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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.

Y38 FAU red Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass163,453 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Offside 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.

  1. Pass163,453 miles (+1,349)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    163,453 miles
    Test number
    649182542847

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. 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))
  5. 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))
  6. 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))
  7. 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))
  8. Pass153,587 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    153,587 miles
    Test number
    958623904752

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. 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))
  10. 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
  11. 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
  12. 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
  13. Pass135,391 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    135,391 miles
    Test number
    576512904537
    • AdvisoryN/s outer cv boot perishing
  14. 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
  15. 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
  16. 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
  17. Pass127,561 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2015
    Odometer
    127,561 miles
    Test number
    665122544182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. 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)
  19. 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)
  20. 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)
  21. Pass117,945 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    117,945 miles
    Test number
    347566092066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. 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
  23. Pass114,981 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    114,981 miles
    Test number
    323110630331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. 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
  25. Pass92,520 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    92,520 miles
    Test number
    844005759136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. 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
  27. Pass76,232 miles (+14,220)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    76,232 miles
    Test number
    580207458166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass62,012 miles (+14,159)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    62,012 miles
    Test number
    430326067034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. 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}
  30. 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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