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Volkswagen Transporter

Grey and White · Diesel · 1997 · 2,459 cc

R174 GWVMOT history

R174 GWV is a grey and white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 29 Sept 1997. Its MOT is valid until 27 Aug 2027 and it has passed 13 of 22 MOT tests, with 166,451 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Aug 2026.

R174 GWV grey Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 27 Aug 2027
Mileage
166,451 mi
At MOT on 25 Aug 2026
MOT tests
22
13 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,301 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R174 GWV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Grey and White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,459 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
29 Sept 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

R174 GWV was last recorded at 166,451 miles on 25 Aug 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Aug 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 24 Aug 2026: 166,451 miles, lower than 166,455 miles on 28 Aug 2025.

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

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
166,451 miles · 24 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
3,301 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 166,451 miles
  • 2025 – 166,455 miles
  • 2024 – 166,451 miles
  • 2023 – 165,929 miles
  • 2022 – 163,612 miles
  • 2021 – 163,157 miles
  • 2020 – 159,793 miles
  • 2019 – 156,126 miles
  • 2011 – 144,698 miles
  • 2010 – 134,651 miles
  • 2008 – 120,312 miles
  • 2007 – 109,237 miles
  • 2006 – 98,967 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass166,451 miles
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Drop link lower bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shocker bush Dislocated but functions as intendedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor6 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor5 MOTs, 2023–2025

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2026

  • Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush not fitted properly

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Windscreen wiper blade defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

22 tests since 16 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass166,451 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    166,451 miles
    Test number
    629900588946
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Drop link lower bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shocker bush Dislocated but functions as intended

  2. Fail166,451 miles (-4)3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,451 miles
    Test number
    637729023610
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Drop link lower bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shocker bush Dislocated but functions as intended

  3. Pass166,455 miles (+4)3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    166,455 miles
    Test number
    622415008493
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush not fitted properly (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryEngine smokes on tick over

  4. Fail166,451 miles2 major3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,451 miles
    Test number
    663668362789
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded runs under tank (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced holed by fuel tank (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush not fitted properly (5.3.2 (c))

  5. Pass166,451 miles (+522)2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    166,451 miles
    Test number
    970549648022
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryO/s window not working

  6. Pass165,929 miles3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    165,929 miles
    Test number
    118556099910
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Fail165,929 miles (+2,317)1 dangerous1 major3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,929 miles
    Test number
    856856918390
    • DangerousNearside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass163,612 miles (+455)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    163,612 miles
    Test number
    256880329704
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted outer edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder body has heavy surface corrosion in several places

  9. Pass163,157 miles (+5)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    163,157 miles
    Test number
    268690925298
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Fail163,152 miles (+3,359)2 dangerous2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,152 miles
    Test number
    498238488370
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass159,793 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    159,793 miles
    Test number
    950077419288
    • AdvisoryN/s front road wheel has slight damage

  12. Fail159,789 miles (+3,663)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,789 miles
    Test number
    383309376864
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge and perished in several places (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorBrake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))
    • AdvisoryN/s front road wheel has slight damage
    • AdvisoryO/s front tyre perished on outer edge

  13. Pass156,126 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    156,126 miles
    Test number
    465411883903
    • AdvisoryUnderneath of vehicle has slight surface corrosion

  14. Fail156,124 miles (+11,426)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,124 miles
    Test number
    709151206843
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing loose wheel bolts loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryUnderneath of vehicle has slight surface corrosion

  15. Pass144,698 miles3 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    144,698 miles
    Test number
    238139641289
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front and rear number plates in poor con dition.
    • NoteNearside front foot step in rusty condition.
    • NoteOffside front brake hose cracking.
    • NoteOffside rear brake discs in rusty condition.
    • NoteSlight play in steering rack, nearside and offside.

  16. Fail144,698 miles (+10,047)3 failures3 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,698 miles
    Test number
    306889241252
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front and rear number plates in poor con dition.
    • NoteNearside front foot step in rusty condition.
    • NoteOffside front brake hose cracking.
    • NoteOffside rear brake discs in rusty condition.
    • NoteSlight play in steering rack, nearside and offside.

  17. Pass134,651 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    134,651 miles
    Test number
    240187350084
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail134,651 miles (+14,339)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,651 miles
    Test number
    972317050073
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass120,312 miles (+11,075)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    120,312 miles
    Test number
    580871378094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass109,237 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    109,237 miles
    Test number
    344335977045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail109,237 miles (+10,270)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,237 miles
    Test number
    323125277026
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  22. Pass98,967 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    98,967 miles
    Test number
    662105176037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R174 GWV

Does R174 GWV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R174 GWV is valid until 27 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on R174 GWV?
The MOT on R174 GWV is valid until 27 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R174 GWV done?
R174 GWV was recorded at 166,451 miles at its MOT on 25 Aug 2026, an average of 3,301 miles a year.
Has R174 GWV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R174 GWV has failed 9 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on R174 GWV ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 24 Aug 2026. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on R174 GWV find?
R174 GWV passed its latest MOT on 25 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside rear vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security; offside front anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement drop link lower bush, and 1 more.

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