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Volkswagen Transporter

Grey · Diesel · 1998 · 1,896 cc

R34 DBWMOT history

R34 DBW is a grey diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 24 Mar 1998. Its MOT expired on 2 Oct 2026 and it has passed 16 of 29 MOT tests, with 259,872 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Oct 2025.

R34 DBW grey Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 2 Oct 2026
Mileage
259,872 mi
At MOT on 3 Oct 2025
MOT tests
29
16 passed · 13 failed
Per year
9,256 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R34 DBW
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
24 Mar 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

R34 DBW was last recorded at 259,872 miles on 3 Oct 2025, 45 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
259,827 miles · 1 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
45 miles
Average per year
9,256 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 259,872 miles
  • 2024 – 257,885 miles
  • 2023 – 252,146 miles
  • 2020 – 237,203 miles
  • 2018 – 236,648 miles
  • 2016 – 202,104 miles
  • 2015 – 174,247 miles
  • 2014 – 151,085 miles
  • 2012 – 133,687 miles
  • 2011 – 128,169 miles
  • 2010 – 119,122 miles
  • 2009 – 99,023 miles
  • 2008 – 95,130 miles
  • 2007 – 87,704 miles
  • 2006 – 82,468 miles
  • 2005 – 75,283 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass259,872 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive And Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive And Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2009

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Horn not working (1.6.2a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2015

  • Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2015

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2014

Full MOT history

29 tests since 24 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass259,872 miles (+45)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    259,872 miles
    Test number
    157961851887
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive And Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive And Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Fail259,827 miles (+1,942)3 major2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    259,827 miles
    Test number
    147348773512
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive And Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive And Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

  3. Pass257,885 miles (+5,739)3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    257,885 miles
    Test number
    430033109795
    • MinorFront Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

  4. Pass252,146 miles (+14,943)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2024
    Odometer
    252,146 miles
    Test number
    115930861734
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass237,203 miles (+555)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    237,203 miles
    Test number
    901633443157
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass236,648 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    236,648 miles
    Test number
    714347081144
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail236,648 miles (+31)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    236,648 miles
    Test number
    771102802293
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail236,617 miles (+34,513)4 major5 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    236,617 miles
    Test number
    273606225513
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • 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 Front Lower Macpherson strut ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass202,104 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    202,104 miles
    Test number
    716291027340
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear non structural cross member badly corroded

  10. Fail202,103 miles (+27,856)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    202,103 miles
    Test number
    526551190158
    • FailureOffside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear non structural cross member badly corroded

  11. Pass174,247 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    174,247 miles
    Test number
    855213765118
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  12. Fail174,247 miles (+23,162)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,247 miles
    Test number
    228423565401
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  13. Pass151,085 miles (+17,398)5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    151,085 miles
    Test number
    967636754139
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteEngine oil leak

  14. Pass133,687 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    133,687 miles
    Test number
    269481022358
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  15. Fail133,687 miles (+5,518)1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,687 miles
    Test number
    885641622327
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  16. Pass128,169 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    128,169 miles
    Test number
    276580021382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail128,169 miles (+9,047)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,169 miles
    Test number
    466180521432
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOff side rear bumper end cap insecure

  18. Pass119,122 miles (+624)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    119,122 miles
    Test number
    680513620335
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteFront tyres showing wear
    • NoteSteering rack showing wear

  19. Fail118,498 miles (+19,475)5 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,498 miles
    Test number
    724225110321
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteFront tyres showing wear
    • NoteSteering rack showing wear

  20. Pass99,023 miles6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    99,023 miles
    Test number
    342724919342
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteSteering rack showing wear

  21. Fail99,023 miles (+3,893)1 repaired6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,023 miles
    Test number
    890004719338
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteSteering rack showing wear

  22. Pass95,130 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    95,130 miles
    Test number
    704199318341
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Fail95,130 miles (+7,426)6 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,130 miles
    Test number
    983119718313
    • Repaired at testExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass87,704 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    87,704 miles
    Test number
    532313127391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail87,704 miles (+5,236)2 failures2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,704 miles
    Test number
    480603827349
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteFront brakes wearing thin
    • NoteOffside front tyre showing wear
    • NoteRear tyres showing wear

  26. Fail82,468 miles3 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,468 miles
    Test number
    330788206399
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteFront brakes showing wear
    • NoteRear tyres showing wear on outer edges

  27. Pass82,468 miles (+7,185)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    82,468 miles
    Test number
    501768006324
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteFront brakes showing wear
    • NoteRear tyres showing wear on outer edges

  28. Fail75,283 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,283 miles
    Test number
    154487095298
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  29. Pass75,283 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    75,283 miles
    Test number
    393467095488

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R34 DBW

Does R34 DBW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on R34 DBW expired on 2 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on R34 DBW?
The MOT on R34 DBW expired on 2 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has R34 DBW done?
R34 DBW was recorded at 259,872 miles at its MOT on 3 Oct 2025, an average of 9,256 miles a year.
Has R34 DBW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R34 DBW has failed 13 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on R34 DBW 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 R34 DBW find?
R34 DBW passed its latest MOT on 3 Oct 2025 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside front headlamp lens slightly defective; front registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off; nearside outer suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and inner sill, and 1 more.

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