
Volkswagen Multivan
Red · Diesel · 1997 · 2,370 cc
P231 RBAMOT history
P231 RBA is a red diesel Volkswagen Multivan first used on 31 Dec 1997. Its MOT expired on 27 Jun 2024 and it has passed 9 of 19 MOT tests, with 413,640 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Jun 2023.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 27 Jun 2024
- Mileage
- 413,640 mi
- At MOT on 28 Jun 2023
- MOT tests
- 19
- 9 passed · 10 failed
- Per year
- 12,738 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- P231 RBA
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Multivan
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,370 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1997
- First used
- 31 Dec 1997
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 27 Jun 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 28 Jun 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
P231 RBA was last recorded at 413,640 miles on 28 Jun 2023, 22 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Jun 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 413,618 miles · 5 Jun 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 22 miles
- Average per year
- 12,738 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 413,640 miles
- 2018 – 362,123 miles
- 2017 – 343,089 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
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 Front chassis leg end has corrosion,not prescribed area
Advisory4 MOTs, 2017–2018
Offside Front inner wheel arch has corrosion,not prescribed area
Advisory4 MOTs, 2017–2018
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2017
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45/17
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022
Horn not working
Major3 MOTs, 2018–2021
Exhaust system deterioated
Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017
Full MOT history
19 tests since 20 Dec 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass413,640 miles (+22)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 413,640 miles
- Test number
- 399357755980
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Fail413,618 miles3 dangerous8 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 413,618 miles
- Test number
- 239634672103
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick down to metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorCentral Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorFuel cap/sealing device missing no key provided to check seal (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced in arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced in arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorRear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced behind bumper support (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected backing plate trapped between wheel and caliper (1.1.21 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryWheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear bumper support badly corroded
Pass403,303 km5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 403,303 km
- Test number
- 350816782246
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail403,303 km (+10)1 dangerous5 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 403,303 km
- Test number
- 526725253595
- DangerousVehicle structure is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached (6.1.6 (i) (ii))
- MajorHorn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- MajorTowbar component excessively corroded (6.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail403,293 km (+5,476)5 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 403,293 km
- Test number
- 809812415213
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- MajorTowbar component excessively corroded (6.1.6 (a))
- MajorTowbar component excessively damaged (6.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))
Pass397,817 km2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 397,817 km
- Test number
- 434905349885
- AdvisoryNearside Front CHASSIS OUTSIDE OF FRONT PRESCRIBED AREA (VERY BADLY CORRODED)
- AdvisoryOffside Front SUSPENSION OUT SIDE OF PRESCRIBED AREA
Fail397,817 km (+10,517)3 dangerous8 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 397,817 km
- Test number
- 136295497981
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment RACK END VERY BADLY WORN (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
- DangerousRear Towbar is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached (6.1.6 (i) (ii))
- MajorExhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour EXCESS BLACK SMOKE SMOKE TEST ABORTED (8.2.2.2 (d))
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Outer Road wheel badly distorted EDGE (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL REAR OF FRONT SUSPENSION MOUNT (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Exhaust system insecure VERY BADLY REPAIRED (TIN CAN USED REAR SECTION LOOSE AND BLOWING ) (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront FUEL TANK HEAT SHIELD INSECURE
- AdvisoryNearside Front CHASSIS OUTSIDE OF FRONT PRESCRIBED AREA (VERY BADLY CORRODED)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play RACK END (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside STEERING RACK GAITER TWISTED
- AdvisoryOffside Front SUSPENSION OUT SIDE OF PRESCRIBED AREA
Pass387,300 km10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 387,300 km
- Test number
- 143250752331
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Chassis leg corroded in none prescribed area
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisorySteering rack is worn, no excessive free play detected at the steering wheel
- AdvisoryTow bar corroded, not considered excessive
- AdvisoryTowbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Fail387,300 km1 dangerous8 major1 minor10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 387,300 km
- Test number
- 154120280629
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorDriver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
- MajorTailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Chassis leg corroded in none prescribed area
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisorySteering rack is worn, no excessive free play detected at the steering wheel
- AdvisoryTow bar corroded, not considered excessive
- AdvisoryTowbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Pass362,123 miles (+326)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 362,123 miles
- Test number
- 347902735332
- AdvisoryNearside Front chassis leg end has corrosion,not prescribed area
- AdvisoryOffside Front inner wheel arch has corrosion,not prescribed area
Fail361,797 miles5 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 361,797 miles
- Test number
- 738037476027
- MajorBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorRear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryExhaust heat shield loose
- AdvisoryNearside Front chassis leg end has corrosion,not prescribed area
- AdvisoryOffside Front inner wheel arch has corrosion,not prescribed area
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
Pass343,089 km4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 343,089 km
- Test number
- 714207964844
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded rear of fuel tank and to o/s/r flexi pipe (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front chassis leg end has corrosion,not prescribed area
- AdvisoryOffside Front inner wheel arch has corrosion,not prescribed area
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Fail343,089 miles9 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 343,089 miles
- Test number
- 570644203717
- FailureEmissions not tested due to exhaust leak (7.3.A.1)
- FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- FailureFront registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2c)
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureVehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded rear of fuel tank and to o/s/r flexi pipe (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front chassis leg end has corrosion,not prescribed area
- AdvisoryOffside Front inner wheel arch has corrosion,not prescribed area
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass326,625 km (+40)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 326,625 km
- Test number
- 325790122845
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryExhaust system deterioated
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Fail326,585 km (+19,674)7 failures7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 326,585 km
- Test number
- 760052740766
- FailureFront Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
- FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureNearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
- FailureOffside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
- FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (2.4.A.3)
- FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryExhaust system deterioated
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass306,911 km (+21)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 306,911 km
- Test number
- 112469110315
- AdvisoryExhaust system deterioated
- AdvisoryFront Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc inner face pitted and corroded
Fail306,890 km (+18,884)10 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 306,890 km
- Test number
- 696326296627
- FailureDriver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
- FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
- FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive various holes/corrosion but not in prescribed area (2.4.A.3)
Pass288,006 km (+35)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 288,006 km
- Test number
- 999067654348
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail287,971 km4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 287,971 km
- Test number
- 477444354424
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
- FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Questions about P231 RBA
- Does P231 RBA currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on P231 RBA expired on 27 Jun 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on P231 RBA?
- The MOT on P231 RBA expired on 27 Jun 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has P231 RBA done?
- P231 RBA was recorded at 413,640 miles at its MOT on 28 Jun 2023, an average of 12,738 miles a year.
- Has P231 RBA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. P231 RBA has failed 10 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jun 2023.
- Has the mileage on P231 RBA 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 P231 RBA find?
- P231 RBA passed its latest MOT on 28 Jun 2023 with 1 minor defect: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources.
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