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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 1995 · 1,896 cc

M325 XEMMOT history

M325 XEM is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 1 Apr 1995. Its MOT expired on 17 Sept 2026 and it has passed 20 of 32 MOT tests, with 149,340 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

M325 XEM white Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 17 Sept 2026
Mileage
149,340 mi
At MOT on 28 Sept 2026
MOT tests
32
20 passed · 12 failed
Per year
2,221 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
M325 XEM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1995
First used
1 Apr 1995
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
28 Sept 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

M325 XEM was last recorded at 149,340 miles on 28 Sept 2026, 182 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
149,158 miles · 12 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
182 miles
Average per year
2,221 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 149,340 miles
  • 2025 – 149,158 miles
  • 2024 – 148,304 miles
  • 2023 – 147,139 miles
  • 2022 – 145,748 miles
  • 2021 – 144,386 miles
  • 2020 – 143,815 miles
  • 2019 – 142,333 miles
  • 2018 – 139,722 miles
  • 2017 – 137,222 miles
  • 2016 – 134,707 miles
  • 2015 – 132,497 miles
  • 2014 – 129,383 miles
  • 2013 – 127,227 miles
  • 2012 – 123,190 miles
  • 2011 – 121,617 miles
  • 2010 – 118,129 miles
  • 2009 – 114,415 miles
  • 2008 – 111,192 miles
  • 2007 – 107,958 miles
  • 2006 – 103,779 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail149,340 miles
  • MajorNearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOsf inner wing is holed and corroded but still meet mot standards

What MOT failures 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.

  • Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure4 MOTs, 2006–2016

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • General surface corrosion to body and suspension

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Slight corrosion to off side front inner wing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front cross member has slight corrosion, but not near a prescribed area.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

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

  1. Fail149,340 miles (+182)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,340 miles
    Test number
    748434311229
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOsf inner wing is holed and corroded but still meet mot standards

  2. Pass149,158 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    149,158 miles
    Test number
    109290870972
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryGeneral surface corrosion to body and suspension

  3. Fail149,155 miles (+851)7 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,155 miles
    Test number
    671591613384
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases from mid pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases from middle silencer pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust system insecure rear mounting rubber split in half (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ball joint in hub dust cover is split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective both centre rubbers almost split through (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryGeneral surface corrosion to body and suspension

  4. Pass148,304 miles (+1,165)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    148,304 miles
    Test number
    369704517042
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion to underside of vehicle and off side front inner wing advise

  5. Pass147,139 miles (+1,391)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    147,139 miles
    Test number
    956614148952
    • AdvisorySlight surface corrosion to off side front inner wing advise

  6. Pass145,748 miles (+1,362)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    145,748 miles
    Test number
    257947649733
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion to near side inner sill , slight corrosion to off side front inner wing advise

  7. Pass144,386 miles (+15)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    144,386 miles
    Test number
    231895355557
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion to off side front inner wing

  8. Fail144,371 miles (+556)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,371 miles
    Test number
    276185247321
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion to off side front inner wing

  9. Pass143,815 miles (+1,482)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    143,815 miles
    Test number
    457703733036
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside front cross member has slight corrosion .

  10. Pass142,333 miles (+17)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    142,333 miles
    Test number
    621595779423
    • AdvisoryOffside Front cross member has slight corrosion, but not near a prescribed area.

  11. Fail142,316 miles (+2,594)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,316 miles
    Test number
    720167540260
    • MajorExhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front cross member has slight corrosion, but not near a prescribed area.

  12. Pass139,722 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    139,722 miles
    Test number
    617111215494
    • AdvisoryOffside Front cross member has slight corrosion , but not in a prescribed area
    • AdvisoryService brake has just met its requirements , I suggest that the system is serviced in the near future.

  13. Fail139,722 miles (+2,500)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,722 miles
    Test number
    911438815738
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front cross member has slight corrosion , but not in a prescribed area
    • AdvisoryService brake has just met its requirements , I suggest that the system is serviced in the near future.

  14. Pass137,222 miles (+2,515)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    137,222 miles
    Test number
    349460035048
    • AdvisorySlight imbalance on front brakes ,advise

  15. Pass134,707 miles (+79)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    134,707 miles
    Test number
    148924240657

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail134,628 miles (+2,131)9 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,628 miles
    Test number
    261676106478
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing under bonnet (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded lower inner wing (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded moulded around inner wing section (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded lower inner wing (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  17. Pass132,497 miles (+114)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    132,497 miles
    Test number
    216054875143
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  18. Fail132,383 miles (+3,000)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,383 miles
    Test number
    356860875150
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  19. Pass129,383 miles (+2,156)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    129,383 miles
    Test number
    545625074152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass127,227 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    127,227 miles
    Test number
    419529673116
    • NoteExhaust system deteriorated in various places and has previous weld repairs
    • NoteOffside front chassis section corroded but not within 30cm of a component mounting or engine mounting at time of test
    • NoteSlight free play in nearside front steering arm

  21. Fail127,227 miles (+4,037)2 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,227 miles
    Test number
    296222973161
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteExhaust system deteriorated in various places and has previous weld repairs
    • NoteOffside front chassis section corroded but not within 30cm of a component mounting or engine mounting at time of test
    • NoteSlight free play in nearside front steering arm

  22. Pass123,190 miles (+58)6 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    123,190 miles
    Test number
    227527472459
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteDeep cracking in sidewalls of n/s/r tyre
    • NoteExhaust middle pipe and centre box slightly corroded
    • NoteSlight corrosion o/s/f behind front bumper
    • NoteSlight play in steering wheel vertical movement

  23. Fail123,132 miles (+1,515)4 failures6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,132 miles
    Test number
    989784272123
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteDeep cracking in sidewalls of n/s/r tyre
    • NoteExhaust middle pipe and centre box slightly corroded
    • NoteSlight corrosion o/s/f behind front bumper
    • NoteSlight play in steering wheel vertical movement

  24. Pass121,617 miles (+8)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    121,617 miles
    Test number
    869141681039
    • NoteNear side rear tyre cracked on outer wall

  25. Fail121,609 miles (+3,480)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,609 miles
    Test number
    609367171093
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteNear side rear tyre cracked on outer wall

  26. Pass118,129 miles (+3,714)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    118,129 miles
    Test number
    293776170008
    • NoteNear side rear tyre cracked

  27. Pass114,415 miles (+3,223)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    114,415 miles
    Test number
    261617979008
    • NoteSlight play in near side rack end

  28. Fail111,192 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,192 miles
    Test number
    482613048073
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  29. Pass111,192 miles (+3,234)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    111,192 miles
    Test number
    842523948036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass107,958 miles (+4,179)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    107,958 miles
    Test number
    802669477087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass103,779 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    103,779 miles
    Test number
    752437886077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Fail103,768 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,768 miles
    Test number
    552962986024
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Questions about M325 XEM

Does M325 XEM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on M325 XEM expired on 17 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on M325 XEM?
The MOT on M325 XEM expired on 17 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has M325 XEM done?
M325 XEM was recorded at 149,340 miles at its MOT on 28 Sept 2026, an average of 2,221 miles a year.
Has M325 XEM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. M325 XEM has failed 12 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on M325 XEM 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 M325 XEM find?
M325 XEM failed its latest MOT on 28 Sept 2026 with 4 major defects and 1 advisory: nearside rear service brake effort inadequate at a wheel; offside front steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; offside rear service brake effort inadequate at a wheel, and 2 more.

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