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Volkswagen Transporter

Red · Diesel · 1997 · 2,461 cc

R468 DWLMOT history

R468 DWL is a red diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 31 Dec 1997. Its MOT expired on 2 Apr 2026 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 214,583 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Apr 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 2 Apr 2026
Mileage
214,583 mi
At MOT on 3 Apr 2025
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,391 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R468 DWL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
31 Dec 1997
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

R468 DWL was last recorded at 214,583 miles on 3 Apr 2025, 3,211 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Aug 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 7 Jan 2020: 197,942 miles, lower than 197,993 miles on 6 Jun 2018.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
211,372 miles · 12 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
3,211 miles
Average per year
5,391 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 214,583 miles
  • 2023 – 211,372 miles
  • 2021 – 207,753 miles
  • 2020 – 197,942 miles
  • 2018 – 197,993 miles
  • 2017 – 191,737 miles
  • 2016 – 191,076 miles
  • 2015 – 176,726 miles
  • 2014 – 169,155 miles
  • 2012 – 153,459 miles
  • 2011 – 141,445 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass214,583 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront front radiator brace heavy corroded
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension arm prescribed are (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock mount prescribed area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryRear reverse lamps inop

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

  • Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding

    Major2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

18 tests since 1 Sept 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass214,583 miles (+3,211)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    214,583 miles
    Test number
    288330445267
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront front radiator brace heavy corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension arm prescribed are (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock mount prescribed area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear reverse lamps inop

  2. Pass211,372 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    211,372 miles
    Test number
    653350772963
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail211,367 miles (+19)7 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    211,367 miles
    Test number
    500220988389
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail211,348 miles (+3,595)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    211,348 miles
    Test number
    235099622095
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting all across back (6.1.6 (i) (i))

  5. Pass207,753 miles (+4,239)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    207,753 miles
    Test number
    220906178232
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass203,514 miles (+5,572)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    203,514 miles
    Test number
    643244274576
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass197,942 miles (-51)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    197,942 miles
    Test number
    982542071596
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryReverse lights not working

  8. Pass197,993 miles (+6,256)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    197,993 miles
    Test number
    733016870690

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass191,737 miles (+8)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    191,737 miles
    Test number
    685495145258
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

  10. Fail191,729 miles (+653)12 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    191,729 miles
    Test number
    728829968337
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play axial arm (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort 50kf (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort 61kf (3.7.B.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

  11. Pass191,076 miles (+14,350)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    191,076 miles
    Test number
    816587778029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass176,726 miles (+7,571)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    176,726 miles
    Test number
    849356085040
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteRear exhaust system corroded

  13. Pass169,155 miles (+4)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    169,155 miles
    Test number
    835284884080
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil leak

  14. Fail169,151 miles (+15,692)12 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,151 miles
    Test number
    169359574067
    • FailureHorn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Pass153,459 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    153,459 miles
    Test number
    186456732242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail153,455 miles (+12,010)8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,455 miles
    Test number
    336464932437
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  17. Pass141,445 miles (+111)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    141,445 miles
    Test number
    917388241252
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNo. 5 injector compresion seal leaking

  18. Fail141,334 miles3 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,334 miles
    Test number
    208004641276
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNo. 5 injector compresion seal leaking
    • NoteRear brake discs corroded

Questions about R468 DWL

Does R468 DWL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on R468 DWL expired on 2 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on R468 DWL?
The MOT on R468 DWL expired on 2 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has R468 DWL done?
R468 DWL was recorded at 214,583 miles at its MOT on 3 Apr 2025, an average of 5,391 miles a year.
Has R468 DWL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R468 DWL has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on R468 DWL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 7 Jan 2020. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on R468 DWL find?
R468 DWL passed its latest MOT on 3 Apr 2025 with 11 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front front radiator brace heavy corroded; nearside front lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened, and 8 more.

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