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Volkswagen Transporter

Red · Petrol · 1988 · 1,968 cc

164 ORAMOT history

164 ORA is a red petrol Volkswagen Transporter first used on 2 Dec 1988. Its MOT is valid until 15 Dec 2026 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 237,972 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Dec 2025.

164 ORA red Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 15 Dec 2026
Mileage
237,972 mi
At MOT on 11 Dec 2025
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,666 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
164 ORA
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
1988
First used
2 Dec 1988
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
11 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

164 ORA was last recorded at 237,972 miles on 11 Dec 2025, 11 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
237,961 miles · 5 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
11 miles
Average per year
1,666 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 237,972 miles
  • 2024 – 235,986 miles
  • 2023 – 232,870 miles
  • 2022 – 230,287 miles
  • 2021 – 227,809 miles
  • 2020 – 224,857 miles
  • 2019 – 223,274 miles
  • 2012 – 222,695 miles
  • 2011 – 222,030 miles
  • 2010 – 221,136 miles
  • 2009 – 220,128 miles
  • 2008 – 217,743 miles
  • 2007 – 212,294 miles
  • 2006 – 205,086 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass237,972 miles
  • AdvisoryRear o/s and n/s chassis in a rusty conditonRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Underbody/chassis etc rear in a dry rusty condition

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Nearside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2007

  • Nearside Inner Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2007

Full MOT history

20 tests since 10 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass237,972 miles (+11)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    237,972 miles
    Test number
    257561433004
    • AdvisoryRear o/s and n/s chassis in a rusty conditon

  2. Fail237,961 miles (+1,975)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    237,961 miles
    Test number
    480050414019
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear o/s and n/s chassis in a rusty conditon

  3. Pass235,986 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    235,986 miles
    Test number
    170123608406
    • AdvisoryUnderbody/chassis etc rear in a dry rusty condition

  4. Fail235,984 miles (+3,114)6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    235,984 miles
    Test number
    311857116414
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle fouling top wish bone worn groove in tyre wall (5.2.3 (f))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle fouling top wish bone worn groove in tyre wall (5.2.3 (f))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 77% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody/chassis etc rear in a dry rusty condition

  5. Pass232,870 miles (+2,583)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    232,870 miles
    Test number
    246830351024
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryWax oil to chassis to floor

  6. Pass230,287 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    230,287 miles
    Test number
    851002296076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail230,287 miles (+2,478)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    230,287 miles
    Test number
    588672656627
    • DangerousNearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected outer marked with cryon yellow door step req panel (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength marked with cryon inner outer sills large hole (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody req wax oil grease now all main chassi

  8. Pass227,809 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    227,809 miles
    Test number
    635423439511
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play STRONG ADVISE SLIGHT PLAY CHANGE NOW (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySILLS FLOOR CHASSI SPRINGS ALL INNER PANEL WORK REQ CLEAN WAX OIL GREASE WHEEL ARTCH INNER PANEL HAS SMALL HOLE O/S/F LOWER INNER WHEEL ARTCH TO OUTER WHEEL ARTCH LOOKS WEAK CLENAN REPAIR HAS NESSASARY.

  9. Fail227,809 miles (+2,952)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    227,809 miles
    Test number
    503845009606
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play STRONG ADVISE SLIGHT PLAY CHANGE NOW (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySILLS FLOOR CHASSI SPRINGS ALL INNER PANEL WORK REQ CLEAN WAX OIL GREASE WHEEL ARTCH INNER PANEL HAS SMALL HOLE O/S/F LOWER INNER WHEEL ARTCH TO OUTER WHEEL ARTCH LOOKS WEAK CLENAN REPAIR HAS NESSASARY.

  10. Pass224,857 miles (+1,583)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    224,857 miles
    Test number
    531438032542

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass223,274 miles (+579)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    223,274 miles
    Test number
    335277091452

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass222,695 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    222,695 miles
    Test number
    686081352076
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • NoteFront pads worn low

  13. Fail222,695 miles (+665)6 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    222,695 miles
    Test number
    789067842023
    • FailureCentre Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • NoteFront pads worn low

  14. Pass222,030 miles (+894)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    222,030 miles
    Test number
    747098531040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass221,136 miles (+1,008)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    221,136 miles
    Test number
    962271440025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass220,128 miles (+2,385)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    220,128 miles
    Test number
    443611949087
    • NoteNearside rear floor corroding
    • NoteOffside outer sill corroding

  17. Pass217,743 miles (+5,449)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    217,743 miles
    Test number
    562495138012
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteFoot steps corroded
    • NoteOffside front inner sill corroded

  18. Pass212,294 miles (+7,208)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    212,294 miles
    Test number
    453998737083
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  19. Pass205,086 miles (+146)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    205,086 miles
    Test number
    562618046048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail204,940 miles1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    204,940 miles
    Test number
    724791446015
    • FailureOffside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Questions about 164 ORA

What vehicle is registration 164 ORA currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 164 ORA on a red petrol Volkswagen Transporter first used on 2 Dec 1988. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 164 ORA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 164 ORA is valid until 15 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on 164 ORA?
The MOT on 164 ORA is valid until 15 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 164 ORA done?
164 ORA was recorded at 237,972 miles at its MOT on 11 Dec 2025, an average of 1,666 miles a year.
Has 164 ORA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 164 ORA has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on 164 ORA 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 164 ORA find?
164 ORA passed its latest MOT on 11 Dec 2025 with 1 advisory: rear o/s and n/s chassis in a rusty conditon.

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