
Volkswagen Transporter
White and White · Diesel · 2001 · 1,896 cc
Y297 HMYMOT history
Y297 HMY is a white and white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 16 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 7 Mar 2023 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 174,968 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Mar 2022.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 7 Mar 2023
- Mileage
- 174,968 mi
- At MOT on 8 Mar 2022
- MOT tests
- 26
- 17 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 7,044 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y297 HMY
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- White and White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 16 Mar 2001
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 7 Mar 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 8 Mar 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y297 HMY was last recorded at 174,968 miles on 8 Mar 2022, 6,493 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Feb 2021.
- Previous MOT
- 168,475 miles · 22 Feb 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 6,493 miles
- Average per year
- 7,044 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 174,968 miles
- 2021 – 168,475 miles
- 2020 – 164,250 miles
- 2019 – 158,515 miles
- 2018 – 151,488 miles
- 2017 – 137,741 miles
- 2016 – 125,608 miles
- 2015 – 112,966 miles
- 2014 – 98,711 miles
- 2012 – 94,201 miles
- 2011 – 87,897 miles
- 2010 – 84,084 miles
- 2009 – 81,081 miles
- 2008 – 77,599 miles
- 2007 – 71,665 miles
- 2006 – 61,916 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer sill end corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
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 Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2017–2018
Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both front and rear (2.7.2a)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2017–2018
Coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2017–2018
Engine oil sump corroded
Advisory4 MOTs, 2017–2018
Oil leak/s
Advisory4 MOTs, 2017–2018
Parking brake efficiency below requirements
Major2 MOTs, 2019–2021
Full MOT history
26 tests since 18 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass174,968 miles (+6,493)10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 174,968 miles
- Test number
- 143439756536
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer sill end corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Pass168,475 miles1 minor16 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 168,475 miles
- Test number
- 229412285698
- MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust manifold area (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront shocker casings corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear bumper iron /rear crossmember corroded
- AdvisoryRear shockers casing corroded
- AdvisoryGeneral corrosion on underside of vehicle
Fail168,472 miles (+4,222)3 major1 minor16 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 168,472 miles
- Test number
- 135961181517
- MajorNearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement or possible cailper fault (1.1.15 (e))
- MajorNearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust manifold area (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront shocker casings corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear bumper iron /rear crossmember corroded
- AdvisoryRear shockers casing corroded
- AdvisoryGeneral corrosion on underside of vehicle
Pass164,250 miles (+5,735)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 164,250 miles
- Test number
- 120864888993
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass158,515 miles (+11)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 158,515 miles
- Test number
- 955939917454
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail158,504 miles (+7,016)1 dangerous9 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 158,504 miles
- Test number
- 132846196899
- DangerousBrake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
- MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))
- MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Pass151,488 miles10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 151,488 miles
- Test number
- 503262941073
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both rear bushes (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryShock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both front and rear (2.7.2a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryEngine oil sump corroded
- AdvisoryFuel filter corroded
- AdvisoryMetal coolant pipe/s corroded
- AdvisoryOil leak/s
- AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Fail151,488 miles (+13,747)4 failures10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 151,488 miles
- Test number
- 983845069774
- FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureFront brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both rear bushes (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryShock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both front and rear (2.7.2a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryEngine oil sump corroded
- AdvisoryFuel filter corroded
- AdvisoryMetal coolant pipe/s corroded
- AdvisoryOil leak/s
- AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass137,741 miles (+5)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 137,741 miles
- Test number
- 982792438909
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryShock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both front and rear (2.7.2a)
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryEngine oil sump corroded
- AdvisoryFront and rear brake discs corroded
- AdvisoryOil leak/s
Fail137,736 miles (+12,128)1 failure14 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 137,736 miles
- Test number
- 500538005983
- FailureOffside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rear (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryShock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both front and rear (2.7.2a)
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryEngine oil sump corroded
- AdvisoryFront and rear brake discs corroded
- AdvisoryOil leak/s
Pass125,608 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 125,608 miles
- Test number
- 885190056651
- AdvisoryCentre Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded brake pipes rusted all along underside of chassis but still serviceable (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Front position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp lamp illuminates at different speed from other lights (1.1.A.3f)
Fail125,608 miles (+12,642)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 125,608 miles
- Test number
- 504419664667
- FailureCentre Rear Lower Hand operated control valve excessively corroded park brake cable frayed and fretted at chassis point (3.2.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Upper Braking system leaking master cyl leaking at mount (3.6.A.1)
- AdvisoryCentre Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded brake pipes rusted all along underside of chassis but still serviceable (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Front position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp lamp illuminates at different speed from other lights (1.1.A.3f)
Pass112,966 miles3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 10 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 112,966 miles
- Test number
- 778388225035
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteEngine oil leak
Fail112,966 miles (+14,255)1 failure3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,966 miles
- Test number
- 937218225067
- FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteEngine oil leak
Pass98,711 miles (+4,510)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 98,711 miles
- Test number
- 167022644480
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass94,201 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 94,201 miles
- Test number
- 785382262339
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail94,201 miles (+3,143)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 94,201 miles
- Test number
- 999432362371
- Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass91,058 miles (+3,161)5 advisories7 notes
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 91,058 miles
- Test number
- 908260732045
- AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteBrake pad warning light on
- NoteDrivers wiper blade incorrectly fitted
- NoteExhaust heat-shield insecure and fouling on anti-roll bar
- NoteExhaust system in poor condition
- NoteNearside rear suspension spring fitted with out rubber seat
- NoteRear brake discs in poor condition
- NoteSlight play in both steering rack ends
Pass87,897 miles (+3,813)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 87,897 miles
- Test number
- 437696461035
- NoteNear side door mirror cracked
Pass84,084 miles (+3,003)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 84,084 miles
- Test number
- 843305950076
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass81,081 miles (+3,482)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 81,081 miles
- Test number
- 643154669028
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Pass77,599 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 77,599 miles
- Test number
- 131019258446
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail77,599 miles (+5,934)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,599 miles
- Test number
- 832079758096
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Pass71,665 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 71,665 miles
- Test number
- 850791167097
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail71,665 miles (+9,749)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,665 miles
- Test number
- 262231767060
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Pass61,916 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 61,916 miles
- Test number
- 670019246065
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about Y297 HMY
- Does Y297 HMY currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on Y297 HMY expired on 7 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on Y297 HMY?
- The MOT on Y297 HMY expired on 7 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has Y297 HMY done?
- Y297 HMY was recorded at 174,968 miles at its MOT on 8 Mar 2022, an average of 7,044 miles a year.
- Has Y297 HMY ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y297 HMY has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Feb 2021.
- Has the mileage on Y297 HMY 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 Y297 HMY find?
- Y297 HMY passed its latest MOT on 8 Mar 2022 with 10 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear service brake binding but not excessively; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 7 more.
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