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Volkswagen Transporter

Blue · Diesel · 2001 · 2,461 cc

Y3 AVSMOT history

Y3 AVS is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 1 Jun 2001. Its MOT is valid until 23 May 2027 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 217,394 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 May 2026.

Y3 AVS blue Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 23 May 2027
Mileage
217,394 mi
At MOT on 22 May 2026
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
10,174 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y3 AVS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 May 2027
Latest MOT test
22 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y3 AVS was last recorded at 217,394 miles on 22 May 2026, 2,252 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
215,142 miles · 21 May 2025
Between the last two tests
2,252 miles
Average per year
10,174 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 217,394 miles
  • 2025 – 215,142 miles
  • 2024 – 211,433 miles
  • 2023 – 208,341 miles
  • 2022 – 205,712 miles
  • 2021 – 200,027 miles
  • 2020 – 197,047 miles
  • 2019 – 192,825 miles
  • 2018 – 184,592 miles
  • 2016 – 176,796 miles
  • 2015 – 169,506 miles
  • 2014 – 165,070 miles
  • 2013 – 165,565 miles
  • 2011 – 151,235 miles
  • 2010 – 134,774 miles
  • 2009 – 129,039 miles
  • 2007 – 114,555 miles
  • 2006 – 13,866 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass217,394 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 9 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear both (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on pads ok
  • AdvisoryN/s front head light slight lose
  • AdvisoryN/s front torsion bar rear bush slight worn
  • AdvisoryO/s rear under wheel arch slight corroded
  • AdvisorySlight play in n/s and o/s upper top ball joints

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also cuts but cords no visible both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • General underside corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass217,394 miles (+2,252)1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2027
    Odometer
    217,394 miles
    Test number
    310263671764
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on pads ok
    • AdvisoryN/s front head light slight lose
    • AdvisoryN/s front torsion bar rear bush slight worn
    • AdvisoryO/s rear under wheel arch slight corroded
    • AdvisorySlight play in n/s and o/s upper top ball joints

  2. Pass215,142 miles (+20)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2026
    Odometer
    215,142 miles
    Test number
    641714279436
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also cuts but cords no visible both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryGeneral underside corrosion

  3. Fail215,122 miles (+3,689)2 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    215,122 miles
    Test number
    180351451572
    • MajorHeadlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorIndicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also cuts but cords no visible both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryCoolant below min
    • AdvisoryGeneral underside corrosion

  4. Pass211,433 miles (+3)3 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2025
    Odometer
    211,433 miles
    Test number
    907202688473
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth steering rack gaitors perished
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on
    • AdvisoryRear inner pads look low

  5. Fail211,430 miles (+3,089)3 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    211,430 miles
    Test number
    528245972660
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth steering rack gaitors perished
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on
    • AdvisoryRear inner pads look low

  6. Pass208,341 miles (+2,629)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2024
    Odometer
    208,341 miles
    Test number
    145055007937
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass205,712 miles (+33)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2023
    Odometer
    205,712 miles
    Test number
    546925257832
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  8. Fail205,679 miles (+5,652)2 dangerous7 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    205,679 miles
    Test number
    703652576557
    • DangerousDriver's seat insecure Seat mount broken (6.2.5 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 245/35/20 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative Both sides (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Inner & outer (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSide repeater missing Both sides (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSteering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both sides (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  9. Pass200,027 miles (+2,980)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2022
    Odometer
    200,027 miles
    Test number
    857159390360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass197,047 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    197,047 miles
    Test number
    825515552828
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Fail197,047 miles (+4,222)1 dangerous3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    197,047 miles
    Test number
    550993959952
    • DangerousNearside Front Shock absorbers missing (5.3.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass192,825 miles (+8,233)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    192,825 miles
    Test number
    621515204431
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass184,592 miles (+7,796)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    184,592 miles
    Test number
    148198101124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass176,796 miles (+7,290)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    176,796 miles
    Test number
    729556880431
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  15. Pass169,506 miles (+25)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    169,506 miles
    Test number
    216243255174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail169,481 miles (+4,411)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,481 miles
    Test number
    926817145131
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailurePower steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  17. Fail165,070 miles3 repaired2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,070 miles
    Test number
    556356374114
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth Front Discs are Slightly Rusty
    • NoteFuel Cap Seal Slightly Cracked
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Pass165,708 miles (+143)2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    165,708 miles
    Test number
    818196374155
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth Front Discs are Slightly Rusty
    • NoteFuel Cap Seal Slightly Cracked
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Pass165,565 miles (+14,330)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    165,565 miles
    Test number
    666431723141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass151,235 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    151,235 miles
    Test number
    746738981098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail151,235 miles (+16,461)3 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,235 miles
    Test number
    509178681094
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteNearside front inner steering arm has play at its fixings
    • NoteOffside front inner steering arm has play at its fixings

  22. Pass134,774 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    134,774 miles
    Test number
    103912470421
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • NoteHEAVY OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE.

  23. Fail134,774 miles (+5,735)4 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,774 miles
    Test number
    493252770054
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • NoteHEAVY OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE.

  24. Pass129,039 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    129,039 miles
    Test number
    192230159482
    • NoteOff side mirror as slight damage to glass

  25. Fail129,039 miles (+14,484)2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,039 miles
    Test number
    443330159059
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • NoteOff side mirror as slight damage to glass

  26. Pass114,555 miles (+5,004)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    114,555 miles
    Test number
    623984657284
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  27. Pass109,551 miles (+95,685)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2008
    Odometer
    109,551 miles
    Test number
    840476637108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass13,866 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2007
    Odometer
    13,866 miles
    Test number
    610150746185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y3 AVS

Does Y3 AVS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y3 AVS is valid until 23 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y3 AVS?
The MOT on Y3 AVS is valid until 23 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y3 AVS done?
Y3 AVS was recorded at 217,394 miles at its MOT on 22 May 2026, an average of 10,174 miles a year.
Has Y3 AVS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y3 AVS has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 19 May 2025.
Has the mileage on Y3 AVS 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 Y3 AVS find?
Y3 AVS passed its latest MOT on 22 May 2026 with 1 minor defect and 11 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear both; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread, and 9 more.

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