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Volkswagen Transporter

Red · Diesel · 2001 · 2,461 cc

Y311 GKVMOT history

Y311 GKV is a red diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 29 Jun 2001. Its MOT is valid until 21 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 181,101 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Dec 2025.

Y311 GKV red Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 21 Dec 2026
Mileage
181,101 mi
At MOT on 5 Dec 2025
MOT tests
30
20 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,127 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y311 GKV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
29 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
5 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y311 GKV was last recorded at 181,101 miles on 5 Dec 2025, 1,454 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
179,647 miles · 22 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
1,454 miles
Average per year
5,127 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 181,101 miles
  • 2024 – 179,647 miles
  • 2023 – 177,364 miles
  • 2022 – 174,214 miles
  • 2021 – 171,592 miles
  • 2020 – 168,519 miles
  • 2019 – 158,663 miles
  • 2018 – 147,914 miles
  • 2017 – 141,407 miles
  • 2016 – 134,224 miles
  • 2015 – 126,900 miles
  • 2014 – 119,250 miles
  • 2013 – 113,362 miles
  • 2012 – 109,111 miles
  • 2011 – 104,580 miles
  • 2010 – 99,960 miles
  • 2009 – 94,888 miles
  • 2008 – 90,292 miles
  • 2007 – 86,234 miles
  • 2006 – 81,165 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass181,101 miles
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wheel arch to sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wheel arch to and sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 8 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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.

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner and outer

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

30 tests since 9 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass181,101 miles (+1,454)1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    181,101 miles
    Test number
    496513832579
    • MinorNearside 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 discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wheel arch to sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wheel arch to and sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass179,647 miles (+2,283)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    179,647 miles
    Test number
    556121239514
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass177,364 miles (+3,150)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    177,364 miles
    Test number
    185907957034
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill to arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @2.8mm and worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass174,214 miles (+31)2 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    174,214 miles
    Test number
    342658289085
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner and outer (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral body corrosion

  5. Fail174,183 miles (+2,591)1 major2 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,183 miles
    Test number
    718299442679
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner and outer (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral body corrosion

  6. Pass171,592 miles (+13)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    171,592 miles
    Test number
    478167440485
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush suspension bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail171,579 miles (+3,060)6 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,579 miles
    Test number
    433719689055
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting flitch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached upper mounting (5.3.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill to jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush suspension bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass168,519 miles (+9,856)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    168,519 miles
    Test number
    844611978059
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass158,663 miles (+10,749)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    158,663 miles
    Test number
    887997635790

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass147,914 miles (+38)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    147,914 miles
    Test number
    151468795303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail147,876 miles (+6,469)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,876 miles
    Test number
    715972644131
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill/floor pan (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on dash

  12. Pass141,407 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    141,407 miles
    Test number
    918729093484
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on

  13. Fail141,400 miles (+7,176)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,400 miles
    Test number
    429207805708
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on

  14. Pass134,224 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    134,224 miles
    Test number
    975604206960

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail134,214 miles (+8)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,214 miles
    Test number
    942547557701
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  16. Fail134,206 miles (+7,306)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,206 miles
    Test number
    414428944835
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  17. Pass126,900 miles (+7,650)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    126,900 miles
    Test number
    666293265175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass119,250 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    119,250 miles
    Test number
    538425564118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail119,233 miles (+5,871)3 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,233 miles
    Test number
    909874864140
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryBrake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteRear service brakes recorded very low figures

  20. Pass113,362 miles (+4,251)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    113,362 miles
    Test number
    179131463100
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteHandbrake cable return spring ineffective

  21. Pass109,111 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    109,111 miles
    Test number
    887295862119
    • 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)

  22. Fail109,111 miles (+4,531)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,111 miles
    Test number
    649905662100
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  23. Pass104,580 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    104,580 miles
    Test number
    668325561127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail104,580 miles (+4,620)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,580 miles
    Test number
    659865461138
    • FailureFuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

  25. Pass99,960 miles (+18)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    99,960 miles
    Test number
    381465860153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail99,942 miles (+5,054)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,942 miles
    Test number
    733923160134
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  27. Pass94,888 miles (+4,596)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    94,888 miles
    Test number
    280239259192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass90,292 miles (+4,058)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    90,292 miles
    Test number
    813682768186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass86,234 miles (+5,069)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    86,234 miles
    Test number
    540368957106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass81,165 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    81,165 miles
    Test number
    511330666157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y311 GKV

Does Y311 GKV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y311 GKV is valid until 21 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on Y311 GKV?
The MOT on Y311 GKV is valid until 21 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y311 GKV done?
Y311 GKV was recorded at 181,101 miles at its MOT on 5 Dec 2025, an average of 5,127 miles a year.
Has Y311 GKV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y311 GKV has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on Y311 GKV 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 Y311 GKV find?
Y311 GKV passed its latest MOT on 5 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 11 advisories: nearside 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 discs; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread, and 9 more.

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