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Volkswagen Transporter

White and Grey · Diesel · 1997 · 2,370 cc

E942 RONMOT history

E942 RON is a white and grey diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 25 Apr 1997. Its MOT is valid until 13 Jan 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 109,437 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jan 2026.

E942 RON white Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 13 Jan 2027
Mileage
109,437 mi
At MOT on 8 Jan 2026
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,795 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
E942 RON
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White and Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,370 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
25 Apr 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

E942 RON was last recorded at 109,437 miles on 8 Jan 2026, 1,782 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
107,655 miles · 14 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
1,782 miles
Average per year
2,795 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 109,437 miles
  • 2025 – 107,655 miles
  • 2024 – 107,050 miles
  • 2022 – 106,250 miles
  • 2021 – 104,969 miles
  • 2020 – 104,150 miles
  • 2019 – 102,833 miles
  • 2018 – 97,859 miles
  • 2017 – 89,484 miles
  • 2016 – 83,030 miles
  • 2015 – 81,276 miles
  • 2014 – 79,871 miles
  • 2013 – 77,932 miles
  • 2012 – 73,588 miles
  • 2011 – 70,825 miles
  • 2010 – 70,398 miles
  • 2009 – 65,514 miles
  • 2008 – 64,002 miles
  • 2007 – 59,400 miles
  • 2006 – 55,103 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass109,437 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryFront Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres perished, tyres over 10 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad looks low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryBoth rear upper marker lamps not working and offside rear lens missing, body <2100mm widthRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2025

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 upper marker lamp not working

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Rear upper marker lamp lens missing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Both rear upper marker lamps not working

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn near limit

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall cracking and perished

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

28 tests since 1 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass109,437 miles (+1,782)1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    109,437 miles
    Test number
    198052618271
    • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryFront Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres perished, tyres over 10 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad looks low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear upper marker lamps not working and offside rear lens missing, body <2100mm width

  2. Pass107,655 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    107,655 miles
    Test number
    881195336864
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn near limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall cracking and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre 9 years old
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre 8 years old
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres 13 years old
    • AdvisoryBoth rear upper marker lamps not working and offside rear lens missing, body <2100mm width

  3. Fail107,655 miles (+605)4 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,655 miles
    Test number
    622111030279
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer pipe badly rusted and holed and blowing (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis outrigger holed within 30 cm of front subframe rear mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn near limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall cracking and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre 9 years old
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre 8 years old
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres 13 years old
    • AdvisoryBoth rear upper marker lamps not working and offside rear lens missing, body <2100mm width

  4. Pass107,050 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    107,050 miles
    Test number
    291081868906
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tailpipe holed and slight blow (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged missing
    • AdvisoryNearside Front upper marker lamp not working
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule metal ends rusted near limit (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear upper marker lamp lens missing
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear upper marker lamps not working
    • AdvisoryParking brake cable return spring missing

  5. Fail107,050 miles (+800)1 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,050 miles
    Test number
    537289137979
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tailpipe holed and slight blow (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged missing
    • AdvisoryNearside Front upper marker lamp not working
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule metal ends rusted near limit (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear upper marker lamp lens missing
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear upper marker lamps not working
    • AdvisoryParking brake cable return spring missing

  6. Pass106,250 miles (+1,281)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    106,250 miles
    Test number
    955587431315
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder removed from windscreen
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged mirror missing
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper marker lamp not working
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tailpipe holed and slight blow (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper marker lamp lens missing
    • AdvisoryBoth rear upper marker lamps not working
    • AdvisoryParking brake cables return spring broken

  7. Pass104,969 miles13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    104,969 miles
    Test number
    370450027824
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at join (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front top marker light not working, non mandatory light, less then 2,100mm wide, excluding side mirrors
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear top marker light not working, non mandatory light, less then 2,100mm wide, excluding side mirrors
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear top marker light not working, non mandatory light, less then 2,100mm wide, excluding side mirrors
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both, body to rear suspension arms flexy (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both, body to rear suspension arms flexy (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake return spring broken

  8. Fail104,969 miles (+819)3 major1 minor14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,969 miles
    Test number
    497439067159
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at join (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front top marker light not working, non mandatory light, less then 2,100mm wide, excluding side mirrors
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear top marker light not working, non mandatory light, less then 2,100mm wide, excluding side mirrors
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear handbrake slow to operate
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear top marker light not working, non mandatory light, less then 2,100mm wide, excluding side mirrors
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both, body to rear suspension arms flexy (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both, body to rear suspension arms flexy (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake return spring broken

  9. Pass104,150 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    104,150 miles
    Test number
    641068950362
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both inner bushes slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear inner bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule inner (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear body stabilizer arm broken bracket
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryParking brake cable front return spring broken

  10. Fail104,150 miles (+1,317)1 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,150 miles
    Test number
    923095580382
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn bush broken (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both inner bushes slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear inner bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule inner (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear body stabilizer arm broken bracket
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryParking brake cable front return spring broken

  11. Pass102,833 miles (+4,974)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    102,833 miles
    Test number
    817513817256
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule corroded near limit (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear upper side marker lights not working and offside lens missing

  12. Pass97,859 miles1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    97,859 miles
    Test number
    191539275439
    • MinorObligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers feel weak
    • AdvisoryBoth rear top marker lamp not working
    • AdvisoryNearside front bumper bracket broken
    • AdvisoryNearside front top marker lamp not working

  13. Fail97,859 miles (+8,375)1 repaired1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,859 miles
    Test number
    739458955157
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MinorObligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers feel weak
    • AdvisoryBoth rear top marker lamp not working
    • AdvisoryNearside front bumper bracket broken
    • AdvisoryNearside front top marker lamp not working

  14. Pass89,484 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    89,484 miles
    Test number
    787499264839
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear top marker lamp not working
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear top marker lens missing
    • AdvisoryBoth front shock absorbers getting soft
    • AdvisoryCuts in both rear tyres corners
    • AdvisoryNearside front bumper corner bracket broken

  15. Fail89,484 miles (+6,454)1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,484 miles
    Test number
    643412484819
    • Repaired at testRear Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance both (1.2.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear top marker lamp not working
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear top marker lens missing
    • AdvisoryBoth front shock absorbers getting soft
    • AdvisoryCuts in both rear tyres corners
    • AdvisoryNearside front bumper corner bracket broken

  16. Pass83,030 miles (+1,754)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    83,030 miles
    Test number
    193193809634

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass81,276 miles (+1,405)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    81,276 miles
    Test number
    911230357188
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass79,871 miles (+1,939)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    79,871 miles
    Test number
    106098134228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass77,932 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    77,932 miles
    Test number
    859379063280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail77,932 miles (+1,828)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,932 miles
    Test number
    966018063261
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass76,104 miles (+2,516)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    76,104 miles
    Test number
    586997083038
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  22. Pass73,588 miles (+2,763)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    73,588 miles
    Test number
    187690582082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass70,825 miles (+427)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    70,825 miles
    Test number
    769801091085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass70,398 miles (+4,884)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    70,398 miles
    Test number
    191546810285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass65,514 miles (+1,512)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    65,514 miles
    Test number
    642337919299
    • NoteO/s/f tyre perished

  26. Pass64,002 miles (+4,602)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    64,002 miles
    Test number
    351540108245
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteRear number plate becoming discoloured.n/s/washer inoperative.

  27. Pass59,400 miles (+4,297)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    59,400 miles
    Test number
    883754497171
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  28. Pass55,103 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    55,103 miles
    Test number
    132033016287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about E942 RON

Does E942 RON currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on E942 RON is valid until 13 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on E942 RON?
The MOT on E942 RON is valid until 13 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has E942 RON done?
E942 RON was recorded at 109,437 miles at its MOT on 8 Jan 2026, an average of 2,795 miles a year.
Has E942 RON ever failed its MOT?
Yes. E942 RON has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on E942 RON 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 E942 RON find?
E942 RON passed its latest MOT on 8 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 11 advisories: nearside rear tyre obviously under inflated; front bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread, and 9 more.

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