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Volkswagen Transporter

Blue · Diesel · 2009 · 1,896 cc

491 XTXMOT history

491 XTX is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 4 Aug 2009. Its MOT is valid until 29 Sept 2027 and it has passed 14 of 22 MOT tests, with 189,260 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

491 XTX blue Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Sept 2027
Mileage
189,260 mi
At MOT on 30 Sept 2026
MOT tests
22
14 passed · 8 failed
Per year
7,771 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
491 XTX
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
4 Aug 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

491 XTX was last recorded at 189,260 miles on 30 Sept 2026, 3,185 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
186,075 miles · 8 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
3,185 miles
Average per year
7,771 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 189,260 miles
  • 2025 – 186,075 miles
  • 2024 – 183,590 miles
  • 2023 – 181,002 miles
  • 2022 – 172,849 miles
  • 2021 – 157,726 miles
  • 2020 – 144,909 miles
  • 2019 – 142,985 miles
  • 2018 – 140,289 miles
  • 2017 – 134,624 miles
  • 2016 – 124,828 miles
  • 2015 – 110,114 miles
  • 2014 – 109,805 miles
  • 2013 – 91,564 miles
  • 2012 – 79,799 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass189,260 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust silencer delaminating

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Oil leak

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2017

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2018–2019

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Exhaust deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

22 tests since 29 Aug 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass189,260 miles (+3,185)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    189,260 miles
    Test number
    844257797911
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust silencer delaminating

  2. Pass186,075 miles (+2,485)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    186,075 miles
    Test number
    879539152065
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust deteriorated

  3. Pass183,590 miles (+2,588)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    183,590 miles
    Test number
    757834253190
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust deteriorated

  4. Pass181,002 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    181,002 miles
    Test number
    675172290346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail180,999 miles (+8,150)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,999 miles
    Test number
    757722955694
    • MajorFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn N/S AND O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass172,849 miles (+48)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    172,849 miles
    Test number
    592662622974
    • AdvisoryExhaust box casing corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded And rear both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount bush both sides noisy (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail172,801 miles (+15,075)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,801 miles
    Test number
    615635266354
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust box casing corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded And rear both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount bush both sides noisy (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass157,726 miles (+12,817)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    157,726 miles
    Test number
    420525177737

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass144,909 miles (+9)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    144,909 miles
    Test number
    890304784290
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  10. Fail144,900 miles (+1,915)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,900 miles
    Test number
    240278721326
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  11. Pass142,985 miles (+2,696)3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    142,985 miles
    Test number
    986932741595
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  12. Pass140,289 miles (+7)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    140,289 miles
    Test number
    744166482680
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Fail140,282 miles (+5,658)4 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,282 miles
    Test number
    790556177771
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  14. Pass134,624 miles (+20)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    134,624 miles
    Test number
    856827890595
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  15. Fail134,604 miles (+9,776)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,604 miles
    Test number
    357577319249
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  16. Pass124,828 miles (+24)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    124,828 miles
    Test number
    201876221867
    • AdvisoryFront Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  17. Fail124,804 miles (+14,690)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,804 miles
    Test number
    670715566537
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  18. Pass110,114 miles (+309)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    110,114 miles
    Test number
    918127205032
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine management light illuminated on dash

  19. Fail109,805 miles (+18,241)5 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,805 miles
    Test number
    435786854352
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine management light illuminated on dash

  20. Pass91,564 miles (+11,765)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    91,564 miles
    Test number
    165252533257
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine management light illuminated on dash

  21. Pass79,799 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    79,799 miles
    Test number
    779404142293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail79,797 miles5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,797 miles
    Test number
    366892442442
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre(s) is inadequate for the vehicles maximum permitted laden weight due to an incorrect ply rating and tyre size. (4.1.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre(s) is inadequate for the vehicles maximum permitted laden weight due to an incorrect ply rating and tyre size. (4.1.B.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre(s) is inadequate for the vehicles maximum permitted laden weight due to an incorrect ply rating and tyre size. (4.1.B.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre(s) is inadequate for the vehicles maximum permitted laden weight due to an incorrect ply rating and tyre size. (4.1.B.1b)

Questions about 491 XTX

What vehicle is registration 491 XTX currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 491 XTX on a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 4 Aug 2009. 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 491 XTX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 491 XTX is valid until 29 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on 491 XTX?
The MOT on 491 XTX is valid until 29 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 491 XTX done?
491 XTX was recorded at 189,260 miles at its MOT on 30 Sept 2026, an average of 7,771 miles a year.
Has 491 XTX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 491 XTX has failed 8 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on 491 XTX 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 491 XTX find?
491 XTX passed its latest MOT on 30 Sept 2026 with 4 advisories: front inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; rear anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened; rear coil spring corroded x2, and 1 more.

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