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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 2006 · 1,896 cc

A87 APRMOT history

A87 APR is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 28 Nov 2006. Its MOT is valid until 29 Jan 2027 and it has passed 17 of 28 MOT tests, with 112,845 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jan 2026.

A87 APR white Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 29 Jan 2027
Mileage
112,845 mi
At MOT on 30 Jan 2026
MOT tests
28
17 passed · 11 failed
Per year
5,109 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
A87 APR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
28 Nov 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

A87 APR was last recorded at 112,845 miles on 30 Jan 2026, 4,527 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
108,318 miles · 29 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
4,527 miles
Average per year
5,109 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 112,845 miles
  • 2025 – 108,318 miles
  • 2024 – 102,289 miles
  • 2023 – 97,741 miles
  • 2022 – 92,147 miles
  • 2021 – 88,628 miles
  • 2020 – 85,121 miles
  • 2019 – 81,958 miles
  • 2018 – 78,673 miles
  • 2017 – 74,329 miles
  • 2015 – 71,096 miles
  • 2014 – 63,009 miles
  • 2013 – 58,831 miles
  • 2012 – 53,639 miles
  • 2011 – 45,409 miles
  • 2010 – 31,078 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass112,845 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material AT ATACHMENT TO CENTER FLEXI'S (1.1.11 (c))

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.

  • Undertrays fitted

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2021

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle and rear silencer outer skin badly deuterated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

28 tests since 28 Jan 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass112,845 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    112,845 miles
    Test number
    945431751023
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material AT ATACHMENT TO CENTER FLEXI'S (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail112,845 miles (+4,527)2 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,845 miles
    Test number
    242814334944
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material AT ATACHMENT TO CENTER FLEXI'S (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass108,318 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    108,318 miles
    Test number
    376194133371
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle and rear silencer outer skin badly deuterated (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryN/s /f seat has child seat installed

  4. Fail108,318 miles (+6,029)2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,318 miles
    Test number
    425288291166
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorSuspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front lower joints (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle and rear silencer outer skin badly deuterated (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryN/s /f seat has child seat installed

  5. Pass102,289 miles (+4,548)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    102,289 miles
    Test number
    747989470803

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass97,741 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    97,741 miles
    Test number
    341928723540
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail97,741 miles (+5,594)1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,741 miles
    Test number
    542327051760
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass92,147 miles (+3,519)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    92,147 miles
    Test number
    733822409527
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass88,628 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    88,628 miles
    Test number
    813915267611
    • MinorFront Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear of front , main bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  10. Fail88,628 miles (+3,507)2 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,628 miles
    Test number
    460165682370
    • Repaired at testFront Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorFront Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear of front , main bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  11. Pass85,121 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    85,121 miles
    Test number
    588468624308
    • MinorFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated outer , both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all round (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin all round (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear of , both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  12. Fail85,121 miles (+3,163)2 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,121 miles
    Test number
    210532653803
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated outer , both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all round (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin all round (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear of , both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  13. Pass81,958 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    81,958 miles
    Test number
    879096531008
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear of , both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  14. Fail81,958 miles (+3,285)2 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,958 miles
    Test number
    261329087240
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear of , both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  15. Pass78,673 miles (+10)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    78,673 miles
    Test number
    479951497139
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear of bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside both tyres outer sidewalls damage
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear of (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  16. Fail78,663 miles (+4,334)1 failure2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,663 miles
    Test number
    620141157027
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear of bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside both tyres outer sidewalls damage
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear of (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  17. Pass74,329 miles (+3,233)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    74,329 miles
    Test number
    650342812968

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass71,096 miles (+2,784)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    71,096 miles
    Test number
    675053312828
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  19. Pass68,312 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    68,312 miles
    Test number
    897531215243
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryInner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Fail68,312 miles (+5,303)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,312 miles
    Test number
    148201115269
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryInner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass63,009 miles3 advisories8 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    63,009 miles
    Test number
    866819404259
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth rear tyres wearing on edges and age cracking and have some cuts
    • NoteExhaust corroded
    • NoteLarge deep cut to osr tyre inner wall
    • NoteNsf tyre wall damaged
    • NoteOsf wiper poorly clipped
    • NoteSlight play in steering arms
    • NoteStone chips in windscreen

  22. Fail63,009 miles (+4,178)4 failures3 advisories8 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,009 miles
    Test number
    247599904289
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth rear tyres wearing on edges and age cracking and have some cuts
    • NoteExhaust corroded
    • NoteLarge deep cut to osr tyre inner wall
    • NoteNsf tyre wall damaged
    • NoteOsf wiper poorly clipped
    • NoteSlight play in steering arms
    • NoteStone chips in windscreen

  23. Pass58,831 miles3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    58,831 miles
    Test number
    356773713288
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteExhaust corroded
    • NoteNsf tyre wall damaged
    • NoteRear tyres have some large deep cuts
    • NoteSlight play in steering arms

  24. Fail58,831 miles (+5,192)2 failures3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,831 miles
    Test number
    809513213284
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteExhaust corroded
    • NoteNsf tyre wall damaged
    • NoteRear tyres have some large deep cuts
    • NoteSlight play in steering arms

  25. Pass53,639 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    53,639 miles
    Test number
    668362312238
    • NoteNail in n/s/r tyre

  26. Fail53,639 miles (+8,230)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,639 miles
    Test number
    219399702224
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • NoteNail in n/s/r tyre

  27. Pass45,409 miles (+14,331)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    45,409 miles
    Test number
    405694791113
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  28. Pass31,078 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    31,078 miles
    Test number
    340478520014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about A87 APR

Does A87 APR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on A87 APR is valid until 29 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on A87 APR?
The MOT on A87 APR is valid until 29 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has A87 APR done?
A87 APR was recorded at 112,845 miles at its MOT on 30 Jan 2026, an average of 5,109 miles a year.
Has A87 APR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. A87 APR has failed 11 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on A87 APR 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 A87 APR find?
A87 APR passed its latest MOT on 30 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: front headlamp lens slightly defective both; rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at atachment to center flexi's.

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