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Volkswagen Transporter

Red · Diesel · 1986 · 1,588 cc

D243 VPHMOT history

D243 VPH is a red diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 5 Aug 1986. Its MOT is valid until 17 Feb 2027 and it has passed 13 of 23 MOT tests, with 87,062 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Feb 2026.

D243 VPH red Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 17 Feb 2027
Mileage
87,062 mi
At MOT on 18 Feb 2026
MOT tests
23
13 passed · 10 failed
Per year
788 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
D243 VPH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,588 cc
Year of manufacture
1986
First used
5 Aug 1986
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

D243 VPH was last recorded at 87,062 miles on 18 Feb 2026, 19 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Apr 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 31 Mar 2021: 79,027 miles, lower than 79,072 miles on 25 Jan 2021.
  • 25 Apr 2024: 87,043 miles, lower than 87,104 miles on 14 Apr 2023.

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
87,043 miles · 25 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
19 miles
Average per year
788 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 87,062 miles
  • 2024 – 87,043 miles
  • 2023 – 87,104 miles
  • 2022 – 83,425 miles
  • 2021 – 79,027 miles
  • 2019 – 78,119 miles
  • 2018 – 77,592 miles
  • 2017 – 75,874 miles
  • 2016 – 74,677 miles
  • 2015 – 74,668 miles
  • 2014 – 74,661 miles
  • 2013 – 73,820 miles
  • 2010 – 72,243 miles
  • 2008 – 72,036 miles
  • 2006 – 71,639 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass87,062 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Minor3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass87,062 miles (+19)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    87,062 miles
    Test number
    767161538954
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  2. Fail87,043 miles (-61)2 dangerous7 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,043 miles
    Test number
    662942783151
    • DangerousNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Suspension arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Suspension arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Shock absorber mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Shock absorber mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front steeps corroded on under side
    • AdvisoryBoth inner and outer sills corroded
    • AdvisoryGeneral body corroded and in poor condition
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight play in front anti-roll bar centre bushes

  3. Pass87,104 miles (+3,679)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    87,104 miles
    Test number
    613445698871

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass83,425 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    83,425 miles
    Test number
    328343682786
    • AdvisoryHand brake effort only just passed @ 16 % . recommend rear brake check adjustment
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAreas of corrosion in sill & chassis areas
    • AdvisorySigns of travel in foot brake

  5. Fail83,425 miles (+4,398)1 major1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,425 miles
    Test number
    480190070289
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAreas of corrosion in sill & chassis areas

  6. Pass79,027 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    79,027 miles
    Test number
    882070431186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail79,027 miles (-45)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,027 miles
    Test number
    554673536923
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

  8. Fail79,072 miles (+953)2 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,072 miles
    Test number
    674792312131
    • DangerousExhaust silencer likely to become detached rear silencer mounting broken , front pipe fractured (8.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Engine mounting bracket fractured (6.1.8 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength end of sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  9. Pass78,119 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    78,119 miles
    Test number
    726619950793
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  10. Fail78,119 miles (+527)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,119 miles
    Test number
    449876591067
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch holed by corrosion. (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  11. Pass77,592 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    77,592 miles
    Test number
    717353613686
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront number plate in poor condition

  12. Fail77,592 miles (+1,718)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,592 miles
    Test number
    914731091836
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront number plate in poor condition

  13. Pass75,874 miles (+1,197)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    75,874 miles
    Test number
    836784602585
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion step (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  14. Pass74,677 miles (+6)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2017
    Odometer
    74,677 miles
    Test number
    679227395365
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner joint (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion vehicle under side (6.1.B.2)

  15. Fail74,671 miles (+3)6 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,671 miles
    Test number
    972267422940
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings crossmember (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings out rigger to sill (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings crossmember (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner joint (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion vehicle under side (6.1.B.2)

  16. Pass74,668 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    74,668 miles
    Test number
    695022215004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail74,661 miles (+841)6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,661 miles
    Test number
    855067144318
    • FailureHazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  18. Pass73,820 miles (+1,577)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    73,820 miles
    Test number
    137007233349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass72,243 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    72,243 miles
    Test number
    144386750260
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • NoteSlight corrosion occuring on the underside of vehicle body.
    • NoteSlight play found in steering rack.

  20. Fail72,243 miles (+207)2 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,243 miles
    Test number
    570576450221
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • NoteSlight corrosion occuring on the underside of vehicle body.
    • NoteSlight play found in steering rack.

  21. Pass72,036 miles (+3)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    72,036 miles
    Test number
    624447168264
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteCorrosion in O/S door step outside prescribed area
    • NoteEngine slightly smokey
    • NoteSlight corrosion in body

  22. Fail72,033 miles (+394)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,033 miles
    Test number
    242580358250
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureNearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureOffside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  23. Pass71,639 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    71,639 miles
    Test number
    592235006244
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteDamage to near side rear body work
    • NoteNear side front seat belt buckle cover missing
    • NoteNear side rear inner cv boot split

Questions about D243 VPH

Does D243 VPH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on D243 VPH is valid until 17 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on D243 VPH?
The MOT on D243 VPH is valid until 17 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has D243 VPH done?
D243 VPH was recorded at 87,062 miles at its MOT on 18 Feb 2026, an average of 788 miles a year.
Has D243 VPH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. D243 VPH has failed 10 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on D243 VPH ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 31 Mar 2021. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on D243 VPH find?
D243 VPH passed its latest MOT on 18 Feb 2026 with 2 advisories: front service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides; offside front wheel bearing has slight play.

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