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Volkswagen Transporter

Grey and White · Diesel · 1997 · 2,370 cc

R2 PHXMOT history

R2 PHX is a grey and white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 31 Dec 1997. Its MOT is valid until 12 Jul 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 63,691 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jul 2026.

R2 PHX grey Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 12 Jul 2027
Mileage
63,691 mi
At MOT on 13 Jul 2026
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,742 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R2 PHX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Grey and White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,370 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
31 Dec 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

R2 PHX was last recorded at 63,691 miles on 13 Jul 2026, 1,512 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
62,179 miles · 1 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
1,512 miles
Average per year
1,742 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 63,691 miles
  • 2025 – 62,179 miles
  • 2024 – 60,623 miles
  • 2023 – 58,725 miles
  • 2022 – 57,593 miles
  • 2021 – 54,934 miles
  • 2020 – 51,781 miles
  • 2019 – 50,729 miles
  • 2018 – 49,977 miles
  • 2017 – 49,977 miles
  • 2015 – 45,779 miles
  • 2014 – 42,026 miles
  • 2013 – 41,410 miles
  • 2012 – 40,092 miles
  • 2011 – 38,846 miles
  • 2010 – 37,287 miles
  • 2009 – 35,991 miles
  • 2008 – 34,260 miles
  • 2007 – 31,321 miles
  • 2006 – 29,159 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass63,691 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass63,691 miles (+1,512)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    63,691 miles
    Test number
    875069294859

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass62,179 miles (+29)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    62,179 miles
    Test number
    179669515728

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail62,150 miles (+1,527)4 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,150 miles
    Test number
    574327383886
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass60,623 miles (+1,898)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    60,623 miles
    Test number
    658868423066
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass58,725 miles (+1,132)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2024
    Odometer
    58,725 miles
    Test number
    300683477848
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake rod corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.15 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake rod corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.15 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass57,593 miles (+272)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2023
    Odometer
    57,593 miles
    Test number
    911252212962
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail57,321 miles (+2,387)6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,321 miles
    Test number
    371146713243
    • MajorNearside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass54,934 miles (+3,153)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2022
    Odometer
    54,934 miles
    Test number
    936333569162
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass51,781 miles (+1,052)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2021
    Odometer
    51,781 miles
    Test number
    862573430307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass50,729 miles (+752)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    50,729 miles
    Test number
    349120832129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass49,977 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    49,977 miles
    Test number
    718847319044
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  12. Pass49,977 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2018
    Odometer
    49,977 miles
    Test number
    423061778422

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail49,977 miles (+4,198)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,977 miles
    Test number
    493287652080
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  14. Pass45,779 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    45,779 miles
    Test number
    815901092221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail45,779 miles (+3,753)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,779 miles
    Test number
    155695878518
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  16. Pass42,026 miles (+616)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    42,026 miles
    Test number
    619292774292
    • NoteBrake pedal hard

  17. Fail41,410 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,410 miles
    Test number
    838097563294
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

  18. Pass41,410 miles (+1,318)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    41,410 miles
    Test number
    985677363211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass40,092 miles (+1,246)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    40,092 miles
    Test number
    826085072204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass38,846 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    38,846 miles
    Test number
    448766371240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail38,825 miles (+1,538)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,825 miles
    Test number
    238010751245
    • FailureBrake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  22. Pass37,287 miles (+1,296)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    37,287 miles
    Test number
    101472750265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass35,991 miles (+1,731)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    35,991 miles
    Test number
    901118759209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass34,260 miles (+2,939)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    34,260 miles
    Test number
    751445258256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass31,321 miles (+2,162)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    31,321 miles
    Test number
    713051267259
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  26. Pass29,159 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    29,159 miles
    Test number
    303298256422
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Questions about R2 PHX

Does R2 PHX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R2 PHX is valid until 12 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on R2 PHX?
The MOT on R2 PHX is valid until 12 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R2 PHX done?
R2 PHX was recorded at 63,691 miles at its MOT on 13 Jul 2026, an average of 1,742 miles a year.
Has R2 PHX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R2 PHX has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on R2 PHX 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 R2 PHX find?
R2 PHX passed its latest MOT on 13 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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