Volkswagen Transporter
White · Diesel · 2001 · 2,459 cc
Y47 FAUMOT history
Y47 FAU is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 1 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 2 Dec 2026 and it has passed 21 of 33 MOT tests, with 231,228 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 2 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 231,228 mi
- At MOT on 27 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 33
- 21 passed · 12 failed
- Per year
- 6,982 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y47 FAU
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,459 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 1 Mar 2001
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 2 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 27 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y47 FAU was last recorded at 231,228 miles on 27 Nov 2025, 3,710 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Nov 2024.
Mileage went down between tests
- 4 Dec 2013: 117,607 miles, lower than 174,443 miles on 13 Dec 2012.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 227,518 miles · 21 Nov 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 3,710 miles
- Average per year
- 6,982 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 231,228 miles
- 2024 – 227,518 miles
- 2023 – 224,641 miles
- 2022 – 221,494 miles
- 2021 – 214,319 miles
- 2020 – 206,142 miles
- 2018 – 201,784 miles
- 2017 – 196,339 miles
- 2016 – 190,433 miles
- 2015 – 186,222 miles
- 2014 – 182,058 miles
- 2013 – 117,607 miles
- 2012 – 174,443 miles
- 2011 – 167,149 miles
- 2010 – 147,810 miles
- 2009 – 137,288 miles
- 2008 – 125,537 miles
- 2007 – 108,360 miles
- 2006 – 93,157 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass231,228 miles
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.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2017
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2015
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018
Front Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017
Brake warning light on
Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017
Full MOT history
33 tests since 17 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass231,228 miles (+3,710)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 231,228 miles
- Test number
- 787144719888
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass227,518 miles (+2,877)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 227,518 miles
- Test number
- 145103817318
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass224,641 miles (+3,147)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 224,641 miles
- Test number
- 858271110818
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass221,494 miles (+7,175)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 221,494 miles
- Test number
- 548273390584
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass214,319 miles (+197)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 214,319 miles
- Test number
- 648342791383
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail214,122 miles (+7,980)5 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 214,122 miles
- Test number
- 821291655331
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorVehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Suspension arm very corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass206,142 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 206,142 miles
- Test number
- 110705456023
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail206,140 miles (+630)3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 206,140 miles
- Test number
- 580394530410
- MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass205,510 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 205,510 miles
- Test number
- 428522074363
- AdvisoryUnderside slightly corroded
Fail205,510 miles2 dangerous3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 205,510 miles
- Test number
- 405637910878
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
- MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
- MajorService brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryUnderside has slight corrosion
Fail205,510 miles (+3,726)2 dangerous3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 205,510 miles
- Test number
- 684462407890
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
- MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
- MajorService brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryUnderside has slight corrosion
Pass201,784 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 201,784 miles
- Test number
- 296996702189
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail201,784 miles (+5,445)3 dangerous5 major2 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 201,784 miles
- Test number
- 234468823262
- DangerousOffside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorFront Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass196,339 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 196,339 miles
- Test number
- 516168060999
- AdvisoryFront Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryBrake warning light on
Fail196,339 miles (+5,906)1 repaired6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 196,339 miles
- Test number
- 986908348135
- Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- AdvisoryFront Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryBrake warning light on
Pass190,433 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 190,433 miles
- Test number
- 325700481011
- AdvisoryFront Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryBrake warning light on
Fail190,433 miles (+4,211)4 failures2 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 190,433 miles
- Test number
- 703831596217
- FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- AdvisoryFront Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryBrake warning light on
Pass186,222 miles (+4,164)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 186,222 miles
- Test number
- 749361777234
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Pass182,058 miles4 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 12 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 182,058 miles
- Test number
- 748716634390
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail182,058 miles (+64,451)1 repaired4 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 182,058 miles
- Test number
- 929616534340
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass117,607 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 12 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 117,607 miles
- Test number
- 207149433371
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Fail117,607 miles (-56,836)2 failures3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 117,607 miles
- Test number
- 439378333371
- FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass174,443 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 174,443 miles
- Test number
- 625348742340
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)
- AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Fail174,443 miles (+7,294)2 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 174,443 miles
- Test number
- 477557142460
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)
- FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)
- AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Pass167,149 miles (+143)9 advisories8 notes
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 167,149 miles
- Test number
- 789279431376
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteCoolant leak
- NoteOil leak
- NoteExhaust welded
- NoteFront brake discs worn
- NoteN/s/f inner drive shaft gaitor split
- NoteN/s/r tyre worn deteriorated
- NoteRear brake discs corroded
- NoteRear coil springs incorrectly fitted
Fail167,006 miles (+8,041)4 failures9 advisories8 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 167,006 miles
- Test number
- 656255931369
- FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteCoolant leak
- NoteOil leak
- NoteExhaust welded
- NoteFront brake discs worn
- NoteN/s/f inner drive shaft gaitor split
- NoteN/s/r tyre worn deteriorated
- NoteRear brake discs corroded
- NoteRear coil springs incorrectly fitted
Pass158,965 miles (+11,155)4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 158,965 miles
- Test number
- 706300141006
- NoteBoth Front Steering Arms have slight play at its fixings
- NoteNearside Rear Tyre has cracking and will need attention in the near future
- NoteOffside Rear Brake Disc is pitted but not seriously weakened
- NoteOil leak
Pass147,810 miles (+10,522)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 147,810 miles
- Test number
- 812110760040
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass137,288 miles (+11,751)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 137,288 miles
- Test number
- 103104659065
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass125,537 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 125,537 miles
- Test number
- 102737258027
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail125,536 miles (+17,176)2 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 125,536 miles
- Test number
- 993746758060
- FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- NoteOil leak
Pass108,360 miles (+15,203)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 108,360 miles
- Test number
- 633597257067
- AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Pass93,157 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 93,157 miles
- Test number
- 573398046074
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about Y47 FAU
- Does Y47 FAU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y47 FAU is valid until 2 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on Y47 FAU?
- The MOT on Y47 FAU is valid until 2 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has Y47 FAU done?
- Y47 FAU was recorded at 231,228 miles at its MOT on 27 Nov 2025, an average of 6,982 miles a year.
- Has Y47 FAU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y47 FAU has failed 12 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Dec 2021.
- Has the mileage on Y47 FAU ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 4 Dec 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on Y47 FAU find?
- Y47 FAU passed its latest MOT on 27 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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