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Volkswagen Transporter

Beige · Diesel · 2015 · 1,968 cc

V23 BEDMOT history

V23 BED is a beige diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 24 Mar 2015. Its MOT is valid until 2 May 2027 and it has passed 9 of 16 MOT tests, with 81,748 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Apr 2026.

V23 BED beige Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 2 May 2027
Mileage
81,748 mi
At MOT on 27 Apr 2026
MOT tests
16
9 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,054 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V23 BED
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Beige
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
24 Mar 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 May 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V23 BED was last recorded at 81,748 miles on 27 Apr 2026, 1,556 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
80,192 miles · 29 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
1,556 miles
Average per year
6,054 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 81,748 miles
  • 2025 – 80,192 miles
  • 2024 – 74,191 miles
  • 2022 – 64,990 miles
  • 2021 – 54,076 miles
  • 2020 – 48,488 miles
  • 2019 – 42,974 miles
  • 2018 – 37,875 miles
  • 2017 – 29,949 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass81,748 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2026

  • Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

16 tests since 6 Oct 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass81,748 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2027
    Odometer
    81,748 miles
    Test number
    515128422952

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail81,747 miles (+1,555)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,747 miles
    Test number
    380613084364
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass80,192 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2026
    Odometer
    80,192 miles
    Test number
    734175929858

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail80,192 miles (+195)1 major2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,192 miles
    Test number
    443074943547
    • MajorDipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
  5. Fail79,997 miles (+5,806)3 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,997 miles
    Test number
    565836221826
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both rears (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  6. Pass74,191 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2025
    Odometer
    74,191 miles
    Test number
    476216905055
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront signs of both tyres rubbing in full lock
  7. Fail74,191 miles (+9,201)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,191 miles
    Test number
    233126744237
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront signs of both tyres rubbing in full lock
  8. Pass64,990 miles (+10,914)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    64,990 miles
    Test number
    777327284586

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass54,076 miles (+25)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    54,076 miles
    Test number
    237680941873

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail54,051 miles (+5,563)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,051 miles
    Test number
    976269810143
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  11. Pass48,488 miles (+142)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    48,488 miles
    Test number
    504974225909
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront tyres catching inner arch liner on full lock
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre on 3mm
  12. Fail48,346 miles (+5,372)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,346 miles
    Test number
    520370816743
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible for left hand drive (4.1.4 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront tyres catching inner arch liner on full lock
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre on 3mm
  13. Pass42,974 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    42,974 miles
    Test number
    173086218165
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAir box loose
  14. Fail42,974 miles (+5,099)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,974 miles
    Test number
    878431508767
    • DangerousNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAir box loose
  15. Pass37,875 miles (+7,926)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    37,875 miles
    Test number
    982363787966
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAir box loose
  16. Pass29,949 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    29,949 miles
    Test number
    507011820374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V23 BED

Does V23 BED currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V23 BED is valid until 2 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on V23 BED?
The MOT on V23 BED is valid until 2 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V23 BED done?
V23 BED was recorded at 81,748 miles at its MOT on 27 Apr 2026, an average of 6,054 miles a year.
Has V23 BED ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V23 BED has failed 7 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on V23 BED 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 V23 BED find?
V23 BED passed its latest MOT on 27 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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