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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Petrol · 1984 · 1,915 cc

B236RAAMOT history

B236RAA is a white petrol Volkswagen Transporter first used on 11 Dec 1984. Its MOT expired on 7 May 2025 and it has passed 18 of 30 MOT tests, with 32,265 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 May 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 7 May 2025
Mileage
32,265 mi
At MOT on 8 May 2024
MOT tests
30
18 passed · 12 failed
Per year
888 mi
Average between MOTs
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Mileage history

B236RAA was last recorded at 32,265 miles on 8 May 2024, 1,467 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jul 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
30,798 miles · 21 Jul 2022
Between the last two tests
1,467 miles
Average per year
888 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass32,265 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2009–2016

  • Horn not working (1.6.2a)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2008–2015

  • Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

Full MOT history

30 tests since 12 May 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass32,265 miles (+1,467)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2025
    Odometer
    32,265 miles
    Test number
    781794906573

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass30,798 miles (+1,211)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    30,798 miles
    Test number
    321819413965
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass29,587 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    29,587 miles
    Test number
    377199555878
    • AdvisoryNearside Side door corroded badly at bottom.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front inner sill corroding.

  4. Fail29,587 miles (+219)5 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,587 miles
    Test number
    356788202906
    • MajorFuel hose leaking At carburettor. (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side door corroded badly at bottom.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front inner sill corroding.

  5. Pass29,368 miles (+244)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    29,368 miles
    Test number
    549753621310
    • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  6. Pass29,124 miles (+870)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    29,124 miles
    Test number
    577894820145
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth steering gaters splitting

  7. Pass28,254 miles (+2,174)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    28,254 miles
    Test number
    719754464582
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  8. Pass26,080 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    26,080 miles
    Test number
    882446963750
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  9. Fail26,079 miles (+3,398)7 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,079 miles
    Test number
    817769224466
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureRear Fuel hose excessively damaged (7.2.2)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • FailureRear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing worn
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  10. Pass22,681 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    22,681 miles
    Test number
    146235175161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. FailMileage not read5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    136922165100
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  12. Pass19,237 miles (+151)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    19,237 miles
    Test number
    985402844101
    • NoteHandbrake efficiency only just met
    • NoteRear brakes very squeaky

  13. Fail19,086 miles (+1,304)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,086 miles
    Test number
    948776134164
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

  14. Pass17,782 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    17,782 miles
    Test number
    606166463134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail17,782 miles (+797)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,782 miles
    Test number
    696286663183
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  16. Pass16,985 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    16,985 miles
    Test number
    529513432204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail16,985 miles (+24)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,985 miles
    Test number
    887693432215
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  18. Pass16,961 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2013
    Odometer
    16,961 miles
    Test number
    555836232153
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  19. Fail16,961 miles (+39)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,961 miles
    Test number
    146959322140
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  20. Pass16,922 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2011
    Odometer
    16,922 miles
    Test number
    191957140193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail16,922 miles (+25)14 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,922 miles
    Test number
    280330240499
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureFront brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureFront front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • FailureRear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

  22. Pass16,897 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2010
    Odometer
    16,897 miles
    Test number
    882691839161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail16,896 miles (+335)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,896 miles
    Test number
    704897929108
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

  24. Pass16,561 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2009
    Odometer
    16,561 miles
    Test number
    200456838491

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail16,560 miles (+436)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,560 miles
    Test number
    581228928128
    • FailureHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  26. Pass16,124 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2008
    Odometer
    16,124 miles
    Test number
    933221337168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail16,123 miles (+645)8 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,123 miles
    Test number
    600584427190
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  28. Pass15,478 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2007
    Odometer
    15,478 miles
    Test number
    983472846102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail15,478 miles (+83)3 failures1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,478 miles
    Test number
    900592746156
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
    • FailureOffside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFront number plate is deteriorating
    • NoteNear side spot light not working
    • NoteOff side front disc back plate corroded & missing
    • NoteOil leak

  30. Pass15,395 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2006
    Odometer
    15,395 miles
    Test number
    762252835136
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteSeveral metal brake pipes corroded. †several brake hoses ferrules corroded.

Questions about B236RAA

When is the MOT due on B236RAA?
The MOT on B236RAA expired on 7 May 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has B236RAA done?
B236RAA was recorded at 32,265 miles at its MOT on 8 May 2024, an average of 888 miles a year.
Has B236RAA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. B236RAA has failed 12 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Aug 2021.
Has the mileage on B236RAA 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 B236RAA find?
B236RAA passed its latest MOT on 8 May 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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