405)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    146,567 miles
    Test number
    867051024340
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  23. Pass133,162 miles (+319)1 dangerous1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    133,162 miles
    Test number
    796060153306
    • DangerousAll road wheel pertruding outside body line and all tyres stretched to fit.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • NoteINSP warning light on.
    • NoteLow suspension fitted
    • NoteOff side front tyre worn on very inner edg.
    • NoteSlight rear brake judder from rear brakes.

  24. Fail132,843 miles (+19,037)1 dangerous3 failures1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,843 miles
    Test number
    966123943302
    • DangerousAll road wheel pertruding outside body line and all tyres stretched to fit.
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureSteering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • NoteINSP warning light on.
    • NoteLow suspension fitted
    • NoteOff side front tyre worn on very inner edg.
    • NoteSlight rear brake judder from rear brakes.

  25. Pass113,806 miles (+9,235)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    113,806 miles
    Test number
    567288042314
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteExhaust system corroded
    • NoteFront number plate damaged

  26. Pass104,571 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    104,571 miles
    Test number
    496837561201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail104,571 miles (+8,202)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,571 miles
    Test number
    885487361266
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  28. Pass96,369 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    96,369 miles
    Test number
    810808310227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail96,369 miles (+7,792)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,369 miles
    Test number
    434926410256
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

  30. Pass88,577 miles (+6,529)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    88,577 miles
    Test number
    614390019203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass82,048 miles (+7,780)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    82,048 miles
    Test number
    423276498137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Pass74,268 miles (+8,562)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    74,268 miles
    Test number
    713930787146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  33. Pass65,706 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    65,706 miles
    Test number
    393249876193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y288 ORX

Does Y288 ORX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y288 ORX expired on 1 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y288 ORX?
The MOT on Y288 ORX expired on 1 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y288 ORX done?
Y288 ORX was recorded at 183,137 miles at its MOT on 2 Oct 2025, an average of 6,096 miles a year.
Has Y288 ORX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y288 ORX has failed 14 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on Y288 ORX 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 Y288 ORX find?
Y288 ORX passed its latest MOT on 2 Oct 2025 with 6 advisories: nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside rear brake cable damaged but not to excess; nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 3 more.

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