Volkswagen Transporter
Green · Diesel · 1997 · 1,896 cc
R277 AVMMOT history
R277 AVM is a green diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 7 Nov 1997. Its MOT expired on 15 Oct 2026 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 283,008 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Oct 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 15 Oct 2026
- Mileage
- 283,008 mi
- At MOT on 16 Oct 2025
- MOT tests
- 20
- 15 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 7,343 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- R277 AVM
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1997
- First used
- 7 Nov 1997
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 15 Oct 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 16 Oct 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
R277 AVM was last recorded at 283,008 miles on 16 Oct 2025, 6 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Apr 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 26 Apr 2018: 205,372 miles, lower than 218,453 miles on 27 Feb 2017.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 283,002 miles · 14 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 6 miles
- Average per year
- 7,343 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 283,008 miles
- 2024 – 273,370 miles
- 2023 – 258,244 miles
- 2022 – 246,925 miles
- 2020 – 236,939 miles
- 2019 – 222,067 miles
- 2018 – 205,372 miles
- 2017 – 218,453 miles
- 2015 – 214,884 miles
- 2014 – 212,686 miles
- 2013 – 210,489 miles
- 2012 – 173,403 miles
- 2011 – 171,672 miles
- 2010 – 167,562 miles
- 2009 – 165,345 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass283,008 miles
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
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 Headlamp aim too low
Failure3 MOTs, 2011–2015
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2015
Full MOT history
20 tests since 7 Oct 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass283,008 miles (+6)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 283,008 miles
- Test number
- 490553989105
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail283,002 miles (+9,632)5 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 283,002 miles
- Test number
- 973166502054
- MajorDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorNearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced CENTRE (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced ARCH (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MinorFront Position lamp incorrect colour SIDE LIGHTS (4.2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCORROSION
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL TYRE'S (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass273,370 miles (+96)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 273,370 miles
- Test number
- 820218979020
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail273,274 miles (+15,030)4 dangerous1 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 273,274 miles
- Test number
- 466844399652
- DangerousNearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
- DangerousNearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
- DangerousOffside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
- DangerousOffside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
- MajorFuel system component leaking pump area (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass258,244 miles (+11,319)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 258,244 miles
- Test number
- 501947673574
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass246,925 miles (+9,986)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 246,925 miles
- Test number
- 419439543026
- AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass236,939 miles (+14,872)1 minor10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 236,939 miles
- Test number
- 374794826561
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced foot well (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass222,067 miles (+16,695)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 222,067 miles
- Test number
- 528394285448
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass205,372 miles (-13,081)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 205,372 miles
- Test number
- 460627090963
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass218,453 miles (+3,569)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 218,453 miles
- Test number
- 925524198584
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass214,884 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 214,884 miles
- Test number
- 568555092397
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail214,884 miles (+2,198)8 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 214,884 miles
- Test number
- 704740995896
- FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureSteering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)
- FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Pass212,686 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 212,686 miles
- Test number
- 886931894239
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Fail212,686 miles (+2,197)7 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 212,686 miles
- Test number
- 307771994265
- FailureFront Upper Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailurePower steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)
- FailureSteering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Pass210,489 miles (+37,086)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 210,489 miles
- Test number
- 325067773440
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass173,403 miles (+1,731)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 173,403 miles
- Test number
- 846695652298
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass171,672 miles (+19)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 171,672 miles
- Test number
- 279289571260
- NoteFront suspension lowered by torsion bars
Fail171,653 miles (+4,091)1 dangerous1 failure1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 171,653 miles
- Test number
- 905088871215
- DangerousNearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- NoteFront suspension lowered by torsion bars
Pass167,562 miles (+2,217)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 167,562 miles
- Test number
- 340530460207
- AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
- NoteCorrosion and hole in NSF outer sill just outside seat belt prescribed area
- NoteSlight play in steering rack
Pass165,345 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 165,345 miles
- Test number
- 382520789453
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about R277 AVM
- Does R277 AVM currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on R277 AVM expired on 15 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on R277 AVM?
- The MOT on R277 AVM expired on 15 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has R277 AVM done?
- R277 AVM was recorded at 283,008 miles at its MOT on 16 Oct 2025, an average of 7,343 miles a year.
- Has R277 AVM ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. R277 AVM has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Apr 2025.
- Has the mileage on R277 AVM ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 26 Apr 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on R277 AVM find?
- R277 AVM passed its latest MOT on 16 Oct 2025 with 3 advisories: integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced; oil leak, but not excessive; tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres perished.
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