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Volkswagen LT

Silver · Diesel · 1997 · 2,459 cc

R337 FMAMOT history

R337 FMA is a silver diesel Volkswagen LT first used on 19 Dec 1997. Its MOT expired on 2 Aug 2024 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 135,915 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Aug 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 2 Aug 2024
Mileage
135,915 mi
At MOT on 3 Aug 2023
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,649 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R337 FMA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
LT
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,459 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
19 Dec 1997
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Aug 2024
Latest MOT test
3 Aug 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

R337 FMA was last recorded at 135,915 miles on 3 Aug 2023, 1,265 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 May 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
134,650 miles · 14 May 2022
Between the last two tests
1,265 miles
Average per year
2,649 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 135,915 miles
  • 2022 – 134,650 miles
  • 2020 – 131,547 miles
  • 2019 – 125,836 miles
  • 2018 – 121,785 miles
  • 2017 – 120,215 miles
  • 2016 – 118,641 miles
  • 2015 – 117,017 miles
  • 2014 – 114,518 miles
  • 2013 – 113,561 miles
  • 2011 – 112,419 miles
  • 2010 – 111,190 miles
  • 2009 – 108,573 miles
  • 2008 – 105,959 miles
  • 2007 – 99,714 miles
  • 2006 – 91,899 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass135,915 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2011

Full MOT history

21 tests since 21 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass135,915 miles (+1,265)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    135,915 miles
    Test number
    652753913753
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  2. Pass134,650 miles (+3,103)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2023
    Odometer
    134,650 miles
    Test number
    960227319063
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass131,547 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    131,547 miles
    Test number
    342524759968
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth nearside and offside front brake pipes corroded slightly
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre deteriorated slightly

  4. Fail131,547 miles (+5,711)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,547 miles
    Test number
    401932400186
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth nearside and offside front brake pipes corroded slightly
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre deteriorated slightly

  5. Pass125,836 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    125,836 miles
    Test number
    130358403610
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive rear gear box seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail125,836 miles (+4,051)4 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,836 miles
    Test number
    931282507083
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive rear gear box seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass121,785 miles (+1,570)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    121,785 miles
    Test number
    716158009810

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass120,215 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    120,215 miles
    Test number
    670039219962
    • AdvisoryEngine leaking oil

  9. Fail120,215 miles (+1,574)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,215 miles
    Test number
    740105967270
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryEngine leaking oil

  10. Pass118,641 miles (+1,624)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    118,641 miles
    Test number
    560784262095
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  11. Pass117,017 miles (+2,499)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    117,017 miles
    Test number
    497839855031
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  12. Pass114,518 miles (+8)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    114,518 miles
    Test number
    798841154096
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Fail114,510 miles (+949)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,510 miles
    Test number
    448129344078
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureBrake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
    • FailureFront Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass113,561 miles (+1,142)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    113,561 miles
    Test number
    939206153019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass112,419 miles (+1,229)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    112,419 miles
    Test number
    739715451354
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  16. Pass111,190 miles (+2,617)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    111,190 miles
    Test number
    814191650306
    • NoteSlight knocking fron steering rack area

  17. Pass108,573 miles (+2,614)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    108,573 miles
    Test number
    571909649329
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  18. Pass105,959 miles (+6,245)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    105,959 miles
    Test number
    421094158352
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
    • NoteOffside rear number plate light loose
    • NoteParking brake requiers minor adjustment

  19. Pass99,714 miles (+57)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    99,714 miles
    Test number
    892523057373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail99,657 miles (+7,758)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,657 miles
    Test number
    474657247372
    • FailureExhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  21. Pass91,899 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    91,899 miles
    Test number
    593205656324
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Questions about R337 FMA

Does R337 FMA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on R337 FMA expired on 2 Aug 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on R337 FMA?
The MOT on R337 FMA expired on 2 Aug 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has R337 FMA done?
R337 FMA was recorded at 135,915 miles at its MOT on 3 Aug 2023, an average of 2,649 miles a year.
Has R337 FMA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R337 FMA has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Dec 2020.
Has the mileage on R337 FMA 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 R337 FMA find?
R337 FMA passed its latest MOT on 3 Aug 2023 with 9 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play, and 6 more.

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