
Volkswagen Transporter
White · Diesel · 1995 · 1,896 cc
M47 POLMOT history
M47 POL is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 1 Apr 1995. Its MOT is valid until 24 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 32 MOT tests, with 178,434 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Dec 2025.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 24 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 178,434 mi
- At MOT on 2 Dec 2025
- MOT tests
- 32
- 20 passed · 12 failed
- Per year
- 4,701 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- M47 POL
- 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 valid until 24 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 2 Dec 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
M47 POL was last recorded at 178,434 miles on 2 Dec 2025, 4,329 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Dec 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 174,105 miles · 13 Dec 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 4,329 miles
- Average per year
- 4,701 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 178,434 miles
- 2024 – 174,105 miles
- 2023 – 168,894 miles
- 2022 – 165,254 miles
- 2021 – 161,759 miles
- 2020 – 157,561 miles
- 2019 – 153,492 miles
- 2018 – 150,664 miles
- 2017 – 149,406 miles
- 2016 – 145,148 miles
- 2015 – 139,640 miles
- 2014 – 132,800 miles
- 2013 – 125,948 miles
- 2012 – 124,772 miles
- 2011 – 120,770 miles
- 2010 – 116,565 miles
- 2009 – 108,864 miles
- 2008 – 102,394 miles
- 2007 – 97,000 miles
- 2006 – 86,828 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Split but preventing the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Split but preventing the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryBoth front inner wing extensions corroded and have holes
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both fronts lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
- AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill drain hole corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Rubber mount. OSR missing (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in both steering rack inner jointsRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
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.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Advisory10 MOTs, 2006–2015
Windscreen chipped
Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2018
Nearside Front Seat has slight movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Stonechip in front screen
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
32 tests since 7 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass178,434 miles3 minor12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 178,434 miles
- Test number
- 417856731422
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Split but preventing the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Split but preventing the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth front inner wing extensions corroded and have holes
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both fronts lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
- AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill drain hole corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Rubber mount. OSR missing (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in both steering rack inner joints
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail178,434 miles (+4,329)1 major3 minor12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 178,434 miles
- Test number
- 629435935848
- MajorOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Split but preventing the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Split but preventing the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth front inner wing extensions corroded and have holes
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both fronts lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
- AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill drain hole corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Rubber mount. OSR missing (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in both steering rack inner joints
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass174,105 miles (+5,211)1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 174,105 miles
- Test number
- 758473955823
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth rear shocks corroded
- AdvisoryCenter brake pipe unions corroded
- AdvisoryFront wipers smearing
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryPlay in both steering rack inner joints
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass168,894 miles (+3,640)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 168,894 miles
- Test number
- 903294201903
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentre brake pipe unions corroded
- AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat has slight movement
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass165,254 miles1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 165,254 miles
- Test number
- 529856606711
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat has slight movement
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail165,254 miles (+3,495)2 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 165,254 miles
- Test number
- 189916964289
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat has slight movement
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass161,759 miles8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 161,759 miles
- Test number
- 366048499508
- AdvisoryBoth front outer constant velocity gaiters perished
- AdvisoryChip in windscreen
- AdvisoryFront brakes judder in roller test
- AdvisoryFront to rear brake pipe slightly corroded
- AdvisoryNearside rear brake pipe slightly corroded
- AdvisoryRear number plate delaminating
- AdvisorySigns of an oil leak
- AdvisorySlight judder from rear brakes in roller test
Fail161,759 miles (+4,198)1 dangerous8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 161,759 miles
- Test number
- 706287584308
- DangerousBrake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
- AdvisoryBoth front outer constant velocity gaiters perished
- AdvisoryChip in windscreen
- AdvisoryFront brakes judder in roller test
- AdvisoryFront to rear brake pipe slightly corroded
- AdvisoryNearside rear brake pipe slightly corroded
- AdvisoryRear number plate delaminating
- AdvisorySigns of an oil leak
- AdvisorySlight judder from rear brakes in roller test
Pass157,561 miles (+4,069)1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 157,561 miles
- Test number
- 173954306114
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake cable return spring broken.
Pass153,492 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 153,492 miles
- Test number
- 323745695253
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryStonechip in front screen
Fail153,492 miles (+2,828)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 153,492 miles
- Test number
- 121748311358
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryStonechip in front screen
Pass150,664 miles (+1,258)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 150,664 miles
- Test number
- 532499317937
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryWindscreen chipped
Pass149,406 miles (+4,258)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 149,406 miles
- Test number
- 504038947756
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryN/s windscreen wiper split
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryWindscreen chipped
Pass145,148 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 145,148 miles
- Test number
- 912022010391
- AdvisoryN/s/f tyre worn on edges
- AdvisorySlight exhuast blows
- AdvisoryWindscreen chipped
Fail145,148 miles (+5,508)3 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 145,148 miles
- Test number
- 991408838635
- FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureNearside Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)
- FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryN/s/f tyre worn on edges
- AdvisorySlight exhuast blows
- AdvisoryWindscreen chipped
Pass139,640 miles (+6,840)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 139,640 miles
- Test number
- 207556065424
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteBoth front shock absorber lower mounting rubber bush worn
Pass132,800 miles2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 132,800 miles
- Test number
- 287328764454
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryFront brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- NoteOffside wiper blade split slightly
Fail132,798 miles (+6,850)3 failures3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 132,798 miles
- Test number
- 207788064457
- FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryFront brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- NoteOffside wiper blade split slightly
Pass125,948 miles1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 125,948 miles
- Test number
- 719226973185
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteBoth front antiroll bar drop link bushes worn
- NoteNearside front tyre worn on edges
Fail125,948 miles (+1,176)1 dangerous2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 125,948 miles
- Test number
- 308906473152
- DangerousNearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteBoth front antiroll bar drop link bushes worn
- NoteNearside front tyre worn on edges
Pass124,772 miles (+4,002)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 124,772 miles
- Test number
- 606680572125
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass120,770 miles2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 120,770 miles
- Test number
- 488533941155
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteExhaust rubbing on sub frame.
- NoteFront wipers smear screen.
Fail120,770 miles (+4,205)1 repaired2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 120,770 miles
- Test number
- 585653241140
- Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteExhaust rubbing on sub frame.
- NoteFront wipers smear screen.
Pass116,565 miles (+7,701)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 116,565 miles
- Test number
- 343125760166
- AdvisoryNearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteExhaust hitting on chassis
Fail108,864 miles1 repaired1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 108,864 miles
- Test number
- 362632869191
- Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteExhaust hitting on chassis
- NoteNearside front tyre wearing on outer edge
Pass108,864 miles (+6,470)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 108,864 miles
- Test number
- 390492569117
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteExhaust hitting on chassis
- NoteNearside front tyre wearing on outer edge
Pass102,394 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 102,394 miles
- Test number
- 701418068160
- NoteChip in windscreen.
Fail102,394 miles (+5,394)4 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 102,394 miles
- Test number
- 342628968107
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
- FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- NoteChip in windscreen.
Pass97,000 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 97,000 miles
- Test number
- 244754467111
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Fail97,000 miles (+10,172)7 failures6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,000 miles
- Test number
- 383593967179
- FailureNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureNearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
- FailureSteering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)
- AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass86,828 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 86,828 miles
- Test number
- 210929456198
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail86,828 miles6 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,828 miles
- Test number
- 744118156111
- FailureNearside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
- FailureNearside Headlamp missing (1.7.3)
- FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Questions about M47 POL
- Does M47 POL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on M47 POL is valid until 24 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on M47 POL?
- The MOT on M47 POL is valid until 24 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has M47 POL done?
- M47 POL was recorded at 178,434 miles at its MOT on 2 Dec 2025, an average of 4,701 miles a year.
- Has M47 POL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. M47 POL has failed 12 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Dec 2025.
- Has the mileage on M47 POL 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 M47 POL find?
- M47 POL passed its latest MOT on 2 Dec 2025 with 3 minor defects and 12 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated split but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated split but preventing the ingress of dirt; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view, and 12 more.
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