
Volkswagen Transporter
White · Diesel · 1997 · 2,459 cc
R293 TDVMOT history
R293 TDV is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 22 Aug 1997. Its MOT is valid until 25 Jan 2027 and it has passed 5 of 6 MOT tests, with 59,999 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Jan 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 25 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 59,999 mi
- At MOT on 26 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 6
- 5 passed · 1 failed
- Per year
- 4 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- R293 TDV
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,459 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1997
- First used
- 22 Aug 1997
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 25 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 26 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
R293 TDV was last recorded at 59,999 miles on 26 Jan 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Oct 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 59,998 miles · 3 Oct 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 1 miles
- Average per year
- 4 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 59,999 miles
- 2024 – 59,998 miles
- 2023 – 59,997 miles
- 2022 – 59,990 miles
- 2021 – 59,982 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
- MinorNearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface corrosion to all brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all components (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryFront corrosion to both inner wingsRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
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.
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both
Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2024
Full MOT history
6 tests since 15 Oct 2021, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass59,999 miles (+1)2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 59,999 miles
- Test number
- 774394952314
- MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface corrosion to all brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront corrosion to both inner wings
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass59,998 miles (+1)2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 59,998 miles
- Test number
- 362264504958
- MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront corrosion to both inner wings
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both
Pass59,997 miles (+7)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 59,997 miles
- Test number
- 471501574602
- MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront corrosion to both inner wings
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both
Pass59,990 miles (+8)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 59,990 miles
- Test number
- 616825351892
- MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both
Pass59,982 miles1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 59,982 miles
- Test number
- 385828017910
- MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both
- AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to underside body and components
Fail59,982 miles1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 59,982 miles
- Test number
- 386088239203
- Repaired at testExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both
- AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to underside body and components
Questions about R293 TDV
- Does R293 TDV currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R293 TDV is valid until 25 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on R293 TDV?
- The MOT on R293 TDV is valid until 25 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has R293 TDV done?
- R293 TDV was recorded at 59,999 miles at its MOT on 26 Jan 2026, an average of 4 miles a year.
- Has R293 TDV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. R293 TDV has failed 1 of its 6 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Oct 2021.
- Has the mileage on R293 TDV 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 R293 TDV find?
- R293 TDV passed its latest MOT on 26 Jan 2026 with 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: nearside front upper suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside headlamp reflector slightly defective; brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface corrosion to all brake discs, and 3 more.
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