Volkswagen Transporter
Grey · Diesel · 1998 · 1,896 cc
R175 GCVMOT history
R175 GCV is a grey diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 30 May 1998. Its MOT expired on 22 Sept 2024 and it has passed 13 of 21 MOT tests, with 202,472 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Sept 2023.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 22 Sept 2024
- Mileage
- 202,472 mi
- At MOT on 23 Sept 2023
- MOT tests
- 21
- 13 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 2,819 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- R175 GCV
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1998
- First used
- 30 May 1998
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 22 Sept 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 23 Sept 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
R175 GCV was last recorded at 202,472 miles on 23 Sept 2023, 983 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jun 2021.
- Previous MOT
- 201,489 miles · 7 Jun 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 983 miles
- Average per year
- 2,819 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 202,472 miles
- 2021 – 201,489 miles
- 2020 – 200,575 miles
- 2019 – 197,701 miles
- 2018 – 193,948 miles
- 2017 – 188,145 miles
- 2016 – 181,617 miles
- 2014 – 179,880 miles
- 2010 – 178,280 miles
- 2009 – 173,946 miles
- 2008 – 166,916 miles
- 2007 – 160,183 miles
- 2006 – 152,739 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass202,472 miles
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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 wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2014
Nearside Headlamp aim too high
Major2 MOTs, 2019–2021
Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle
Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2014
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2010
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2008
Full MOT history
21 tests since 1 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass202,472 miles (+983)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 202,472 miles
- Test number
- 866199250349
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass201,489 miles (+50)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 201,489 miles
- Test number
- 506717732224
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail201,439 miles (+864)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 201,439 miles
- Test number
- 472938588206
- MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Pass200,575 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 200,575 miles
- Test number
- 114824297950
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail200,572 miles (+2,871)4 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 200,572 miles
- Test number
- 913279584712
- MajorDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorMain beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Pass197,701 miles (+8)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 197,701 miles
- Test number
- 394848191298
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail197,693 miles (+3,745)3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 197,693 miles
- Test number
- 554328624034
- MajorDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Pass193,948 miles (+5,803)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 193,948 miles
- Test number
- 547432380303
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Scratched (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryWelding repairs undesealed
Pass188,145 miles (+6,528)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 188,145 miles
- Test number
- 120425480134
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d rubbers (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer faces (3.5.1i)
- AdvisorySunstrip fitted but not affecting drivers view of the road
Pass181,617 miles (+1,737)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 181,617 miles
- Test number
- 922079953462
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre perrished
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner door handle missing but still can be opened
- AdvisoryGeneral corrosion
Pass179,880 miles (+5)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 179,880 miles
- Test number
- 629628144297
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Fail179,875 miles (+1,595)3 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 179,875 miles
- Test number
- 768401144272
- FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass178,280 miles (+83)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 178,280 miles
- Test number
- 102202760125
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail178,197 miles (+4,251)7 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 178,197 miles
- Test number
- 422022090030
- FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureExhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
- FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Pass173,946 miles (+4)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 173,946 miles
- Test number
- 612585589038
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail173,942 miles (+7,026)7 failures2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 173,942 miles
- Test number
- 453155179055
- FailureFront Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
- FailureFront Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureFront Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
- FailureFront Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureRear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- NoteFront no plate slightly cracked
- NoteSlight play both front tierods
Pass166,916 miles5 advisories5 notes
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 166,916 miles
- Test number
- 990297488024
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- NoteBoth rear tyres cracked
- NoteFront number plate cracked
- NoteHeadlights glued in place
- NoteWindscreen scratched
- NoteOffside mirror cracked
Fail166,916 miles (+6,733)8 failures5 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 166,916 miles
- Test number
- 721200388003
- FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
- FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- FailureFront brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- NoteBoth rear tyres cracked
- NoteFront number plate cracked
- NoteWindscreen scratched
- NoteOffside mirror cracked
Pass160,183 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 160,183 miles
- Test number
- 823194777042
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail160,183 miles (+7,444)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 160,183 miles
- Test number
- 103863477443
- FailureNearside Rear Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
- FailureOffside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
- FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass152,739 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2007
- Odometer
- 152,739 miles
- Test number
- 103442036489
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Questions about R175 GCV
- Does R175 GCV currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on R175 GCV expired on 22 Sept 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on R175 GCV?
- The MOT on R175 GCV expired on 22 Sept 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has R175 GCV done?
- R175 GCV was recorded at 202,472 miles at its MOT on 23 Sept 2023, an average of 2,819 miles a year.
- Has R175 GCV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. R175 GCV has failed 8 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 27 May 2021.
- Has the mileage on R175 GCV 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 R175 GCV find?
- R175 GCV passed its latest MOT on 23 Sept 2023 with 3 advisories: brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four; nearside front vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill; oil leak, but not excessive.
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