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Volkswagen Transporter

Blue · Diesel · 1996 · 2,459 cc

237 ALFMOT history

237 ALF is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 31 Dec 1996. Its MOT is valid until 14 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 280,276 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Apr 2026.

237 ALF blue Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 14 Apr 2027
Mileage
280,276 mi
At MOT on 14 Apr 2026
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,457 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
237 ALF
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,459 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
31 Dec 1996
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

237 ALF was last recorded at 280,276 miles on 14 Apr 2026, 16,723 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Nov 2019.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 12 Dec 2022: 268,494 km, lower than 268,545 km on 30 Nov 2021.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
263,553 miles · 29 Nov 2019
Between the last two tests
16,723 miles
Average per year
5,457 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 280,276 miles
  • 2019 – 263,553 miles
  • 2014 – 236,240 miles
  • 2013 – 227,169 miles
  • 2012 – 215,889 miles
  • 2009 – 186,922 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass280,276 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018

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.

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded calliper pipe (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

27 tests since 15 Mar 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass280,276 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    280,276 miles
    Test number
    681510110601
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail280,276 km (+10,873)3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    280,276 km
    Test number
    117647176598
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass269,403 km (+316)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    269,403 km
    Test number
    757529418046
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outriggers (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryInner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Pass269,087 km (+593)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    269,087 km
    Test number
    857354681342
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass268,494 km (-51)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    268,494 km
    Test number
    283312480582
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general underside corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Pass268,545 km (+2,495)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    268,545 km
    Test number
    890801709358
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryInner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  7. Pass266,050 km1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    266,050 km
    Test number
    843443315900
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass263,553 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    263,553 miles
    Test number
    179757878683
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  9. Pass258,246 km (+6,167)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    258,246 km
    Test number
    344520507677
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryLower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass252,079 km (+4,186)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    252,079 km
    Test number
    154866296285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass247,893 km7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    247,893 km
    Test number
    107634840234
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded calliper pipe (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded calliper pipe (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Fail247,893 km (+4,469)1 failure7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    247,893 km
    Test number
    833477034768
    • FailureNearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded calliper pipe (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded calliper pipe (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Pass243,424 km2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    243,424 km
    Test number
    514012277074
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brake discs corroded
    • AdvisoryN/s inner steering rack joint has very slight play

  14. Fail243,424 km3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    243,424 km
    Test number
    789872404081
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brake discs corroded
    • AdvisoryN/s inner steering rack joint has very slight play

  15. Pass236,240 miles4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    236,240 miles
    Test number
    787087094235
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteFront brake back plates going rusty
    • NoteTape up head lamp glasses

  16. Fail236,240 km5 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    236,240 km
    Test number
    458476994233
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteFront brake back plates going rusty

  17. Pass227,169 miles (+102)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    227,169 miles
    Test number
    469323003422
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

  18. Fail227,067 miles (+11,178)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    227,067 miles
    Test number
    587198393258
    • FailureCentre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

  19. Pass215,889 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    215,889 miles
    Test number
    788659512395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail215,874 km (+5,308)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    215,874 km
    Test number
    605948612340
    • DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

  21. Pass210,566 km (+7,951)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    210,566 km
    Test number
    356748562093
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteHeadlamp masks/converters fitted
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteVarious areas of surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

  22. Pass202,615 km1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    202,615 km
    Test number
    118507361042
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteHeadlamp masks/converters fitted
    • NoteOil leak

  23. Fail202,615 km (+7,405)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    202,615 km
    Test number
    125916761480
    • FailureExhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteHeadlamp masks/converters fitted
    • NoteOil leak

  24. Pass195,210 km4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    195,210 km
    Test number
    380818160036
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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)
    • NoteHeadlamp masks/converters fitted
    • NoteOil leak

  25. Pass186,922 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    186,922 miles
    Test number
    810075869008
    • NoteHeadlamp masks/converters fitted
    • NoteOil leak

  26. Pass178,193 km (+11,650)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    178,193 km
    Test number
    334504368026
    • NoteHeadlamp masks/converters fitted

  27. Pass166,543 km
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    166,543 km
    Test number
    610304277031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 237 ALF

What vehicle is registration 237 ALF currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 237 ALF on a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 31 Dec 1996. 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 237 ALF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 237 ALF is valid until 14 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on 237 ALF?
The MOT on 237 ALF is valid until 14 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 237 ALF done?
237 ALF was recorded at 280,276 miles at its MOT on 14 Apr 2026, an average of 5,457 miles a year.
Has 237 ALF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 237 ALF has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on 237 ALF ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 12 Dec 2022. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on 237 ALF find?
237 ALF passed its latest MOT on 14 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside front inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 1 more.

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