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Volkswagen Transporter

Blue · Diesel · 1998 · 1,715 cc

R174 FDXMOT history

R174 FDX is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 25 Jun 1998. Its MOT expired on 24 Apr 2025 and it has passed 17 of 28 MOT tests, with 170,713 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Apr 2024.

R174 FDX blue Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 24 Apr 2025
Mileage
170,713 mi
At MOT on 25 Apr 2024
MOT tests
28
17 passed · 11 failed
Per year
4,363 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R174 FDX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,715 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
25 Jun 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Apr 2025
Latest MOT test
25 Apr 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

R174 FDX was last recorded at 170,713 miles on 25 Apr 2024, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Nov 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 24 Aug 2021: 168,760 miles, lower than 168,765 miles on 18 Jul 2019.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
170,713 miles · 11 Nov 2022
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,363 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 170,713 miles
  • 2022 – 170,713 miles
  • 2021 – 168,765 miles
  • 2019 – 168,765 miles
  • 2018 – 168,760 miles
  • 2017 – 168,760 miles
  • 2016 – 166,877 miles
  • 2015 – 165,564 miles
  • 2014 – 162,645 miles
  • 2013 – 161,248 miles
  • 2012 – 157,163 miles
  • 2011 – 148,996 miles
  • 2010 – 137,122 miles
  • 2009 – 121,673 miles
  • 2008 – 113,272 miles
  • 2007 – 108,043 miles
  • 2006 – 92,643 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass170,713 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryService brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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.

  • Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Taped

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged Buckle

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes starting to corrode

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear lamp lense broken

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

28 tests since 3 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass170,713 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    170,713 miles
    Test number
    700054883018
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryService brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

  2. Pass170,713 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    170,713 miles
    Test number
    909367405380
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Fail170,713 miles (+1,948)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,713 miles
    Test number
    194976926654
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass168,765 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    168,765 miles
    Test number
    807838151757
    • MinorAll direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Fail168,760 miles (-5)1 dangerous3 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,760 miles
    Test number
    477569183255
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorAll direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass168,765 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    168,765 miles
    Test number
    358279651136
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Taped (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged Buckle (7.1.2 (b) (i))

  7. Fail168,760 miles6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,760 miles
    Test number
    978493100014
    • MajorFuel system component leaking Engine (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Taped (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged Buckle (7.1.2 (b) (i))

  8. Pass168,760 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    168,760 miles
    Test number
    718856478901
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear lamp lense broken
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged shroud missing (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to limit of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail168,760 miles1 dangerous6 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,760 miles
    Test number
    773172615366
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement caliper lever (1.1.15 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear lamp lense broken
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged shroud missing (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to limit of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass168,760 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    168,760 miles
    Test number
    421772201378
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front slight play in steering joint
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside door mirror glass slightly loose
    • AdvisoryOffside Front seatbelt stalk shroud missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre worn to the legal limit of 1.6mm

  11. Fail168,760 miles (+1,883)4 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,760 miles
    Test number
    260775191080
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front slight play in steering joint
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside door mirror glass slightly loose
    • AdvisoryOffside Front seatbelt stalk shroud missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre worn to the legal limit of 1.6mm

  12. Pass166,877 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    166,877 miles
    Test number
    222683484661
    • AdvisoryCorrosion starting on both front off side brake pipes
    • AdvisoryCorrosion starting on both rear brake pipes
    • AdvisoryShroud missing on drivers seat stork
    • AdvisorySlight play in steerin rack ball joints

  13. Fail166,877 miles (+1,313)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,877 miles
    Test number
    878587983432
    • Repaired at testStop lamp not working near side (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testStop lamp not working off side (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryCorrosion starting on both front off side brake pipes
    • AdvisoryCorrosion starting on both rear brake pipes
    • AdvisoryShroud missing on drivers seat stork
    • AdvisorySlight play in steerin rack ball joints

  14. Pass165,564 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    165,564 miles
    Test number
    489651385106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail165,560 miles (+2,915)8 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,560 miles
    Test number
    797324475121
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.4.B.1)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass162,645 miles (+27)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    162,645 miles
    Test number
    518358674188
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  17. Fail162,618 miles (+1,370)8 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,618 miles
    Test number
    139568854195
    • 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)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  18. Fail161,248 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,248 miles
    Test number
    145380683118
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  19. Pass161,248 miles (+4,085)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    161,248 miles
    Test number
    466300483176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass157,163 miles (+8,167)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    157,163 miles
    Test number
    238542182443

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail148,996 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,996 miles
    Test number
    145285551121
    • Repaired at testStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  22. Pass148,996 miles (+11,874)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    148,996 miles
    Test number
    318305551180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass137,122 miles (+15,449)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    137,122 miles
    Test number
    183028740135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass121,673 miles (+8,401)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    121,673 miles
    Test number
    604306229138
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteFront number plate fading

  25. Pass113,272 miles (+5,229)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    113,272 miles
    Test number
    720321148165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass108,043 miles (+15,400)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    108,043 miles
    Test number
    851013447160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail92,643 miles2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,643 miles
    Test number
    260014656455
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)
    • NoteO/s mirror glass broken, not affecting view.

  28. Pass92,643 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    92,643 miles
    Test number
    732214256190
    • NoteO/s mirror glass broken, not affecting view.

Questions about R174 FDX

Does R174 FDX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on R174 FDX expired on 24 Apr 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on R174 FDX?
The MOT on R174 FDX expired on 24 Apr 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has R174 FDX done?
R174 FDX was recorded at 170,713 miles at its MOT on 25 Apr 2024, an average of 4,363 miles a year.
Has R174 FDX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R174 FDX has failed 11 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on R174 FDX ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 24 Aug 2021. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on R174 FDX find?
R174 FDX passed its latest MOT on 25 Apr 2024 with 4 advisories: front direction indicator slightly discoloured both; offside rear brake pad(s) wearing thin; offside rear service brake binding but not excessively, and 1 more.

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