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Volkswagen Transporter

Green and Green · Diesel · 1984 · 1,588 cc

B446 HRCMOT history

B446 HRC is a green and green diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 13 Nov 1984. Its MOT expired on 17 Sept 2025 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 180,000 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Sept 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 17 Sept 2025
Mileage
180,000 mi
At MOT on 18 Sept 2024
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
1,661 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
B446 HRC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Green and Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,588 cc
Year of manufacture
1984
First used
13 Nov 1984
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
18 Sept 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

B446 HRC was last recorded at 180,000 miles on 18 Sept 2024, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jun 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 1 Apr 2010: 162,530 miles, lower than 162,550 miles on 27 Mar 2010.

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

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
180,000 miles · 14 Jun 2023
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
1,661 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 180,000 miles
  • 2023 – 180,000 miles
  • 2022 – 179,881 miles
  • 2021 – 178,953 miles
  • 2019 – 178,826 miles
  • 2018 – 177,732 miles
  • 2017 – 173,662 miles
  • 2016 – 172,865 miles
  • 2015 – 171,240 miles
  • 2014 – 169,042 miles
  • 2013 – 166,057 miles
  • 2012 – 163,594 miles
  • 2011 – 163,000 miles
  • 2010 – 162,530 miles
  • 2009 – 157,976 miles
  • 2008 – 152,188 miles
  • 2007 – 151,889 miles
  • 2006 – 149,562 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass180,000 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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.

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major3 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Dangerous3 MOTs, 2010–2014

  • Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play

    Failure3 MOTs, 2007–2013

  • Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced step

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Offside Front Headlamp aim too high

    Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2009

Full MOT history

27 tests since 24 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass180,000 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    180,000 miles
    Test number
    803834934998
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  2. Pass180,000 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    180,000 miles
    Test number
    656039975376
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Fail180,000 miles (+119)6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,000 miles
    Test number
    485412303817
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced near body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Pass179,881 miles (+928)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2023
    Odometer
    179,881 miles
    Test number
    265554279384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass178,953 miles (+127)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2022
    Odometer
    178,953 miles
    Test number
    275952477783

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass178,826 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    178,826 miles
    Test number
    611195978645

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail178,822 miles (+1,090)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,822 miles
    Test number
    963025385070
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  8. Pass177,732 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    177,732 miles
    Test number
    219995538654

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail177,729 miles (+4,067)2 dangerous5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,729 miles
    Test number
    597381275782
    • DangerousNearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired doorstep underside (6.2.2 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired doorstep underside (6.2.2 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 58% imbalanced (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  10. Pass173,662 miles (+797)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    173,662 miles
    Test number
    244308779293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass172,865 miles (+1,625)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    172,865 miles
    Test number
    372910617200
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass171,240 miles (+2,198)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2016
    Odometer
    171,240 miles
    Test number
    835432625112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass169,042 miles (+24)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2015
    Odometer
    169,042 miles
    Test number
    366892734196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail169,018 miles (+2,961)1 dangerous9 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,018 miles
    Test number
    935368424109
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  15. Pass166,057 miles (+129)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2014
    Odometer
    166,057 miles
    Test number
    256740033448

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail165,928 miles (+2,334)1 dangerous7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,928 miles
    Test number
    529472823158
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureRear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  17. Pass163,594 miles (+594)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    163,594 miles
    Test number
    785698392021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass163,000 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    163,000 miles
    Test number
    419194291026
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • NoteFront discs corroded and pitted.
    • NoteNearside door mirror cracked

  19. Fail163,000 miles (+470)2 repaired2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,000 miles
    Test number
    756174891093
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • NoteFront discs corroded and pitted.
    • NoteNearside door mirror cracked

  20. Pass162,530 miles (-20)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    162,530 miles
    Test number
    162781090066
    • NoteOil leak

  21. Fail162,550 miles (+4,574)4 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,550 miles
    Test number
    473976580030
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  22. Pass157,976 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    157,976 miles
    Test number
    560997699040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail157,961 miles (+5,773)10 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,961 miles
    Test number
    464836289079
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
    • FailureNearside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

  24. Pass152,188 miles (+299)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    152,188 miles
    Test number
    934888158017
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteN/s door mirror cracked

  25. Fail151,889 miles (+2,327)13 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,889 miles
    Test number
    152647847372
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • NoteCoolant leak

  26. Pass149,562 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2007
    Odometer
    149,562 miles
    Test number
    880234846182
    • AdvisoryCentre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  27. Fail149,562 miles2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,562 miles
    Test number
    884334846170
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryCentre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Questions about B446 HRC

Does B446 HRC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on B446 HRC expired on 17 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on B446 HRC?
The MOT on B446 HRC expired on 17 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has B446 HRC done?
B446 HRC was recorded at 180,000 miles at its MOT on 18 Sept 2024, an average of 1,661 miles a year.
Has B446 HRC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. B446 HRC has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jun 2023.
Has the mileage on B446 HRC ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 1 Apr 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on B446 HRC find?
B446 HRC passed its latest MOT on 18 Sept 2024 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear service brake binding but not excessively.

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