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Toyota Hiace

White · Diesel · 2001 · 2,446 cc

Y38 VBJMOT history

Y38 VBJ is a white diesel Toyota Hiace first used on 7 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 14 Apr 2025 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 218,883 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Apr 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 14 Apr 2025
Mileage
218,883 mi
At MOT on 15 Apr 2024
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
8,908 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y38 VBJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Toyota
Model
Hiace
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,446 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
7 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Apr 2025
Latest MOT test
15 Apr 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y38 VBJ was last recorded at 218,883 miles on 15 Apr 2024, 101 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
218,782 miles · 8 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
101 miles
Average per year
8,908 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 218,883 miles
  • 2023 – 211,641 miles
  • 2022 – 202,272 miles
  • 2021 – 192,914 miles
  • 2020 – 185,669 miles
  • 2019 – 175,465 miles
  • 2018 – 166,879 miles
  • 2017 – 157,776 miles
  • 2016 – 151,428 miles
  • 2015 – 138,716 miles
  • 2014 – 127,222 miles
  • 2013 – 115,531 miles
  • 2012 – 107,452 miles
  • 2011 – 98,830 miles
  • 2010 – 88,601 miles
  • 2009 – 78,667 miles
  • 2008 – 73,313 miles
  • 2007 – 66,574 miles
  • 2006 – 57,901 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass218,883 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryInner + outer sills covered in undersill

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 Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Front indicator lamp damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Rear axle torque reaction bush worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2017

Full MOT history

25 tests since 20 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass218,883 miles (+101)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    218,883 miles
    Test number
    880528682739
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper 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))
    • AdvisoryInner + outer sills covered in undersill

  2. Fail218,782 miles (+7,141)5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    218,782 miles
    Test number
    321870050703
    • MajorNearside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper 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))

  3. Pass211,641 miles (+9,369)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    211,641 miles
    Test number
    571045804192
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper 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))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear chassis rails corroded

  4. Pass202,272 miles (+9,358)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    202,272 miles
    Test number
    713628794607

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass192,914 miles (+7,245)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    192,914 miles
    Test number
    886425578100
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBoth chassis rails corroded

  6. Pass185,669 miles (+10,204)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    185,669 miles
    Test number
    952684011668
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

  7. Pass175,465 miles (+8,586)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    175,465 miles
    Test number
    627289035194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass166,879 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    166,879 miles
    Test number
    866758177810
    • AdvisoryNearside Front indicator lamp damaged
    • AdvisoryRear axle torque reaction bush worn

  9. Fail166,877 miles (+9,101)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,877 miles
    Test number
    660377633696
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front indicator lamp damaged
    • AdvisoryRear axle torque reaction bush worn

  10. Pass157,776 miles (+6,348)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    157,776 miles
    Test number
    309493995641
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  11. Pass151,428 miles (+12,712)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    151,428 miles
    Test number
    633733064250
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  12. Fail138,716 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,716 miles
    Test number
    719016685069
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  13. Pass138,716 miles (+11,494)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    138,716 miles
    Test number
    957846285073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass127,222 miles (+11,691)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    127,222 miles
    Test number
    937657684029
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFront tyres perishing
    • NoteNSF & OSF tyre valves perished
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  15. Pass115,531 miles (+8,079)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    115,531 miles
    Test number
    348291783041
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass107,452 miles (+190)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    107,452 miles
    Test number
    199460592414
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  17. Fail107,262 miles (+8,432)1 failure2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,262 miles
    Test number
    425823982029
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  18. Fail98,830 miles1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,830 miles
    Test number
    225420591031
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  19. Pass98,830 miles (+10,229)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    98,830 miles
    Test number
    775090891006
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  20. Pass88,601 miles (+25)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    88,601 miles
    Test number
    982400490086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail88,576 miles (+9,909)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,576 miles
    Test number
    721455180063
    • FailureFront registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  22. Pass78,667 miles (+5,354)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    78,667 miles
    Test number
    763539179000
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  23. Pass73,313 miles (+6,739)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    73,313 miles
    Test number
    210557388094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass66,574 miles (+8,673)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    66,574 miles
    Test number
    884830287017
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  25. Pass57,901 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    57,901 miles
    Test number
    400049376065
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about Y38 VBJ

Does Y38 VBJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y38 VBJ expired on 14 Apr 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y38 VBJ?
The MOT on Y38 VBJ expired on 14 Apr 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y38 VBJ done?
Y38 VBJ was recorded at 218,883 miles at its MOT on 15 Apr 2024, an average of 8,908 miles a year.
Has Y38 VBJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y38 VBJ has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on Y38 VBJ 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 VBJ find?
Y38 VBJ passed its latest MOT on 15 Apr 2024 with 5 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front outer anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front upper suspension arm ball joint has slight play, and 2 more.

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