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Y538 RNU

2001 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 2459cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

144,826 mi
Last recorded144,826 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Transporter134,869 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY538 RNU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,459cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 144,826 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2024 143,532 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 142,632 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear disc's slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 141,300 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 139,938 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 138,483 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 137,074 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2018 135,557 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 134,254 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 130,923 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

both front wheel hubs corroded

nearside front lower inner sill slightly corroded

Pass 22 Dec 2015 128,890 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both outer sills corroded

slight play both steering arms on rack

undertray fitted not allowing a full inspection

Pass 24 Dec 2014 126,402 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 124,436 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2014 124,436 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 123,777 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s/r brake disc corroded

Fail 4 Mar 2013 123,777 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s/r brake disc corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2012 117,717 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 113,049 miles

n/s front tyre feathering

slight play in n/s of rack

Fail 17 Mar 2011 113,049 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s front tyre feathering

slight play in n/s of rack

Pass 27 May 2010 105,112 miles

n/s front tyre worn inner edge

Fail 25 May 2010 105,112 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

brake warning light on

n/s front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 29 May 2009 95,425 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 May 2008 88,607 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 May 2008 88,295 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) retaining device missing (3.1.4b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

brake pad warning light on and nearside front and offside rear sensors missing

cuts in nearside front tyre outer sidewall

handbrake cable corroding

nearside front tyre on 2mm

nearside rear brake hose ferrule corroding

nearside sill starting to corrode

offside front tyre on 3mm

slight play in offside and nearside of steering rack

Fail 22 May 2007 77,518 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 22 May 2007 77,518 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 31 May 2006 69,849 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 69,849 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Both front & rear brake pad warning sensors dis connected

Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Wipers starting to smear.

exhaust heat shield insecure.

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Transporter?

Based on 5,346,355 MOT tests across 357,225 vehicles.

73.0%
Pass Rate
5,816
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
357,225
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 89,943
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 68,503
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 59,686
position lamp(s) not working 56,717
Stop lamp not working 56,335
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Y538 RNU is a 2001 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 2,459cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2001 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 134,869 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Transporter fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 89,943 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y538 RNU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Transporter typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 25 years old, this Volkswagen Transporter is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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Y538 RNU is a 2001 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 18 June 2001.

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