
Volkswagen LT
Blue and White · Diesel · 2001 · 2,459 cc
Y38 BRPMOT history
Y38 BRP is a blue and white diesel Volkswagen LT first used on 1 May 2001. Its MOT is valid until 5 Nov 2026 and it has passed 13 of 27 MOT tests, with 312,267 km recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 5 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 312,267 km
- At MOT on 6 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 27
- 13 passed · 14 failed
- Per year
- 7,860 km
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y38 BRP
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- LT
- Colour
- Blue and White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,459 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 1 May 2001
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 5 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 6 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y38 BRP was last recorded at 312,267 km on 6 Nov 2025, 9 km more than at the previous MOT on 7 Oct 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 312,258 km · 7 Oct 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 9 km
- Average per year
- 7,860 km
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 312,267 km
- 2016 – 247,445 km
- 2013 – 214,766 km
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory6 MOTs, 2018–2020
Parking brake efficiency below requirements
Major5 MOTs, 2020–2025
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024
Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning
Minor4 MOTs, 2022–2024
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor4 MOTs, 2020–2023
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2025
Full MOT history
27 tests since 11 Jun 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass312,267 km (+9)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 312,267 km
- Test number
- 359633258806
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail312,258 km5 dangerous11 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 312,258 km
- Test number
- 761549488859
- DangerousNearside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system rear brake pipe next to front subframe (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Wheel hub spigot mounting damaged to the extent that wheel security is adversely affected hub bolts loose (5.2.1 (b) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear hub seal leaking
- DangerousProp shaft bearing likely to break up (6.1.7 (b) (ii))
- MajorCentral Rear Brake cable insecure handbrake cable insecurly attached (1.1.15 (c))
- MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength top inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorService brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass309,240 miles (+26)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 309,240 miles
- Test number
- 638559649403
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear to inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail309,214 miles (+3,945)4 major2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 309,214 miles
- Test number
- 202087522237
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorWindscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear to inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass305,269 miles (+13)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 305,269 miles
- Test number
- 703366619869
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail305,256 miles (+6,146)1 dangerous7 major2 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 305,256 miles
- Test number
- 446626408576
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak tail pipe 1/2 missing and hole (8.2.2.1 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass299,110 miles (+9)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 299,110 miles
- Test number
- 542632255330
- MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryTank strap corroded
Fail299,101 miles4 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 299,101 miles
- Test number
- 912704489284
- MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorWindscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryTank strap corroded
PassMileage not read2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 395551790554
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
FailMileage not read10 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 512756023744
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced step (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass278,783 miles (+85)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 278,783 miles
- Test number
- 421312041545
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Fail278,698 miles (+7,929)1 dangerous6 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 278,698 miles
- Test number
- 213777187012
- DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass270,769 miles (+1)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 270,769 miles
- Test number
- 624743480523
- AdvisoryNearside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced nearest to cab (6.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced nearest to cab (6.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged plastic missing (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Fail270,768 miles (+7,796)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 270,768 miles
- Test number
- 755521765625
- MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced nearest to cab (6.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced nearest to cab (6.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged plastic missing (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Pass262,972 miles (+2)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 262,972 miles
- Test number
- 322464573578
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail262,970 miles (+33)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 262,970 miles
- Test number
- 386464905786
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail262,937 miles (+27)2 dangerous4 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 262,937 miles
- Test number
- 883141607242
- DangerousFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorCentral Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
- MajorCentral Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail262,910 miles (+7,761)1 dangerous6 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 262,910 miles
- Test number
- 112272331596
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorCentral Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
- MajorCentral Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
- MajorCentral Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn 4 d bushes on the rear anti roll bar need replacing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Front no rubber on pedel
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass255,149 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 255,149 miles
- Test number
- 312792851518
- AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak
- AdvisoryOffside Front plastic cover damaged slightly on drivers seat belt
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe holed (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Fail255,149 miles5 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 255,149 miles
- Test number
- 845414733430
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak
- AdvisoryOffside Front plastic cover damaged slightly on drivers seat belt
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe holed (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass247,445 km3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 247,445 km
- Test number
- 287969746530
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail247,445 km7 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 247,445 km
- Test number
- 248939505135
- FailureBrake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
- FailureFront registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass240,441 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 240,441 miles
- Test number
- 269658365453
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail240,441 miles (+5,637)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 240,441 miles
- Test number
- 518518665146
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Fail234,804 miles5 repaired1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 234,804 miles
- Test number
- 398145484190
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Repaired at testOffside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
- Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteSlight play in all front anti-roll bar bushes.
Pass234,804 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 234,804 miles
- Test number
- 677845584161
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteSlight play in all front anti-roll bar bushes.
Pass214,766 km
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 214,766 km
- Test number
- 555192463178
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about Y38 BRP
- Does Y38 BRP currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y38 BRP is valid until 5 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on Y38 BRP?
- The MOT on Y38 BRP is valid until 5 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has Y38 BRP done?
- Y38 BRP was recorded at 312,267 km at its MOT on 6 Nov 2025, an average of 7,860 km a year.
- Has Y38 BRP ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y38 BRP has failed 14 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Oct 2025.
- Has the mileage on Y38 BRP 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 BRP find?
- Y38 BRP passed its latest MOT on 6 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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