Volkswagen Transporter
Silver · Diesel · 2007 · 2,460 cc
PCH 493MOT history
PCH 493 is a silver diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 1 May 2007. Its MOT is valid until 10 Feb 2027 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 146,255 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 10 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 146,255 mi
- At MOT on 11 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 22
- 16 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 5,656 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- PCH 493
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,460 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2007
- First used
- 1 May 2007
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 10 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 11 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
PCH 493 was last recorded at 146,255 miles on 11 Feb 2026, 2,302 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Feb 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 143,953 miles · 10 Feb 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 2,302 miles
- Average per year
- 5,656 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 146,255 miles
- 2025 – 143,953 miles
- 2024 – 141,005 miles
- 2023 – 138,580 miles
- 2022 – 134,092 miles
- 2021 – 131,200 miles
- 2019 – 121,692 miles
- 2018 – 115,465 miles
- 2017 – 110,194 miles
- 2016 – 104,604 miles
- 2015 – 98,088 miles
- 2014 – 93,489 miles
- 2013 – 87,872 miles
- 2012 – 86,246 miles
- 2011 – 70,999 miles
- 2010 – 56,932 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass146,255 miles
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
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 Tyre slightly damaged side wall
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Headlamp opaque deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Front brake wear indicator wire is broken
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
22 tests since 28 Apr 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass146,255 miles (+2,302)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 146,255 miles
- Test number
- 284914759779
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass143,953 miles (+13)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 143,953 miles
- Test number
- 617031075824
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryHeadlamp opaque deteriorated
Fail143,940 miles (+2,935)1 dangerous6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 143,940 miles
- Test number
- 985763476959
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryHeadlamp opaque deteriorated
Pass141,005 miles (+2,425)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 141,005 miles
- Test number
- 160347163515
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass138,580 miles (+4,488)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 138,580 miles
- Test number
- 634784299844
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass134,092 miles (+2,892)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 134,092 miles
- Test number
- 525435060097
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Pass131,200 miles (+33)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 131,200 miles
- Test number
- 867181178485
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake wear indicator wire is broken
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Fail131,167 miles (+9,475)4 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 131,167 miles
- Test number
- 344140108704
- MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear, at rear (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn 'D' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn 'D' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake wear indicator wire is broken
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Pass121,692 miles (+6,227)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 121,692 miles
- Test number
- 277277267780
- AdvisoryBrake pad sensor warning lamp on
- AdvisoryNsr brake pipe to flexi corroded
- AdvisoryRear coil springs heavily corroded
Pass115,465 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 115,465 miles
- Test number
- 454567888847
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail115,465 miles (+5,271)5 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 115,465 miles
- Test number
- 760176567144
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Pass110,194 miles (+2)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 110,194 miles
- Test number
- 773684273885
- AdvisoryCorrosion to N/S/R metal brake pipe.
- AdvisoryCorrosion to rear brake discs.
Fail110,192 miles (+5,588)5 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 110,192 miles
- Test number
- 194244916130
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt bottom ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush lower arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt bottom ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush lower arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryCorrosion to N/S/R metal brake pipe.
- AdvisoryCorrosion to rear brake discs.
Pass104,604 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 104,604 miles
- Test number
- 172126510289
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail104,604 miles (+6,516)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 104,604 miles
- Test number
- 521542641479
- Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Pass98,088 miles (+4,599)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 98,088 miles
- Test number
- 197200395189
- NoteAll discs scored but not seriously weakend
Pass93,489 miles (+5,617)4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 93,489 miles
- Test number
- 899659104232
- NoteExhaust system corroded
- NoteSlight play in front antiroll bar bushes
- NoteSurface corrosion on suspension components
- NoteTyres slightly perished
Pass87,872 miles (+1,626)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 87,872 miles
- Test number
- 395271013254
- NoteAll four tyres perished
- NoteFront anti roll bar bushes worn
- NoteSlight corrison on exhaust
Pass86,246 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 May 2013
- Odometer
- 86,246 miles
- Test number
- 555407212193
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail86,246 miles (+15,247)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,246 miles
- Test number
- 155717912130
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass70,999 miles (+14,067)
- MOT expiry
- 22 May 2012
- Odometer
- 70,999 miles
- Test number
- 758503441153
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,932 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2011
- Odometer
- 56,932 miles
- Test number
- 250168810467
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about PCH 493
- What vehicle is registration PCH 493 currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show PCH 493 on a silver diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 1 May 2007. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
- Does PCH 493 currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on PCH 493 is valid until 10 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on PCH 493?
- The MOT on PCH 493 is valid until 10 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has PCH 493 done?
- PCH 493 was recorded at 146,255 miles at its MOT on 11 Feb 2026, an average of 5,656 miles a year.
- Has PCH 493 ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. PCH 493 has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Feb 2025.
- Has the mileage on PCH 493 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 PCH 493 find?
- PCH 493 passed its latest MOT on 11 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; offside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened.
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