
Volkswagen Transporter
Red · Diesel · 2001 · 1,896 cc
Y38 FAUMOT history
Y38 FAU is a red diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 1 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 27 Mar 2026 and it has passed 18 of 30 MOT tests, with 163,453 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Mar 2025.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 27 Mar 2026
- Mileage
- 163,453 mi
- At MOT on 27 Mar 2025
- MOT tests
- 30
- 18 passed · 12 failed
- Per year
- 6,073 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y38 FAU
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 1 Mar 2001
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 27 Mar 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 27 Mar 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y38 FAU was last recorded at 163,453 miles on 27 Mar 2025, 1,349 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Mar 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 162,104 miles · 28 Mar 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 1,349 miles
- Average per year
- 6,073 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 163,453 miles
- 2024 – 162,104 miles
- 2022 – 160,026 miles
- 2021 – 158,092 miles
- 2020 – 156,344 miles
- 2019 – 153,587 miles
- 2018 – 150,756 miles
- 2017 – 140,456 miles
- 2016 – 135,391 miles
- 2015 – 131,619 miles
- 2014 – 127,561 miles
- 2013 – 121,859 miles
- 2012 – 117,945 miles
- 2011 – 117,943 miles
- 2010 – 114,981 miles
- 2009 – 92,520 miles
- 2008 – 76,232 miles
- 2007 – 62,012 miles
- 2006 – 47,853 miles
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.
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
30 tests since 15 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass163,453 miles (+1,349)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 163,453 miles
- Test number
- 649182542847
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass162,104 miles (+26)2 minor10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 162,104 miles
- Test number
- 125760669244
- MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner wheel arch rusty
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner wheel arch rusty
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryAll suspension components rusty
Fail162,078 miles (+2,052)2 major2 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 162,078 miles
- Test number
- 279537193585
- MajorNearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake servo and master cylinder rusty
Pass160,026 miles (+1,934)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 160,026 miles
- Test number
- 589636575466
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Pass158,092 miles (+11)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 158,092 miles
- Test number
- 115871861361
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail158,081 miles (+1,737)1 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 158,081 miles
- Test number
- 693830022591
- MajorNearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wing (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass156,344 miles (+2,757)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 156,344 miles
- Test number
- 594012270589
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass153,587 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 153,587 miles
- Test number
- 958623904752
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail153,587 miles (+2,831)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 153,587 miles
- Test number
- 986099723577
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Pass150,756 miles (+10,300)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 150,756 miles
- Test number
- 912404949794
- AdvisoryFront anti roll bar rubbers are slightly worn
Pass140,456 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 140,456 miles
- Test number
- 909662309778
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryEvidence of coolant leak
- AdvisoryN/s/f tyre outer side wall damaged
- AdvisoryO/s/f tyre tread wearing low
Fail140,456 miles (+5,065)3 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 140,456 miles
- Test number
- 718728309829
- FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryEvidence of coolant leak
- AdvisoryN/s/f tyre outer side wall damaged
- AdvisoryO/s/f tyre tread wearing low
Pass135,391 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 135,391 miles
- Test number
- 576512904537
- AdvisoryN/s outer cv boot perishing
Fail135,391 miles (+3,772)5 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 135,391 miles
- Test number
- 420038461963
- FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureOffside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryN/s outer cv boot perishing
- AdvisoryN/s/f inner brake pad anti rattle spring not fitted correctly
- AdvisoryO/s/f inner brake pad anti rattle spring not fitted correctly
Fail131,619 miles2 repaired1 advisory4 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 131,619 miles
- Test number
- 368479715141
- Repaired at testStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- NoteCoolant leak
- NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- NoteOil leak
- NoteNearside front tyre worn on inner edge
Pass131,619 miles (+4,058)1 advisory4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2016
- Odometer
- 131,619 miles
- Test number
- 978619215147
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- NoteCoolant leak
- NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- NoteOil leak
- NoteNearside front tyre worn on inner edge
Pass127,561 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2015
- Odometer
- 127,561 miles
- Test number
- 665122544182
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail127,560 miles (+5,701)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 127,560 miles
- Test number
- 795829234106
- FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass121,859 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2014
- Odometer
- 121,859 miles
- Test number
- 298392443400
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Fail121,859 miles (+3,914)5 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 121,859 miles
- Test number
- 958127933140
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Pass117,945 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 117,945 miles
- Test number
- 347566092066
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail117,943 miles (+2,962)7 failures3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 117,943 miles
- Test number
- 766571511339
- FailureCentre Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
- FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
- Note(advise) gear box selector very stiff operation
- Note(advise) n/s/f tyre outer edge scrubbing of
- Note(advise) throttle response slow
Pass114,981 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 114,981 miles
- Test number
- 323110630331
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail114,981 miles (+22,461)2 failures7 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 114,981 miles
- Test number
- 981549320399
- FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Note(advise) clutch smells burning possible sliping due to poor engine performance clutch been slipped many times to make vehciel move
- Note(advise) front number plate starting to deteriate
- Note(advise) n/s/f tyre outer edge scrrubing of and approaching limits over 3/4 tread width
- Note(advise) reverse gear very stiff to ingauge possibley ceasing reauires further investigation
- Note(advise) slight oil leak from sump gasket
- Note(advise) steering rack gaiters n/s and o/s perishing and cracking
- Note(advise) very poor starting heavy smoke possible glow plug failing also very slow pick up of accelerater requires furtheer investigation low engine performance
Pass92,520 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 92,520 miles
- Test number
- 844005759136
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail92,520 miles (+16,288)2 failures1 advisory6 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 92,520 miles
- Test number
- 963075659145
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- Note(advise) front brake discs becoming lipped
- Note(advise) n/s/f outer edge of tyre scrubded heavy also side wall cracked and perished and nail embeded in tread ( highly reccomend replacment
- Note(advise) n/s/r outer tyre wall heavley cracking perishing and also nail embeded in tread (highly reccomend replacment
- Note(advise) n/s/r tyre outer wall and between treads cracking and perishing
- Note(advise) passanger door mirrow glass craked heavily but rear view mirrow in place (strongly advise to be replaced
- Note(advise) stone chip in zone (a) of wiped area contained within 10mm diam
Pass76,232 miles (+14,220)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 76,232 miles
- Test number
- 580207458166
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass62,012 miles (+14,159)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 62,012 miles
- Test number
- 430326067034
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail47,853 miles1 repaired1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 47,853 miles
- Test number
- 332424476034
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- NoteDrivers door mirror poor{plastic lens}
Pass47,853 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 47,853 miles
- Test number
- 741264876085
- NoteDrivers door mirror poor{plastic lens}
Questions about Y38 FAU
- Does Y38 FAU currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on Y38 FAU expired on 27 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on Y38 FAU?
- The MOT on Y38 FAU expired on 27 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has Y38 FAU done?
- Y38 FAU was recorded at 163,453 miles at its MOT on 27 Mar 2025, an average of 6,073 miles a year.
- Has Y38 FAU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y38 FAU has failed 12 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Jan 2024.
- Has the mileage on Y38 FAU 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 FAU find?
- Y38 FAU passed its latest MOT on 27 Mar 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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