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Volkswagen VAN

Maroon · Diesel · 1995 · 1,896 cc

M223 ELDMOT history

M223 ELD is a maroon diesel Volkswagen VAN first used on 31 Dec 1995. Its MOT is valid until 9 Aug 2027 and it has passed 14 of 24 MOT tests, with 338,609 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 9 Aug 2027
Mileage
338,609 km
At MOT on 10 Aug 2026
MOT tests
24
14 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,063 km
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
M223 ELD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
VAN
Colour
Maroon
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1995
First used
31 Dec 1995
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

M223 ELD was last recorded at 338,609 km on 10 Aug 2026, 3 km more than at the previous MOT on 3 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
338,606 km · 3 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
3 km
Average per year
5,063 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 338,609 km
  • 2025 – 332,820 km
  • 2023 – 328,566 km
  • 2022 – 325,097 km
  • 2021 – 323,081 km
  • 2017 – 322,768 km
  • 2014 – 306,015 km
  • 2013 – 300,008 km
  • 2012 – 296,641 km
  • 2011 – 281,760 km
  • 2010 – 261,831 km
  • 2009 – 254,094 km
  • 2007 – 242,735 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass338,609 km
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2011

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2017

  • Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2017

Full MOT history

24 tests since 3 Sept 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass338,609 km (+3)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    338,609 km
    Test number
    855955806720
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail338,606 km (+5,786)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    338,606 km
    Test number
    671894979464
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass332,820 km (+31)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2026
    Odometer
    332,820 km
    Test number
    561644605375
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail332,789 km (+4,223)3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    332,789 km
    Test number
    183834898121
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass328,566 km (+3,469)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    328,566 km
    Test number
    281920168335
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass325,097 km (+2,016)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    325,097 km
    Test number
    595307673270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass323,081 km (+313)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    323,081 km
    Test number
    136081654277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail322,768 km12 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    322,768 km
    Test number
    905451640330
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  9. Pass312,792 miles (+2,829)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    312,792 miles
    Test number
    296430522108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass309,963 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    309,963 miles
    Test number
    778142405222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail309,961 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    309,961 miles
    Test number
    177681405212
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  12. Pass306,015 km (+7)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    306,015 km
    Test number
    208041994148
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNearside front floor (next to fuel tank) corroded
    • NoteOil leak

  13. Fail306,008 km (+6,000)2 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    306,008 km
    Test number
    506109984121
    • FailureNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNearside front floor (next to fuel tank) corroded
    • NoteOil leak

  14. Pass300,008 km1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    300,008 km
    Test number
    506910903252
    • NoteOil leak evident

  15. Fail300,008 km (+3,367)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    300,008 km
    Test number
    727810303241
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteOil leak evident

  16. Pass296,641 km (+14,881)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    296,641 km
    Test number
    115179912204
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Pass281,760 km1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    281,760 km
    Test number
    156518761170
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOffside front body panel corroded under wing

  18. Fail281,392 miles3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    281,392 miles
    Test number
    798734151119
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteVehicle panel corroded under offside front wing

  19. Fail280,725 km (+18,894)6 failures6 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    280,725 km
    Test number
    556631111193
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteHeadlamp masks/converters fitted
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteSuspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
    • NoteN/s floor rusty
    • NoteO/s outer sill bottom corrosion

  20. Pass261,831 km (+61)2 advisories7 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    261,831 km
    Test number
    783964740170
    • 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)
    • NoteBeam deflectors fitted to both head lamps
    • NoteBushes on both side front anti roll bar links worn
    • NoteCorrosion on nearside front sill panel just below step (getting close to seat belt mounting)
    • NoteCorrosion on offsisde front bumper support bracket (getting close to shock absorber mounting)
    • NoteDust sleeve on offside front lower ball joint split
    • NoteOffside rear brake binding
    • NoteScreen wash could be better

  21. Fail261,770 km (+7,676)3 failures2 advisories7 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    261,770 km
    Test number
    931458630160
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • 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)
    • NoteBeam deflectors fitted to both head lamps
    • NoteBushes on both side front anti roll bar links worn
    • NoteCorrosion on nearside front sill panel just below step (getting close to seat belt mounting)
    • NoteCorrosion on offsisde front bumper support bracket (getting close to shock absorber mounting)
    • NoteDust sleeve on offside front lower ball joint split
    • NoteOffside rear brake binding
    • NoteScreen wash could be better

  22. Pass254,094 km (+8)1 advisory5 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    254,094 km
    Test number
    190149369149
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres 2mm tread depth
    • NoteCorrosion on offside front bumper bracket
    • NoteHeadlamp masks/converters fitted
    • NoteHorrific noise from offside front suspension area
    • NoteUpper and lower ball joint dust covers on offside front split

  23. Fail254,086 km (+11,351)3 failures1 advisory5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    254,086 km
    Test number
    382688769133
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres 2mm tread depth
    • NoteCorrosion on offside front bumper bracket
    • NoteHeadlamp masks/converters fitted
    • NoteHorrific noise from offside front suspension area
    • NoteUpper and lower ball joint dust covers on offside front split

  24. Pass242,735 km
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    242,735 km
    Test number
    490446647248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about M223 ELD

Does M223 ELD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on M223 ELD is valid until 9 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on M223 ELD?
The MOT on M223 ELD is valid until 9 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has M223 ELD done?
M223 ELD was recorded at 338,609 km at its MOT on 10 Aug 2026, an average of 5,063 km a year.
Has M223 ELD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. M223 ELD has failed 10 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on M223 ELD 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 M223 ELD find?
M223 ELD passed its latest MOT on 10 Aug 2026 with 5 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides; front steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel; front vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides, and 2 more.

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