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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 1991 · 1,900 cc

H835 ASTMOT history

H835 AST is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 4 Jan 1991. Its MOT expired on 14 Oct 2023 and it has passed 11 of 18 MOT tests, with 72,185 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Sept 2022.

H835 AST white Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 14 Oct 2023
Mileage
72,185 mi
At MOT on 22 Sept 2022
MOT tests
18
11 passed · 7 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
H835 AST
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,900 cc
Year of manufacture
1991
First used
4 Jan 1991
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
22 Sept 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

H835 AST was last recorded at 72,185 miles on 22 Sept 2022, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Sept 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 6 Oct 2012: 78,526 miles, lower than 100,445 miles on 2 Apr 2009.
  • 6 Jun 2014: 45,745 miles, lower than 78,526 miles on 6 Oct 2012.

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
72,185 miles · 20 Sept 2022
Between the last two tests
0 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 72,185 miles
  • 2021 – 70,674 miles
  • 2020 – 67,623 miles
  • 2019 – 64,592 miles
  • 2018 – 58,444 miles
  • 2017 – 58,252 miles
  • 2016 – 53,942 miles
  • 2015 – 49,264 miles
  • 2014 – 45,745 miles
  • 2012 – 78,526 miles
  • 2009 – 100,445 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass72,185 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 11 MOTs since 2018

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.

  • Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2016–2019

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play

    Major3 MOTs, 2019–2021

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

18 tests since 2 Apr 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass72,185 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    72,185 miles
    Test number
    439501496133
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  2. Fail72,185 miles (+1,511)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,185 miles
    Test number
    587904759877
    • DangerousNearside Front Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision (7.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision (7.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass70,674 miles (+13)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    70,674 miles
    Test number
    278144890692
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (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))

  4. Fail70,661 miles (+3,038)6 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,661 miles
    Test number
    861340029081
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch in lower corner (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch lower corner (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (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))

  5. Pass67,623 miles (+14)2 minor14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    67,623 miles
    Test number
    228069246962
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower step corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corner (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower step been repaired badly,plates not fully welded & hidden with underseal
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower step corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corner (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExcessive corrosion to many non structural components

  6. Fail67,609 miles (+11)1 dangerous2 major2 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,609 miles
    Test number
    640704567535
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower step corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corner (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower step corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corner (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExcessive corrosion to many non structural components

  7. Fail67,598 miles (+3,006)1 dangerous12 major4 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,598 miles
    Test number
    523188859887
    • DangerousNearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance not tested due to n/s/f wheel bearing & condition of n/s/r suspension arm (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded at caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting & into inner wheel arch (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded at caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arm mount in arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting & into inner wheel arch (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp defective (1.1.10 (f))
    • MinorElectrical wiring inadequately secured in engine bay (4.11 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExcess corrosion to many non structural members
    • AdvisoryN/s & o/s/f lower wheel arch holed & corroded
    • AdvisoryN/s/r brake backing plate holed & corroded
    • AdvisoryO/s/r & n/s/r inner wheel arch holed & corroded

  8. Pass64,592 miles (+120)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    64,592 miles
    Test number
    293012339688
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear near chassis/body corroded
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  9. Fail64,472 miles (+6,028)8 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,472 miles
    Test number
    551133210292
    • MajorCentral Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear near chassis/body corroded
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  10. Pass58,444 miles (+12)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    58,444 miles
    Test number
    399748248842
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  11. Fail58,432 miles (+180)1 dangerous3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,432 miles
    Test number
    998648355843
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  12. Pass58,252 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    58,252 miles
    Test number
    678328926254
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  13. Fail58,252 miles (+4,310)3 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,252 miles
    Test number
    512515404973
    • FailureBrake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
    • FailureCentral Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush both bushes (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  14. Pass53,942 miles (+4,678)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    53,942 miles
    Test number
    309925029210
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  15. Pass49,264 miles (+3,519)6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    49,264 miles
    Test number
    536775115220
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteBoth front brakes binding slightly when spun by hand
    • NoteOffside front tyre cracking/perishing

  16. Pass45,745 miles (-32,781)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    45,745 miles
    Test number
    437917854112
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteCorrosion on n/s& o/s lower inner wings

  17. Pass78,526 miles (-21,919)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    78,526 miles
    Test number
    577000282278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass100,445 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    100,445 miles
    Test number
    462192099039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about H835 AST

Does H835 AST currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on H835 AST expired on 14 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on H835 AST?
The MOT on H835 AST expired on 14 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has H835 AST done?
H835 AST was recorded at 72,185 miles at its MOT on 22 Sept 2022.
Has H835 AST ever failed its MOT?
Yes. H835 AST has failed 7 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on H835 AST ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 6 Oct 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on H835 AST find?
H835 AST passed its latest MOT on 22 Sept 2022 with 1 advisory: nearside rear wheel bearing has slight play.

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