Volkswagen Transporter
Red · Diesel · 1997 · 1,896 cc
R552 WUDMOT history
R552 WUD is a red diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 4 Nov 1997. Its MOT expired on 30 Jan 2025 and it has passed 14 of 23 MOT tests, with 187,381 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Jan 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 30 Jan 2025
- Mileage
- 187,381 mi
- At MOT on 31 Jan 2024
- MOT tests
- 23
- 14 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 3,100 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- R552 WUD
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1997
- First used
- 4 Nov 1997
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 30 Jan 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 31 Jan 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
R552 WUD was last recorded at 187,381 miles on 31 Jan 2024, 127 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jul 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 187,254 miles · 9 Jul 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 127 miles
- Average per year
- 3,100 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 187,381 miles
- 2022 – 187,254 miles
- 2019 – 186,579 miles
- 2018 – 184,045 miles
- 2017 – 184,029 miles
- 2016 – 181,061 miles
- 2014 – 177,564 miles
- 2013 – 173,412 miles
- 2012 – 171,747 miles
- 2010 – 168,563 miles
- 2009 – 163,277 miles
- 2008 – 156,055 miles
- 2007 – 147,697 miles
- 2006 – 138,590 miles
- 2005 – 130,175 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass187,381 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner seal and jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUnderside heavily undersealed
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.
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory5 MOTs, 2013–2018
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs (3.5.1i)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Engine oil warning light flashing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013
Full MOT history
23 tests since 18 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass187,381 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 187,381 miles
- Test number
- 451118055802
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner seal and jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUnderside heavily undersealed
Fail187,381 miles (+127)2 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 187,381 miles
- Test number
- 534785494025
- Repaired at testBrake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner seal and jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUnderside heavily undersealed
Pass187,254 miles (+22)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 187,254 miles
- Test number
- 768324485162
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Fail187,232 miles (+653)3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 187,232 miles
- Test number
- 357460081082
- MajorCentral Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Pass186,579 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 186,579 miles
- Test number
- 858714918964
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail186,579 miles (+2,534)1 dangerous1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 186,579 miles
- Test number
- 354729155775
- DangerousPassenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass184,045 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2019
- Odometer
- 184,045 miles
- Test number
- 600525154561
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryEngine oil warning light flashing
Fail184,045 miles (+16)10 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 184,045 miles
- Test number
- 927028310040
- FailureNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner door sill/step (5.2.6)
- FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch/step (2.4.A.3)
- FailureNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer door sill (5.2.6)
- FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer door sill (2.4.A.3)
- FailureNearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner door sill/step (5.2.6)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch/step (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
- FailureParking brake lever is fouling adjacent parts of the vehicle fouling drivers seat (3.1.6b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryEngine oil warning light flashing
Fail184,029 miles (+2,968)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 184,029 miles
- Test number
- 409150935149
- FailureNearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings hole on the inner sill (6.1.B.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass181,061 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 181,061 miles
- Test number
- 631453943916
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail181,061 miles (+3,497)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 181,061 miles
- Test number
- 797675600641
- FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Pass177,564 miles4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 23 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 177,564 miles
- Test number
- 245798954379
- AdvisoryDirection indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteNearside sill corroded (holed) but not part of main laod bearing structuer of vehicle
Fail177,152 miles (+3,740)1 failure4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 177,152 miles
- Test number
- 475738154310
- FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
- AdvisoryDirection indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteNearside sill corroded (holed) but not part of main laod bearing structuer of vehicle
Pass173,412 miles (+1)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 23 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 173,412 miles
- Test number
- 967671813347
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteNearside inner and outer sill corroded
Fail173,411 miles (+1,664)15 failures3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 173,411 miles
- Test number
- 539371103307
- FailureBrake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
- FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
- FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- FailureNearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteNearside inner and outer sill corroded
Pass171,747 miles (+3,184)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 171,747 miles
- Test number
- 528059622359
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)
Pass168,563 miles (+5,286)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 168,563 miles
- Test number
- 554109380157
- NoteSurface corrosion to all underside and all components
Pass163,277 miles (+7,222)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 163,277 miles
- Test number
- 651885399110
- AdvisoryNearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Pass156,055 miles (+8,358)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 156,055 miles
- Test number
- 394217398167
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass147,697 miles (+9,107)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 147,697 miles
- Test number
- 374955097126
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass138,590 miles (+8,415)2 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 18 Aug 2007
- Odometer
- 138,590 miles
- Test number
- 300096326450
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryLower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
- NoteNearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
- NoteOil leak
- NoteN/s cv gaitor leakiing slightly
Pass130,175 miles (+5)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Aug 2006
- Odometer
- 130,175 miles
- Test number
- 400871135298
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail130,170 miles9 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 130,170 miles
- Test number
- 790310135250
- FailureBrake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
- FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureNearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Questions about R552 WUD
- Does R552 WUD currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on R552 WUD expired on 30 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on R552 WUD?
- The MOT on R552 WUD expired on 30 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has R552 WUD done?
- R552 WUD was recorded at 187,381 miles at its MOT on 31 Jan 2024, an average of 3,100 miles a year.
- Has R552 WUD ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. R552 WUD has failed 9 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Jan 2024.
- Has the mileage on R552 WUD 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 R552 WUD find?
- R552 WUD passed its latest MOT on 31 Jan 2024 with 3 advisories: front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; offside front suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner seal and jacking point; underside heavily undersealed.
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