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Mercedes-Benz Sprinter

White · Diesel · 2001 · 2,151 cc

Y38 AVFMOT history

Y38 AVF is a white diesel Mercedes-Benz Sprinter first used on 4 Jun 2001. Its MOT is valid until 23 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 40 MOT tests, with 218,304 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Sept 2026.

Y38 AVF white Mercedes-Benz Sprinter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 23 Sept 2027
Mileage
218,304 mi
At MOT on 24 Sept 2026
MOT tests
40
21 passed · 19 failed
Per year
6,323 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y38 AVF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
Sprinter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,151 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
4 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y38 AVF was last recorded at 218,304 miles on 24 Sept 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
218,304 miles · 16 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
6,323 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 218,304 miles
  • 2025 – 217,900 miles
  • 2024 – 217,687 miles
  • 2023 – 217,412 miles
  • 2022 – 216,595 miles
  • 2021 – 211,631 miles
  • 2020 – 206,261 miles
  • 2019 – 202,767 miles
  • 2018 – 195,717 miles
  • 2017 – 192,838 miles
  • 2016 – 189,475 miles
  • 2015 – 186,147 miles
  • 2013 – 158,123 miles
  • 2012 – 150,757 miles
  • 2011 – 146,409 miles
  • 2010 – 139,586 miles
  • 2009 – 132,249 miles
  • 2008 – 118,374 miles
  • 2007 – 102,190 miles
  • 2006 – 89,759 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass218,304 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside side marker not workingRecorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front bumper mount area corrodedRecorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 10 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryBattery tray corrodedRecorded at 6 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRadiator support corrodedRecorded at 4 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.

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major4 MOTs, 2022–2026

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure4 MOTs, 2007–2016

  • Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

40 tests since 26 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass218,304 miles14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    218,304 miles
    Test number
    422600748674
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside side marker not working
    • AdvisoryOffside Front bumper mount area corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryBattery tray corroded
    • AdvisoryRadiator support corroded
  2. Fail218,304 miles (+404)3 major14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    218,304 miles
    Test number
    236562026644
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside side marker not working
    • AdvisoryOffside Front bumper mount area corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryBattery tray corroded
    • AdvisoryRadiator support corroded
  3. Pass217,900 miles11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    217,900 miles
    Test number
    485594470789
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside side marker not working
    • AdvisoryOffside Front bumper mount area corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryBattery tray corroded
    • AdvisoryRadiator support corroded
  4. Fail217,899 miles1 major11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    217,899 miles
    Test number
    626864988881
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside side marker not working
    • AdvisoryOffside Front bumper mount area corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryBattery tray corroded
    • AdvisoryRadiator support corroded
  5. Fail217,899 miles (+212)6 major11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    217,899 miles
    Test number
    353927065552
    • MajorAll direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorHazard warning lamps inoperative all lamps (4.4.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis where shock mounts too (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x2 pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside side marker not working
    • AdvisoryOffside Front bumper mount area corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryBattery tray corroded
    • AdvisoryRadiator support corroded
  6. Pass217,687 miles (+1)16 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    217,687 miles
    Test number
    620796329796
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside sill corroded front to rear
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside sill corroded front to rear
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryBattery tray corroded
  7. Fail217,686 miles (+274)1 dangerous6 major16 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    217,686 miles
    Test number
    759717556251
    • 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))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp switch insecure (4.5.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside sill corroded front to rear
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside sill corroded front to rear
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryBattery tray corroded
  8. Pass217,412 miles (+817)1 minor18 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    217,412 miles
    Test number
    731298762917
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive radiator support (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2257015 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area front to rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area front to rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryGeneral body corroded in many places
    • AdvisoryPark brake cable corroded
  9. Pass216,595 miles (+11)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    216,595 miles
    Test number
    252623616874
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and Rear discs worn pitted and scored. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipes after fuel pipe. and short pipe to flexi. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Hub leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis and Body corrosion front to rear. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  10. Fail216,584 miles (+4,953)7 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    216,584 miles
    Test number
    557779631701
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Along the back where towing eye is attached. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel Nearside and Offside. (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and Rear discs worn pitted and scored. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipes after fuel pipe. and short pipe to flexi. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Hub leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis and Body corrosion front to rear. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  11. Pass211,631 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    211,631 miles
    Test number
    908618482879
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Body corroded front to back Nearside and offside. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Slight leak from Hub.
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipes after fuel tank back to offside and Nearside Flexi's (1.1.11 (c))
  12. Fail211,630 miles (+5,369)1 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    211,630 miles
    Test number
    260050742619
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorOffside Front Rear fog lamp switch insecure (4.5.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Body corroded front to back Nearside and offside. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Slight leak from Hub.
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipes after fuel tank back to offside and Nearside Flexi's (1.1.11 (c))
  13. Pass206,261 miles (+134)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    206,261 miles
    Test number
    559992617586
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipes in the inner arch. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sills and other parts of the body has slight corrosion. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  14. Fail206,127 miles (+3,360)5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    206,127 miles
    Test number
    438902065764
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour Flashing Red. (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen in an unacceptable condition Crack more than 40mm in swept area. (3.2 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipes in the inner arch above lower suspension arm. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sills corroded. Parts of the Body are corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  15. Pass202,767 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    202,767 miles
    Test number
    779951159566
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both have slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • 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))
  16. Fail202,767 miles (+7,050)4 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    202,767 miles
    Test number
    646962807547
    • MajorFront Direction indicator incorrect colour Both front indicator Bulbs emitting white light (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner and outer sill strength weakened at loading door (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both have slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • 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))
  17. Pass195,717 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2019
    Odometer
    195,717 miles
    Test number
    872932803310
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225 70 15c (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  18. Fail195,717 miles (+2,879)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    195,717 miles
    Test number
    178313929940
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225 70 15c (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  19. Pass192,838 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    192,838 miles
    Test number
    165537518276
    • AdvisoryAll tyres cracked perished
  20. Fail192,838 miles (+3,363)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    192,838 miles
    Test number
    893813344902
    • FailureHeadlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced x2 (1.7.5a)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper return (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureOffside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion lower door (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryAll tyres cracked perished
  21. Pass189,475 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    189,475 miles
    Test number
    706449596750
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryBoth outer sills corroded but not affecting brakes or steering
    • AdvisoryBrake hoses front perished
  22. Fail189,475 miles (+3,328)5 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    189,475 miles
    Test number
    393637856123
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryBoth outer sills corroded but not affecting brakes or steering
    • AdvisoryBrake hoses front perished
    • AdvisoryO/s/r light damaged
  23. Pass186,147 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    186,147 miles
    Test number
    128988775069
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteRear lenses damaged
  24. Fail186,147 miles3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,147 miles
    Test number
    365138675006
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteRear lenses damaged
  25. PassMileage not read2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    229494204174
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • NoteRear lenses cracked
  26. Pass158,123 miles (+19)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    158,123 miles
    Test number
    225820603170
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteBoth outer sills corroded
  27. Fail158,104 miles (+7,347)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,104 miles
    Test number
    758238993022
    • FailureHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteBoth outer sills corroded
  28. Pass150,757 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    150,757 miles
    Test number
    477234892079
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
  29. Fail150,757 miles (+4,348)5 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,757 miles
    Test number
    785516782023
    • FailureBrake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
  30. Pass146,409 miles (+7)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    146,409 miles
    Test number
    407126411190
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  31. Fail146,402 miles (+6,816)2 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,402 miles
    Test number
    335060111101
    • FailureBrake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteFront brake discs worn
  32. Pass139,586 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2011
    Odometer
    139,586 miles
    Test number
    754114630197
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  33. Fail139,586 miles (+7,337)8 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,586 miles
    Test number
    914183930129
    • FailureBrake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteFront number plate broken
  34. Fail132,249 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,249 miles
    Test number
    491456749102
    • Repaired at testBrake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
  35. Pass132,249 miles (+13,875)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2010
    Odometer
    132,249 miles
    Test number
    904316949182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  36. Pass118,374 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2009
    Odometer
    118,374 miles
    Test number
    233878648126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  37. Fail118,374 miles (+16,184)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,374 miles
    Test number
    152818748181
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  38. Pass102,190 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2008
    Odometer
    102,190 miles
    Test number
    670128537128
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteHas slight movement in steering rack
  39. Fail102,182 miles (+12,423)6 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,182 miles
    Test number
    690628437180
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteHas slight movement in steering rack
  40. Pass89,759 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2007
    Odometer
    89,759 miles
    Test number
    233646646129
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • NoteBrake pedal has slightly further travel than that of a similar vehicle

Questions about Y38 AVF

Does Y38 AVF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y38 AVF is valid until 23 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y38 AVF?
The MOT on Y38 AVF is valid until 23 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y38 AVF done?
Y38 AVF was recorded at 218,304 miles at its MOT on 24 Sept 2026, an average of 6,323 miles a year.
Has Y38 AVF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y38 AVF has failed 19 of its 40 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on Y38 AVF 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 Y38 AVF find?
Y38 AVF passed its latest MOT on 24 Sept 2026 with 14 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear; front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread, and 11 more.

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