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Volkswagen Transporter

Blue · Diesel · 2002 · 2,459 cc

VSU 166MOT history

VSU 166 is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 12 Apr 2002. Its MOT expired on 31 Mar 2023 and it has passed 10 of 15 MOT tests, with 174,236 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Apr 2022.

VSU 166 blue Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 31 Mar 2023
Mileage
174,236 mi
At MOT on 1 Apr 2022
MOT tests
15
10 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,108 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
VSU 166
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,459 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
12 Apr 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 31 Mar 2023
Latest MOT test
1 Apr 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

VSU 166 was last recorded at 174,236 miles on 1 Apr 2022, 3,827 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jan 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
170,409 miles · 27 Jan 2020
Between the last two tests
3,827 miles
Average per year
6,108 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 174,236 miles
  • 2020 – 170,409 miles
  • 2013 – 170,345 miles
  • 2012 – 159,263 miles
  • 2011 – 145,295 miles
  • 2010 – 132,287 miles
  • 2009 – 120,414 miles
  • 2008 – 107,741 miles
  • 2007 – 93,632 miles
  • 2006 – 77,186 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass174,236 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (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.

  • Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

  • Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

15 tests since 12 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass174,236 miles (+3,827)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    174,236 miles
    Test number
    587106658082
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass170,409 miles (+30)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    170,409 miles
    Test number
    895745527983
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  3. Fail170,379 miles (+34)1 dangerous5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,379 miles
    Test number
    120577015192
    • DangerousBrake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system Both Front To Rear Just Behind Fuel Tank (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer Sill At Jacking Point (6.1.1 (c) (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 At Rear Inner Sill Close Rear Suspension Mounting Point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  4. Pass170,345 miles (+11,082)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    170,345 miles
    Test number
    988179193229
    • AdvisoryDriver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  5. Pass159,263 miles (+13,968)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    159,263 miles
    Test number
    909249272211
    • AdvisoryRear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

  6. Pass145,295 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    145,295 miles
    Test number
    549127061225
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryCentre Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  7. Fail145,295 miles (+13,008)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,295 miles
    Test number
    727017261296
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryCentre Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  8. Pass132,287 miles (+11,873)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    132,287 miles
    Test number
    600467480256
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  9. Pass120,414 miles (+155)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    120,414 miles
    Test number
    901160859261
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  10. Fail120,259 miles (+12,518)1 dangerous1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,259 miles
    Test number
    724097949230
    • DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  11. Pass107,741 miles (+3)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    107,741 miles
    Test number
    191772428216
    • NoteOil leak

  12. Fail107,738 miles (+14,106)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,738 miles
    Test number
    480621528233
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteOil leak

  13. Pass93,632 miles (+356)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    93,632 miles
    Test number
    250568157478
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteOil leak

  14. Fail93,276 miles (+16,090)1 dangerous4 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,276 miles
    Test number
    141400657138
    • DangerousOffside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteO/s/f tyre valve dust cap damaged

  15. Pass77,186 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2007
    Odometer
    77,186 miles
    Test number
    264972036191
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Questions about VSU 166

What vehicle is registration VSU 166 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show VSU 166 on a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 12 Apr 2002. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does VSU 166 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on VSU 166 expired on 31 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on VSU 166?
The MOT on VSU 166 expired on 31 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has VSU 166 done?
VSU 166 was recorded at 174,236 miles at its MOT on 1 Apr 2022, an average of 6,108 miles a year.
Has VSU 166 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. VSU 166 has failed 5 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jan 2020.
Has the mileage on VSU 166 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 VSU 166 find?
VSU 166 passed its latest MOT on 1 Apr 2022 with 6 advisories: brake pedal wearing smooth; front subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive; headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both, and 3 more.

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