2001 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Diesel · Y221 DRU
2001 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, diesel). First registered 19 Jul 2001. Recorded mileage 126,938 miles. MOT valid until 16 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 126,938 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Y221 DRU Key Findings
- 26 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/11/2025
- 126,938 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (23 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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Y221 DRU Mileage History
- 02/09/200537,217 mi
- 09/07/200751,173 mi+13,956 mi
- 24/09/200858,839 mi+7,666 mi
- 24/09/200963,528 mi+4,689 mi
- 04/10/201068,719 mi+5,191 mi
- 04/10/201068,719 mi
- 13/10/201174,713 mi+5,994 mi
- 13/10/201174,713 mi
- 01/02/201380,898 mi+6,185 mi
- 04/02/201380,899 mi+1 mi
- 08/02/201484,289 mi+3,390 mi
- 17/02/201586,312 mi+2,023 mi
- 17/02/201586,330 mi+18 mi
- 14/03/201689,225 mi+2,895 mi
- 13/03/201792,092 mi+2,867 mi
- 27/03/201898,545 mi+6,453 mi
- 03/04/201898,574 mi+29 mi
- 30/04/201999,502 mi+928 mi
- 16/05/201999,554 mi+52 mi
- 22/09/2020101,153 mi+1,599 mi
- 29/10/2021105,470 mi+4,317 mi
- 02/11/2022111,486 mi+6,016 mi
- 10/10/2023116,052 mi+4,566 mi
- 10/10/2024121,905 mi+5,853 mi
- 06/11/2025126,735 mi+4,830 mi
- 17/11/2025126,938 mi+203 mi
Average of roughly 4,440 miles per year across 26 recorded odometer readings.
Y221 DRU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
26 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Volkswagen Transporter (Y221 DRU) between September 2005 and November 2025.
The record contains 19 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 17 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (23 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 28 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))”; “Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))”; “Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))”.
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