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Volkswagen Transporter

Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,461 cc

V48 EVOMOT history

V48 EVO is a green diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 1 Sept 1999. Its MOT is valid until 28 Dec 2026 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 250,121 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Dec 2025.

V48 EVO green Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Dec 2026
Mileage
250,121 mi
At MOT on 29 Dec 2025
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
7,271 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V48 EVO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
29 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V48 EVO was last recorded at 250,121 miles on 29 Dec 2025, 7,542 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
242,579 miles · 21 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
7,542 miles
Average per year
7,271 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 250,121 miles
  • 2024 – 242,579 miles
  • 2023 – 231,494 miles
  • 2022 – 224,992 miles
  • 2021 – 220,041 miles
  • 2020 – 217,122 miles
  • 2019 – 211,676 miles
  • 2018 – 203,174 miles
  • 2017 – 186,546 miles
  • 2016 – 171,345 miles
  • 2015 – 164,064 miles
  • 2014 – 160,975 miles
  • 2012 – 155,737 miles
  • 2011 – 148,463 miles
  • 2010 – 141,458 miles
  • 2009 – 135,389 miles
  • 2008 – 128,123 miles
  • 2007 – 122,051 miles
  • 2006 – 109,283 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass250,121 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cross member (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.

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2011–2017

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

29 tests since 16 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass250,121 miles (+7,542)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    250,121 miles
    Test number
    339439821662
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  2. Pass242,579 miles (+11,085)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    242,579 miles
    Test number
    423632913579

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass231,494 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    231,494 miles
    Test number
    147099881188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail231,942 miles (+6,950)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    231,942 miles
    Test number
    288766905535
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • 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 dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  5. Pass224,992 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    224,992 miles
    Test number
    158865125441
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  6. Fail224,989 miles (+4,948)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    224,989 miles
    Test number
    570512585635
    • MajorCentral Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass220,041 miles (+2,919)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    220,041 miles
    Test number
    753207767941
    • AdvisoryWishbone arms corroded-brake pipe corroded/covered unable to check properly-
  8. Pass217,122 miles (+5,446)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2021
    Odometer
    217,122 miles
    Test number
    825667781840
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass211,676 miles2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    211,676 miles
    Test number
    520953029771
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorTrailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated insulation tape present around socket (4.10 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral handbrake cable section frayed and very deteriorated
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust heatshield insecure
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material short section from brake hose to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced behind bumper/valance area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  10. Fail211,676 miles (+8,502)4 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    211,676 miles
    Test number
    607090435921
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases large hole in backbox (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorTrailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated insulation tape present around socket (4.10 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral handbrake cable section frayed and very deteriorated
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust heatshield insecure
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material short section from brake hose to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced behind bumper/valance area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  11. Pass203,174 miles (+175)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    203,174 miles
    Test number
    458408814428
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wiper split
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  12. Fail202,999 miles (+16,453)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    202,999 miles
    Test number
    693742388918
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wiper split
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  13. Pass186,546 miles (+10)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    186,546 miles
    Test number
    699967424558
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust heatshield loose
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush split (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded short section at brake caliper (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear occasional seats not fitted with seatbelts
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  14. Fail186,536 miles (+15,191)6 failures14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,536 miles
    Test number
    438401340771
    • FailureCentral Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust clamp incorrectly fitted allowing exhaust to be loose (7.1.1)
    • FailureDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle and catch assembly slightly loose (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust heatshield loose
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush split (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded short section at brake caliper (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear occasional seats not fitted with seatbelts
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  15. Pass171,345 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    171,345 miles
    Test number
    710846977276
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
  16. Fail171,345 miles (+7,281)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,345 miles
    Test number
    662702617520
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
  17. Pass164,064 miles (+3,089)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    164,064 miles
    Test number
    789866205069
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
  18. Pass160,975 miles (+5,238)6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    160,975 miles
    Test number
    117374114463
    • AdvisoryBrake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPower steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
    • Note***nearside rear tyre on legal limit***
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
  19. Pass155,737 miles (+7,274)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    155,737 miles
    Test number
    686158922359
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  20. Pass148,463 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    148,463 miles
    Test number
    948993931368
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteExtra seats fitted in rear x3
  21. Fail148,463 miles (+7,005)1 dangerous2 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,463 miles
    Test number
    599722431307
    • DangerousOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureFront Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteExtra seats fitted in rear x3
  22. Pass141,458 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    141,458 miles
    Test number
    394459740212
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  23. Fail141,455 miles (+6,066)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,455 miles
    Test number
    301009840410
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  24. Pass135,389 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    135,389 miles
    Test number
    870514949252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail135,389 miles (+7,266)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,389 miles
    Test number
    373534649420
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
  26. Pass128,123 miles (+6,072)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    128,123 miles
    Test number
    374545538411

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass122,051 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    122,051 miles
    Test number
    150901447252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail122,047 miles (+12,764)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,047 miles
    Test number
    750271547211
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  29. Pass109,283 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    109,283 miles
    Test number
    534788026218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V48 EVO

Does V48 EVO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V48 EVO is valid until 28 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on V48 EVO?
The MOT on V48 EVO is valid until 28 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V48 EVO done?
V48 EVO was recorded at 250,121 miles at its MOT on 29 Dec 2025, an average of 7,271 miles a year.
Has V48 EVO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V48 EVO has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 22 May 2023.
Has the mileage on V48 EVO 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 V48 EVO find?
V48 EVO passed its latest MOT on 29 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside front inner suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill; rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cross member.

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