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Volkswagen Transporter

Orange · Diesel · 1997 · 1,896 cc

R623 PRMMOT history

R623 PRM is an orange diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 31 Dec 1997. Its MOT is valid until 13 Jul 2027 and it has passed 17 of 31 MOT tests, with 149,833 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jul 2026.

R623 PRM orange Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 13 Jul 2027
Mileage
149,833 mi
At MOT on 14 Jul 2026
MOT tests
31
17 passed · 14 failed
Per year
2,605 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R623 PRM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Orange
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
31 Dec 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

R623 PRM was last recorded at 149,833 miles on 14 Jul 2026, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
149,829 miles · 9 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
2,605 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 149,833 miles
  • 2025 – 145,826 miles
  • 2024 – 142,510 miles
  • 2023 – 137,122 miles
  • 2022 – 131,340 miles
  • 2021 – 129,033 miles
  • 2019 – 127,893 miles
  • 2018 – 127,722 miles
  • 2015 – 125,463 miles
  • 2014 – 123,778 miles
  • 2011 – 121,565 miles
  • 2010 – 119,005 miles
  • 2009 – 115,616 miles
  • 2008 – 110,824 miles
  • 2007 – 106,237 miles
  • 2006 – 100,398 miles
  • 2005 – 95,271 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass149,833 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner inner wigh below head light
  • AdvisorySuspension component mounting repair covered in underseal through out (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2026

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Brake pipes covered in underseal

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2018

Full MOT history

31 tests since 3 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass149,833 miles (+4)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    149,833 miles
    Test number
    958072848915
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner inner wigh below head light
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting repair covered in underseal through out (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Fail149,829 miles (+4)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,829 miles
    Test number
    500655616073
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear inner wing below head light

  3. Fail149,825 miles (+3,999)6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,825 miles
    Test number
    505891827874
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill through out (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass145,826 miles (+2)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    145,826 miles
    Test number
    534727561053
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner sill holed[below door]
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper shock mount heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner step heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper shock mount heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail145,824 miles (+3,314)5 major11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,824 miles
    Test number
    694023815864
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed major leak (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box snapped off (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner sill holed[below door]
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper shock mount heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner step heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper shock mount heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass142,510 miles (+75)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    142,510 miles
    Test number
    824498217748
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front sill corroded and holed
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner sill holed
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner steering rack/arm joint slight play
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box outer skin deteriorated

  7. Fail142,435 miles (+5,313)8 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,435 miles
    Test number
    230697599790
    • MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorFuel system component leaking pump (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner sill holed
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer sill corroded and holed
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner steering rack joint has slight play
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box outer skin deteriorated

  8. Pass137,122 miles (+2)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2024
    Odometer
    137,122 miles
    Test number
    241709825255
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes covered in underseal
    • AdvisoryFeul leak at pump

  9. Fail137,120 miles (+5,780)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,120 miles
    Test number
    960250153591
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced at door marked in yellow (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill marked yellow (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes covered in underseal
    • AdvisoryFeul leak at pump

  10. Pass131,340 miles (+249)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2023
    Odometer
    131,340 miles
    Test number
    863535179638
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes are covered in underseal

  11. Fail131,091 miles (+2,058)6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,091 miles
    Test number
    262297717393
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes covered in underseal

  12. Pass129,033 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2022
    Odometer
    129,033 miles
    Test number
    174193878765
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Fail129,027 miles (+1,134)7 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,027 miles
    Test number
    221111863346
    • MajorBrake cable damaged cable frayed at centre guide loop (1.1.15 (a))
    • MajorNearside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill holed and corroded in centre at side loading door step (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wing holed and corroded behind bumper (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill holed and corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  14. Pass127,893 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    127,893 miles
    Test number
    545316250238
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  15. Fail127,893 miles (+171)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,893 miles
    Test number
    494829924272
    • DangerousNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  16. Pass127,722 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    127,722 miles
    Test number
    583524299360
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  17. Fail127,722 miles (+2,259)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,722 miles
    Test number
    112287614107
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  18. Pass125,463 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    125,463 miles
    Test number
    865235154382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail125,463 miles (+1,685)8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,463 miles
    Test number
    280210333219
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  20. Pass123,778 miles (+2,213)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    123,778 miles
    Test number
    109727664057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass121,565 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    121,565 miles
    Test number
    888998621254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail121,565 miles (+2,560)6 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,565 miles
    Test number
    726064121272
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailurePower steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

  23. Pass119,005 miles (+3,389)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    119,005 miles
    Test number
    760897630202
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  24. Pass115,616 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    115,616 miles
    Test number
    831781039299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail115,616 miles (+4,792)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,616 miles
    Test number
    514564329283
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureSteering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

  26. Pass110,824 miles (+4,587)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    110,824 miles
    Test number
    823120918235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass106,237 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    106,237 miles
    Test number
    344345917435

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail106,237 miles (+5,839)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,237 miles
    Test number
    464195217249
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  29. Fail100,398 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,398 miles
    Test number
    323313216262
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

  30. Pass100,398 miles (+5,127)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    100,398 miles
    Test number
    822183416296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass95,271 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    95,271 miles
    Test number
    544755515278
    • NoteNearside rear tyre nail in tread

Questions about R623 PRM

Does R623 PRM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R623 PRM is valid until 13 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on R623 PRM?
The MOT on R623 PRM is valid until 13 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R623 PRM done?
R623 PRM was recorded at 149,833 miles at its MOT on 14 Jul 2026, an average of 2,605 miles a year.
Has R623 PRM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R623 PRM has failed 14 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on R623 PRM 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 R623 PRM find?
R623 PRM passed its latest MOT on 14 Jul 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front inner inner wigh below head light, and 1 more.

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