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Volkswagen Transporter

Blue · Diesel · 2001 · 2,461 cc

Y297 HAEMOT history

Y297 HAE is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 16 Jul 2001. Its MOT is valid until 29 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 32 MOT tests, with 357,675 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Mar 2026.

Y297 HAE blue Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 29 Mar 2027
Mileage
357,675 mi
At MOT on 27 Mar 2026
MOT tests
32
20 passed · 12 failed
Per year
12,768 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y297 HAE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
16 Jul 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y297 HAE was last recorded at 357,675 miles on 27 Mar 2026, 14,061 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Mar 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 1 Sept 2008: 113,496 miles, lower than 116,382 miles on 31 Jul 2007.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
343,614 miles · 25 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
14,061 miles
Average per year
12,768 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 357,675 miles
  • 2025 – 343,614 miles
  • 2024 – 329,241 miles
  • 2023 – 314,899 miles
  • 2022 – 301,228 miles
  • 2021 – 282,402 miles
  • 2020 – 266,374 miles
  • 2019 – 251,686 miles
  • 2018 – 231,301 miles
  • 2017 – 217,326 miles
  • 2016 – 206,669 miles
  • 2015 – 197,821 miles
  • 2014 – 186,702 miles
  • 2013 – 175,102 miles
  • 2012 – 168,630 miles
  • 2010 – 157,446 miles
  • 2009 – 145,253 miles
  • 2008 – 113,496 miles
  • 2007 – 116,382 miles
  • 2006 – 105,767 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass357,675 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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.

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Outer sill corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Outer sill corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

32 tests since 4 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass357,675 miles (+14,061)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    357,675 miles
    Test number
    892186533689
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass343,614 miles (+14,373)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    343,614 miles
    Test number
    622159586026
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Pass329,241 miles (+14,342)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    329,241 miles
    Test number
    265420719789
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass314,899 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    314,899 miles
    Test number
    761500471719
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer sill corroded

  5. Fail314,897 miles (+13,669)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    314,897 miles
    Test number
    754686434209
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer sill corroded

  6. Pass301,228 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    301,228 miles
    Test number
    499688497994
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit also smooth inner ... strong advise (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front outer sill corroded
    • AdvisoryExhaust cracked at front hanger also exhaust clamp corroded through and needs replacing ,, exhaust still secure

  7. Fail301,228 miles (+18,826)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    301,228 miles
    Test number
    412151157478
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit also smooth inner ... strong advise (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded strong advise (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front outer sill corroded
    • AdvisoryExhaust cracked at front hanger also exhaust clamp corroded through and needs replacing ,, exhaust still secure

  8. Pass282,402 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    282,402 miles
    Test number
    804792359683
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Fail282,402 miles (+16,028)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    282,402 miles
    Test number
    645393472351
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer 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 Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass266,374 miles (+14,688)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    266,374 miles
    Test number
    545503993188
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  11. Pass251,686 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    251,686 miles
    Test number
    691876654066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail251,671 miles (+20,370)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    251,671 miles
    Test number
    642105327637
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread also cracked (0.1 (b))

  13. Pass231,301 miles (+104)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    231,301 miles
    Test number
    514489583753
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Evidence of brake bind but wheel free at time of test
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Fail231,197 miles (+13,871)6 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    231,197 miles
    Test number
    805617451182
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear All position lamps damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance Lamp lens broken but not seriously affecting light colour or output (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Evidence of brake bind but wheel free at time of test
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  15. Pass217,326 miles (+10,657)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    217,326 miles
    Test number
    476235853713
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside OUTER SILLS CORRODED.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim INNER BEAD. (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside OUTER SILLS CORRODED.
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  16. Pass206,669 miles (+8,848)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    206,669 miles
    Test number
    677876678477
    • AdvisoryEXHAUST TAIL PIPE INCOMPLETE.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear SHOCK ABSORBER UPPER BUSH WORN.

  17. Pass197,821 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    197,821 miles
    Test number
    439137115130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail197,821 miles (+11,119)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    197,821 miles
    Test number
    996417815163
    • Repaired at testTyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass186,702 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    186,702 miles
    Test number
    619210924172
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteSlight play in offside trackrod inner joint

  20. Fail186,702 miles (+11,600)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,702 miles
    Test number
    255160524101
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  21. Fail175,102 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,102 miles
    Test number
    257879693075
    • Repaired at testRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • Repaired at testRear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  22. Pass175,102 miles (+6,472)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    175,102 miles
    Test number
    447719593090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass168,630 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    168,630 miles
    Test number
    235028812485

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail168,630 miles (+11,184)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,630 miles
    Test number
    529098412134
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  25. Pass157,446 miles (+223)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    157,446 miles
    Test number
    914539250219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail157,223 miles (+11,970)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,223 miles
    Test number
    200110950277
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  27. Fail145,253 miles3 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,253 miles
    Test number
    242221769283
    • 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 Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on inner edge

  28. Pass145,253 miles (+31,757)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    145,253 miles
    Test number
    950081469286
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on inner edge

  29. Pass113,496 miles (-2,886)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    113,496 miles
    Test number
    910625348259
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  30. Pass116,382 miles (+10,615)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    116,382 miles
    Test number
    733412617213
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteSLIGHT MOVEMENT IN OSF/NSF STEERING RACK INNER JOINT,S

  31. Pass105,767 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    105,767 miles
    Test number
    930508486184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Fail105,767 miles5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,767 miles
    Test number
    250015786190
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Questions about Y297 HAE

Does Y297 HAE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y297 HAE is valid until 29 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y297 HAE?
The MOT on Y297 HAE is valid until 29 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y297 HAE done?
Y297 HAE was recorded at 357,675 miles at its MOT on 27 Mar 2026, an average of 12,768 miles a year.
Has Y297 HAE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y297 HAE has failed 12 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on Y297 HAE ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 1 Sept 2008. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y297 HAE find?
Y297 HAE passed its latest MOT on 27 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside play in steering rack inner joint(s); oil leak, but not excessive.

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