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Volkswagen Transporter

Grey · Petrol · 1987 · 1,915 cc

D243 XVXMOT history

D243 XVX is a grey petrol Volkswagen Transporter first used on 3 Jul 1987. Its MOT expired on 8 Nov 2023 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 210,253 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Nov 2022.

D243 XVX grey Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 8 Nov 2023
Mileage
210,253 mi
At MOT on 9 Nov 2022
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,001 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
D243 XVX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,915 cc
Year of manufacture
1987
First used
3 Jul 1987
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Nov 2023
Latest MOT test
9 Nov 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

D243 XVX was last recorded at 210,253 miles on 9 Nov 2022, 28 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jun 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 13 May 2017: 159,590 miles, lower than 189,910 miles on 13 Apr 2016.

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
210,225 miles · 8 Jun 2022
Between the last two tests
28 miles
Average per year
3,001 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 210,253 miles
  • 2021 – 210,095 miles
  • 2020 – 209,847 miles
  • 2019 – 202,308 miles
  • 2018 – 198,337 miles
  • 2017 – 159,590 miles
  • 2016 – 189,910 miles
  • 2015 – 181,133 miles
  • 2014 – 175,616 miles
  • 2012 – 175,025 miles
  • 2011 – 170,677 miles
  • 2010 – 166,171 miles
  • 2009 – 165,653 miles
  • 2008 – 163,899 miles
  • 2007 – 161,795 miles
  • 2006 – 159,932 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass210,253 miles
  • AdvisoryAll brake pipes painted black
  • AdvisoryAll heavily undersealed

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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Non standard suspension fitted at time of test

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Inner and outer sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Sliding door lower slight corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

23 tests since 2 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass210,253 miles (+28)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    210,253 miles
    Test number
    441642680214
    • AdvisoryAll brake pipes painted black
    • AdvisoryAll heavily undersealed

  2. Fail210,225 miles (+130)5 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    210,225 miles
    Test number
    547673758239
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlight cracked and has condensation (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play and slightly rough (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front inner wing corroded and holed outside of prescribed area
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear inner wing corroded and holed outside of prescribed area
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded in clip above spare wheel (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front inner sill corroded and holed outside of prescribed area
    • AdvisoryOffside Front out rigger/cross member not fully welded not load bearing
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryDifficult to engage gear
    • AdvisorySlight free play detected at steering wheel

  3. Pass210,095 miles (+6)2 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    210,095 miles
    Test number
    151399869078
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn D bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front inner arch corroded and holed (not prescribed area)
    • AdvisoryWheel bearing has slight play both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front seats secured using 3 of 4 fixings
    • AdvisoryGearbox noisy and difficult to select gears
    • AdvisoryPlay felt at steering wheel
    • AdvisoryRear chassis corroded
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box secured with wire

  4. Fail210,089 miles (+242)2 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    210,089 miles
    Test number
    257925439055
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front slight play in anti roll bar d bush
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front seats only using 3 of the 4 mounting points
    • AdvisoryNearside front inner arch corroded/holed not prescribed area
    • AdvisoryRear chassis slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryStone chip on windscreen

  5. Pass209,847 miles (+7,539)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2021
    Odometer
    209,847 miles
    Test number
    720746427832
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNon standard suspension fitted at time of test

  6. Pass202,308 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    202,308 miles
    Test number
    845542560423
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner and outer sill
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sliding door lower slight corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNon standard suspension fitted at time of test
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail202,308 miles (+3,971)2 dangerous1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    202,308 miles
    Test number
    736846556312
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged Inner (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner and outer sill
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sliding door lower slight corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNon standard suspension fitted at time of test
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass198,337 miles (+38,747)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2019
    Odometer
    198,337 miles
    Test number
    449525582602
    • AdvisoryCorrosion both outer sills

  9. Pass159,590 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2018
    Odometer
    159,590 miles
    Test number
    286970678867
    • AdvisoryObjects removed from wind screen

  10. Fail159,590 miles (-30,320)7 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,590 miles
    Test number
    125252798065
    • FailureDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
    • FailureMain beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
    • FailureSteering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)
    • AdvisoryObjects removed from wind screen

  11. Pass189,910 miles (+8,777)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    189,910 miles
    Test number
    581901586265
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  12. Pass181,133 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    181,133 miles
    Test number
    128043705110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail181,128 miles (+5,512)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,128 miles
    Test number
    376143805195
    • FailureDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

  14. Pass175,616 miles (+5)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    175,616 miles
    Test number
    127421974087
    • NoteOffside front tyre small cut
    • NoteOffside sill corroding

  15. Fail175,611 miles (+586)10 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,611 miles
    Test number
    975409254083
    • FailureMain beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
    • NoteOffside front tyre small cut
    • NoteOffside sill corroding

  16. Pass175,025 miles (+4,348)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2013
    Odometer
    175,025 miles
    Test number
    535300652177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass170,677 miles (+8)6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    170,677 miles
    Test number
    605614671013
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteNearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

  18. Fail170,669 miles (+4,498)6 failures6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,669 miles
    Test number
    837846161099
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • 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 coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteNearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

  19. Pass166,171 miles (+518)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    166,171 miles
    Test number
    452389010002
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass165,653 miles (+1,754)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    165,653 miles
    Test number
    151275819496

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass163,899 miles (+2,104)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    163,899 miles
    Test number
    461789428072
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  22. Pass161,795 miles (+1,863)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    161,795 miles
    Test number
    143856827024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass159,932 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    159,932 miles
    Test number
    122913336408

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about D243 XVX

Does D243 XVX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on D243 XVX expired on 8 Nov 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on D243 XVX?
The MOT on D243 XVX expired on 8 Nov 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has D243 XVX done?
D243 XVX was recorded at 210,253 miles at its MOT on 9 Nov 2022, an average of 3,001 miles a year.
Has D243 XVX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. D243 XVX has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jun 2022.
Has the mileage on D243 XVX ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 13 May 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on D243 XVX find?
D243 XVX passed its latest MOT on 9 Nov 2022 with 2 advisories: all brake pipes painted black; all heavily undersealed.

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