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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 2001 · 1,896 cc

Y298 HMYMOT history

Y298 HMY is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 13 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 22 Feb 2025 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 234,020 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Feb 2024.

Y298 HMY white Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 22 Feb 2025
Mileage
234,020 mi
At MOT on 23 Feb 2024
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
8,260 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y298 HMY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
13 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Feb 2025
Latest MOT test
23 Feb 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y298 HMY was last recorded at 234,020 miles on 23 Feb 2024, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Feb 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
234,020 miles · 22 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
8,260 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 234,020 miles
  • 2023 – 225,292 miles
  • 2022 – 217,014 miles
  • 2021 – 206,802 miles
  • 2019 – 200,272 miles
  • 2018 – 189,669 miles
  • 2017 – 181,915 miles
  • 2016 – 174,202 miles
  • 2015 – 169,320 miles
  • 2014 – 166,370 miles
  • 2013 – 152,361 miles
  • 2012 – 133,502 miles
  • 2011 – 114,270 miles
  • 2010 – 111,557 miles
  • 2009 – 105,231 miles
  • 2008 – 100,064 miles
  • 2007 – 93,585 miles
  • 2006 – 88,043 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass234,020 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front inner sill corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to calliper (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear underside corrosionRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2015

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2013

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2023

Full MOT history

27 tests since 22 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass234,020 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    234,020 miles
    Test number
    530719415814
    • AdvisoryNearside Front inner sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to calliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear underside corrosion

  2. Fail234,020 miles (+8,728)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    234,020 miles
    Test number
    711142282862
    • MajorFront Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front inner sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to calliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear underside corrosion

  3. Pass225,292 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    225,292 miles
    Test number
    786928121729
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail225,292 miles (+8,278)3 dangerous3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    225,292 miles
    Test number
    843044497113
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorFront Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • 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 Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass217,014 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    217,014 miles
    Test number
    501561303781
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner sill holed and corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi to calliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryUnderside corrosion

  6. Fail217,014 miles (+10,212)1 dangerous1 major2 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    217,014 miles
    Test number
    104120612209
    • DangerousRear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner sill holed and corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi to calliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryUnderside corrosion

  7. Pass206,802 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    206,802 miles
    Test number
    107612637582
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front inner sill corroded and holed

  8. Fail206,802 miles (+6,530)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    206,802 miles
    Test number
    685593970758
    • MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rack end (2.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rack end (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front inner sill corroded and holed

  9. Pass200,272 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    200,272 miles
    Test number
    793630328850
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rubber (D) bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 235/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail200,272 miles (+10,603)4 dangerous5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    200,272 miles
    Test number
    896906935203
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rubber (D) bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 235/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass189,669 miles (+7,754)2 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    189,669 miles
    Test number
    260225062328
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner sill
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 235/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  12. Pass181,915 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    181,915 miles
    Test number
    279885389845
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement dee bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement dee bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded caliper to flexi (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Fail181,915 miles (+7,713)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,915 miles
    Test number
    782715753362
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement dee bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement dee bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded caliper to flexi (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass174,202 miles (+4,882)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    174,202 miles
    Test number
    240692853047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass169,320 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    169,320 miles
    Test number
    878176215212
    • AdvisoryBrake pad wear warning light on at time of test

  16. Fail169,318 miles (+2,948)4 dangerous6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,318 miles
    Test number
    888973395594
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

  17. Pass166,370 miles (+14,009)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    166,370 miles
    Test number
    237666694290
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

  18. Pass152,361 miles5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    152,361 miles
    Test number
    306826293449
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteHandd cable

  19. Fail152,361 miles (+18,859)4 failures5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,361 miles
    Test number
    397415793479
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteHandd cable

  20. Pass133,502 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    133,502 miles
    Test number
    895390972293
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  21. Fail133,502 miles (+19,232)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,502 miles
    Test number
    888364262270
    • FailureOffside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailurePower steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureSteering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  22. Pass114,270 miles (+2,713)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    114,270 miles
    Test number
    616352561113
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth front wipers smear slightly

  23. Pass111,557 miles (+6,326)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    111,557 miles
    Test number
    164056550107
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Pass105,231 miles (+5,167)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    105,231 miles
    Test number
    233178379401
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  25. Pass100,064 miles (+6,479)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    100,064 miles
    Test number
    261170588163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass93,585 miles (+5,542)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    93,585 miles
    Test number
    610759677147
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  27. Pass88,043 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    88,043 miles
    Test number
    104653776117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y298 HMY

Does Y298 HMY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y298 HMY expired on 22 Feb 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y298 HMY?
The MOT on Y298 HMY expired on 22 Feb 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y298 HMY done?
Y298 HMY was recorded at 234,020 miles at its MOT on 23 Feb 2024, an average of 8,260 miles a year.
Has Y298 HMY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y298 HMY has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on Y298 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 Y298 HMY find?
Y298 HMY passed its latest MOT on 23 Feb 2024 with 4 advisories: nearside front inner sill corroded; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to calliper; offside front wheel bearing has slight play, and 1 more.

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