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Volkswagen Transporter

Blue · Diesel · 1998 · 2,370 cc

R52 AONMOT history

R52 AON is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 1 Apr 1998. Its MOT expired on 29 Jun 2023 and it has passed 9 of 14 MOT tests, with 167,842 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jun 2022.

R52 AON blue Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 29 Jun 2023
Mileage
167,842 mi
At MOT on 30 Jun 2022
MOT tests
14
9 passed · 5 failed
Per year
854 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R52 AON
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,370 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
1 Apr 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Jun 2023
Latest MOT test
30 Jun 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

R52 AON was last recorded at 167,842 miles on 30 Jun 2022, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jun 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
167,842 miles · 27 Jun 2022
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
854 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 167,842 miles
  • 2021 – 167,340 miles
  • 2016 – 166,572 miles
  • 2014 – 164,087 miles
  • 2012 – 161,590 miles
  • 2011 – 158,736 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass167,842 miles
  • AdvisoryAll suspension components corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryO/s and n/s sills corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryO/s/r brake caliper and pipe covered in greaseRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (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.

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2014

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass167,842 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    167,842 miles
    Test number
    594898269138
    • AdvisoryAll suspension components corroded
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryO/s and n/s sills corroded
    • AdvisoryO/s/r brake caliper and pipe covered in grease
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Fail167,842 miles (+502)1 dangerous5 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,842 miles
    Test number
    700126734127
    • DangerousService brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorDipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (4.1.3 (b))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorPower steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll suspension components corroded
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryO/s and n/s sills corroded
    • AdvisoryO/s/r brake caliper and pipe covered in grease
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass167,340 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    167,340 miles
    Test number
    570040453875
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle rusty in general

  4. Fail167,340 miles (+768)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,340 miles
    Test number
    629421935113
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle rusty in general

  5. Pass166,572 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    166,572 miles
    Test number
    505896203291
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  6. Fail166,572 miles (+2,485)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,572 miles
    Test number
    880167745549
    • FailureDipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  7. Pass164,087 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    164,087 miles
    Test number
    886593624087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. FailMileage not read8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    356396214094
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  9. Pass161,590 miles (+2,854)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    161,590 miles
    Test number
    378164202364

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass158,736 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    158,736 miles
    Test number
    479874701355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    524011780219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. FailMileage not read3 dangerous4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    224768270237
    • DangerousNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • DangerousPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  13. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    462986848298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    782448156263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R52 AON

Does R52 AON currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on R52 AON expired on 29 Jun 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on R52 AON?
The MOT on R52 AON expired on 29 Jun 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has R52 AON done?
R52 AON was recorded at 167,842 miles at its MOT on 30 Jun 2022, an average of 854 miles a year.
Has R52 AON ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R52 AON has failed 5 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jun 2022.
Has the mileage on R52 AON 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 R52 AON find?
R52 AON passed its latest MOT on 30 Jun 2022 with 8 advisories: all suspension components corroded; brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened, and 5 more.

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