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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 1994 · 2,370 cc

M171 XOWMOT history

M171 XOW is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 1 Aug 1994. Its MOT expired on 5 Nov 2025 and it has passed 20 of 22 MOT tests, with 62,236 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Oct 2024.

M171 XOW white Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 5 Nov 2025
Mileage
62,236 mi
At MOT on 16 Oct 2024
MOT tests
22
20 passed · 2 failed
Per year
1,121 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
M171 XOW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,370 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
1 Aug 1994
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Nov 2025
Latest MOT test
16 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

M171 XOW was last recorded at 62,236 miles on 16 Oct 2024, 1,652 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Nov 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
60,584 miles · 6 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
1,652 miles
Average per year
1,121 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 62,236 miles
  • 2023 – 60,584 miles
  • 2022 – 58,128 miles
  • 2021 – 56,463 miles
  • 2020 – 55,979 miles
  • 2019 – 55,604 miles
  • 2018 – 55,200 miles
  • 2017 – 55,038 miles
  • 2016 – 54,946 miles
  • 2015 – 54,151 miles
  • 2014 – 53,089 miles
  • 2013 – 51,938 miles
  • 2012 – 51,113 miles
  • 2011 – 50,056 miles
  • 2010 – 49,315 miles
  • 2009 – 46,240 miles
  • 2008 – 45,478 miles
  • 2007 – 44,213 miles
  • 2006 – 41,539 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass62,236 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewalls perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewalls perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewalls perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewalls perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (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.

  • Exhaust noisy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

Full MOT history

22 tests since 3 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass62,236 miles (+1,652)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    62,236 miles
    Test number
    543311059207
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewalls perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewalls perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewalls perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewalls perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass60,584 miles (+2,456)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    60,584 miles
    Test number
    122173145392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass58,128 miles (+1,665)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    58,128 miles
    Test number
    989897997955

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass56,463 miles (+484)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    56,463 miles
    Test number
    309703076362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass55,979 miles (+375)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    55,979 miles
    Test number
    935629790842
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass55,604 miles (+404)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    55,604 miles
    Test number
    183138781459
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases in a couple of places (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass55,200 miles (+162)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    55,200 miles
    Test number
    838399486837
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases engine manifold area (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass55,038 miles (+92)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    55,038 miles
    Test number
    661174182385
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  9. Pass54,946 miles (+795)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    54,946 miles
    Test number
    802454633508
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wiper blade split
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wiper blade split

  10. Pass54,151 miles (+1,062)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    54,151 miles
    Test number
    498458561989
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre in poor condition
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre in poor condition

  11. Pass53,089 miles (+209)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    53,089 miles
    Test number
    776148854215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass52,880 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    52,880 miles
    Test number
    478795154088
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  13. Fail52,880 miles (+942)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,880 miles
    Test number
    749335254037
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Pass51,938 miles (+825)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    51,938 miles
    Test number
    939674193034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass51,113 miles (+1,057)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    51,113 miles
    Test number
    446084772077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass50,056 miles (+741)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    50,056 miles
    Test number
    739727281024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass49,315 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    49,315 miles
    Test number
    753604880045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail49,315 miles (+3,075)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,315 miles
    Test number
    333904080046
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  19. Pass46,240 miles (+762)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    46,240 miles
    Test number
    513278999087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass45,478 miles (+1,265)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    45,478 miles
    Test number
    900644798063
    • NoteBoth rear tyres have crackes on side wall .

  21. Pass44,213 miles (+2,674)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2008
    Odometer
    44,213 miles
    Test number
    924952827138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass41,539 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2007
    Odometer
    41,539 miles
    Test number
    583793926103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about M171 XOW

Does M171 XOW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on M171 XOW expired on 5 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on M171 XOW?
The MOT on M171 XOW expired on 5 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has M171 XOW done?
M171 XOW was recorded at 62,236 miles at its MOT on 16 Oct 2024, an average of 1,121 miles a year.
Has M171 XOW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. M171 XOW has failed 2 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Feb 2014.
Has the mileage on M171 XOW 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 M171 XOW find?
M171 XOW passed its latest MOT on 16 Oct 2024 with 5 advisories: nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewalls perishing cracking; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewalls perishing cracking; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewalls perishing cracking, and 2 more.

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