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Volkswagen Transporter

Green · Diesel · 1997 · 2,459 cc

R174 RBWMOT history

R174 RBW is a green diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 1 Oct 1997. Its MOT is valid until 1 Feb 2027 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 125,054 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jan 2026.

R174 RBW green Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 1 Feb 2027
Mileage
125,054 mi
At MOT on 30 Jan 2026
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
1,941 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R174 RBW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,459 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
1 Oct 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

R174 RBW was last recorded at 125,054 miles on 30 Jan 2026, 15 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jan 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 25 Jan 2021: 100,728 miles, lower than 157,209 miles on 23 Jul 2019.

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
125,039 miles · 23 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
15 miles
Average per year
1,941 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 125,054 miles
  • 2025 – 121,803 miles
  • 2024 – 117,237 miles
  • 2023 – 113,544 miles
  • 2022 – 107,196 miles
  • 2021 – 100,728 miles
  • 2019 – 157,209 miles
  • 2018 – 152,984 miles
  • 2017 – 148,170 miles
  • 2016 – 144,595 miles
  • 2015 – 140,734 miles
  • 2014 – 137,091 miles
  • 2013 – 130,763 miles
  • 2012 – 122,084 miles
  • 2011 – 111,889 miles
  • 2010 – 106,359 miles
  • 2009 – 102,184 miles
  • 2008 – 95,292 miles
  • 2006 – 87,927 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass125,054 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front inner archRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside inner sill slight corrosionRecorded 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 Rear floor corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

26 tests since 15 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass125,054 miles (+15)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    125,054 miles
    Test number
    345704932818
    • AdvisoryOffside Front inner arch
    • AdvisoryOffside inner sill slight corrosion

  2. Fail125,039 miles (+3,236)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,039 miles
    Test number
    899206347404
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front inner arch
    • AdvisoryOffside inner sill slight corrosion

  3. Pass121,803 miles (+4,566)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    121,803 miles
    Test number
    402881879713

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass117,237 miles (+3,693)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    117,237 miles
    Test number
    343267400133
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake discs back plate rattling

  5. Pass113,544 miles (+34)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    113,544 miles
    Test number
    963569917469
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear floor corroded

  6. Fail113,510 miles (+6,314)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,510 miles
    Test number
    752652398704
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear floor corroded

  7. Pass107,196 miles (+94)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    107,196 miles
    Test number
    128747433171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail107,102 miles (+6,374)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,102 miles
    Test number
    709834849545
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  9. Pass100,728 miles (-56,481)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    100,728 miles
    Test number
    373397258182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass157,209 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    157,209 miles
    Test number
    828914604945

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail157,192 miles (+4,208)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,192 miles
    Test number
    796647277371
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  12. Pass152,984 miles (+4,814)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    152,984 miles
    Test number
    553247463180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass148,170 miles (+3,575)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    148,170 miles
    Test number
    920334646188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass144,595 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    144,595 miles
    Test number
    280510677026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail144,593 miles (+3,859)11 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,593 miles
    Test number
    982433679199
    • FailureBrake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureFront registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded between flex hoses (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
    • FailureTrailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  16. Pass140,734 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2016
    Odometer
    140,734 miles
    Test number
    598132435178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail140,734 miles (+3,643)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,734 miles
    Test number
    419991835140
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  18. Pass137,091 miles (+6,328)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2015
    Odometer
    137,091 miles
    Test number
    229965934438
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass130,763 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    130,763 miles
    Test number
    397852373142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail130,763 miles (+8,679)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,763 miles
    Test number
    459255763190
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass122,084 miles (+10,195)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    122,084 miles
    Test number
    458820072187
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  22. Pass111,889 miles (+5,530)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    111,889 miles
    Test number
    626570571191
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  23. Pass106,359 miles (+4,175)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    106,359 miles
    Test number
    420310650128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass102,184 miles (+6,892)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    102,184 miles
    Test number
    391767069136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass95,292 miles (+7,365)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    95,292 miles
    Test number
    574468268127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass87,927 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    87,927 miles
    Test number
    331749046371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R174 RBW

Does R174 RBW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R174 RBW is valid until 1 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on R174 RBW?
The MOT on R174 RBW is valid until 1 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R174 RBW done?
R174 RBW was recorded at 125,054 miles at its MOT on 30 Jan 2026, an average of 1,941 miles a year.
Has R174 RBW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R174 RBW has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on R174 RBW ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 25 Jan 2021. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on R174 RBW find?
R174 RBW passed its latest MOT on 30 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: offside front inner arch; offside inner sill slight corrosion.

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