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Volkswagen Transporter

Beige · Diesel · 2005 · 2,460 cc

V23 RSWMOT history

V23 RSW is a beige diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 26 Jul 2005. Its MOT is valid until 24 Sept 2027 and it has passed 19 of 30 MOT tests, with 109,799 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Sept 2026.

V23 RSW beige Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 24 Sept 2027
Mileage
109,799 mi
At MOT on 10 Sept 2026
MOT tests
30
19 passed · 11 failed
Per year
4,470 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V23 RSW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Beige
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,460 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
26 Jul 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V23 RSW was last recorded at 109,799 miles on 10 Sept 2026, 1,421 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
108,378 miles · 12 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
1,421 miles
Average per year
4,470 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 109,799 miles
  • 2025 – 108,378 miles
  • 2024 – 107,069 miles
  • 2023 – 105,700 miles
  • 2022 – 105,279 miles
  • 2021 – 103,562 miles
  • 2020 – 98,451 miles
  • 2019 – 95,364 miles
  • 2018 – 93,978 miles
  • 2017 – 88,557 miles
  • 2016 – 84,349 miles
  • 2015 – 79,859 miles
  • 2014 – 74,910 miles
  • 2013 – 69,436 miles
  • 2012 – 60,784 miles
  • 2011 – 52,542 miles
  • 2010 – 44,514 miles
  • 2009 – 36,817 miles
  • 2008 – 28,476 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass109,799 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bottom arm rear bush has slight movement. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil **BOTH REAR SHOCKERS** slight misting & heavily corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

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 Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Rear reflector not red in colour

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Rear reflector not red in colour

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

30 tests since 1 Jul 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass109,799 miles (+1,421)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    109,799 miles
    Test number
    670986395883
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bottom arm rear bush has slight movement. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil **BOTH REAR SHOCKERS** slight misting & heavily corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Pass108,378 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    108,378 miles
    Test number
    615381796882
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail108,378 miles (+1,309)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,378 miles
    Test number
    246050401699
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass107,069 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    107,069 miles
    Test number
    481274446659
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL 4 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Fail107,069 miles (+1,369)3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,069 miles
    Test number
    908214506421
    • MajorAnti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn BOTH D BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL 4 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass105,700 miles2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    105,700 miles
    Test number
    693038728983
    • MinorNearside Rear Rear reflector not red in colour (4.8.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Rear reflector not red in colour (4.8.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  7. Fail105,700 miles (+421)5 major3 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,700 miles
    Test number
    511780077897
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Rear reflector not red in colour (4.8.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Rear reflector not red in colour (4.8.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Heat shield insecure
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryUndertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass105,279 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    105,279 miles
    Test number
    545695138402

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail105,279 miles (+1,717)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,279 miles
    Test number
    814833616116
    • Repaired at testNearside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

  10. Pass103,562 miles (+5,111)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    103,562 miles
    Test number
    513237461905
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective rubber mount (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to wheel (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass98,451 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    98,451 miles
    Test number
    270148829230
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak around engine

  12. Fail98,451 miles (+3,087)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,451 miles
    Test number
    364236894537
    • MajorCentral Seat belt buckle damaged left buckle (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak around engine

  13. Pass95,364 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    95,364 miles
    Test number
    902937427562
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake pipe corroded
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak around engine gear box

  14. Fail95,364 miles (+1,386)1 dangerous4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,364 miles
    Test number
    337938910191
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 215/65/16 C (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorStop lamp(s) not working both outers (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake pipe corroded
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak around engine gear box

  15. Pass93,978 miles (+5,421)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    93,978 miles
    Test number
    861296783921
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  16. Pass88,557 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    88,557 miles
    Test number
    448839406550
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Fail88,557 miles (+4,208)7 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,557 miles
    Test number
    621155126669
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Tie bar/rod worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Tie bar/rod worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass84,349 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    84,349 miles
    Test number
    214854799351
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  19. Fail84,349 miles (+4,490)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,349 miles
    Test number
    262776178932
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  20. Pass79,859 miles (+4,949)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    79,859 miles
    Test number
    941536963596
    • AdvisoryBOTH FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES SHOWING CORROSION

  21. Pass74,910 miles (+5,474)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    74,910 miles
    Test number
    268190644248
    • NoteAll metal brake pipes showing corrosion

  22. Pass69,436 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    69,436 miles
    Test number
    187880863209
    • NoteBoth front suspension arm bushes showing play
    • NoteOffside front tyre tread worn

  23. Fail69,436 miles (+8,652)2 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,436 miles
    Test number
    296220063299
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBoth front suspension arm bushes showing play
    • NoteBoth rear brake discs worn
    • NoteOffside front tyre tread worn

  24. Pass60,784 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    60,784 miles
    Test number
    156076412202
    • NoteExhaust system corroded

  25. Fail60,784 miles (+8,242)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,784 miles
    Test number
    218086512283
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteExhaust system corroded

  26. Pass52,542 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    52,542 miles
    Test number
    468426191151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail52,542 miles (+8,028)1 dangerous2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,542 miles
    Test number
    609956491124
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

  28. Pass44,514 miles (+7,697)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    44,514 miles
    Test number
    341533990166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass36,817 miles (+8,341)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    36,817 miles
    Test number
    972129619251
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  30. Pass28,476 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    28,476 miles
    Test number
    662523088176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V23 RSW

Does V23 RSW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V23 RSW is valid until 24 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on V23 RSW?
The MOT on V23 RSW is valid until 24 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V23 RSW done?
V23 RSW was recorded at 109,799 miles at its MOT on 10 Sept 2026, an average of 4,470 miles a year.
Has V23 RSW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V23 RSW has failed 11 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on V23 RSW 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 RSW find?
V23 RSW passed its latest MOT on 10 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm rear bush has slight movement.; rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil **both rear shockers** slight misting & heavily corroded..

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